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

Bracken control in the AECS scheme: EIR release

The correspondence received regarding the AECS scheme, specifically regarding bracken control since 1 January 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), Scottish Government are required to deal with yo...

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

Published: 2024-01-10
Reference: 202300365421
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ewen Mackinnon's 2019 land inspection and subsequent action: EIR release

All documentation relating to Ewen Mackinnon’s 2019 Land Inspection and the actions taken post the inspection, noting that the R&E letter refers to both the land inspection and SAF files. As the information you have requested is ‘Environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) R...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-10
Reference: 202300344368
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Ministers and Just Transition on the topic of CCS/CCUS since March 2023: EIR release

Any correspondence between the current Minister for Energy and the Cabinet Secretary of Net Zero and Just Transition on the topic of CCS/CCUS from 1/3/2023 – Present.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: FOI/202300369646
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Impact assessment of the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021: EIR release

Any internal or external Scottish Government correspondence received regarding the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 including ‘costs to farmers’, ‘slurry applications and slurry store covers’, ‘cost of slurry regulations’ and ‘impact on farming’.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 103 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200316250
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Marine Scotland and Western Isles Council relating to wind energy: EIR release

All correspondence during the period January 2018 to December 2020 between Marine Scotland and Western Isles Council on the subjects of any wind energy related topics.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: FOI/202300370656
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence on the topic of Scotland having 25 per cent of Europe’s offshore wind: EIR Release

“Any correspondence received by the First Minister, Deputy First Minister, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, or Minister for Green Skills (including the minister’s private offices) on the topic of Scotland having 25 per cent of Europe’s offshore wind potential since January 1 2022.” As the information you have requested...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200330312
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Correspondence that refers to Endangered Species: EIR release

All ministerial correspondence from 30th August 2021 to 8th June 2023 that refers to: Capercaillie Red Squirrel Eurasian Beaver Puffin Pine Marten Otter Wildcat Twinflower Scottish Wildcat Mountain Hare Bottlenose Dolphin As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Env...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300360771
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Various inspections reports: EIR release

The following inspections reports: 2021-0391 FS1101 Etive 3 (Port na Mine) 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA, 2021-0392 FS1112 Etive 4 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA, 2021-0393 FS1288 Etive 6 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA, 2021-0394 FS1067 Inverawe (East) Etive 2 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA, 2021-0588...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.01 20 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200316875
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government, the Crown Office and the Scottish Prison Service: FOI Release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government, including officials and Ministers, and representatives of a) the Crown Office and b) the Scottish Prison Service relating to the report, Still Nothing to See Here?, published in November 2022.

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

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300337140
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Investigation regarding allegations of bullying by Fergus Ewing: FOI Release

A copy of all correspondence between the First Minister's office and the FDA union about the investigation and/or report into allegations of bullying by Fergus Ewing while he was a minister.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.36(2) s.34(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200305233
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Internal Scottish Government discussion/analysis of the Scot2Ger project: EIR release

In November 2021 Scottish Enterprise commissioned the Scot2Ger project. Please provide all internal Scottish Government discussion/analysis of the Scot2Ger project, including discussion/analysis of the Scot2Ger report published in June 2022. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200329884
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Biffa communications from 1 January to 8 June 2023: EIR release

All communications between Biffa and the Scottish Government between January 1, 2023 and the date on which this request is received. This should include emails, minutes of meetings and any other communications. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300360612
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding meetings held between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government: FOI Release

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any meetings held between GFG Alliance and the Scottish Government's advisors, Deloitte and/or Teneo, since May 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 141 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200332037
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

New Islay Ferries: EIR release

All information held, including legal opinion, about the decision by ministers and CMAL to name Cemre Marin Endustri at the preferred bidder to build two new CalMac ferries for Islay between September last year and end of March this year. Details of the rival bidders for the contract and what they offered. Communicatio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: 202200301167
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Creel bans at Longay MPA and Clyde cod spawning areas: EIR release

I am keen to know how many or what percentage of the Clyde creel boats regularly claim on their landings/fish one decelerations to be hauling in excess of 2000 creels a day? I am also keen to know if it wasn't from the landing declarations from where Allan Gibb derived the claim made at both the Raine committee and an ...

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

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: FOI/202300381009
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Green Freeports Programme Board working groups: EIR release

For the following working groups: A. Green Freeports Programme Board B. Green Investment Portfolio Project Assessment Panel C. Hydrogen Industry Forum D. Improvement Working Group What was the date of formation of these groups? Who is a member of these groups? What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-01-08
Reference: FOI/202300381309
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Felling at Cloburn Quarry: EIR release

With respect to case reference FPA-9144, Property Name Cloburn Quarry, Name of Woodland Cpt 22: All paper, email and computer file information related to both the Felling Permission Application and Felling Approval and Licence associated with this case, including: correspondence; reports and information submitted by ...

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

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300353546
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme correspondence (Mar-Apr): EIR release

Under Freedom of Information legislation, I would be grateful for a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Circularity Scotland between 1st March 2023 and 28th April 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Sco...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300353088
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Land to the east of Red Path Brae, Orchard Terrace, Kinghorn: EIR release

The Reporter to provide a detailed explanation as to why she considers that determining appeal PPA- 250-2368 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal. A detailed explanation as to why the Reporter considers the Mossend appeal must be determined first. Provide a ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.1 14 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300354858
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Explanation on why determining appeal PPA-400-2126 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal: EIR release

The Reporter to provide a detailed explanation as to why he considers that determining appeal PPA- 400-2126 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal. A detailed explanation as to why the Reporter considers the Mossend appeal must be determined first. Provide a c...

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

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300354907
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Mairi McAllan briefing for appearance at the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee on 25 January 2023: EIR release

The briefing given to the then minister Mairi McAllan for her appearance in front of the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee on 25 January 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs)...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300355989
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Applications for onshore Windfarms: FOI release

You asked for information of the following: a). For the period 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2022 how many Applications for onshore Windfarms which have reached a decision has the Scottish Government received? b). Of these how many have been approved and rejected? c). Of those which have been rejected what were ...

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

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300366302
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise and Ferguson Marine Chair Interview: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Ivan McKee for his Ferguson Marine Chair Interview meeting on 24 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements. This should include all material prepared for the D...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300338482
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Mairi Gougeon meeting with Ranil Jayawardena 17 October 2022: EIR release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to Mairi Gougeon's meeting with Ranil Jayawardena on October 17, 20...

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

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300338450
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Business rates relief to retail, leisure and hospitality businesses in Scotland: FOI release

Retail, leisure and hospitality businesses in England and Wales are receiving 75% business rates relief in the year 2023/24 up to a maximum of £110,000 of relief per business. This was announced in the UK budget in November, and in December by the Welsh Government. How much additional funding was or is to be allocated...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.34(1) s.20 18 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300339424
Directorate
Topic: Public sector