Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,907releases indexed
40,930attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,504partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,504 unclear 7,454 not held 3,290 released 1,598 already published 714 cost limit 636 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5222 s.20 4480 s.34(1) 3784 s.39(2) 3636 s.30 3037 s.17(1) 2979 s.25(1) 2556 s.10(4) 2087 s.11(2) 1636 s.29(1) 1248 s.2 1245 s.3 979

Timeline

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Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 970 releases · 31.1 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 677 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 665 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Scottish razor clam electrofishing trial communications: EIR release

All communications between Marine Scotland and the Scottish Razor Clam Association since the commencement of the trial, to include all communications to group members. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300353503
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A78 Largs to Skelmorlie speed limit: EIR release

All communications and papers relating to the decision to put in place a temporary 40mph speed limit on this stretch of road, including any evidence regarding the claim this is to improve road safety, and what consultations were made locally before going ahead. As the information you have requested is 'environmental i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 18 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300355981
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total cost of Werritty report (Grouse Moor Management Group: Report): FOI release

The total cost of the Werritty report (Grouse Moor Management Group: Report) both the creation of the report and the cost of the Grouse Moor Management Group for its time in existence; · from which portfolio’s budget the money came from; and · whether this was wholly funded by the Scottish Government or whether any oth...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 277 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300350333
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road traffic numbers and speeds, Inverness Road, Nairn: EIR release

The data for the traffic types, volumes and speeds which has been collected on the A96 Inverness Road heading into Nairn and the recordings from Sandsdown Lane, in 2023. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (E...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300356524
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme correspondence and legal preparations: EIR release

1. Is the Scottish Government preparing for lawsuits from businesses due to the deposit return scheme being delayed? If so, how are they preparing; if not, why? 2. Lorna Slater has repeatedly stated that the DRS is "cost neutral" could you supply the evidence to go with this? 3. All correspondence between businesses ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300352797
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Data for sea lice counts on wild fish: EIR release

Clarification on whether location(s) referred to as "Camas Na Gaul" and "Camas nagual" in the dataset "Sea lice counts on wild sea trout" should be regarded as the same location Missing data for Camas Na Gaul and "any other site for which data is omitted" from "Sea lice counts on wild sea trout"; All relevant sea lice ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202200295365
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the Revive Coalition and Scottish Ministers (1st January 2020 - 23 February 2023): EIR release

Copies of all correspondence between the Revive Coalition and Scottish Ministers between 1st January 2020 and 23 February 2023. 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 re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(5) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300344729
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fish landing data by non-UK vessels: EIR release

All recorded fish landings by non U.K. vessels into Ullapool, Lochinver, Scrabster and Lerwick by accurate tonnages and species from 01/07/2022 until 31/12/2022 inclusive. We sought clarification from you on 07/02/2023 as to whether you sought an overall combined tonnage figure for the ports mentioned or whether you r...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300341112
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Foreign flag vessels: EIR release

How many foreign flag vessels have been recorded as fishing in Scottish waters in the last three years (broken down by year)? If available, can this be broken down by type of vessel and what they are recorded as fishing for? How many foreign flag vessels have been boarded and inspected by Marine Scotland and its partne...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300346679
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government documents mentioning “firm power” in the context of the electricity market: FOI release

All Scottish Government documents mentioning “firm power” in the context of the electricity market, including correspondence between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers, and with external parties, from 1st January 2022 - date. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the pur...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300356459
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

2017 review of vehicle idling/roadside vehicle emissions testing: EIR release

A copy of a report and any other documents which were produced as a result of a review of vehicle idling/roadside vehicle emissions testing. 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...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300357359
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Heat pumps not supported through Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme (s6w-16061): EIR release

1. All Scottish Government correspondence relating to the Scottish Government’s position that air-to-air heat pumps should not be supported through Home Energy Scotland grant and loan schemes, as confirmed in S6W-16061, including discussions between: (a) Ministers (b) Officials operating in the Scottish Government or a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300351294
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rural Energy Consumers Working Group: EIR release

“For the following working groups: A. Rural Energy Consumers Working Group B. SEAB: The Scottish Energy Advisory Board C. Scottish Taskforce Green & Sustainable Financial Services D. Oil and Gas and Energy Transition SLG What was the date of formation of these groups? Who is a member of these groups? What is the cost...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.10(5)
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
FOI/202300381311
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A738 inspection, maintenance and accident records for Byres Road, Kilwinning: EIR release

Documentation for a period of 12 months prior to and including 22 December 2022 being : Records of inspection for Byres Road, Kilwinning. Maintenance Records, including records of independent contractors working in Byres Road, Kilwinning. Statement of your Road Authorities Policy under the Code of Practice for Highway...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300350544
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Fisherman's Federation meeting with Michael Matheson: EIR release

On January 17 2023 representatives from the Scottish Fisherman's Federation held a meeting with Michael Matheson. The purpose of the meeting was recorded as: "To raise SFF's concerns with the Cabinet Secretary about the impact on fishing of the expansion of offshore wind in Scottish waters and to discuss the future of...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-02
Reference
202300353741
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme correspondence with the Competition and Markets Authority: EIR release

A copy of correspondence relating to a deposit return scheme between Scottish Government ministers/officials and the Competition and Markets Authority between January 2021 and the present. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300352807
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Landing figures from French vessels fishing Shetland waters: EIR release

Could you please furnish us with the landing figures from the following French vessels fishing Shetland waters from 01.01.22 until 31.12.22. We need tonnages and species. Cap St George’s Bressay Bank Fisher Bank Otter Bank Andre Leduc As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purpos...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-12-29
Reference
202300347127
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence over South Gyle-Dalmeny rail electrification route clearance work: EIR release

May I request under FoI any correspondence or other documents relating to discussions involving Jenny Gilruth prior to 12 Oct 2022, over the South Gyle-Dalmeny rail electrification route clearance work - planned Dec 2022 blockade. On 31 May Transport Scotland sought clarification and you confirmed that you were lookin...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300357652
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Salmon farm waste: EIR release

All information held on; destinations, receivers, disposal sites and disposal methods of all controlled wastes and salmon mortalities from salmon farms. Does any form of salmon mortality waste end up being used as “fertiliser” for agriculture or as a constituent of animal feed, pet food or anything other than being bu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300347850
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lorna Slater briefing notes before Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee meeting: EIR release

Please could you provide all briefing notes that were provided to Lorna Slater before she appeared before the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on 13 June 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300361494
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme impact of delays: EIR release

“All information about whether ministers considered the impact advance payments would have on registered drinks producers before announcing the deposit return scheme delay. Could you supply all documentation showing discussions about this?” “On April 26, Patrick Harvie told Good Morning Scotland that Lorna Slater "reco...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300356659
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

CCUS projects correspondence between First Minister and Prime Minister: EIR release

“In November 2021, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wrote to Prime Minister Boris Johnson about the Scottish Cluster of proposed CCUS projects. The Scottish Government published that letter here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-cluster-letter-from-first-minister-to-prime-minister/ Please provide any reply whi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300356980
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

VMS data for areas P1, P2, P3 and P4: EIR release

All VMS data of vessels that transited through the following area between 00:06 18th October 2022 and 23:59 19th October 2022. P1 60°06.0' N, 002°18.0' W P2 60°06.0' N, 001°12.0' W P3 59°24.0' N, 001°12.0' W P4 59°24.0' N, 002°18.0' W Please provide details of the VMS reports received from vessels during the specifie...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-22
Reference
202300344556
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Forestry Grant scheme: EIR release

The total amount of grant claims paid via the Forestry Grant scheme since 2015 (financial year) up to the financial year ending 2022, broken down by the amount paid in each year. A list of the top 10 recipients who have received the most funding via this scheme since 2015. For each financial year, how many grant reci...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200298404
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vessel 802 Stage 10 payment: EIR release

Regarding the Stage 10 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 29/05/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the tenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 190 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.80 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200291947
Directorate
Topic
Public sector