Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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279 matching releases

Licensing and planning permissions for jetty at Dungallan Park, Oban: EIR release

Full details of licensing and planning permissions related to the landing stage, pontoon, bridge, and jetty at Dungallan Park, Gallanach Road, Oban, PA34 4PD, currently under the management of Oban Bay Community Berthing. Full planning permissions for the landing stage, including the date of issue, purpose, and any as...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400445290
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Movements of wrasse and lumpsuckers to aquaculture facilities: EIR release

You referred to a previous request (EIR 202400427045) and a specific part of its response which related to movements of wrasse and lumpsuckers to aquaculture facilities in Scotland relevant to the time period of January 2023 to 17 August 2024. You have now asked for equivalent data relating to the year 2022, which sho...

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: EIR/202400442233
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Directorate requests received under The Freedom of Information Act: EIR release

A list of all requests you have received under The Freedom of Information Act or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 between June 1, 2023 and the date at which you process this request. You need not include this request. For each request please provide: - the reference number assigned to the req...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.6 s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: EIR/202400442407
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A90 prospective upgrade at Laurencekirk correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence received by or communicated from any of the Scottish Ministers, or their special advisors, from December 1 2023 to date, relating to the Laurencekirk south junction with the A90 and its prospective upgrade, as referenced here. This includes all forms of communication available, not limited to but in...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: EIR/202400442564
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Completed risk assessments relating to movement of fish by boat: EIR release

A copy of all completed risk assessments, which relate to the movement of fish by boat over the last 2 years. In communication with you we clarified the scope of your request. We confirmed that this should relate to risk assessments associated with seawater-to-seawater movements of live farmed salmon, for further farm...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-17
Reference: EIR/202400440159
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme: EIR Review

Original request: 202400435124 I would like to make a Freedom of Information Request to the Scottish Government linked to the Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme. In November 2023 the Scottish Government while fulfilling its duties under The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 and in particular its duties un...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438326 review of 202400435124
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Economic impact of nuclear energy: EIR release

1. What analysis has the Scottish Government carried out on the economic impact of existing nuclear energy in Scotland? 2. What analysis has the Scottish Government carried out on the economic impact of the potential expansion of new nuclear power stations in Scotland? 3. What analysis has the Scottish Government car...

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

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400438548
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Maintenance of pathway between Eurocentral and Shawhead: EIR release

I would like a copy of any documentation that you hold in regards to who is responsible for the maintenance of the pathway between Eurocentral and Shawhead. I would also like a copy of any risk assessment or such that was carried out in regards to building the pathway but not installing any street lighting.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: FOI/202400441572
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Risk assessment on speed limit at M74 roadworks at Nethan viaduct: EIR release

I have requested the documented risk assessment undertaken to decide on a 30mph speed limit at the M74 roadworks at Nethan viaduct including the traffic count data used to inform that assessment. The works were due to commence in October 2024 so the above information would be some time before that I assume. I would al...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.60 4 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400438785
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding road access to Ferrymuir Gait housing development: EIR release

Correspondence or notes relating to the dispute regarding road access to Ferrymuir Gait housing development from November 1 2021 to October 1 2024 and a breakdown of any costs incurred throughout the dispute, for example legal costs.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-12-17
Reference: FOI/202400438594
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scotwind lease contract correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence, including letters, memos, or briefings, exchanged between the Scottish Government and external organizations, think tanks, or experts in relation to Scotwind lease contracts in the year 2022-23. 2. A list of all leases granted to companies by Scotwind from 30 June 2020 to the present date.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-25
Reference: EIR/202400436697
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications regarding T N Trawlers fishing firm: EIR release

(i) Any communications from government ministers and special advisors regarding the fishing firm TN Trawlers since 17 August 2024 (this should include, but not be limited to, emails, written documents, whatsapp messages and notes) (ii) Any government communications regarding grant awards to TN Trawlers from the calend...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435488
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Briefings/minutes from the meetings between Minister for Public Health and Environmental Health Policy Co-ordination Group: EIR release

“All minutes of meetings of Environmental Health Policy Co-ordination Group since its formation. All briefings given to the Minister for Public Health regarding meetings of the Environmental Health Policy Co-ordination Group since its formation”.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436698
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Details of GreenPower (International) Ltd meeting: EIR release

1. Full details of the meeting held between GreenPower (International) Ltd and Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights, on 23/09/2022, as outlined in the Scottish Parliament’s Lobbying Register. Please include all minutes taken, the date the meeting was set, any corresp...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434756
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost of buildings under Heat in Buildings Programme: EIR Review

Original request - 202400424775 Clarity on figures provided in a previous EIR release on 29th July (ref 202400421303) and advice provided to Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights on the rules, terms and conditions of the Green Public Sector Estates Decarbonisation Sc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: FOI/202400429963 Review of 202400424775
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A725 traffic light sequencing information: EIR release

Information relating to the traffic lights located at the junction of the A725 (North Road) and the A8. 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the sequence and timings between traffic light changes that would have been in operation on 5 May 2023. 2. Information including s...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400431645
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Woodland Creation Grant: EIR release

I'd like to submit a Freedom of Information request about the Woodland Creation Grant scheme. Please can you provide me with the most recent inspection reports for the following projects: Fasque Upland Allt Bhran Breconside new planting Abernethy Natural Regeneration Daltallochan Hill

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400428530
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Adoption of the site in Elgin at the corner of the A96 and Reiket Lane: EIR release

Can the extent of the adoption of the site (as shown on the attached plan and located in Elgin at the corner of the A96 and Reiket Lane) by Transport Scotland, as of June 2024, please be confirmed by providing a copy of Transport Scotland’s plan confirming/operational maintenance boundary or other relevant documents?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400425886
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Equnior and MSP Norway trip: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence between Michael Matheson MSP and Equnior during the months of May 2022 and March 2023. 2. Briefings and records associated with Michael Matheson MSP's trip to Norway in May 2022 including the 'Energy Transition Summit, Kristiansand' (As referenced on the FOI request response, page 22*)....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400410492
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, International, +1 more … Public sector

Transport Scotland Planning Application 13/02723/PP: EIR release

"The following. Planning Application 13/02723/PP of both Transport Scotland and the Above Authorities. Requesting all details including Planning Application and Permission Approved work or Non Compliance too Standards. . In associated with Primary Planning Permission of 13/00479/PP. And similarly 18/01348/PP NCN78ROUTE...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400395550
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme: EIR release

I am interested in the contamination of wildlife by poisons and have been made aware of the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme. I understand that SASA is responsible for these investigations in Scotland and will have access to the final analytical (chemical) reports for each suspected poisoning incident. I am there...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400395226
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Removal of litter, refuse and detritus from roads: EIR release

In the following calendar years, how many bags (or KGs) of litter, refuse and detritus was removed from highways for which you are responsible across Scotland. 2021 2022 2023 In the following calendar years, how much did you spend (inc staff costs) on litter picking along the strategic road network in Scotland 2021 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400404682
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Mobilising Private Investment in Natural Capital: EIR Review

Original request (202400396323) Please could the Scottish Government provide: Q1: The tender documents for this report. Q2: The price stated in the tender document that the Scottish Government was willing to pay for the report to the organisation(s) awarded the contract. Q3: The actual amount paid for to the Financ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: EIR/202400401391 Review of 202400396323
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Warnings and enforcement from Stornoway Marine Directorate Office 2022: EIR release

“Specifically pertaining to commercial fishing activity within The Western Isles - please provide the full text of all written warnings, advisory letters, fixed penalty notices, and verbal re-briefs issued in 2022 and 2023 by any branch or department of Marine Scotland/Marine Directorate - either directly from the Stor...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: EIR/202400421421
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive: EIR Review

Original request (202400403446) Can you please provide all data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive (5 years), ideally on a per trawl basis, and including catch location, date, (ideally vessel name and PLN but you may consider this to be protected data, we do not), Vessel powe...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.10(4) s.1 s.3 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: EIR/202400412709 Review of 202400403446
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector