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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278 matching releases

Carbon Capture Fund correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence received by or communicated from the following ministers or their special advisors, during the dates specified, relating to the £80m fund for Carbon Capture as part of the Scottish Government’s Emerging Energy Technologies Fund as referenced here https://www.gov.scot/news/scottish-cluster-support/ R...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-10
Reference: EIR/202500448781
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence relating to Kendoon to Tongland Reinforcement Project: EIR release

I request the provision of information showing or tending to show the advice provided in any form, (written, noted oral advice or electronically) by Scottish Government officials to Scottish Ministers in respect of this case, following receipt of the Reporters’ report by the ECU.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-07
Reference: FOI/202500453003
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Material related to the overhead line from Spittal to Beauly: EIR release

1. All studies demonstrating the need for this project, including demand forecasts and capacity analyses. 2. Any alternatives considered, including underground or subsea options. 3. Economic impact assessments showing public benefit justification. 4. Environmental and climate impact reports used in decision-making. ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-03-26
Reference: EIR/202500452558
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Climate funding received from the UK Government: EIR release

1. How much climate funding Scottish Government receives from the UK, if it does indeed receive such funding? 2. If Scotland does not receive a specific allocation for anything climate related, where does Scotland get its funding for such climate related projects? 3. Who decides who or what company receives such fund...

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

Published: 2025-03-26
Reference: EIR/202500451767
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Strath Oykel Wind Farm correspondence: EIR release

All internal correspondence between the ECU and the Scottish Ministers regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm (WIN-270-18 (Section 36 Wind Farm)).

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: EIR/202500451979
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm: EIR release

A copy of all internal correspondence regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm (WIN-270-18).

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: EIR/202500451915
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Delivery of 19 climate action policies: EIR release

On 18th April 2024, Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy, announced a package of 19 climate action measures in the Scottish Parliament. Details of the 19 policies were published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/climate-change-action-policy-package/ For each of the 19 clim...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500450850
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Renewable energy applications data: EIR release

1. Number of Renewable Energy Applications (Including BESS) – January 2020 to February 2025 The total number of renewable energy applications (including wind, solar, hydro, and BESS) received by the ECU for: a) The Scottish Borders local authority area b) The constituency of Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire A yearl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500451517
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding answer to Parliamentary Question S6W-33595: EIR release

All internal Scottish Government correspondence, involving Civil Servants and/or Special Advisers, discussing the drafting of this answer provided by Gillian Martin to a written question asked in the Scottish Parliament: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/questions-and-answers/question?ref=S6W-33595

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: EIR/202500450327
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners battery storage projects: EIR release

In relation the battery storage projects planned by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners near (a) Kincardine, Fife, and (b) Coalburn, South Lanarkshire: 1. How much public money has been awarded for each project; and what conditions were attached to this funding, with specific reference to local content, services and wo...

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

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500447931
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy's correspondence with Oil and Gas companies and BlueFloat office opening: EIR release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent to and from Gillian Martin/her office and oil and gas companies, as well as minutes from meetings between her and oil and gas companies and briefings from them, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all documentation held about Gillian Martin’s appearance helping t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1)O s.12(5) s.2 s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: EIR/202500446898
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

ScotWind leasing round correspondence: EIR release

For the period 26th May 2020 to 17th January 2022, please provide a list of all meetings (in person or virtual) involving Ministers or Cabinet Secretaries which discussed the ScotWind leasing round. For each meeting, please provide the date of the meeting, a list of participants, and the minutes of the meeting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: EIR/202400442008
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme spend: EIR release

3. How much money has been spent on the Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme overall and could you supply a breakdown of what the money has been spent on? 4. Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent to and from the Scottish Government (including internal), briefings,...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 5 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202500446847
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding drafting of written question asked in the Scottish Parliament: EIR release

All internal Scottish Government correspondence, involving civil servants and/or special advisers, discussing the drafting of the written answer provided by Gillian Martin to the following written question asked in the Scottish Parliament: To ask the Scottish Government, regarding any impact on its energy policy and s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400442029
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

New Build Heat Standards and wood burning stove data: EIR release

The analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government which related to wood burning stoves and direct emission heating systems before introducing regulations in the New Build Heat Standards The estimated cost of the review of the NBHS The number of staff that were assigned to work on the review of the New Build Heat Stand...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.8 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400441564
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Greenhouse gas emissions, climate compatibility checkpoint and Just Transition Commission documentation: EIR release

Part 1 - Could you supply the current risks register for cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 100% in 2045? Part 2 - Could you supply all documentation held about the climate compatibility checkpoint, including correspondence sent and received, including internal, briefings, analysis and minutes/notes from meetings, be...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400441551
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence on a Water Bill: EIR release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails / letters) concerning a 'Water Bill'. Any Scottish Government briefings produced on the subject of a 'Water Bill', and the minutes of any meetings in which this subject was discussed. In both cases, you would like this information from the beginning of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400441672
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Nuclear power correspondence: EIR release

Copies of all briefings, analysis, minutes/notes from meetings and correspondence, including internal, held by the Scottish Government regarding nuclear power, from 1 August 2024 and 15 October 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-16
Reference: EIR/202400439742
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Economic impact of nuclear energy: EIR release

1. What analysis has the Scottish Government carried out on the economic impact of existing nuclear energy in Scotland? 2. What analysis has the Scottish Government carried out on the economic impact of the potential expansion of new nuclear power stations in Scotland? 3. What analysis has the Scottish Government car...

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

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438548
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Eskdalemuir Seismic Array zone renewable development correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Ministry of Defence about renewable developments including solar and wind farms within the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array zone over the past three years (since 2020) including any conversations about the MoD’s noise calculating budget for the area. 2. Any corres...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400435349
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence on the potential buyer of Grangemouth Refinery: EIR release

(1.) The date on which this and any subsequent meetings between the Scottish Government and Michelle Thomson took place, on the subject of the potential purchaser of the Grangemouth refinery. (2.) Any documentation relating to meetings between the Scottish Government and Michelle Thomson on the subject of the potential...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436109
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance meetings information: EIR Review

Original request: 202400429639 A list of all internal meetings where the subject of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was discussed since July 2023. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings.

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

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435268 Review of 202400429639
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to zonal pricing in the context of the electricity market: EIR release

All Scottish Government documents mentioning “zonal pricing” in the context of the electricity market, including correspondence between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers, and with external parties, from 12th May 2023 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435912
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with Water Industry Commission for Scotland: EIR release

You asked for information related to WICS. All correspondence (emails, digital messages, written notes etc) between the Scottish Government (including civil servants and ministers) and the Water Industry Commission for Scotland between November 2023 and today. Can you please provide in full the resignation letter pre...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435691
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

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