Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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446 matching releases

Energy and Climate Change Directorate meetings with Trade Unions: EIR release

Since May 2024 how many meetings have civil servants within the Energy and Climate Change Directorate had with 1) Trade Unions that organise in the Oil and Gas sector -A list of all these meetings, with dates attached.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-24
Reference
EIR/202500449998
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy COP29 meetings and briefings: FOI release

All minutes, details and briefing notes of meetings held by Acting Net Zero Secretary Gillian Martin while at Cop29 in Baku in Azerbaijan. These should include who was met, which companies or organisations the Acting Net Zero Secretary met with and what was discussed.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500447127
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

U-value testing tendering query: EIR release

Information about suppliers tendering for the research which the Scottish Government commissioned in 2024 to test the u-value assumptions used by the calculation methodologies approved by the Scottish Ministers for generating EPCs (procurement reference NOV493805, Validation of RdSAP U-calculation methodology for tradi...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2025-02-18
Reference
EIR/202500447162
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, 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

Meetings between Ministers and Home Energy Scotland: EIR release

- A list of meetings between Ministers and Home Energy Scotland since 2021. - All briefings and notes of these meetings. - A list of all companies that HES works with in retrofitting and energy efficiency.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
EIR/202400443072
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

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

Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy meetings: FOI release

1. A list of meetings attended by Ms Martin, along with all other attendees of these meetings. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) sent by the office of Ms Martin, or Ms Martin herself relating to meetings attended at COP 29. Infor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.2 s.38(1) s.39(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-17
Reference
FOI/202400442834
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy trip to New York for Climate Week: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about Gillian Martin's trip to New York for Climate Week, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, between September 1 2024 and the date of this FOI? 2. Could you supply all analysis do...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-16
Reference
FOI/202400438911
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy and Climate Change Directorate meetings with oil and gas operators: EIR release

Since May 2024 how many meetings have civil servants within the Energy and Climate Change Directorate had with 1) Companies with investments in Oil and Gas 2) Oil and Gas operators 3) Organisations representing Oil and Gas companies, including trade associations and public relations companies -A list of all these m...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2025-01-16
Reference
EIR/202400439452
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, 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

Climate Week meetings length and attendees: FOI release

A list of attendees and the length of each meeting attended by Gillian Martin during Climate Week in New York.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1)
Published
2025-01-16
Reference
FOI/202400439795
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Electricity Infrastructure Consenting in Scotland consultation correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the offices of ministers at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and the office of the cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy regarding the consultation on Electricity Infras...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-09
Reference
EIR/202400438996
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 – 2029 publication: EIR Review

Original request: 202400436304 Can you tell me who is responsible for creating the following publication? https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2024/09/scottishnational-adaptation-plan-2024-2029-2/documents/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-2024-2029/scottishnational-adapta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 s.53
Published
2025-01-09
Reference
FOI/202400439561 review of 202400436304
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Reasons specified individuals were granted a Scottish Government security pass: FOI release

The reason that the following individuals have been granted a Scottish Government pass: an individual seconded from Burness Paul LLP to the Directorate for Energy and Climate Change for the Energy Industries division and business area two individuals seconded from Burness Paul LLP to the Directorate for Energy and Cli...

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2024-11-28
Reference
FOI/202400438773
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

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

Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024 – 2029 publication: FOI release

Can you tell me who is responsible for creating the following publication? https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/strategy-plan/2024/09/scottishnational-adaptation-plan-2024-2029-2/documents/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-2024-2029/scottishnational-adaptation-plan-2024-2029/govscot%3Ado...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436304
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, 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

Grangemouth oil refinery communications: EIR release

Any discussions by Scottish Government officials and/or Ministers regarding a potential bidder for the Grangemouth oil refinery since (and including) 12 September 2024 (this should include, but not be limited to emails, whatsapps, texts, notes and minutes). Any conversations mentioning the MSP Michelle Thomson which ar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
EIR/202400434083
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from emissions: EIR release

1. Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 2. Complaints related to energy developers other than SSE and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 3. The response of the Scottish Government to the above complaints.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433416
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications between ministers and Highland councillors which relate to onshore wind farms: EIR release

Please share any communications between ministers and Highland councillors which relate to onshore wind farms from 6 May 2022 to the present date. Please also provide any communications between ministers, their staff and Renewable Parts Limited.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400432964
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector