Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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111 matching releases

Correspondence with Peel Ports: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Peel Ports regarding: a) The Hunterston PARC site in North Ayrshire, and/or b) Liquid Natural Gas import or storage and requesting dates, minutes, and a summary of the issue discussed of any meetings involving the Scottish Government and Peel Ports at which these t...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.42 s.11(2) s.10(5)
Published
2020-05-13
Reference
FOI/202000017765
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Measuring Climate Change tree planting targets: EIR release

How many trees have been planted in Scotland since 5 May 2016, broken down by year? How are the Climate Change Plan tree planting targets being measured?

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2020-03-17
Reference
FOI/247789
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence of meetings with Marine Biopolymers Ltd: EIR release

Details of all meetings Scottish Government Ministers and officials have attended with Marine Biopolymers Ltd, or their representatives, regarding proposals for Wild Seaweed Harvesting, including date, venue, attendees and meeting minutes and also provide copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.6 4 attachments
Published
2020-02-25
Reference
FOI/18/02318
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit cases WAY-350-1 and WAY-350-4 correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence between the Scottish Government/Ministers and Energy Consents Unit in respect of 2 cases, referenced WAY-350-1 and WAY-350-4.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02189
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence sent to Paul Wheelhouse regarding Fracking: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Paul Wheelhouse on the Scottish Government’s position on fracking between (a) 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018 (b) 1 January 2019 and 31 March 2019. We interpreted your request to mean correspondence from outside of the Scottish Government i.e. from external...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 22 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01019
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Natural Heritage correspondence: FOI review

In addition to internal Scottish Government records, you asked specifically for any correspondence in this connection between the SG and: 1. the UK Government, 2. Scottish Natural Heritage, and/or 3. any other persons or organisations external to the SG irrespective of whether such parties may or may not have sought to...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 5 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.16(3) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00577 REVIEW
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

20th National Economic Forum: FOI release

'Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002), in relation to a speech by Nicola Sturgeon at the National Economic Forum in Dumfries, I wish to acquire the following information: A briefing for the event provided by Scottish Government officials Email correspondence between her officials and Fergus Ewing and his offici...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.1 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Deaths of farmed salmon on Colonsay during 2017: EIR release

Information on deaths of farmed salmon at Marine Harvest salmon farm on Colonsay during 2017. Please include mortality event reports, disease reports, emails, inspection visits and other details.

FOI/EIR already published 55 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cladding and fire safety in Glasgow Harbour development: EIR release

Details of (a) meetings between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council, and (b) all communication between the Scottish Government, including ministers, special advisers and officials, and the Leader of Glasgow City Council or the Leader's Office, regarding building regulation, ACM cladding, fire safety, prope...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.7 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Construction noise monitoring data for Queensferry crossing: EIR release

You asked for information regarding the following: Noise monitoring equipment at Dundas Home Farm, near the southern access roads to the Queensferry crossing. I would like to see the records that Transport Scotland has collected from the noise monitors near my property from the period before construction work started...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.25
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Assessment of Clydeplan prior to approval: EIR review

The paperwork/scrutiny which shows how the plan (Clydeplan) was assessed by the Scottish Government prior to modifications and approval being given.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport