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

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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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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

A95 Inspection records: EIR release

In relation to a vehicle damage claim sustained following an alleged accident on the 7th October 2022 whilst driving along the A95. Please provide copies of the highway inspection records together with all opening/closing notices, defect notices and records of complaints for 2 years prior to 7th October 2022. Please al...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300341038
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contaminated Land Advisory Group: FOI release

1. What date was the Contaminated Land Advisory Group 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 remunerated in any way?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379370
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Waste and Resources Sector Forum: EIR release

1. “What date was the Waste and Resources Sector Forum formed? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23? 4. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 5. Are members renumerated in anywa...

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
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379392
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Recycling Improvement Fund Programme Board: EIR release

1. What date was the The Recycling Improvement Fund Programme Board formed? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23? 4. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 5. Are members renumer...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379395
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Marine laboratory funding and ballast water testing: EIR release

I have been contacted by a constituent who has concerns regarding the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. My constituent has concerns that the laboratory’s funding has been systematically reduced over a period of time, and that Marine Scotland is not committed to keeping the laboratory open. I would be grateful for any inf...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.10(4) s.9
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
202300345096
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Waste Data Strategy Board: EIR release

What date was the Waste Data Strategy Board formed? Who is a member of this group? What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23 Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? Are members renumerated in anyway?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379388
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme Ministerial Strategic Assurance Group: EIR release

1. “What was the date of formation of the Deposit Return Scheme Ministerial Strategic Assurance 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 ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379429
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Food Waste Reduction Programme Board formed: EIR release

What date was the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board formed? Who is a member of this group? What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23 Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? Are members renumerated in anyway?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379389
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme Executive Oversight Group: EIR release

1. “What was the date of formation of the Deposit Return Scheme Executive Oversight 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
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379430
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Microplastics found in surface water in Scotland's marine regions: EIR release

The most recent figures on microplastics found in surface water in Scotland's marine regions. Ideally, this would be an update on the data in the attached report which was published in April 2021. The report referred to in the original request can be found here. As the information you have requested is 'environmental...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200302558
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Flytipping Forum: EIR release

“What date was the National Flytipping Forum formed?” “Who is a member of this group?” “What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 04/10/2023?” “Is there any catering costs associated to this group? If so what is it?” “Are members renumerated in anyway?”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
FOI/202300379391
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Food Waste Reduction Programme Board: EIR release

A full list of the members on the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board What date the Food Waste Reduction Board was formed? What the total cost to the Scottish Government from the date of formation to 4/10/2023 for operating the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300379338
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Offshore wind pricing: EIR release

On 27th September 2023, the Minister for Energy and the Environment, Gillian Martin, said this in the Scottish Parliament: “That is in comparison with electricity generated from offshore wind, which we have in abundance in Scotland and on which we are planning to do an awful lot more. Such electricity is currently pri...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300378548
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme squirrel control and broadleaf 2019 to 2025: EIR release

What proportion of the 32,000 hectares of new woodland planted since 2019 consists of broadleaved trees and what proportion of the projected 18,000 hectares to be planted by 2025 will consist of broadleaved trees? A breakdown of claimants of forestry grant scheme funding for grey squirrel control by land use (e.g. fore...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300341459
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dumfries and Galloway renewable electricity generation figures: EIR release

1. How much energy is developed from onshore wind power in Dumfries and Galloway and how this correlates as a proportion from the total produced in Scotland as a whole? 2. What area of land has been consumed for use as onshore wind farms in Dumfries and Galloway?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
FOI/202300376872
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Kessock Bridge closures: EIR release

How many times the Kessock Bridge has been closed to vehicles because of incidents relating to concern for people on the bridge, such as potential suicides and other vulnerable individuals, in each of the last ten years". As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Envi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300337559
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Salmon and sea trout catch data for rivers since 1952: EIR release

the salmon and sea trout catch data for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Barbreck Nell Oude

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300338388
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

20 mph zones in South Ayrshire: EIR release

A profile of the data, rationale, evidence and decision-making mechanisms of making selected villages in South Ayrshire 20mph zones. For example, Maidens, Dalrymple, Maybole etc but not exclusive of these examples. How is/was the decision made (eg inclusion/exclusion criteria. To minimise the need for longevity in the ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202200323278
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Historical commercial forestry: EIR release

I’m looking for a list of the commercial forestry in Scotland from the 1800s onwards. Many of the seeds for Sitka, Douglas fir etc were sent to the Royal Horticultural Society by David Douglas, botanist, in the early 1800s. These trees subsequently grew on the lands of the great estates. Presumably this continued long ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300344915
Directorate
Topic
Public sector