Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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993 matching releases

A75 Springholm traffic lights costs: EIR release

The costs per year, over the last five years, over the installation, repair and operational use of the attitude traffic lights in the village of Springholm in the region of Dumfries and Galloway. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Sco...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-10-30
Reference: 202200335422
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport PFI projects in Scotland: EIR release

How many transport PFI projects are there in Scotland? If cancelled today how much will it cost to the taxpayer compared to paying it off over the contract. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: 202200335858
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

CO2 emissions emitted in Scotland vs the rest of the world: EIR release

You asked what share (in percent) of CO2 emissions are emitted in Scotland vs the rest of the world. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulatio...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200329870
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Food Safety Officer's Report from inspection at Sofia's Corstorphine: EIR release

A copy of the Food Safety Officer's Report from inspection at Sofia's Corstorphine, 44 St John's Rd, EH12 6PA on the 7th Sept 2022. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with you...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-10-26
Reference: 202200330351
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost to date associated with Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas: EIR release

The costs associated to date in the Consultation Process relative to the plans to make at least 10% of Scottish Seas Waters Highly Protected Marine Areas. Please state: 1. The Total Overall Cost to date. 2. The amount paid in Consultancy Fees to external consultants in connection with drawing up the consultation que...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: 202300352032
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding concerns and objections about the potential impact on competition in the collection services market arising from the deposit return scheme: EIR release

Can you provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and businesses regarding concerns and objections about the potential impact on competition in the collection services market arising from the deposit return scheme. In the new gateway review announced, could you supply a list of those businesses, people...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-10-23
Reference: 202300349133
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Exposed areas to high winds on the M74 at or near junction 11: EIR release

In relation to identification of exposed areas to high winds on the M74 at or near junction 11 you asked: 1. Has there been any high wind identification of exposed locations on the M74 at or near the accident locus? 2. If this is something which Scotland are not responsible for can you please direct us to the proper ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-23
Reference: 202300350645
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Community benefit payment from onshore, offshore and ScotWind projects: EIR release

“I am trying to find out how much has been paid to nearby communities by way of community benefit payments from onshore wind farms for each of the last five years (2018-2022) and to date in 2023? For each year can it be stated how many megawatts of power was being produced to produce that benefit as well as the number ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10(4)

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: 202300357514
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Grant payments for woodland creation and existing woodland owners: EIR release

I would like to access data on the recipients of grant payments for woodland creation and existing woodland owners per year. Apart of the height of the grant payment, information on the recipients should include whether they are: A private, public or quango entity An individual or incorporated (if incorporated what f...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-10-16
Reference: 202300361262
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government departments involved in creating the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme policy: EIR release

“Which Scottish Government departments have been involved in the creation of the policy for the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme What are the total legal costs associated with the DRS, accumulated since 2018? Please provide any background notes, email exchanges, and internal communication between the First Minister and t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-16
Reference: 202300357979
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the SG and the UK Government covering the issue of HPMAs: EIR release

“I would like to ask for the correspondence between the Scottish government and the United Kingdom Government covering the issue of HPMAs since 01 December 2022, up to the present. Specifically I would like sight of this correspondence if possible, should that not be possible I would like the date and the name/position...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.2(2) s.1 8 attachments

Published: 2023-10-13
Reference: 202300360035
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government policy on publishing FOI responses: FOI release

What is the Scottish Government policy on publishing FOI responses? Please send any written guidance or documents outlining the procedure. How many FOI responses have been issued so far in calendar year 2023 and of those how many have been published on the Scottish Government website? Please give a reason why unpubl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-11
Reference: 202300363939
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Land purchased by Standard Life near Newtonmore referred to as Far Ralia: EIR release

Relat[ing] to an area of land purchased by Standard Life near Newtonmore […] referred to as Far Ralia. Please could Scottish Forestry provide all of its correspondence with SAC Consulting relating to tree planting, fencing and any forestry related aspect (including tracks) for the Far Ralia Estate for the last six yea...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-11
Reference: 202300354820
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deposit return enquiries and FOI requests response statistics: EIR release

The number of employees assigned to deal with deposit return enquiries and FOI requests in each of the past 24 months along with a breakdown of their payscales. The number of deposit return relates (a) enquiries and (b) FOI requests received in each of those months. The number of deposit return FOI requests answered (a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-09
Reference: 202300360466
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

C&C Group objections to Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

The date when the Scottish Government received the letter from C&C Group (as reported in the media on 31 May 2023) that outlined the group’s objections to the Deposit Return Scheme. The name of the person and/or job title who first released the content of the letter to any media outlet or otherwise put it into public d...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-05
Reference: 202300360130
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Roadkill on motorways and major roads in Scotland: EIR release

The following information around roadkill on motorways and major roads in Scotland. Please provide - The number of recorded dead animals found on roads from January 2022 to date. Please break down the figures by animal type. Where (by road name) each recorded incident took place. How many recorded dead animals were r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-04
Reference: 202300355447
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition July 23 engagements: EIR release

A list of all of Mairi McAllan’s ministerial engagements on Orkney in July 2023. Minutes of all of Mairi McAllan’s meetings and ministerial engagements on Orkney in July 2023. During Mairi McAllan’s visit to Orkney in July 2023 did she meet with local councillors on a cruisier owned by the Orkney Fisheries Association?...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-09-26
Reference: FOI/202300372653
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Annual report of planning, architecture, and environment from 2008: EIR release

1. All Scottish Government annual reports for 'Planning & Architecture' (or equivalent) from 2008 onward (except 2014/15 and 2015/16). 2. All Directorate of Planning & Environmental annual reports from 2008 to 2019/20.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300368826
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information pertaining to Local Development Plans and Strategic Development Plans: EIR Release

You asked for information and data regarding Local Development Plans (LDPs) and Strategic Development Plans (SDPs). As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-20
Reference: 202300365520
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

A96 accident data: EIR release

How many people were killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilometre on the A96 Inverness to Nairn for all years 2019 to 2023. How many people were Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilometre on the A96 Hardmuir to Fochabers for all years 2019 to 2023. How many people were Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilo...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-09-18
Reference: FOI/202300372774
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fish farms and fish processing sites information: EIR release

You asked for information relating to fish farms and fish processing sites in Scotland with specific reference to animal welfare. Your request covered inspections and the inspection process undertaken by Marine Scotland’s Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) as well as other regulators. You also asked for copies of any Farm ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-08-29
Reference: 202300348303
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Housing/ Net Zero: FOI release

A number of questions related to new build properties, zero direct emissions heating systems and publicly owned buildings.

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.6 s.20 s.3F s.73

Published: 2023-08-16
Reference: FOI/202300364600
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

M74 (northbound carriageway) between Junction 1 and 1A: EIR release

The below noted information in relation to the area of road located on the M74 northbound carriageway between junction 1 and 1A. Please provide me with all documents and records, whether in hard copy or digital in relation to:- The Policy in force as of 3rd May 2021, in regards the inspection, repair and draining of f...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2023-08-09
Reference: FOI/202300348002
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Planning applications and appeals for section 37: EIR release

"1. Please supply details of all section 37 applications that have been refused by the Scottish Government. 2. Please give details of all planning applications and appeals for new substations, relocated substations and expanded substations that have been refused in Scotland." You subsequently clarified the following ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.37 s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10

Published: 2023-07-26
Reference: FOI/202300363703
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-07-04
Reference: FOI/202300357986
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector