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

2026-11 33 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

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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Planning Permission Appeal cases closed by The Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA): EIR release

I would like to request an FOI response on the below matters, broken down for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023 (to present date): Can you provide the total number of Planning Permission Appeal (PPA) cases that have been closed by the DPEA (excluding incomplete/no remit/out of time cases)? How many of these ap...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
FOI/202300375460
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Hunting with Dogs Consultation (November 2021): EIR release

Full responses from each of the 48 organisations on the "Hunting with Dogs" consultation that ended in November 2021. You specifically requested to see responses received for each question and any invited comment, specifically: All responses to closed questions from organisations Invited responses for Q5 Invited respo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-31
Reference
202300345554
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Appeals against caravan on garden ground: FOI release

In the last four years, since 2019 (broken down into totals for each year), how many appeals against refusal by each of the 32 Scottish Local Authorities, to grant planning consent to property owners/developers who were seeking to site a caravan (static and non static) on garden ground without the curtilage of their dw...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-31
Reference
202300353458
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Average speed cameras on the A9: EIR release

1. How many individual Average Speed Camera Units are in position along the length of the A9 between Perth and Inverness? 2. How many of these units would be expected to be out of service at any one time? 3. How many prosecutions have been pursued since the introduction of the Average Speed Cameras on the A9 in Octob...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4)
Published
2023-10-30
Reference
202200336212
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A75 Springholm traffic lights costs: EIR release

The costs per year, over the last five years, over the installation, repair and operational use of the attitude traffic lights in the village of Springholm in the region of Dumfries and Galloway. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Sco...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-10-30
Reference
202200335422
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport PFI projects in Scotland: EIR release

How many transport PFI projects are there in Scotland? If cancelled today how much will it cost to the taxpayer compared to paying it off over the contract. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-10-27
Reference
202200335858
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Money spent on promoting awareness to the National Test Programme: EIR release

How much money has been spent by the Scottish Government or non-departmental public bodies on promoting awareness and or uptake for the National Test Programme. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-10-27
Reference
202300345817
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Council's implementation of the Scottish Government’s National Planning Framework 4: EIR release

You asked a series of questions regarding the implementation of National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4). 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 request under those Regulati...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.13
Published
2023-10-27
Reference
202300346654
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Grants relating to fencing repair: EIR release

All information on grants relating to fencing repair for the apportionment associated to croft 2 Badcaul, Registration Number: R2485. 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 y...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-10-27
Reference
202300360755
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs associated with the work at the RABT: EIR release

I would like to understand the costs associated with the work at the RABT because there have been a number of conflicting reports about costs. I would like to know the following costs, but I am happy to be provided with sub totals if the specific breakdown of costs are summarised differently as long as they include all...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-10-26
Reference
202200327472
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

CO2 emissions emitted in Scotland vs the rest of the world: EIR release

You asked what share (in percent) of CO2 emissions are emitted in Scotland vs the rest of the world. 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 request under those Regulatio...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-10-26
Reference
202200329870
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Food Safety Officer's Report from inspection at Sofia's Corstorphine: EIR release

A copy of the Food Safety Officer's Report from inspection at Sofia's Corstorphine, 44 St John's Rd, EH12 6PA on the 7th Sept 2022. 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 you...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-10-26
Reference
202200330351
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Maintenance costs of the A83 Rest and Be Thankful (2018-2022): EIR release

A breakdown from 2018 to 2022 showing how much has been spent on management and maintenance of the A83 Rest and Be Thankful. 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 reque...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-10-26
Reference
202200329424
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Document regarding Ferguson Marine contract offering for the building of new ferries: EIR release

With regard to the document confirming which Scottish minister agreed to proceed with offering Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited a contract for the building of new ferries in October 2015 has been located and provided to Parliament". You asked for the following information: 1) Where the document was found, specifica...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 136 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-10-26
Reference
202200303955
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rural payments - Far Ralia: EIR release

Please could you provide a detailed breakdown of all rural payments and contract commitments (including Forestry Grants) made in the last ten years to the area of land described as ‘Far Ralia’ in the attached document. Previous FOI responses have included breakdowns by items actually paid, not just total for the year. ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-25
Reference
202300350566
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost to date associated with Scottish Highly Protected Marine Areas: EIR release

The costs associated to date in the Consultation Process relative to the plans to make at least 10% of Scottish Seas Waters Highly Protected Marine Areas. Please state: 1. The Total Overall Cost to date. 2. The amount paid in Consultancy Fees to external consultants in connection with drawing up the consultation que...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300352032
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Secondary legislation for deer consultation June 2023: EIR release

A copy of all responses received and a breakdown of whether those responses were for, against or neutral on the third question about the abolition of close seasons for male deer of all species in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300367776
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding concerns and objections about the potential impact on competition in the collection services market arising from the deposit return scheme: EIR release

Can you provide all correspondence between the Scottish Government and businesses regarding concerns and objections about the potential impact on competition in the collection services market arising from the deposit return scheme. In the new gateway review announced, could you supply a list of those businesses, people...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300349133
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government from Lorna Slater: EIR release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Lorna Slater's meeting with Christine C...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300338451
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings Lorna Slater has had about the drinks deposit scheme in the last six months: EIR release

A list of all meetings Lorna Slater has had about the drinks deposit scheme in the last six months. Include who she met and the dates. Minutes from meetings Lorna Slater had in January about the drinks deposit scheme. The latest delivery confidence assessment for the drinks deposit scheme? How much so far has the Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300341512
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Exposed areas to high winds on the M74 at or near junction 11: EIR release

In relation to identification of exposed areas to high winds on the M74 at or near junction 11 you asked: 1. Has there been any high wind identification of exposed locations on the M74 at or near the accident locus? 2. If this is something which Scotland are not responsible for can you please direct us to the proper ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300350645
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A78/A738 Montfode roundabout consultation: EIR release

Recently Amey has undertaken relandscaping of the Montfode roundabout at the junction of the A78 and A738 (Eglinton Road). I wrote to Amey which undertook this work and have been advised to submit a FoI request. My interest in this project relates to the public consultation that was undertaken prior to work commencing...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300353316
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total spend on the Rest and Be Thankful since 2015: EIR release

The total spend on the Rest and Be Thankful for 2022? The total spend on the Rest and Be Thankful since 2015 broken down by month? 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...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300350904
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Neonicotinoid pesticides use across Scotland: EIR release

The use of neonicotinoid pesticides across Scotland. 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 request under those Regulations. We are applying the exemption at section 39(...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300353916
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector