Scottish Government FOI Index

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

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

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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1,639 matching releases

Sea Lice Risk Framework: EIR Review

“All instructions / commissioning / actions / directives made by Scottish Government to SEPA in respect to the Sea Lice Risk Framework, including (but not limited to): Those relating to the initial scoping and development of the framework, prior to public consultation. Those relating to the consultation process, its t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 136 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-03-20
Reference: FOI/202200319085 Review of 202200310195
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport minister meeting with Fergus Ewing MSP: EIR release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for transport minister Jenny Gilruth for her meeting with Fergus Ewing MSP about road safety on 25 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event, and associated correspondence. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-03-20
Reference: FOI/202300338584
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence received by Michael Matheson on Water management: EIR release

Internal and external correspondence received by the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, Michael Matheson MSP, regarding ‘water management’ and ‘drought management’ between 1 September 2021 and the present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-03-17
Reference: FOI/202200322006
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Proposed Macroalgal Farms Documentation: EIR release

Please could you supply the following. The Bio-security Plan relating to GreenSea Solutions Ltd’s proposed macroalgal farm in Loch Sunart. All documentation in respect of the Pre Application Consultation relating to the proposed macroalgal farm at Aird Fada on Mull, including the information about how many people atte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39 s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-03-15
Reference: FOI/202100196190
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Imports, disease and biosecurity in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming: EIR release

Information relating to the subject area of ‘imports, disease and biosecurity’ in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming. The questions posed and information requested covered a number of areas including, import notifications, refusals to allow imports, authorisations associated with Aquaculture Production Busi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.3 s.34(1) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200279510
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Priority Marine Features and Highly Protected Marine Areas information: EIR release

The following information updates and confirmation regarding; PMF management measures: 1. Whether you have received advice (location, extent and condition of the 11 species of PMF's being considered as part of the PMF management measures) from NatureScot and if so please can you supply copies of that advice. 2. What pr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.4 s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-13
Reference: FOI/202200274123
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meeting between Lorna Slater and Dr Pete Cheema: EIR release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Green Skills minister Lorna Slater for her meeting with Dr Pete Cheema OBE and others on 12 October 2022 about the circular economy, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagement...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-10
Reference: FOI/202300339740
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting between Lorna Slater and Craig Anderson: FOI release

information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Green Skills minister Lorna Slater for her meeting /video conference with Craig Anderson and others on 25 October 2022 about the circular economy, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagemen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-08
Reference: FOI/202300339761
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A835 trunk road drystone wall at Contin: EIR release

Under the relevant legislation of FOI and GDPR, please may I request all correspondence in relation to the drystone wall and complaints along the A835 trunk road in the village of Contin. Please may I also obtain all records of any enforcement action or requests for repair work at Coul Mains Steading and Contin Mains S...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-07
Reference: FOI/202300343058
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Internal communications regarding Super Trawlers: EIR release

Sight of, and also the number of, internal government communications with the words ‘supertrawler’, ‘super trawler’, ‘margiris’ appearing in the two periods consisting of December 2020- January 2021 and December 2022-January 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-28
Reference: FOI/202300336749
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meeting between Lorna Slater and Jamie Delap: EIR release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Green Skills minister Lorna Slater for her meeting /video conference with Jamie Delap and others on 31 October 2022 about the circular economy, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-24
Reference: FOI/202300339746
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Boheadlag Woodland Creation Scheme documentation: EIR release

As per Head of Operational Delivery letter to Murdo Fraser MSP, of 8 November 2022 - your reference: 2022/00324494 - we wish to see the information gathered and documents produced by Tilhill for the Woodland Creation Scheme at Boheadlag, Griffin Forest, Perthshire, namely the archeaological survey and their in-house bo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-24
Reference: FOI/202200330174
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

VMS data for the ICES Rectangle 41F2: EIR release

Fishing VMS data for the following ICES Rectangle 41F2 for the period of January 2022 – December 2022 (inclusive): Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-02-23
Reference: FOI/202300340736
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS Data Request for the ICES rectangles 50E6, 50E7 AND 50E8: EIR release

Fishing VMS data for the ICES rectangles 50E6, 50E7 AND 50E8 for the period of Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 (inclusive). Is it possible to also send any data for 2022, for example the first six months or up to October 2022? Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-02-21
Reference: FOI/202200330716
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in council buildings: EIR release

Copies of correspondence with the councils of Fife, Angus, Perth and Kinross and Dundee City concerning checking for the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in council buildings (including schools) or what to do if it is discovered in council buildings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-21
Reference: FOI/202200333430
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Unlawful felling report at Jelliston House, South Ayrshire: EIR release

All available information regarding a complaint of unauthorised tree felling at Jelliston, KA6 6ES.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)

Published: 2023-02-21
Reference: FOI/202200333115
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scotland's offshore wind potential: EIR release

1) Internal correspondence within the Scottish Government either as part of the response to press requests for comment about the statistic relating to Scotland having 25% of Europe's offshore wind potential, linked to a These Island's report. This should include official, special adviser, and ministerial comment/sign o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200329615
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Springfield Properties proposed development in Drumnadrochit: EIR release

"I'd like to see all documents and communication relating to Springfield Properties and their proposed development in Drumnadrochit that the Scottish Government have dealt with."

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 3 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200325090
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Housing, Public sector

A96 Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass) dualling scheme: EIR release

1. All briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, dates and notes of meetings and telephone conversations, between 16 February 2021 and the present day betweenTransport Scotland officials and Scottish Government officials regarding thetimeline, funding, construction and delivery of the A96 Inverness to Nairn (includin...

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

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200324323
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Parliamentary Question S6W-09495: EIR release

“For any and all correspondence relating the drafting of the PQ [S6W-09495]. Given the decision letter was issued 27/07/22, and the question was submitted 30/06/2022 asking when the decision was made, and itself was answered 15 days prior to the decision, it would be fair to assume that the handling report would focus ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200319266
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Housing, Public sector

The report, 'Wrong With The Wind' : EIR release

On 9th November 2022, These Islands published a report - Wrong With The Wind - concerning the Scottish Government's frequently cited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe's potential offshore wind resource. Please provide: (1). All internal Scottish Government correspondence (including between Ministers, Civil Serv...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200332823
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Port Mor Harbour: EIR release

In relation to the Port Mor case, Isle of Colonsay, I would like to make the following Freedom of Information requests. I would like to see all held by Marine Scotland regarding the specifics of the unlicensed activity below MHWS. I would like to see dated instances of this information being received/recorded, and then...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.11(2) s.9 s.45 s.34(1)

Published: 2023-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300336920
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence discussing offshore wind with Stephen Flynn: EIR release

All Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) with Stephen Flynn MP (or his staff) mentioning "offshore wind," 1st January 2022 - 10th December 2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-13
Reference: FOI/202200333878
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Licence for Portree barge salvage: EIR release

Does Bakkafrost Scotland (formerly The Scottish Salmon Company) have a license to salvage the sunken Gael Force barge off Portree? Are Bakkafrost operating legally or illegally? Could you please also include a copy of the 'Notice to Mariners' which no doubt has been issued to navigation warning shipping to stay away fr...

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

Published: 2023-02-13
Reference: FOI/202200332849
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A77 Road Inspections: EIR release

An electronic copy of all the road inspections carried out on the A77 between Ballantrae and Girvan in Dec 2022 and Jan 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-09
Reference: FOI/202300337230
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport