Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Council's implementation of the Scottish Government’s National Planning Framework 4: EIR release

You asked a series of questions regarding the implementation of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4). 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 Regulati...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.13
Published
2023-10-27
Reference
202300346654
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Grants relating to fencing repair: EIR release

All information on grants relating to fencing repair for the apportionment associated to croft 2 Badcaul, Registration Number: R2485. 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 y...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-10-27
Reference
202300360755
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs associated with the work at the RABT: EIR release

I would like to understand the costs associated with the work at the RABT because there have been a number of conflicting reports about costs. I would like to know the following costs, but I am happy to be provided with sub totals if the specific breakdown of costs are summarised differently as long as they include all...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-10-26
Reference
202200327472
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Maintenance costs of the A83 Rest and Be Thankful (2018-2022): EIR release

A breakdown from 2018 to 2022 showing how much has been spent on management and maintenance of the A83 Rest and Be Thankful. 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 reque...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-10-26
Reference
202200329424
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Document regarding Ferguson Marine contract offering for the building of new ferries: EIR release

With regard to the document confirming which Scottish minister agreed to proceed with offering Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited a contract for the building of new ferries in October 2015 has been located and provided to Parliament". You asked for the following information: 1) Where the document was found, specifica...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 136 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-10-26
Reference
202200303955
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Independent Assurance events for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme: FOI release

Under FOISA, please provide a list of all Independent Assurance events (i.e. specific review documents) for the Affordable Housing Supply Programme. Please also provide the two most recent assurance review reports.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-25
Reference
202300345849
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2017 publication (published 6th March 2023): FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2017 publication published on 6th March 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-25
Reference
202300346486
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence referencing Long Covid to and from special advisers: FOI release

A copy of any correspondence from 2 August 2021 - 29 September 2021 to and from Special advisors referencing Long Covid in any context (including emails, word documents and meeting minutes).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-25
Reference
202300336977
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rural payments - Far Ralia: EIR release

Please could you provide a detailed breakdown of all rural payments and contract commitments (including Forestry Grants) made in the last ten years to the area of land described as ‘Far Ralia’ in the attached document. Previous FOI responses have included breakdowns by items actually paid, not just total for the year. ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-25
Reference
202300350566
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding rail services in Fife: FOI release

For the period 1 April 2022 to 28 March 2023, please could you provide information / documents (…) in relation to the provision of passenger rail services to and from Fife: 1. A copy of the Performance Recovery Plan prepared by ScotRail and recently submitted to Transport Scotland and Scottish Rail Holdings. 2. Copie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300349306
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Secondary legislation for deer consultation June 2023: EIR release

A copy of all responses received and a breakdown of whether those responses were for, against or neutral on the third question about the abolition of close seasons for male deer of all species in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300367776
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government from Lorna Slater: 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 the following meetings: Lorna Slater's meeting with Christine C...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300338451
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings Lorna Slater has had about the drinks deposit scheme in the last six months: EIR release

A list of all meetings Lorna Slater has had about the drinks deposit scheme in the last six months. Include who she met and the dates. Minutes from meetings Lorna Slater had in January about the drinks deposit scheme. The latest delivery confidence assessment for the drinks deposit scheme? How much so far has the Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300341512
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A78/A738 Montfode roundabout consultation: EIR release

Recently Amey has undertaken relandscaping of the Montfode roundabout at the junction of the A78 and A738 (Eglinton Road). I wrote to Amey which undertook this work and have been advised to submit a FoI request. My interest in this project relates to the public consultation that was undertaken prior to work commencing...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300353316
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total spend on the Rest and Be Thankful since 2015: EIR release

The total spend on the Rest and Be Thankful for 2022? The total spend on the Rest and Be Thankful since 2015 broken down by month? 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...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300350904
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Government replacement boiler schemes: FOI release

You asked how many applications were made for help with either boiler replacement on its own; or boiler replacement along with cavity wall installation. You also asked how many of these applications were successfully installed; statistics for new heating systems recommended and completed by WHS; and statistics for the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300351172
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Neonicotinoid pesticides use across Scotland: EIR release

The use of neonicotinoid pesticides across Scotland. 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 Regulations. We are applying the exemption at section 39(...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300353916
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

UK energy policy and Scotland's contribution to security of supply: EIR release

In April 2014, the Scottish Government published a paper entitled: UK energy policy and Scotland's contribution to security of supply. Please provide this paper, which has disappeared from the Scot Gov website. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300357243
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and employees or representatives of Circularity Scotland: EIR release

Please provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) and employees or representatives of Circularity Scotland, 1st February 2023 - date. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300343396
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of meetings held within the last 6 months on the Deposit Return Scheme concerns: EIR release

Minutes of meetings held within the last 6 months between Minister Lorna Slater and industry on the Deposit Return Scheme where concerns were raised about the scheme. In respect of Minister Lorna Slater's portfolio, please provide details of the project board within Scottish Government responsible for the Deposit Retur...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300352748
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Circularity Scotland between 1st February 2023 and 28th February 2023: EIR release

I would be grateful for a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Circularity Scotland between 1st February 2023 and 28th February 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300353104
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity relating to Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

For the period 1 October 2022 to date, please provide me with: Copies of all correspondence between the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (including with her Private Office and officials) and a) businesses and b) trade associations relating to the Deposit Return Scheme. Within GDPR guideline...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300354066
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence in relation to the potential exclusion for the Deposit Return Scheme from the UK Internal Market Act since April 2021: EIR release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful if I could receive a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish and UK Governments in relation to the potential exclusion for the Deposit Return Scheme from the UK Internal Market Act since April 2021. As the information you have requested is ‘environme...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300354177
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Patrick Harvie's expenses and itinerary from April 2023 Copenhagen trip: FOI release

Full expenses from Patrick Harvie's trip to Copenhagen in April 2023, including travel, hotels and the expenses of his companions on the trip. How many civil servants accompanied him and their titles? Full itinerary from his trip to Copenhagen, including dates of his travel back and forth and how he got there? Minutes ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.27(1) s.32(1) s.20 12 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300355519
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector