Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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1,987 matching releases

Foreign flag vessels: EIR release

How many foreign flag vessels have been recorded as fishing in Scottish waters in the last three years (broken down by year)? If available, can this be broken down by type of vessel and what they are recorded as fishing for? How many foreign flag vessels have been boarded and inspected by Marine Scotland and its partne...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300346679
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

2017 review of vehicle idling/roadside vehicle emissions testing: EIR release

A copy of a report and any other documents which were produced as a result of a review of vehicle idling/roadside vehicle emissions testing. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300357359
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Heat pumps not supported through Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme (s6w-16061): EIR release

1. All Scottish Government correspondence relating to the Scottish Government’s position that air-to-air heat pumps should not be supported through Home Energy Scotland grant and loan schemes, as confirmed in S6W-16061, including discussions between: (a) Ministers (b) Officials operating in the Scottish Government or a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300351294
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rural Energy Consumers Working Group: EIR release

“For the following working groups: A. Rural Energy Consumers Working Group B. SEAB: The Scottish Energy Advisory Board C. Scottish Taskforce Green & Sustainable Financial Services D. Oil and Gas and Energy Transition SLG What was the date of formation of these groups? Who is a member of these groups? What is the cost...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.10(5)
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
FOI/202300381311
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A738 inspection, maintenance and accident records for Byres Road, Kilwinning: EIR release

Documentation for a period of 12 months prior to and including 22 December 2022 being : Records of inspection for Byres Road, Kilwinning. Maintenance Records, including records of independent contractors working in Byres Road, Kilwinning. Statement of your Road Authorities Policy under the Code of Practice for Highway...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300350544
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Fisherman's Federation meeting with Michael Matheson: EIR release

On January 17 2023 representatives from the Scottish Fisherman's Federation held a meeting with Michael Matheson. The purpose of the meeting was recorded as: "To raise SFF's concerns with the Cabinet Secretary about the impact on fishing of the expansion of offshore wind in Scottish waters and to discuss the future of...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-02
Reference
202300353741
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence over South Gyle-Dalmeny rail electrification route clearance work: EIR release

May I request under FoI any correspondence or other documents relating to discussions involving Jenny Gilruth prior to 12 Oct 2022, over the South Gyle-Dalmeny rail electrification route clearance work - planned Dec 2022 blockade. On 31 May Transport Scotland sought clarification and you confirmed that you were lookin...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300357652
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Salmon farm waste: EIR release

All information held on; destinations, receivers, disposal sites and disposal methods of all controlled wastes and salmon mortalities from salmon farms. Does any form of salmon mortality waste end up being used as “fertiliser” for agriculture or as a constituent of animal feed, pet food or anything other than being bu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300347850
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme impact of delays: EIR release

“All information about whether ministers considered the impact advance payments would have on registered drinks producers before announcing the deposit return scheme delay. Could you supply all documentation showing discussions about this?” “On April 26, Patrick Harvie told Good Morning Scotland that Lorna Slater "reco...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-27
Reference
202300356659
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inspection reports for Loch Etive: EIR release

Provide inspection reports for: 2021-0391 FS1101 Etive 3 (Port na Mine) 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA 2021-0392 FS1112 Etive 4 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA 2021-0393 FS1288 Etive 6 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA 2021-0394 FS1067 Inverawe (East) Etive 2 10/6/2021 Awaiting Publication SLA 2021-0588 FS1067...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200297927
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

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

Proposals for a ban on peat-based compost: EIR release

Any correspondence between the Scottish and UK Governments, or any notes of meetings between the two, regarding the UK Government's proposals for a ban on peat-based compost (which was announced in 2021). Any information held by the Scottish Government on proposals or plans for a similar ban on peat-based compost in Sc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200279516
Directorate
Environment and Forestry 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

National Farmers Union of Scotland and gene editing: EIR release

Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP, any other Scottish Government representatives and the National Farmers Union of Scotland, the Ros...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.5(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 28 attachments
Published
2023-12-20
Reference
202200280877
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route safety: EIR release

At the outset of the project to build the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Balmedie to Tipperty (AWPR/B-T), the stated anticipated safety benefits were: 1: A net reduction in 72 minor, nine serious and one fatal accident each year. 2: Reduced overall traffic on urban roads. 3: Decreased congestion on unsuitable rura...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.10(4)
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
FOI/202300379354
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence received by Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP regarding ‘fertiliser’ and the ‘price of fertiliser’: EIR release

All correspondence received by Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP regarding ‘price of fertiliser’, ‘shortages of fertiliser’, ‘price of ammonium nitrate fertiliser’, and ‘shortages of ammonium nitrate fertiliser’ between 8 May 2021 and 16 March 2022 including, emails, Whatsapp messages and meeting minutes. As the inf...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 12 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200288436
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy 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

Type and safety of the cladding used on the new Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh: EIR release

Any internal or external correspondence within the Scottish Government on the topic of the type and safety of the cladding used on the new Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh. Any safety reports, analysis, or concerns raised and provided to the Scottish Government about the safety of the cladding on the afore...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200289561
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministers meeting with Environmental NGOs to discuss outcome of ScotWind Leasing Round: EIR release

The minutes of and/or any notes/communications about the meeting on 18th January 2022 between Scottish Government Ministers and environmental NGOs, to discuss the outcome of the ScotWind Leasing Round. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Informatio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2023-12-18
Reference
202200298013
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Integrated Single Electricity Market in Ireland analysis and correspondence: EIR release

Scottish Government analysis and correspondence (including between Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and external parties), 6th May 2021 - date, on the subject of the Integrated Single Electricity Market in Ireland, in particular the lessons from this market for how the electricity market might function in a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-17
Reference
202300359032
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Internal communications regarding Building (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2022: EIR release

The briefing materials and internal communications relating to recent responses given to parliamentary questions specifically relating to the preparation of these responses: S6O-00936 and S6W-06060. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-16
Reference
202200292955
Directorate
Local Government and Housing 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

Average speed data for A9 trunk road between Perth and Inverness: EIR release

"What the speed/accident rate is south of Dalwhinnie. Is it the same or different from the Northern stretch, and if so why?" On 4 September you clarified "What is the relationship of accidents between Dalwhinnie and Inverness, and Dalwhinnie and Perth, say over the past two years or so, when there have been a large nu...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-13
Reference
FOI/202300374052
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport