Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 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 972 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 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Remote electronic monitoring information for razor clam trial: EIR release

All remote electronic monitoring information held by Marine Directorate generated by vessels taking part in the eleven razor clam trial areas, between dates 1st February 2021 and 31st January 2022. We are aware that this information would have to be provided in a way which does not identify particular vessels. A respon...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400409586
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Funding for solar panels and battery installation from the Energy Saving Trust Scotland grants and loan scheme: EIR release

I am looking for a transcript of the conversation between Ministers regarding the decision to pull funding for solar panels and battery installation from the Energy Saving Trust Scotland Grants and Loan Scheme. I would also like to know the exact date the decision was made to pull the funding.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400420618
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Documents relating to a Marine Scotland meeting with the Ministry of Defence: EIR release

Your request for information is seeking the release of documents relating to an online meeting that took place on 1 February 2021 involving Marine Scotland, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Navy Safety Centre. As this response will be published on our website for the wider public to view, a copy of the meeting min...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400415158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Heat in Buildings Programme data: EIR release

Various information relating to value for money of grants provided to the public sector for decarbonisation projects.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.12(5) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400421303
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme applications: EIR release

In accordance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: 1. The total number of applications to the Forestry Grant Scheme in each year of its operation. 2. The number of such applications which were granted. 3. The number of such applicati...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400415383
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Haddington Flood Protection Scheme: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the following with regards to the Haddington Flood Protection Scheme since 2015 to today’s date. East Lothian Council Jacobs CPE Engineering Connor Price

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400400005
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Windfall tax on energy companies: EIR release

1) Since May 2021, please list all the times the idea of a windfall tax on energy company profits was discussed by the Scottish Government's Cabinet and provide the minutes of these cabinet meetings as well as all actions that were agreed to relating to such a windfall tax at these cabinet meetings. Can the attendees o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.17(1) s.30 s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400399874
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Geo-Rope payments for the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful: EIR release

Can I have a breakdown from 2007 to now showing how much has been paid to Geo-Rope Ltd in relation to work on the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful. Can you also stipulate how much has been spent on other contractors for each year, identifying the contractor involved. Can you articulate for each spend what the money bo...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400399739
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the Deposit Return Scheme and agreement with BIFFA plc: EIR release

All notes, memos, submissions or documents passing between officials and Ministers in relation to the decision not to proceed with the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland. And all documents relating to any security assurance or other form of comfort provided by the Scottish Government to BIFFA plc. (or the company or co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400407353
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Road closures and accident statistics: EIR release

Closures and accident figures related to the following roads - A1, A68, A7, A74(M), A701, A702, A72, A75, A76, A77, and A94.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400411064
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accident and road closure statistics: EIR release

Information on closures and accident figures related to the following roads - A82, A83, A95, A96, A90, A98, A93, A92, A9, M90, M77.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400411071
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Former Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meetings: EIR release

1. All communications that the Scottish Government has had with the Government of Ireland over the launch of its Deposit Return Scheme on 1 February 2024. 2. All communications that the Scottish Government has had with retail providers over the impact of products marked with the Government of Ireland’s ‘Re-Turn’ logo ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400408964
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Local Authority decisions overruled by Planning and Environmental Appeals Division: EIR release

1. The number of Local Authority decisions overruled by the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division in the fiscal year 2023-24. 2. The total amount (in £) the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division has spent on overruling Local Authority decisions in the fiscal year 2023-24.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400409367
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding E.coli outbreaks, Cabinet event costs, and Rwanda immigration bill: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about the UK Government farming court case (as discussed in Telegraph article published 26 September 2023) between June 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politic...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 92 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2(2) s.10(5) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400401942
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding FPA-10866 Middle Feddal felling permission: EIR release

Correspondence between [SF Woodland Officer] and [...] the applicant [for] the felling area [FPA- 0866 Middle Feddal]. This is especially regarding the new mentioned thinning area of the whole little woodland and the background of a recent planning application that was withdrawn after 15 months in March 2024.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400417961
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Net Zero 2030 and correspondence regarding Sumitomo: EIR release

1. Could you supply all briefings prepared for, all minutes/notes from meetings, all correspondence sent and received by the Government, including internally, about Sumitomo, between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. Could you supply all the evidence the Scottish Government gave to the Climate Change Commit...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.12 s.10(4) s.7 s.10 s.6 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400411030
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy correspondence: EIR release

1. Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings of the Scottish Energy Advisory Board from the last six months? 2. Shona Robison has confirmed that the Scottish Government are expecting to have spent £606m of the ScotWind money by the end of year 3, could you supply a breakdown of what this was spent on? 3. What ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400410933
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Deposit return scheme data: EIR release

1. How much money in total has been spent on a deposit return scheme for Scotland overall up to the date of this FOI, with a breakdown of these costs? 2. All discussions held with the UK Government, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes from meetings and notes, regarding the UK-wide deposit return schem...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 69 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
EIR/202300391068
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Circular Economy Bill, oil and gas licences and Keir Starmer correspondence: EIR release

1. a) Could you supply minutes/notes from all meetings Lorna Slater has held about the circular economy bill this year? b) Could you also supply the risk register for the circular economy bill? 2. a) Could you supply a list of all meetings held by Humza Yousaf between October 7 2023 and October 31 2023? b) Could you s...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
EIR/202400405191
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Energy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

Freshwater Lochs: Caged fish farming: EIR release

The Scottish Salmon Strategy Task Force recommended that there should be a presumption against the siting of fish farm cages on freshwater lochs (1997 Report, Recommendation 61). The Task Force was concerned that 'the release of nutrients from food and faeces, and the use of chemicals including antibiotics to treat di...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
EIR/202400406319
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings with North East Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (NECCUS), Scottish and Southern Energy plc (SSE) and Equinor: EIR release

Any documentation relevant to the following meetings. I request copies of who attended the meetings, what topics were discussed, any briefings provided to attendees, who said what, and any agreed actions. 1 ) On 07/12/2022 via video conference, a meeting between SSE and Michael Matheson MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Net...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.1 s.2 s.10 s.11 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
EIR/202400407153
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Storm Gerrit damage and Scottish Agricultural Arbiters and Valuers Association briefing: EIR release

1. All briefings, correspondence, including internal, minutes and notes from meetings, held by the Scottish Government regarding £61m being deferred from the agriculture and rural budget, from between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23957605.anger-scots-farmers-hit-vital-fun...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
EIR/202400405639
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Newly constructed secondary school list and sites: EIR release

- In the period from 2010 - 2023, please provide a list of secondary schools that have been newly constructed. - For each of these newly constructed schools, please advise if the new school was built on the existing school site, or if a new site was required.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
EIR/202400408868
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Wind farm and over-head power line project applications: EIR release

The following information for the time period of 1 January 2009 to the present day: 1) How many applications for windfarms have been received? 2) How many applications for over-head power line projects, including pylons, wooden pole lines, and substations etc - have been received? 3) How many applications for windfa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
EIR/202400398303
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

The future of the Dunoon to Gourock ferry service: EIR release

There is public interest on whether or not discussions have taken place between Transport Scotland and the commercial ferry operator Western Ferries on the future of the Dunoon Gourock ferry service and the general provision of ferry services across the Firth of Clyde to Cowal. In the above context under the Freedom o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
EIR/202400396068
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport