Scottish Government FOI Index

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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748 matching releases

Bus Partnership Fund communications: EIR release

All communications between Government Ministers and officials regarding the decision to ‘pause’ the bus partnership fund. All communications between Government Ministers and officials regarding the decision to make the bus partnership fund amount to £500 million. All communications between Government Ministers and of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400413823
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

The Cabrach Trust and proliferation of onshore wind farm developments: EIR release

If the ECU takes cognisance of the following, when granting or refusing consent:- Over proliferation of turbines in any one area. Opposition of the local population. Destruction of the environment and areas of natural beauty. Damage to the water table by excessive use of concrete. NB The Cabrach is in the heart of Sco...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.5 s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400416506
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government officials and members of the salmon farming industry: EIR release

Meeting minutes of the 20 (twenty) most recent meetings between any Scottish Government officials (incl Ministers / MSPs) and any members of the salmon farming industry.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400413851
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

Stewart Milne Group housebuilders, greyhound ban, holiday homes council tax, alcohol levy and Middle East Eye interview: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent about Stewart Milne Group housebuilders, including internally, briefings and minutes from any meetings about the company, from between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefings and analysis produced by or for the Scottish Government about the ban on greyhound ra...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 73 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400402718
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Economy, Housing, International, +1 more … 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

Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme data: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI request in relation to the Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme, under contract reference 23FGS74574. 1. Has Scottish Forestry visited the site of the woodland creation scheme since its last visit on 15 March 2024? If so, on what days and what was the purpose of each visit? 2. Has Scottish F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.8 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400421105
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

New safeguards introduced in relation to XL Bully dogs in Scotland: EIR release

Various information concerning the new safeguards that have been introduced in relation to XL Bully dogs in Scotland.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6 s.16 s.10(4) s.18 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400411738
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Land Reform advice 2015: EIR release

Information contained within the “report" referred to in the attached document (published by the Scottish Ministers in 2014 in response to the recommendations of the Land Reform Review Group), namely, under Item 6 and elsewhere, the “report to be made to Ministers for their further consideration in the course of 2015.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400415246
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 dualling project correspondence: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland which mention or and from/to Kate Forbes about the A9 dualling, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all analysis done for or by Transport Scotland about car crashes on the A9 and whether the dualling will make it safer? 3. How much money doe...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.2 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400421477
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

Questions in relation to the Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme, under contract reference 23FGS74574. How many times (if any) have Scottish Forestry staff visited the site since the work commenced, what dates did these visits occur (if there were visits) and what date did work by the contractors start? Have Scottish ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412925
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

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

Whiteshore Cockles: EIR release

Requesting information regarding Whiteshore Cockles, HS6 5DY since November 2021, including, but not limited to, internal & external correspondence, reports, minutes of meetings and other documents that mention Whiteshore Cockles.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.27 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400417031
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

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

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

2030 Net Zero target: EIR release

This is an excerpt from an article published by the Scotsman on 22nd April 2024: Ms McAllan told The Scotsman that since she become Net Zero Secretary in March 2023 she had asked her officials to investigate whether the 2030 target could be met. She admitted some of the modelling presented to her was not “legal” or in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 84 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400410491
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, 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

Correspondence regarding Former First Minister meetings and water charges: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about Humza Yousaf's appearance at the NFU conference in February 2024. Can you include all correspondence inviting him to the invite, plus briefings for him before and afterwards, between...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400402030
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, 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

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), cladding and foreign trips: EIR release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government about UFO sightings and alien sightings, including internally, plus notes and briefings about this same topic, from between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. How many buildings have the Scottish Government spent money on getting rid of clad...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4) s.6(1) s.5 s.6 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.12(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400402631
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, International, 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

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