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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3,593 matching releases

Status of flood defence schemes included in Flood Risk Management Strategies: EIR release

“The following questions under FOI are with regard to the status of the nation’s 42 flood defence schemes, which were included in the 2015-2021 Flood Risk Management Strategies. 1. How many have been completed? 2. What is the cost today of all the works that have been carried out. 3. How many schemes are still to be c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings spending s.1 s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435342
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Livestock Farming, Water Usage, Feed Imports, Peatland Emissions, and Related Agricultural Policies: EIR release

1. Water Usage: a. Is there any available data on water usage by livestock farming in Fife, including direct water consumption by animals and water use for animal feed crop irrigation? 2. Feed Imports: a. Could you provide a more detailed breakdown of the types of animal feed imported into Scotland, particularly in ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.5 s.7 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435112
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister speech notes on Programme for Government 2024/25: EIR Review

Orginal Request 202400430255 Any briefing or speaking notes provided to John Swinney ahead of his speech today (Wednesday 4 September 2024) on the Scottish Government’s 2024/25 Programme for Government.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435222 Review of 202400430255
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Queries relating to the Deer Working Group: EIR release

1: “I would like to know how much the deer working group cost the public purse from its start until its full completion or when recommendations were placed with government official,s please. Can all costs be included eg sub groups advisor travel etc.?” 2: “Can i also ask how many full members there were in the working...

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

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400437258
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland Tier 2 Active Travel Infrastructure Funding: EIR release

A full list of projects by name, location, and lead partner/delivery authority that received awards from the £10 million of Tier 2 Active Travel Infrastructure Funding for 2024/25 as announced on 8th October 2024. How the decision was reached to award funding to these projects. When these projects will have to spend th...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435462
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Buchan Sustainable Transport Study: EIR release

Can the Scottish Government publish the Buchan Sustainable Transport Study, which examined possible travel interventions in Dyce, Ellon, Peterhead, and Fraserburgh to accelerate the region’s transition to net zero? Separately, can the Scottish Government publish minutes of meetings where the study has been on the agen...

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

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400436745
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Queries relating to the Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme: EIR release

A. How many households were helped by the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme in each financial year since and including 2016/17 and including the part year of 2024/25 B. How much money has been given to those households in each of the time periods referred to in A. C. How many applied and how many got turned down in each o...

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

Published: 2024-11-13
Reference: FOI/202400434886
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Cost to produce and analysis the specific Rural Consultations: EIR release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations? 1. Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). 2. Call for evidence: phasing out the use of cages in the gamebird and quail sectors. 3. Herring in the Firth of Clyde: setting the total allowable catch for 2024...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.7 s.9 s.20 s.11 s.21 s.25 s.27 s.31 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434447
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rural Delivery Plan costs and queries: EIR release

“The number and total of staff who work on the Rural Delivery Plan, broken down by role/level, and year. The total cost spent on the Rural Delivery Plan so far, broken down by year and expense category. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documen...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435433
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Flood risk management spend: EIR release

1. “Can I ask how much of the £150m additional capital funding planned by the Scottish Government for flood risk management over five years from 2021/22 has been spent in total?” 2. “How much has been spent (outturn) for each year since and including 2021/22 and so far in the part year of 2024/25?” 3. “What is the bu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435346
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Glen Rosa and Glen Sannox vessels and Ardrossan Harbour: EIR release

1. Could you supply the current timetable for work to upgrade Ardrossan Harbour, and whether a new business case needs to be written for it? Could you also supply any analysis done on this work? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by Transport Scotland about delays to upgrading Ardrossan Harbour?...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.25 6 attachments

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: EIR/202400412198
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scotwind Leasing Area N4 location: EIR release

“How has this area for wind farm development been located so close to the land, when every other area identified as part of this Scotwind process is much further offshore. I can only assume that it was located so close inshore at the request of one of the consulted bodies during the consultation phase. In any event, I ...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: EIR/202400435159
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass): EIR release

“In relation to the Nairn Bypass (which is due to commence construction works relatively soon) how many tonnes of sand and gravel will be required as part of the overall construction supplies contracts? Also, what is the anticipated duration of the bypass construction period (eg four years, five years, etc).”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: EIR/202400434700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Details of GreenPower (International) Ltd meeting: EIR release

1. Full details of the meeting held between GreenPower (International) Ltd and Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights, on 23/09/2022, as outlined in the Scottish Parliament’s Lobbying Register. Please include all minutes taken, the date the meeting was set, any corresp...

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

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434756
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Briefing notes on the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee: EIR release

Briefing notes to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance ahead of their appearance at the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on 27 September 2022, 24 January 2023 and 23 January 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400433582
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Grangemouth oil refinery communications: EIR release

Any discussions by Scottish Government officials and/or Ministers regarding a potential bidder for the Grangemouth oil refinery since (and including) 12 September 2024 (this should include, but not be limited to emails, whatsapps, texts, notes and minutes). Any conversations mentioning the MSP Michelle Thomson which ar...

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

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: EIR/202400434083
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Tree felling near Loch Arklet Dam: EIR release

The tree felling work was a direct result of a mandatory compliance requirement a Statutory Plant Health Notices (SPHNs) served on Scottish Water by Scottish Forestry the regulator, in relation and specifically to the infected diseased (phytophthora ramorum) larch trees. 1. Scottish Forestry Statutory Plant Health Not...

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

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: EIR/202400434923
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Project Willow information: EIR release

1. What are the terms of reference EY is working to as part of its role in Project Willow? This is a request for a copy of the terms of reference document. 2. What correspondence has there been between the UK government and PetroIneos/Ineos with regards to Project Willow. This is a request for copies of this correspond...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-05
Reference: FOI/202400435543
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Temporary traffic light failure on A835 near Garve: EIR release

The number of times your operator BEAR have been called to fix the temporary traffic lights failing at A835 near Garve. Transport Scotland's ref for matters relating is 202400432791. Police Scotland were called to an accident last night, 14th Oct 2024, after the traffic lights each end were stuck on green. Living loc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: EIR/202400436356
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Objection to the Northlands wind farm on the Isle of Lewis: EIR release

What modelling the Government may have done in relation to this project [N4] or similar: to calculate the return to investors and public subsidy required to support this investment the risks associated with such developments the maximum scale of offshore turbines that A clarification was sent to you on 10/10/2024, as...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: EIR/202400434973
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Review materials of current National Parks: EIR release

“Could you provide all documentation held by the Scottish Government regarding reviewing the current National Parks, including email correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis, briefings, from the last six months?” After contacting you to confirm our interpretat...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400431928
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding establishment of a new National Park: EIR release

Could you supply all correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings and minutes from meetings, regarding the establishment of a new National Park, between July 1 2024 and July 31 2024.’

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400428149
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from emissions: EIR release

1. Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 2. Complaints related to energy developers other than SSE and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 3. The response of the Scottish Government to the above complaints.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: FOI/202400433416
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Site inspection of fish farm at Loch Ness: EIR release

A specific case (site inspection) undertaken by the Scottish Government’s Fish Health Inspectorate relating to the fish farm Loch Ness and case number 2022- 0474. Specifically, your request stipulated: 1) In the first paragraph of the Summary for Information of site Operator: Case Completion Report, dated 01/05/24, it...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: EIR/202400433900
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme: EIR release

“I would like to make a Freedom of Information Request to the Scottish Government linked to the Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme. In November 2023 the Scottish Government while fulfilling its duties under The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 and in particular its duties under paragraph 6 of Schedule 2 o...

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

Published: 2024-11-04
Reference: EIR/202400435124
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector