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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478 matching releases

Correspondence between Islay Energy Community Benefit Society and Scottish Government: EIR release

A breakdown of all funding provided by the Scottish Government to the Islay Energy Community Benefit Society over the past five financial years. Copies of all correspondence between the Islay Energy Community Benefit Society and the Scottish Government from the past five years. If it is not possible to provide corresp...

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

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: EIR/202500467143
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit (ECU) communications and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Strategy in Relation to Mey BESS and Northern Applications: EIR release

1. All correspondence (emails, memos, briefings) between the Energy Consents Unit, Scottish Government energy officials, and the following entities regarding the Mey Battery Energy Storage System (ECU00004838) and related developments in the Caithness area: Statera Energy SSEN Koehler Renewable Energy UK 2. All inter...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500467050
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Effects of battery storage site located near Dalkeith Campus school: EIR release

1) Copies of all safety assessments, environmental assessments and risk assessments obtained and considered as part of the Energy Consent Units deliberation, consideration and consent of the proposed battery storage site in close proximity to the Dalkeith Campus school in Midlothian. 2) Copies of any reports or consul...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.1 s.36 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: 202500469832
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Planning timescales for energy infrastructure consenting: EIR release

“How long has it taken the Scottish Government to respond to statutory consultations to do with electricity infrastructure consenting? Please provide timescales for all projects undertaken in the past 3 years and an average.” With a later clarification of: “The purpose of the FOI is to get a better idea of planning t...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.37 s.8(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500465271
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Communications about Greenhouse Gas Emissions to Net Zero reductions by 2045: EIR release

1. Could you supply all briefing minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish Government and external organisations, about the target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2045, in the last two months? We have interpreted your request to include only briefings and meetings that were set with the intent...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468644
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Documents relating to written parliamentary question S6W-38376: EIR release

A copy of all documents which discuss the written parliamentary question S6W-38376 submitted by Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500471393
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme spend: EIR release

You asked for details of how much has been spent on the Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme, with a breakdown of what the money was spent on.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: EIR/202500470132
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government and True North meeting regarding Zonal Pricing: EIR release

For the period 1st January 2023 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between representatives of True North and the Scottish Government. (2.) All documentation including the phrase “zonal pricing” relating to meetings (in person or virtual) between True North and the Sco...

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

Published: 2025-09-22
Reference: EIR/202500466595
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government and Petroineos/INEOS meetings: EIR release

1. The agenda and minutes of the 23 June 2021 Meeting with Andrew Gardner Petroineos/INEOS and then-Cabinet Secretary MSP. 2. The agenda and minutes of the 6 October 2021 Visit to INEOS, Grangemouth to meet with Andrew Gardner CEO and then-Cabinet Secretary Michael Matheson MSP. 3. The agenda and minutes of the 22 Oc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500463343
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Petroineos regarding Grangemouth: EIR release

A copy of all written correspondence between Petroineos/INEOS and the Scottish Government regarding the Grangemouth refinery in the calendar years 2020 and 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: EIR/202500463991
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between Scottish Government Officials and employees of Scottish Power: EIR release

1: “All correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between employees of Scottish Power and the following three directorates of the Scottish Government: Energy and Climate Change, Economic Development, and Offshore Wind.” 2: “All documentation including the phrase “zonal pricing” relating to meetings (in perso...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462434
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between Scottish Government and employees of Scottish Renewables: EIR release

1: “All correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between employees of Scottish Renewables and the following three directorates of the Scottish Government: Energy and Climate Change, Economic Development, and Offshore Wind.” 2: “All documentation including the phrase “zonal pricing” relating to meetings (in ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462435
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Solar geoengineering plans: EIR release

1. The date of commencement and all parties involved in atmospheric aerosol projects in Scotland. 2. The materials used in any cloud seeding or geoengineering activities. 3. All funding sources and foreign or private partnerships. 4. All public safety assessments, or lack thereof. 5. Any legal authorisations allege...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.3 s.4 s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: EIR/202500463879
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Battery Energy Storage Systems planning applications exceeding 50MW: EIR release

In reference to recent correspondence (MiCase 202500463323 refers), you asked us to "provide details on how many BESS planning applications exceeding 50MW have been submitted in each of the last three years across Scotland, and of those, how many have not required an Environmental Impact Assessment. I would be grateful...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: EIR/202500464163
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Materials pertaining to zonal pricing: EIR release

“During a press conference held at Bute House on 14th April 2025, John Swinney said: ‘I have further dialogue in the course of this week about zonal pricing that will be taken forward.’ Please provide all documentation held by the Scottish Government related to the aforementioned “dialogue”. This should include mater...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500463438
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” with SSE: EIR release

1: “All correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between employees of SSE plc and the following three directorates of the Scottish Government: Energy and Climate Change, Economic Development, and Offshore Wind.” 2: “All documentation including the phrase “zonal pricing” relating to meetings (in person or vi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-11
Reference: EIR/202500462432
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Ministerial meetings with Scottish Water Executive Leadership Team: EIR release

Details of any meetings held by Ministers with any of the Executive leadership team of Scottish Water between Jan 1st 2023 and 30th Jun 2025. Details being dates , attendees and subjects discussed. Scottish Water Executive leadership being the individuals listed below, or whoever may have held these positions at the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: EIR/202500477014
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Electricity market deep dive session information: EIR release

(1.) All correspondence between SpAds and the First Minister's Private Office on the topic of the electricity market since 1st November 2023. (2.) How many (if any) deep dive sessions on the electricity market have been held with the First Minister since 1st November 2023? (3.) For each deep dive session on the elect...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 66 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: EIR/202500465527
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Mey Battery Energy Storage System information: EIR release

I formally request access to the following information in relation to ECU00004838 (Mey Battery Energy Storage System). 1. EIA Screening Documentation Please provide: A copy of the formal EIA screening decision letter for the Mey BESS proposal, including: Any assessment made under the Electricity Works (Environmental...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.25 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: EIR/202500475968
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Documentation relating to Ministerial attendance to NECCUS Decarb Scotland conference: EIR release

Any documentation relevant to the following meetings, including but not limited to, media lines and the speech/remarks prepared for the Minister, which Scottish Government officials participated, any briefings or other information provided to attendees or officials, minutes, and any agreed actions: Cabinet Secretary N...

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

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500459261
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

NESO gate status, developer engagement and grid capacity queries: EIR release

All information held by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) relating to the following energy development proposals: 1. Mey BESS (ECU00004838) 2. Field / RIGIFA BESS (ECU00004897) 3. Hollandmey Wind Farm 4. Charleston Energy Park / BESS 5. MeyGen Tidal Project and associated infrastructure Specifically, I request the follo...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.19 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: EIR/202500476177
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Communications between the Director of Energy and Climate Change and selected energy companies: EIR release

Copies of all electronic communications (emails, whatsapp) from 1 July 2024 to 28 March 2025 between Kersti Berge, Director of Energy and Climate Change and senior officials from the following organisations: Shell Equinor Ithaca Energy Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500459445
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Harbour Energy meetings and materials: EIR release

Please can the Scottish Government provide minutes of all meetings held between its Ministers and representatives of Harbour Energy since the start of 2025. This should include briefings prepared ahead of the meetings, any correspondence between the Minister (s) and Harbour Energy staff in the lead up to and aftermath...

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

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: EIR/202500476205
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Zonal pricing impact on wind farm building in Scotland: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the impact zonal pricing may have on wind farm building in Scotland, from the last six months.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500470399
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Sanqhuar II aviation condition discharge queries: EIR release

I am writing to enquire whether condition 5 (NATS En Route Aviation Radar), condition 6 (Aviation – Instrument Flight Procedures) and/or condition 7 (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) set out in the Scottish Ministers’ grant of consent to the Sanquhar II windfarm (ECU00001801) have been discharged and seeking copies of the re...

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

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: EIR/202500477025
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector