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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452 matching releases

Details of Deputy First Minister's visit to City Holdings Ltd Housing Development: FOI release

A previous FOI response (202500472116) showed that Kate Forbes attended a ministerial visit to City Holdings Ltd Housing Development on 29 January 2025 with a friend. Please provide more details about the name of this friend, what role they played in the visit, and what sector they work in.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500475609
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government staff disciplinary and grievance statistics: FOI release

Please provide the following data for calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025 across the whole Scottish Government, broken down by directorate/agency/department. Please also provide data for the past 12 months (20 May 2024 - 20 May 2025). 1. Number of complaints against staff members for harassment. 2. Number of complain...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500466962
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Former Crofting Commission CEO information: EIR release

Copies of the following documents which relate to Mr William Barron, or known as, Mr Bill Barron Former CEO of Crofting Commission. 1, Current terms of employment in connection with his role /involvement with Crofting Reform Bill. 2, Terms of departure from Scottish Government employment at Crofting Commission. 3, C...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: EIR/202500464409
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scoping report for the Stromar Offshore Wind Farm project: EIR release

1. Standard Procedure Please provide documentation or internal guidance describing the standard process by which Marine Scotland seeks and receives consultation input from NatureScot for the purposes of preparing a formal Scoping Opinion (under the EIA (Scotland) Regulations). In particular, does this process require ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500474007
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Queries regarding rural payments claimed on agricultural land: EIR release

I’m looking for a freedom of information request regarding payments claimed on agricultural land. On BPS claimed on NT fields that make up the holding 88/638/0010 which payment regions are the NT fields categorised in? On the area claimed for BPS and LFASS that makes up the holding 88/638/0010 what livestock types an...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-08-14
Reference: EIR/202500472401
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Private consultants expenditure: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202400432841. Please can you re-answer the same questions asked in the above referenced request, but for the financial years 2023-24 and (if possible) 2024-25.

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-12
Reference: FOI/202500470980
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A77 essential road safety junction improvement queries: EIR release

A. With regard to the "essential road safety junction improvements" undertaken by Amey on behalf of Transport Scotland on the A77 at its junctions with Doonholm Road and the C39 Corton Road in Ayr: i. The budget for the project ii. The total spend for the project B. Reasons that the final design for the above mention...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-12
Reference: EIR/202500473217
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial correspondence with Salmon Scotland Chief Executive: EIR release

Written correspondence including (but not limited to) letters, emails, texts and WhatsApp messages, on any subject, from or to Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott, from or to the First Minister, Scottish Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers, Scottish Government Special Advisers, From 1 January 2024 to 18 June 202...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-08-07
Reference: EIR/202500471588
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former Minister for Housing correspondence regarding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC): EIR release

1/ All correspondence received by or communicated from the Minister Paul McLennan between February 1 2020 and May 6 2025 relating to RAAC. This includes all forms of communication available, not limited to but including, email, text messages, whatsapp or conventional mail. To note, the timeframe for this request was l...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-06
Reference: EIR/202500464892
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Youth Violence Summit information: FOI release

1. The total cost of holding the Youth Violence Summit on 12 June 2025, broken down by the type of cost (e.g. room hire, catering, electronic equipment, transport etc). 2. The total cost of holding the previous two Youth Violence Summits in 2023 and 2025, broken down by the type of cost (e.g. room hire, catering, elec...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.27(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-06
Reference: FOI/202500470994
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Fishing for Litter Scotland project expenditure from the Marine Fund: EIR release

A breakdown of expenditure for three grants from the Marine Fund to a project entitled "Fishing for Litter Scotland". This project has received a grant during the last three funding cycles; please include the following documents for each grant. Please provide both the full profiled expenditure submitted with the grant...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-06
Reference: EIR/202500471006
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ministerial salary increase timing and messaging records: FOI Review

Original request 202500462016 Access to records related to the timing and public messaging of the recent ministerial salary increase. Specifically: 1. **Internal Communications:** - Emails, meeting minutes, and memos between the Office of the First Minister and the Public Relations teams discussing how the timing of ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.2 s.25 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: FOI/202500466490 Review of 202500462016
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Mass stranding of pilot whales information: EIR release

1. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and British Divers Marine Life Rescue, UK Cetacean Strandings Investigations Programme, British Divers Marine Life Rescue and Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme regarding the mass stranding of pilot whales in Lewis in July 2023 (pod of 55 died) and the mass str...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-30
Reference: EIR/202500467178
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Follow up information regarding steroids in Scottish and Irish salmon: EIR release

1. “The statement…. That ‘follow up investigations within Scotland were undertaken and no noncompliance was found at the business concerned’ is not supported by any documents, facts, letters, testing, emails, notices or any other information. As requested, please provide that information.” 2. “It is perfectly reasonab...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-28
Reference: EIR/202500465789
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister and Eric Trump meeting notes: FOI release

Any correspondence with the Trump organisation between March 1 2025 and the current date. Any notes or briefings prepared for the FM ahead of his meeting with Eric Trump on 13 March 2025. Any minutes or note of the meeting between the FM and Eric Trump on 14 March 2025.

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500463947
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish National Marine Plan (NMP2) information: EIR release

1. What consultations have been held with the tidal stream marine renewable energy industry to establish appropriate development goals (locations and scales of development) for the tidal stream marine renewable energy industry for the period covered by the current revision of the Scottish National Marine Plan (NMP2)? ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.87 s.10(4) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: EIR/202500463944
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Quality Salmon Ltd information: EIR release

1) Please supply the details (dates / times / location / purpose / names and roles of those in attendance) of all meetings (formal and/or informal) between staff and representatives of the Scottish Government and representatives of Scottish Quality Salmon Ltd in the last three years. Please include copies of any agenda...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 8 attachments

Published: 2025-07-22
Reference: EIR/202500462487
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government's letter to House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee: FOI release

Please provide all internal Scottish Government correspondence related to the drafting of Shona Robison‘s letter to the House of Commons Scottish Affairs Committee, dated 16th January 2025. In addition, please answer the following three questions: 1. When did John Swinney become aware of the contents of this letter? ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500459046
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Assynt and Coigach Protection Order Area queries: EIR release

1. Is there a Liaison Committee for the Assynt and Coigach Protection Area? 2. If so, who are its members and how are they appointed; when did they last meet? 3. Please provide us with a copy of each of it 5 most recent reports. 4. Inform us if any Water Wardens have been appointed for the Assynt Coigach area, if so...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.4 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: EIR/202500464199
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Appointment of Chief Planning Officers communications: FOI Review

Original request 202500461952 1. A copy of all written or electronic communications between the Scottish Government and/or the Local Government and Housing Directorate and Aberdeenshire Council regarding the Council’s failure to comply with the legislative requirement to appoint a chief planning officer; 2. A copy of...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.16(3) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-17
Reference: FOI/202500461954 Review of 202500461952
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Western Landfall change of location information: EIR release

1. All correspondence between Marine Scotland (or the Scottish Government Energy Directorate) and Stromar or its agents regarding the change of landfall location from Sandhaven Harbour to the “Western Landfall” (near Fluke Peel). 2. Any internal briefings or emails from January 2023 to present that discuss whether thi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: EIR/202500470703
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relative to the A83 east of Kilmory Roundabout in Lochgilphead: EIR release

1. Details of all carriageway repair works carried out by or on behalf of BEAR Scotland to potholes or other road defects at the above locus in February 2024. 2. Details of all carriageway repair works carried out by or on behalf of BEAR Scotland to potholes or other road defects at the above locus in July 2024. 3. D...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: EIR/202500459883
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Working from home monitoring and policy: FOI release

1. Current Scottish Government internal policy on its employees working remotely. 2. An account of the means by which, if any, the Scottish Government monitors or tracks how much its employees are working remotely versus working in Scottish Government facilities. 3. An account of the means by which, if any, the Scott...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: FOI/202500458420
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Queries concerning the minimum amount of time data is stored for: FOI release

Request 1: If the minimum amount of time you store data for is increased, does that apply to all data or only new data/data that was changed from the date the effective new minimum retention period is enforced? Request 2: How do you decide the minimum amount of time to store data for? Request 3: Where do you publish ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: FOI/202500456898
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS) meetings and documentation: EIR release

1. How many meetings has WICS had with the Scottish Government in the last three months, and could you supply minutes/notes from these meetings? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about the WICS chairman Donald MacRae resigning, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: EIR/202500457097
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector