Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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446 matching releases

Stornoway Wind Farm extension of time for implementation: EIR release

In relation to the extension of time for implementation of the Stornoway Wind Farm granted in May 2020. Please would you be able to direct me to the link for the application on the ECU website or send me: The full consultee comments associated with the extension of time for implementation request dated 17th February 2...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.36 s.36C 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000122017
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minutes of meetings of thermal generation sub groups: EIR review

All minutes of meetings of any thermal generation of electricity sub-Group since its setting up in 2011 and any minutes, notes and memoranda of meetings and discussions of such a Group plans going back to 2009 when its formation was envisaged and announced by the then Energy Minister, Jim Mather MSP. For the avoidance ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 88 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-22
Reference
FOI/20200008602 Review of 202000050855
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence and information relating to the Bifab press release: FOI release

You asked for: Copies of correspondence between the UK and Scottish Governments regarding the following press release: https://www.gov.scot/news/bifab-working-group/, as well as the joint statement and working group to which it refers. Please limit to the time period 10 November 2020 to present. Which minister or offi...

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.28 s.28(1) s.18
Published
2021-02-08
Reference
FOI/202000116158
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Total number of approved planning applications for wind farms: EIR release

1. How many planning applications for wind farms have been approved by the Energy Consents Unit/Scottish Ministers over the objections of the Highland Council in the last five years (to the date of the request). 2. How many planning applications for wind farms have been approved by the Energy Consents Unit/Scottish Min...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.36C s.10
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000112033
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Farming and rural, Public sector

Information on proposal to establish a publicly owned energy company: FOI release

You asked for information on how much the proposal to establish a publicly owned energy company has cost the taxpayer, including the fees to consultants, time spent by ScotGov staff and Scottish parliamentarians.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000108937
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Question on whether Scotland supplies England with water: FOI release

I would like to know to what extent Scotland supplies England with water, how many water pipeline run from Scotland to England, can I see a map to this national linkup.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000104273
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with Ineos, Petroineos and PetroChina concerning the Grangemouth refineries: FOI release

Any meeting minutes, calls, emails and email correspondence between any Scottish government officials or Ministers and any representatives from Ineos, Petroineos and PetroChina between 01/01/20 and 02/09/20 concerning the Grangemouth refineries.

FOI not held 70 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000083417
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, International, Public sector

Success rate of windfarm development applications: EIR release

1. The percentage of applications for windfarm developments which have been approved by Scottish Ministers for the past five year? 2. For the approved windfarm developments in the last five years, how many sent to Public Inquiry? 3. Scottish Ministers approving percentage after Public Inquiry?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000095942
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Questions related to the Scottish Government moratorium on the development of hydraulic fracturing: FOI release

"I note that the Scottish Government have passed a moratorium on the development of hydraulic fracturing, unconventional oil and gas, and coal gas. I wanted to ask further questions related to these developments, or at least a clarification of policy regarding this industry. The questions I would like to have answered...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.8A s.1(1)
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000080832
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

COP26 climate summit correspondence: FOI release

“Could you please provide copies of any correspondence since 1 January 2019 between the UK and Scottish governments or their representatives relating to the holding and organisation of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, along with any emails, memos, report, or other recorded information between officials or ministers...

FOI already published 80 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.25 s.32(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-05-26
Reference
FOI/202000012689
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

COP 26: Hiring of Glasgow Science Centre: FOI release

Correspondence between Scottish Govt. and Glasgow Science Centre regarding hiring of Science Centre for November 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.29 s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-04
Reference
FOI/202000014898
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change

Monies spent on 'decarbonisation' since the Scottish Climate Change Act: FOI release

You asked for the amount of money spent by the Department of Energy & Climate Change on 'decarbonisation' since the Scottish Climate Change Act was passed in 2009, till now. You wanted to know the costs budgeted for and estimated till 2050. You requested that these costs included: 1. investments, subsidies for and pay...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000020383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings with representatives of diplomatic missions and with the Scottish electricity industry: FOI release

information relating to meetings by the with representatives of diplomatic missions and with the Scottish electricity industry, records of which I understand must be made and kept under the terms of the Scottish Ministerial Code. The meetings are as follows: 2 April 2010 Meeting with Ian Marchant, SSE 22 June 2010 Att...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000018267
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and net zero emissions correspondence: EIR release

You asked for: Any briefings or background materials provided to Nicola Sturgeon and/or Fergus Ewing by special advisers or civil servants in 2019 on the topic of leaving the CFP by December 2020. Any briefings or background materials provided to Nicola Sturgeon and/or Roseanna Cunningham by special advisers or civil ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/19/02637
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Publicly-Owned Not-for-Profit Energy Company live date and costs: FOI release

In respect of the Publicly-Owned Not-for-Profit Energy Company which the First Minister announced in October 2017 would be established by the end of the current Scottish Parliament term can you please advise on the currently envisaged "go-live date – FoI/19/02373. Also can you please advise on the total costs to date, ...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/02373
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Operators of the Mossmorran plant in Fife correspondence: FOI release

You asked for “all emails, minutes, notes of telephone conversations and other documents pertaining to any meeting between representatives of ExxonMobil and/or Shell, the operators of the Mossmorran plant in Fife and representatives of the Scottish Government, whether officers or ministers, since July 2017.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.33(1B) s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-23
Reference
FOI/19/02181
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit cases WAY-350-1 and WAY-350-4 correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence between the Scottish Government/Ministers and Energy Consents Unit in respect of 2 cases, referenced WAY-350-1 and WAY-350-4.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02189
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Meetings details of proposed publicly owned energy company: EIR release

You asked for: Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Ministers Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Government Special Advisor Documentation outlining Scottish Government plans f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-08
Reference
FOI/19/01673
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Kilgallioch Wind Farm Benefit Fund correspondence: FOI release

You asked copies of all correspondence made from the Scottish Government including staff and members, both internally and externally on the Kilgallioch Wind Farm Benefit Fund.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-07
Reference
FOI19/01669
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

D F Barnes Services Limited correspondence - sale of Burntisland Fabrications: FOI release

You asked for all communications between the Scottish Government and representatives of DF Barnes regarding the sale of BiFab. This should include any emails, telephone conversations, minutes, agendas, notes (written or recorded), and any action points taken from meetings pertaining to the aforementioned. The period th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.33 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-22
Reference
FOI/19/01452
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence of Scottish Government officials regarding Climate Emergency: EIR release

You asked for ‘all emails sent and received by 1) the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform; and 2) the First Minister. that refer to a Climate Emergency. This should cover the period from 1 February 2019 to 11 May 2019’.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-08
Reference
FOI/19/01246
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information held regarding restructuring loan facility to Burntisland Fabrications Limited (Bifab): FOI appeal

‘All information held about the £10 million restructuring loan facility (with no fixed repayment prior to 2026) granted to Burntisland Fabrications Limited (Bifab) in 2018. This should include, but is not limited to (A) all internal memorandums and emails and (B) the loan agreement.’

FOI partially withheld 90 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 10 attachments
Published
2019-07-03
Reference
FOI/18/02772 Appeal
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Details of loan facility to Burntisland Fabrications Limited (BiFab): FOI release

In November 2017, Scottish Ministers granted a £15 million loan facility to Burntisland Fabrications Limited (BiFab) - company registered number SC213282. This loan facility was subsequently secretly increased to £35 million, fully drawn down and converted in to class B shares in BiFab Limited during 2018. In respect o...

FOI unclear 80 score 107 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-27
Reference
FOI/18/02771 Appeal
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of specific meetings with EDF Energy: FOI release

You asked for copies of any notes taken, minutes, briefings or any other papers prepared or exchanged with regards to the below meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and representatives of EDF Energy: Ivan McKee was lobbied by David Cameron of EDF Energy at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry An...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-24
Reference
FOI/19/01383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Energy & Climate Change Directorate communications with Committee on Climate Change: EIR release

You asked for ‘all email communications between Scottish Government officials (now clarified as staff from Energy & Climate Change Directorate) and the Committee on Climate Change between 1 February 2019 and 11 May 2019’.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-17
Reference
FOI/19/01282
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector