Scottish Government FOI Index

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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981 matching releases

Vessel 802 Stage 10 payment: EIR release

Regarding the Stage 10 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 29/05/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the tenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 190 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.80 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-21
Reference: 202200291947
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 802 stage 11 payment: EIR release

The Stage 11 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL between 06/06/2017 and 04/08/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the eleventh milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-20
Reference: 202200291945
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Awarding construction of hulls 801 & 802 to Ferguson Marine Ltd: EIR release

Any due diligence undertaken by the Scottish Government or contracted external companies/bodies/firms including CMAL and bodies contracted by CMAL around the decision to award the construction of hulls 801 and 802 to Ferguson Marine in 2015.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.10(4) s.6(1) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-19
Reference: 202200290941
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Energy related working groups: EIR release

For the following working groups: A. Non-domestic energy consumers working group B. Onshore Wind Strategic Leadership Group C. Offshore Renewables Short Life Working Group D. Renewables Export Plan Delivery Group 1. What was the date of formation of these groups? 2. Who is a member of these group? 3. What is the cost...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1)

Published: 2023-12-15
Reference: EIR/202300381310
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture overseas trips: FOI release

"1. How many air miles has Angus Robertson racked up since becoming the cabinet secretary for the constitution in May 2021? Breakdown of these trips. 2. All minutes and briefings/notes taken during Angus Robertson's meeting with Bruno van der Pluijm on June 27. 3. All expense receipts submitted by those who attended ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.10(4) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-13
Reference: FOI/202300374239
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

M90 Broxden roundabout queue alleviation plans and timeline: EIR release

1. Please provide your latest plans that cover the alleviation of the ridiculous traffic queues on the M90 where it grinds to a halt at the Broxden Roundabout. 2. Please also provide a brief timeline of your management of this problem. ie when were you first aware of the problem and what have you done in the interveni...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-13
Reference: FOI/202300375312
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government ownership of wind farms, land and sea: EIR release

What percentage of wind farms, land or sea, in scotland is currently owned by the Scottish governent. Ownership does not include land/water leased to private companies but actual wind farms owned by the Scottish goverment or subsidiaries of the Scottish goverment?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.10(4)

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300381391
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish government and Local Government Strategic Steering Group on Circular Economy and Waste: EIR release

1. What was the date of formation of the Joint Scottish government and Local Government Strategic Steering Group on Circular Economy and Waste? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300379428
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Commercial conifer proposals for Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

1. Can you let me have copy of the ‘minimum required assessment’ methodology you require of commercial conifer proposals for the Forestry Grant Scheme, including, for example, landscape/visual, species, habitats, water, cultural features, community involvement, traffic, cumulative impact. 2. Of the 729 commercial coni...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.10(4) s.10(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202300347311
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A75, A77 and M8 maintenance and improvement work: EIR release

1. Annual spending on A75 road maintenance since 2015 2. Annual spending on A75 improvement/expansion works since 2015 3. Spending on A75 improvement/expansion works since 2015, delineated by project 4. Annual spending on A77 road maintenance since 2015 5. Annual spending on A77 improvement/expansion works since 2015 6...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.10(4)

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300379359
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Blue Carbon forum: EIR release

1. What date was the Scottish Blue Carbon Forum formed? 2. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23. 3. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 4. Are members renumerated in anyway?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300379366
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A75 Barlae trunk road roadworks: EIR release

"All information in connection with the planning of the roadworks currently being undertaken on the A75 Stranraer to Dumfries road at Barlae. In particular I request all records related to the use of the diversion route via the A747 through Port William, the affect of the diversion of heavy traffic particularly ferry t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300371793
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information about the rhododendron management/eradication: EIR release

Information about the rhododendron management/eradication. Specifically: I would like to know the amount of rhododendron cleared, preferably by hectare, across the country for each of the last three years? Whether all of this work took place in the Scottish rainforest/Atlantic forests? And if not the breakdown between...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202300342711
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost of installing LED road studs: EIR release

The following information: How much money Transport Scotland has invested in years 2021, 2022 and 2023 (to date) on these led road studs and how many were installed each year. I also request the same information for conventional reflective road studs. Details of any reports commissioned by Transport Scotland that just...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300374411
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Number of battery electric vehicle (BEV) rapid charging stations in Scotland: EIR release

The current number of battery electric vehicle (BEV) rapid charging stations in Scotland >100kW How the number of rapid chargers has increased in the past ~10 years. How many of Scotland’s rapid chargers are fed from renewable sources 100% of the time (wind, solar hydroelectric). How many BEV rapid charging stations ar...

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

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200303725
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 802 stage 14 payment: EIR release

Stage 14 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 21/06/2018, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the fourteenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what checks w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200291953
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ferguson Marine 8th Milestone And Stage 8 Payment: EIR release

About the Stage 8 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 26/01/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: 1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the eighth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200303047
Directorate
Topic

Stage 12 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL: EIR release

With reference to the Stage 12 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 26/03/2018, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: What evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the twelfth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. What checks were carried...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.80 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200304776
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

M8 from Shields Road to Exit 15, 2012-22: EIR release

Twenty-one questions in relation to the M8 and Glasgow City Centre (the M8 from Shield's Rd. in the West, to East at exit 15). The timescale is for the last 10 calendar years. 1. Which measures does Transport Scotland consider to implement in order to reduce the harmful impact of the M8 on Glasgow’s City Centre? 2. H...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.9 s.12 s.14 s.21 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300336505
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 801 stage 12 payment: EIR release

Stage 12 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on dates between 06/06/2017 – 04/08/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the twelfth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Pl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202200291939
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 801 stage 16 payment: EIR release

Stage 16 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 22/11/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the sixteenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what checks ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202200291928
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A82 Pulpit Rock and Tarbert-to-Invernarnan Schemes: EIR release

In relation to the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan scheme: 'a copy of the minuted agreement not to carry out a STAG Appraisal as intended.' In relation to the A82 Pulpit Rock Improvement scheme: 'On a similar theme the Pulpit Rock Appraisal reads “Due to the extensive preliminary assessment work carried out as part of the A82...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 02200332036
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Professor Alan Werrity and Scottish ministers: EIR release

Copies of the agenda, briefing notes, presentations, minutes and any subsequent correspondence relating by to the meeting between Professor Alan Werrity and Scottish ministers and officials on 7 January 2020. Please also confirm if there has been any correspondence between Professor Alan Werrity with Scottish Ministers...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202300344752
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET) Private Investment in Natural Capital (PINC) Working Group: EIR release

1. "What was the date of formation of the National Strategy for Economic Trans Private Investment in Natural Capital Working Group? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group renumera...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-12-04
Reference: FOI/202300379433
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme sector specific retailers working group: EIR release

1. What was the date of formation of the Deposit Return Scheme Sector specific retailers working group? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group renumerated, if so what for?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-12-04
Reference: FOI/202300379439
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector