Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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2,557 matching releases

Correspondence relating to Infected Blood Compensation or the Infected Blood Inquiry: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence relating to Infected Blood Compensation or the Infected Blood Inquiry second interim report sent to or received by the below persons (including any attachments) during the period 1st April 2023 - 6th June 2023. 1) John-Paul Marks (Permanent Secretary) 2) David Rogers (Director of Constitu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.29(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-09
Reference: 202300360427
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Briefing notes provided to Lorna Slater before meeting Rebecca Pow: EIR release

Please could you provide all briefing notes that were provided to Lorna Slater before she met with Rebecca Pow, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environmental Quality and Resilience, on 14 June 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental In...

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

Published: 2023-10-09
Reference: 202300361869
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

BEAR Scotland rejection of claim for vehicle damages on A9: EIR release

Bear Scotland have rejected my claim against damages caused to my vehicle due to a large pot hole on the A9. My argument is that days following my incident this section of the A9 was closed and has subsequently been resurfaced therefore they must have been away of defects. Bear Scotland claim this road was checked and...

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

Published: 2023-10-06
Reference: 202300359408
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding A75 junctions: EIR release

All correspondence sent or received by the Scottish Government regarding the A75 junctions at: B794 (Haugh of Urr) junction, Main Street (Twynholm) Junction or the Cumstoun Junction. You clarified on 14 June 2023 that – Regarding Twynholm - please can this request be considered to cover both entrances from the A75 to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-05
Reference: 202300360997
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings and minutes for DRS System-Wide Assurance Group: EIR release

A breakdown of meetings held by the DRS System-Wide Assurance Group since it formed and who was in attendance at each meeting. A copy of the minutes of each of those meetings (the DRS System-Wide Assurance Group). As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmenta...

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

Published: 2023-10-05
Reference: 202300355505
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Average stock numbers of cattle and sheep for 2018, 2019 and 2022: EIR release

You asked for “Average stock numbers of cattle and sheep for 2018, 2019 and 2022 broken down by local rural payments office”. 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 requ...

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

Published: 2023-10-04
Reference: 202300360540
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staff working on the Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

“How many civil servant staff are currently employed in the Deposit Return Scheme development Directorate?” “The breakdown of those staff by grade, numbers at each grade and what each of those grades costs the Scottish Government?” “How many professional advisers are currently employed in the Scottish Government?” “The...

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

Published: 2023-10-03
Reference: 202300359680
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic

Rural payments paid to Messrs Glencroe Farm: EIR release

You asked for the amount of rural payments paid to Messrs Glencroe Farm in 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 your request under those Regulations. We are applying ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-09-28
Reference: 202300353028
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Average number of vehicles per day using the A720 City Bypass: EIR release

An approximate figure for the average number of vehicles per day using the A720 City Bypass, specifically between Dreghorn and Lothianburn Junctions if that level of detail exists.

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

Published: 2023-09-27
Reference: FOI/202300374634
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) – Exotic Pet Working Group costs: EIR release

A total cost to the public purse resulting from the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) – Exotic Pet Working Group. 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 ...

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

Published: 2023-09-27
Reference: 202300337915
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Planned and unplanned inspections at Scottish salmon farms 2019: EIR release

You asked for ‘details of planned and unplanned inspections at Scottish salmon farms and slaughterhouses since 2019’ and a request to ‘provide details of findings at these inspections’. All inspections are planned to a lesser or greater extent. We have interpreted your request to relate to announced and unannounced in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-09-27
Reference: 202300345893
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Planning advice note 30 local plans: EIR release

I would be obliged if you could send me the following document: Planning Advice Note No. 30 - Local Plans.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300368648
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Planning advice note 49: EIR release

I would like to be provided with the following document: Planning Advice Note 49 - Local Planning (1996)

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300368712
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence with Circularity Scotland Ltd from April 2023: EIR release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive a copy of all correspondence between Circularity Scotland Ltd and the Scottish Government between 1st April 2023 and the present day.

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

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300367423
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Razor Clam Trial: EIR release

During and since the start of the Razor Clam Trial from 1st July 2023 to 23th August 2023 how many Vessels has breached the Health and Safety Diving Regulations of terms and Conditions of the Trial? What Action was taken against vessels found to be in breach of these Terms If any Beaches of Diving Regulation where iden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(6) s.11 s.11(2)

Published: 2023-09-19
Reference: FOI/202300372756
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

A full breakdown of all rural payments and/or payment commitments made to the Strone Estate, as identified in the map provided. This must include Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) Payments. A detailed breakdown of AECS payments, if any. The breakdown by each year, for the last ten years. The individual(s)/organisation(s) t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-09-15
Reference: 202300357018
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and representatives of Ofgem: EIR review

In your review request you noted that you had: ‘…asked for correspondence with a specific organisation (Ofgem) on a specific topic (ScotWind) over a relatively short period of time… All that is required is a search for correspondence including @ofgem.gov.uk email addresses and the keyword “ScotWind”.’

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2023-09-13
Reference: 202300362000 review of 202300356282
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scolpaig Spaceport: EIR release

Whether the Government’s decision was made by an individual or a committee. If the decision was made by committee, please may I have a copy of the relevant meeting minutes and/or transcript. Please may I have copies (names redacted as required) of the 13 letters sent to PARD requesting that the project be called in. Fo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300368488
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Parentzone and the School Information Dashboards: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. When was this change made? 2. Who took the decision - specifically was it taken by officials at Education Scotland, a committee or specific leadership team? 3. What consultation was undertaken with relevant stakeholders, in particular to seek the opinions of parents, exter...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300366164
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Teneo on the topic of Project Chestnut: FOI release

Any correspondence with Teneo on the topic of Project Chestnut since September 1, 2022, to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300363657
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government, SEPA and Scottish Water relating to sewer overflows: EIR release

All email correspondence since January 1, 2022 between the government, SEPA and Scottish Water that relates to spills or overflow events at combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in Scotland, including to the collating of said information for future publication.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300347760
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding sewage in Scottish waters: EIR release

All correspondence regarding sewage in Scottish waters between the Scottish Government, including MSPs, civil servants and offices and the Scottish Greens this year. All briefings prepared for government ministers regarding sewage in Scottish waters this year. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on prevent...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300367939
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill: FOI release

You asked for all briefing notes provided to Ministers regarding the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill between 1 September 2022 and 10 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38 s.20 8 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300364416
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government: EIR release

“A copy of any correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government about the deposit return scheme between 1 Jan 2021 and December 31 2021.” As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are req...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-09-08
Reference: 202300363328
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scotland Self-Build Loan Fund: EIR release

You asked for information about the Self Build Loan Fund (“the Fund”), in particular:- “Can you tell me how much of the above fund has been fully committed to date? how may individual loan offers have been made by the Scottish Government, to date? how much of the fund remains as uncommitted, to date? ow many self bui...

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

Published: 2023-09-06
Reference: FOI/202300371305
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector