Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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2,620 matching releases

A78 trunk road between Largs & Skelmorlie:EIR release

With regards to the A78 trunk road between Largs & Skelmorlie you asked the following: "My understanding is that the current order extends to October 2024, 2 months from now. Will the A78 be reinstated to the correct speed limit - 60mph - at this time or do the authorities intend to extend it further. We were told cer...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400425297
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road closures Near Airports: EIR release

1. Any confirmed road closures within 20 miles of the below airports between the months of June and December 2024, including the roads affected and dates the closure will be in place. 2. Any planned closures within 20 miles of the below airports between the months of June and December 2024, including the roads planned...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400415733
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Land procured for the dualling of the A9: EIR release

1. How many acres of land has been procured for the dualling of the A9 (by the date of this request)? 2. What is the total cost of this land procurement? 3. How much more land is required through procurement for the completion of the A9 dualling? 4. When does the Government estimate this complete dualling of the A9 ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.3

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400420842
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

COSLA and Scottish Government's flood risk management working group meetings: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group since December 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400411479
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and NatureScot about Species Licensing Review: EIR release

All written correspondence between the Scottish Government and NatureScot regarding the forthcoming review of species licensing – to include the initiating request sent to NatureScot by the Minister for Green Skills, the Circular Economy and Biodiversity.

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400397849
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS) investigation regarding the bathing waters designation application process: EIR release

All the information you hold relating to ESS' investigation, including but not limited to: Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and ESS in respect of the investigation. Copies of all notes from meetings between the Scottish Government and ESS in respect of the investigation. Copies of all notes...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.20 s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400405478
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Tree felling permissions: EIR release

I am looking for information regarding two tree felling permissions approved by Scottish Forestry between Huntly and Rhynie. There is very little information available on the Public Register about these permissions. I am not aware of any consultation being carried out on planting these plantations. I am concerned about...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400420848
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fees to the British School of Brussels: FOI release

The total cost of fees from the Scottish Government to the British School of Brussels in each year since 2014.

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400420837
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

King scallops farmed around Scottish coast: EIR release

How many kg of king scallops has been farmed around the Scottish coast? Please give details for the previous 5 years.

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400423732
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding ferry services to Arran & Cumbrae: EIR release

Copies of correspondence between Katy Clark MSP and Scottish Government Ministers regarding ferry services to Arran & Cumbrae. I seek seeking correspondence from 6 May 2021 onwards. Please contact me if you need me to clarify my request. If this request is determined to exceed the costs limit I would be grateful for a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400402694
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Evacuation of 500 homes due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC): EIR release

A copy of all documents which discuss the announcement made by Aberdeen City Council that it would have to evacuate 500 homes due to the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete on 29th February 2024. Disclosure to include all internal correspondence involving Ministers, Special Advisors, the media office an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400402826
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Reports of illegal commercial fishing in Western Isles 2022: EIR release

Could you please compile and provide to me a record of all reports or complaints of illegal commercial fishing in the Western Isles received by Marine Scotland in 2022. I am happy to accept redactions of individuals and vessel details within the list.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400421573
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Maintenance costs for the Forth Road Bridge: EIR release

Any detail of the maintenance costs for the Forth Road Bridge from 2021 up to the present.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400423465
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy: EIR release

I am writing to ask if you can now, given the tender process is complete, reveal what the figure offered was in the original tender and make that public please?

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400422153
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Scottish Forestry and Gresham House/Scottish Woodlands relating to the Wester Leochel Farm woodland creation: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence between Scottish Forestry and Gresham House/Scottish Woodlands (and any agents acting on behalf of either of those organisations) relating to the Wester Leochel Farm woodland creation proposal along with any notes of any meetings and/or phone calls relating to the proposal as well as any ot...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400415085
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ineos Grangemouth and Michael Matheson MSP correspondence: EIR release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings, all analysis, all minutes/notes from briefings, about Ineos Grangemouth, from the last two months? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including int...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10 s.38 s.30 s.27 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400415721
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Economy, Public sector

Communications with the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and The Dee Trust: EIR release

Please supply the following information/documentation: Full details of communications between the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board/The Dee Trust and the Scottish Government since the 1st December 2023 (including reports, proposals and any other documentation) regarding the MDs (Freshwater Lab, Pitlochry) fish populati...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400410413
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Broadford Native Woodland, Isle of Skye: EIR release

Legislation about two areas of woodland […] in Broadford, on the Isle of Skye [reference 18FGS29238]. I am requesting sight of the recently-prepared full report of the inspection/audit, including disclosure of the financial issues. The landowner is currently in contract negotiations with a large multi-national compan...

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

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400417457
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Safeguarding & GDPR policy: FOI release

Request for information 1: Can I have a copy of your safeguarding policy? Request for information 2: Can I have a copy of your privacy/GDPR policy? Request for information 3: Who is responsible for ensuring your safeguarding policy in adhered too across all social security scotland employees? Request for information...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400398977
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Damaged Bridge at Glencarse/St Madoes: EIR release

You asked for "the timeline of each part of the process, who is responsible for each step of the delay, the contact details and e mail addresses of all parties involved, how much public money has been wasted so far as of this date and when the bridge will be fixed?"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400415565
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Woodland creation targets on agricultural land: EIR release

Information regarding woodland creation targets on agricultural land, or a 'trees on farms' target. The Climate Change Monitoring Report, Chapter 7: Agriculture, Policy outcome 6 (area of woodland on agricultural land) assessment is "on track" for this indicator. 1. Can you please advise what, if any, the target is f...

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

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400416502
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Nuclear waste, Grangemouth Ineos plant and oil and gas licences: EIR release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government over the dumping of nuclear waste in Scotland, including internally, and all briefings about this, from the last six months. 2. All correspondence between the UK and Scottish Government about Grangemouth's Ineos plant from the last three months. 3. Co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400416699
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland (HES) applications: EIR release

In the year, January 2023 to January 2024, how many applications have been received by Home Energy Scotland (HES) under the HES Loan Scheme. How many were submitted, successful, unsuccessful and still to be processed? What is the overall percentage of those submitted vs. those successful?

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

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400413356
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Raptor Study Group: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence from and to the Scottish Gamekeepers Association, between 30 October 2023 to date, regarding the work of the Scottish Raptor Study Group.

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

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400416817
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme budget: EIR release

Budget allocated to the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme for the current financial year, and for each previous financial year of its operation.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400418499
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector