Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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2,644 matching releases

Housing developer appeal data: EIR release

Under an FOI request can you confirm the following please. Since 2015 and upto the current date; How many appeals have been brought to the reporter (DPEA) involving Housing Developers across Scotland. How many of those appeals been upheld. How many of those appeals have been reversed. This was further clarified to a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: EIR/202500472022
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence regarding answer to Parliamentary Questions by Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy: EIR release

You asked for EIR 202500450327 to be re-answered and all redactions removed, stating that “the blanket application of section 10 of EIR to justify the redactions clearly did not meet the public interest test”. Details of EIR 202500450327: Your previous request asked for all internal Scottish Government correspondence...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500470810
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Ardrossan Harbour: EIR release

Details of any correspondence between the Scottish Government and (a) Peel Ports, (b) CMAL and (c) Transport Scotland on the subject of Ardrossan Harbour between January 1st 2024 up to the present day (9th June 2025). lease include any emails, letters, briefing notes or other forms of communication, whether formal or i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500469896
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Shell: EIR release

“Could you supply minutes/notes from meetings and correspondence between the Scottish Government and Shell, the oil company, from the last three months?”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500470130
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Erskine Bridge, A898 roadworks: EIR release

I’m looking for information regarding previous and planned roadworks for the Erskine Bridge, A898. Between 2000 and 2025 if held. The reason for this request to understand the times between carriageway resurfacing works as the surface is degrading.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: EIR/202500469520
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with any email account using the domain "@shetlandfishermen.com": EIR release

Please could you provide copies of any email correspondence between your domain ("@gov.scot") and any account using the domain "@shetlandfishermen.com" from May 8th to whenever you process this request, inclusive. Please provide any and all attachments in their original format, and emails as .eml files.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500466861
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Payments claimed on agricultural land: EIR release

I’m looking for a freedom of information request regarding payments claimed on agricultural land. Has there been SFP claimed on any of the field NT numbers that make up the holding 88/638/0010 in the period 2015-2025 and if so which years and how many units. Has there been LFASS claimed on the field NT numbers that m...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: EIR/202500468020
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Communications on Public Opposition regarding Flamingo Land development: EIR release

‘Please provide all internal communications, briefing notes, risk assessments, and media strategy documents generated or circulated within the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, or DPEA which reference or respond to public opposition, petitions, or media campaigns concerning the Flamingo Land development at Loch...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500467103
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Callander Traffic Survey 2024: EIR release

Many thanks for the info provided following the below FOI request. Further to this, I would also like to request the highest recorded speed at each location.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: EIR/202500471040
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Falkirk Council correspondence in relation to the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme: EIR release

“All communications as well as any minutes, notes, briefings, related to meetings between officials/councillors from Falkirk Council and the Scottish Government, in relation to the Grangemouth Flood Protection Scheme. In terms of a timescale, I am interested in anything from 01/01/2025.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468534
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documents relating to written parliamentary question S6W-38376: EIR release

A copy of all documents which discuss the written parliamentary question S6W-38376 submitted by Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500471393
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme spend: EIR release

You asked for details of how much has been spent on the Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme, with a breakdown of what the money was spent on.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: EIR/202500470132
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Tonnage of fish from Genesis II in Santia Uxia, Spain: EIR release

The tonnages of fish landed by the Genesis II in Santia Uxia Spain on 03.01.25

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: EIR/202500470068
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Communications relating to the nature restoration fund mentioning "Scottish Greens": EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the nature restoration fund, which mentions or is from/to the Scottish Greens between December 15 2024 and February 15 2025?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468961
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Climate Change Plan Monitoring Report: EIR release

Any briefing or speaking notes provided to the Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy ahead of her ministerial statement on Tuesday 20 May 2025 on the Climate Change Plan Monitoring Report 2025. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other docu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.10(4) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-22
Reference: FOI/202500467217
Directorate
Topic

Scottish House Condition Survey (SHCS) and lead plumbing: EIR release

Any current, historical (within 20 years) or recent assessments, reports, or studies on lead exposure in the Scottish population, particularly in Edinburgh and other areas with older housing stock (e.g., tenements with lead plumbing or historic use of lead-based paints and pipes).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-22
Reference: EIR/202500467147
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Scottish Government and True North meeting regarding Zonal Pricing: EIR release

For the period 1st January 2023 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between representatives of True North and the Scottish Government. (2.) All documentation including the phrase “zonal pricing” relating to meetings (in person or virtual) between True North and the Sco...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-22
Reference: EIR/202500466595
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding undersea tunnels between Scottish islands: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about plans to build undersea tunnels between Scottish islands, from the last six months?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-22
Reference: EIR/202500466577
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland’s Executive Team data: FOI release

Request for information 1: The names and grades (substantive and temporary) of all members of Social Security Scotland Executive Team as of 1 April 2025. Request for information 2: The number of Executive Team members who have a contractual workplace location other than Glasgow High St or Agnes Husband House, Dundee. ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500465830
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information regarding Marine Licence MS-00010433 and the Seagrass Enhancement and Monitoring Plan (SEMP): EIR release

Under Freedom of Information can you please provide me with all emails and documents pertaining to the Marine Licence number MS-00010433. This should include any emails or documents pertaining to the revised Seagrass Enhancement and Monitoring Plan (SEMP Rev.07) submitted by Argyll and Bute Council on 17/03/25. Any e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500467911
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to SSEN Transmission project: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the SSEN Transmission project to transport renewable energy between Peterhead and Yorkshire, from the last three months? https:...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500466745
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seal Licensing queries: EIR release

I have found the Seal Licensing FAQ at the following location - this dates from 2010: https://webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk/20230727172322/http://www.gov.scot/publications/seal-licensing-frequently-asked-questions/ It contains a flow chart explaining the arrangements, see below. Can you confirm if this is the current ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500467479
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - tree felling in Menstrie site: EIR release

I visited the Menstrie site today and unfortunately the felling has continued with significant further tree removal having taken place over the last month. I've attached a high resolution comparison photo showing the difference since the last time I emailed you. I wonder if I could ask as a FOI request what action ha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500467164
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Documentation held by Transport Scotland regarding Road Tax and Fuel Duty: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about road tax, between October 1 2024 and February 1 2025? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.11 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: EIR/202500463282
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government and Petroineos/INEOS meetings: EIR release

1. The agenda and minutes of the 23 June 2021 Meeting with Andrew Gardner Petroineos/INEOS and then-Cabinet Secretary MSP. 2. The agenda and minutes of the 6 October 2021 Visit to INEOS, Grangemouth to meet with Andrew Gardner CEO and then-Cabinet Secretary Michael Matheson MSP. 3. The agenda and minutes of the 22 Oc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500463343
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector