Scottish Government FOI Index

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

A9 Accidents, safety and dualling: EIR release

Any and all communications between Scottish Government ministers and officials regarding the dualling of the road in the past year. Any documents relating to fatal accidents on the road in the past year. The minutes of any meetings relating to the safety of the road in the past year. The minutes of any meetings relatin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.6(1) s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.2 s.10(5) 30 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202300341022
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

Shared cycle and pedestrian path on the westbound side of the A898: EIR release

Information relating to the shared cycle and pedestrian path situated adjacent to the A898 on the westbound side of the carriageway, specifically: Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing any risk assessments carried out at the locus between February 2019 to date. Information in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202200331874
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Inspection records for Kingsway, Dundee and surrounding area from Oct 2020-Feb 2023: EIR release

Inspection records for Kingsway, Dundee and the immediate surrounding area from 01.10.20 to present since we have recently received notification of a personal injury claim arising from hole caused by a missing grate/chamber cover within the cycle path at the above location. Street inspection records to include driven s...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.81 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300345039
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

H5N1 Avian Influenza Virus: EIR release

1. Which piece of scientific research demonstrates that the H5N1 virus actually exists in nature? 2. Which piece of scientific research demonstrates that the H5N1 virus is present in Scotland? 3. Which piece of scientific research demonstrates that the H5N1 virus is the sole causative agent of Avian Influenza? 4. Wh...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4)

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: FOI/202300379039
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, 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

Copy of investigation evidence and documentation: EIR release

In your letter of the 6 February on behalf of the Ballyoukan Community Group you made a request for information which we are handling under the EIRs. The other parts of the your letter will be addressed separately under other correspondence. You asked: We request a copy of investigation evidence and documentation. As...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202200345100
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

Heat in buildings working groups: EIR release

Copies of the agendas, minutes and supporting documents for the Scottish Government’s heat in buildings working groups A breakdown of the cost to the government, in terms of staff time and resources, and any costs in securing external services, involved in the consultation on the Government’s proposed heat in buildings...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-04
Reference: FOI/202300382181
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, 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