Scottish Government FOI Index

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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2,344 matching releases

Windfarm planning appeals submitted after refusal from local authority: EIR release

how many planning appeals by developers of windfarms have been lodged with the Scottish Government in the past 10 years against the "deemed refusal" of the planning application by the local planning authority. You have asked that this be broken down by wind farm development an the outcome.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-31
Reference: FOI/202100229030
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transport studies and appraisals concerning specific rail lines since 2003: EIR release

Details of any transport studies/STAG appraisals that Transport Scotland either carried out, or are aware of, that have been done since 2003 that directly affect the rail lines between: Westerton to Milngavie Dumbarton Central to Helensburgh Central Dumbarton Central to Balloch Ardrossan South Beach to Largs Dumbreck ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-08-26
Reference: FOI/202100226181
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Imports of salmon smolts: EIR release

Information on the import of salmon smolts since 1 January 2018 including any health certificates, import/export documentation, emails, letters and other information. Please include correspondence with Mowi, the SSPO, Grieg Seafood, other salmon farming interests, EFTA Irish government agencies and other parties in rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.5(2)

Published: 2021-08-24
Reference: FOI/202100221565
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information on Whiteshore Cockles since 1st May 2021: EIR release

Information on Whiteshore Cockles since 1 May 2021 including any emails, letters, Cabinet Briefings, photos, videos and other information. Also to include the correspondence cited in the letter, attached to request, from the Scottish Government; namely the letter/email from the Scottish Government on 5 July 2021 and re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-08-19
Reference: FOI/202100225785
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Applications made for the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

1. How many salmon farms applied for a licence for the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices since November 2020? 2. How many salmon farms have been granted a licence for the use of these devices since November 2020? 3. How many salmon farms currently use Acoustic Deterrent Devices? Of these, how many have been granted lic...

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

Published: 2021-08-13
Reference: FOI/202100226354
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices without a licence: EIR release

Has Marine Scotland approved the use of these or any other acoustic deterrent devices as definitely not capable of disturbing porpoises? Please assist me by identifying and supplying electronic copies of all correspondence with OTAQ and other manufacturers and suppliers of ADDs about the current use of ADDs by Scottish...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2021-08-13
Reference: FOI/202100213953
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning appeal for proposed Mochrum windfarm: EIR release

You asked for two documents relating to a planning appeal for the proposed Mochrum windfarm. The documents relate to Bat Roost Sites and recorded species records of Black grouse leks and Nightjar.

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

Published: 2021-08-12
Reference: FOI/202100227594
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Compulsory Purchase Orders: EIR release

All information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under section 1 of Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947 for all Notices/Orders that: (1) have been served, (2) remain extant, (that is to say have been served but are not considered complied with) (3) have been complied with...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.1 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-08-11
Reference: FOI/202100222583
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Information relating to Transport Scotland Extent of Unit document: EIR release

A copy of the document referred to in Annex I: Transport Scotland's Extent of Unit document. I would be grateful if you could also provide the latest version if there has been any revisions since the date of the FOI request.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-08-11
Reference: FOI/202100224032
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information pertaining to Sea Fishery Funds: EIR release

1. Our original information request asked for a breakdown of funding disbursed to the different categories of vessel by gear type and length. Will Scottish Goverment be making that breakdown public? If not, I would like to submit that as an information request as per original email. 2. On related topic, will the Scott...

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

Published: 2021-08-10
Reference: FOI/202100223336
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding imported ova into salmon farms: EIR release

Data since 17 March 2021 relating to imports of ova into salmon farms in Scotland. Further, your request also asked for any information since 8 July 2020 on imported ova into salmon farms and any disease risks (since the published response to FoI202000058422 https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202000058422/) going on...

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

Published: 2021-08-06
Reference: FOI/202100221178
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Monitoring, management and control of PFAS: EIR release

You asked for information on how the monitoring, management and control of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is being done to protect Scotland’s population. Where are elevated concentrations/levels of PFAS present in Scotland’s environment?

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

Published: 2021-08-03
Reference: FOI/202100220283
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Submission made by Forth Ports Authority regarding Wardie Bay: EIR release

The text of the submission made by the Forth Ports Authority in relation to the designation of Wardie Bay as a designated bathing water.

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

Published: 2021-08-03
Reference: FOI/202100224304
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Tourist signage within Scotland: EIR release

If any towns, areas or villages in Scotland have brown tourist signs directing tourist to the town/village/area eg Saint Andrews, Blantyre birth place of Robert Burns, Scone, Loch Lomond, Trossachs, Aviemore etc. That is excluding signage for attractions in the areas.

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

Published: 2021-08-02
Reference: FOI/202100220998
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advertising and enforcement notices for local authority: EIR release

"I respectfully request all recorded information in relation to what you may refer to as 'Crookfur Park Banners'. Between June / July 2021 your officers dealt with an enquiry regarding alleged advertising and 'enforcement' notices issued by East Renfrewshire Council. I am interested, not solely restricted to, recorded ...

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

Published: 2021-07-28
Reference: FOI/202100224101
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Breakdown of felling licences: EIR release

1. Number of felling licences waiting approval for more than 2 months from date of application. 2. Average length of time to approve felling licence over the last 6 months of 2021.

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

Published: 2021-07-27
Reference: FOI202100223004
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses: EIR release

A copy of all Scottish Government internal communications containing mention of the subject of closed-circuit television in slaughterhouses from 1/1/19 to 31/12/21. As the closing date cited in your request parameters has not been reached, the closing date for your request has been taken to be the date on which your r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-26
Reference: FOI/202100208232
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding dualling programmes for the A9 and A96 roads: EIR release

1. Copies of all correspondence from March, April and May 2021, sent to or from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, in which there is discussion of the timetable and funding arrangements for the dualling programmes for the A9 and A96 roads.

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

Published: 2021-07-23
Reference: FOI/202100216548
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry forest grant scheme applications: EIR release

Copies of the full forest grant scheme applications for the following sites: Doughty Hill reference 19FGS42383; Doughty Hill Phase 2 reference 20FGS52865; Daljedburgh Woodland Creation reference 20FGS46663; Dates on which officers of Scottish Forestry have visited these sites.

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

Published: 2021-07-13
Reference: FOI/202100212978
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total cost of pavement works at Ninemileburn crossroads: EIR release

I have been directed by Bear Scotland to refer by request about the cost of works from yourselves Under the Freedom of Information Act to the pavement at Ninemileburn crossroads on the A702 currently completing.

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

Published: 2021-07-09
Reference: FOI/202100218094
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of prosecutions of vessels in Scottish waters: EIR release

I would like to know the figures for the last three years (2018 - 2020) on charges, fines, and prosecutions of vessels in Scottish waters. I would like this information broken down by nationality (UK, EU, 3rd country) and the overall value of any fines (if possible)." which you subsequently clarified as - FPNs issued ...

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

Published: 2021-07-01
Reference: FOI/202100205187
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Suckler Beef Climate Scheme: EIR release

All correspondence between Liz Ditchburn, Director-General Economy, and/or her directorate, and Fergus Ewing, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, and/or his private office relating to the Suckler Beef Climate Scheme during the month of March 2021. This should include the accountable officer's assessme...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-25
Reference: FOI/202100199649
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Farming and Food Production Future Policy Group report: EIR release

A copy of the latest draft of the [Farming and Food Production – Future Policy Group (FFP-FPG)] report (prepared after 7 November 2020) in electronic format.

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

Published: 2021-06-24
Reference: FOI/202100198676
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Marker posts locations on trunk roads and motorways: EIR release

"The location of all the marker posts on your network, along with coordinates as to their physical location, that are on your trunk roads and motorways."

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

Published: 2021-06-23
Reference: FOI/202100211684
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding ferry services: EIR release

“From October 1st 2020 to current day correspondence , emails, reports or papers about ferry services from Oban, Mallaig, Uig & Ullapool to the Outer Hebrides , Coll, Tiree, Mull, Colonsay , Arran & Islay between Transport Scotland, local MPs, MSPs and Councillors.”

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

Published: 2021-06-09
Reference: FOI/202100197763
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport