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

Right of access to use the Ballyoukan Road for timber operations: EIR request

Within the recently received background document SF state “The owners of the seven forests have a legal right of access to use the private road running from the forest to the minor public road”. The purpose of this FOI is to establish Scottish Woodland / 7 Owners legal right of access, gather documented evidence and co...

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

Published: 2022-12-09
Reference: FOI/202200330514
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate routine inspections: EIR release

Are the Fish Health Inspectorate “routine inspections” pre-arranged with the owners of the salmon farm they are to visit? In particular, were the visits by the FHI to Scottish Sea Farms sites in Shetland (Cliftsound etc) of July 2022 arranged with the company in advance or were they completely unannounced?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200330793
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Highway licence permit applications: EIR request

The number of applications received between 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022 for the following highway licences/permits: Cranes / Cherry pickers / MEWPS Hoardings / Site Fencing Material on highway Scaffolding Skips Café tables and chairs A Boards TTRO's / TTRN's Section 50's Section 171's Crossovers / Dropped Kerbs H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.50 s.17 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200324122
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Extension to the road works at the Rest and Be Thankful: EIR release

The reason for the recent extension to the road works section at the RABT and an estimate of timescale as to when this will be moved back to its original position.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2022-12-05
Reference: FOI/202200331966
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Electricity demand in the event of the power stations at Torness and Peterhead being decommissioned: EIR release

Please provide any Scottish Government discussion/analysis on how Scotland would meet electricity demand in the event of the power stations at Torness and Peterhead being decommissioned.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(4)E 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-15
Reference: FOI/202200322629
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Hulls 801 and 802 - procurement process, reviews undertaken: EIR release

1) Any internal review, lessons learned report, or other reflective document which centered on the lessons to be learned from the procurement of hulls 801 and 802. 2) A record of the procurement process followed, and any 'best practice' internal guidance for those involved in procurement decisions of this nature.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 159 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-15
Reference: FOI/202200290957
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

S30 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019: EIR release

Information regarding Section 30 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, in particular: 1. Any mechanisms in place to monitor compliance by Planning Authorities with Section 30 of the Act; 2. Any guidance released by the Scottish Government to assist Planning Authorities in complying with Section 30 of the Act, and; 3. An...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2022-11-15
Reference: FOI/202200324179
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

M74 Southbound Lane Closures: EIR release

"A list of dates and times of lane closures on the M74 between Junction 1 and Junction 7 on the M74 Southbound between 1st August 2021 and 31st May 2022."

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

Published: 2022-11-02
Reference: FOI/202200317592
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Combined Sewer Overflows across the Scottish sewer network since July 2021: EIR release

"Please provide any data and/or information related to Combined Sewer Overflows across the Scottish sewer network since July 2021."

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

Published: 2022-11-02
Reference: FOI/202200316041
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Delayed payments to agriculture and farming payments: EIR release

The number of delayed payments from the latest round of agriculture and farming payments paid out from 18 September 2022. Payments from any these schemes or others can be included: Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) The Young Farmer Payment (YFP) Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) Scottish Upland Sheep Support Schem...

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

Published: 2022-10-27
Reference: FOI/202200327135
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A77-Four way traffic lights system update: EIR release

Urgent access to the most recent plans for the proposed changes and timescales for the road traffic system on the A77 next to the Cortin Road and Maybole Rd Junctions.

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

Published: 2022-10-27
Reference: FOI/202200322412
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Rural payments in 2021/2022: EIR release

Any delayed payment’s recorded from each of these schemes: Basic Payment Scheme The Young Farmer Payment Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme The total number of payments issued from each of these schemes: Basic Payment Scheme The Young Farmer Payment Scottish Suckler Beef Suppor...

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

Published: 2022-10-25
Reference: FOI/202200315869
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

The number of hectares of Peatlands that have been repaired or rejuvenated since September 2021: EIR release

How many hectares (or acres) of Peatlands have been repaired or rejuvenated in Scotland in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day.

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

Published: 2022-10-25
Reference: FOI/202200314966
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Deposit return emails to/from the First Minister: EIR release

A copy of emails and attachments received and sent by the First Minister's office regarding the forthcoming deposit return scheme from the period 1st October 2021 to 31st December 2021 and a copy of minutes of meetings held with the First Minister or her staff to discuss the forthcoming deposit return system during the...

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

Published: 2022-10-11
Reference: FOI/202200318741
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Shellfish landing data ICES 40E7 and 41E7: EIR release

Data from the Shellfish Form1 landings data. Specifically landings data for ICES rectangles 40E7 and 41E7 detailing the following: Species Landed weight Number of pots Month Year For the most recent 5-year period available (e.g. 2016 to 2020 or 2017 to 2021)

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

Published: 2022-10-10
Reference: FOI/202200319892
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning appeals received against local authority decisions: FOI release

How many times the Scottish Government Reporter has accepted appeals by property developers against local authority decisions for the past four years please – can you include the reporter’s letter please on each occasion You then clarified that you just wished the information to include only planning appeals; developme...

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

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200316060
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Cambo oil field: EIR release

1. All meetings held by the Scottish Government regarding the development of the Cambo field between 2016 and 2022. 2. All correspondence conducted by the Scottish Government regarding the development of the Cambo field between 2016 and 2022. 3. All advice given to the Scottish Government regarding the development of t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-09-22
Reference: FOI/202200269317
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to written question S6W-07719: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence relating to written question S6W-07719. This should include all internal Scottish Government correspondence, as well as any correspondence with other parties such as Marine Scotland or Crown Estate Scotland. For ease of reading, you queried if this could be supplied chronologically, going f...

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

Published: 2022-08-25
Reference: FOI/202200312013
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8/A8 maintenance: EIR release

1. Is there a safety assessment carried out on those category 2 and above defects to determine such things as skid resistance, as stated above, and what are those findings, are they available to view as a report as to how many category 2 defects have been found and how they are determined as category 2? 2. Is there any...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 66 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-24
Reference: FOI/202200299524
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Exceutive/SASA: EIR release

"In relation to our previous questions and your/Scottish Executive/SASA responses, we have the following thoughts: Q1: We appreciate that the response to this question was sent on behalf of John Ellicot and we will respond to him directly, however, we do not agree that providing us (IPM) with copies of labels (for IPM...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.33 s.10(5)

Published: 2022-08-18
Reference: FOI/202200308521
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Details of payments made to various estates and rural organisations in the last six years: EIR release

1. A detailed breakdown of all rural payments (and the total for each year) for the last six years that was paid to the following organisations: Annandale and Lochwood Estates LLP (Company Number SO306319) Annandale Estates Lochwood Estates The Raehills Trust (Annandale Estates Office, St Anns, Lockerbie, DG11 1HQ) Sk...

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

Published: 2022-08-18
Reference: FOI/202200302680
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Programme for Government, Public sector, +1 more … Scottish Budget

Global Energy Nigg Limited - Marine Licensing: EIR release

In reference to the online public register of marine licences - Nigg Energy Park East Quay - 07068/07069 (Attached). Item 2.5 Contractor and Vessel details, this information is listed as being "as per annex two", however annex two is not included, can you please provide this? Item 3.4.4. Can you please provide details,...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-18
Reference: FOI/202200310189
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A76 Inspection Records: EIR release

Copies of the highway inspection records together with all opening/closing notices, defect notices and records of complaints for 24 months prior to 14 May 2022. Please also provide a copy of the first highway inspection after 14 May 2022.

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

Published: 2022-08-17
Reference: FOI/202200312131
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Work of Health and Nutrition Inspectors: FOI release

Your organisation manages school inspections including the deployment of Health and Nutrition Inspectors (HaNIs). These question relate to the work of HaNIs. 1. Have HaNIs resumed their roles since the onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic. 2. What percentage of schools inspected since June 2021 have been inspected by HaNIs. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.1 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.38(1) s.20 s.9 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-17
Reference: FOI/202200311708
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Planning & Environmental Appeals and Fortune Gumbo: EIR release

Please provide the following information: a copy of all emails and written correspondence between Planning and Environmental Appeals Division and Fortune Gumbo, in relation to cases ENA-400-2047 and ENA-400-2048.

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

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200311627
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector