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

Clear

186 matching releases

Transport Scotland - information on housing development signage regulation on trunk roads: EIR release

I am writing to request clarification on the actions currently being taken by Transport Scotland to manage the placement and regulation of housing development signage on Scotland’s trunk road network, with particular reference to the A702. In recent months, there appears to have been a noticeable increase in the numbe...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.20

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600516327
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Public sector procurement evaluation: FOI Review

Original request 202600516168 1. Is it the government’s position that public sector procuring bodies need not be prescriptive in their questioning during procurement? Yes or No 2. Is it the government’s position that public sector bodies are not required to publish the full set of evaluating and marking criteria? Yes...

FOI clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.2(6) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600520172 review of 202600516168
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Oslo and Paris Conventions (OSPAR) compliance status of marine deposit by rocket launch: EIR release

Thank you for your reply to my request. I seek clarification of a statement you have made: "compliance with OSPAR will be considered in determining this application". In this clarification, can you please tell me whether the proposed deposit into the sea is considered as an intentional, deliberate, pre-planned and/or ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: EIR/202600518932
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Documentation relating to the provision of vehicle recovery services during works on the M8: EIR Review

Original request 202600514396 Full disclosure of all documentation, contracts, agreements, and associated records relating to the provision of vehicle recovery services during the planned works on the M8 Junctions 16 to 17 (Woodside Viaduct). This request is made on the basis of operational concerns arising from mult...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: EIR/202600517825 Review of 202600514396
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breaches of fisheries regulations, sea fishing vessel inspections and fishing licences queries: EIR release

Further information relating to the response you received to your previous request (reference: 202600513782) regarding inspections of commercial fishing vessels, breaches of fisheries regulations and enforcement actions taken by the Marine Directorate. “Many thanks for your response to our information request and apol...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: EIR/202600517325
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seal and salmon farms since 1 February 2021: EIR Review

Original request - 202200333363 "Please provide information on seals and salmon farms since 1 February 2021. Please include photos, videos, letters, emails and any other documents in relation to seals and salmon farms. Please include data and information on any seals trapped, shot, killed and injured at and close to...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.16(3) s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-08-04
Reference: EIR/202300352521 Review of 202200333363
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Number of applications for solar farms and battery storage: EIR release

Can you confirm the total number of applications for solar farms and battery storage applications throughout Scotland and the total number of successful applications?

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.36

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: EIR/202600508465
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the A96 Nairn bypass: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about the A96 Nairn bypass, from the last three months.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600501017
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings between Scottish Government and communities regarding renewable or non-renewable energy projects: EIR release

In the last year how many times has a member of the Scottish Government met with a representative of a community in Scotland for discussion of renewable or non-renewable energy projects? In the last year how many times has a member of the Scottish Government met with a representative of a community in Scotland for disc...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: EIR/202600502922
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Environmental performance standards of A90 and A96: EIR release

I am writing to formally raise concerns regarding the environmental condition of the A90 and A96 trunk roads in North East Scotland, which are currently maintained under contract by Amey. There is a clear and visible pattern of environmental neglect along substantial stretches of these routes, including: Widespread and...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: EIR/202600508806
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - M8 road works query: EIR release

Who are the people making this decision too destroy the section ( not the public ) mps? Who was in the committee who put this work out for tender? Who picked the company after the tendering process?

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: EIR/20260516941
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Litter accumulation on the Motorways and Special Roads: EIR Review

Original request 202600513552 Thank you for your letter of 5 March 2026. I appreciate the operational information provided. However, aspects of your response raise questions about how the approach described aligns in practice with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Code of Practice on Li...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.1 s.10(4) s.3 s.4

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: EIR/202600516156 Review of 202600513552
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Heat in Buildings Scotland National Scheme (HIBS) tender documents: EIR release

All documents that would have been available - whether publicly, on any supplier tendering portal or on specific request - to any suppliers that expressed interest in bidding for this tender at the time? Examples include (but are not limited to): 1) the Contract Notice and any attachments, 2) the full specification ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514191
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Clyde cod licence condition information: EIR release

Application of the Precautionary Principle 1. What assessment was undertaken of the risk of serious or irreversible harm to Clyde cod when determining that the revoked Order would be replaced with a voluntary seasonal closure rather than binding protective measures? 2. How did Ministers assess whether the measures ad...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.9 s.12 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: EIR/202600509432
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Cost of electric bikes: EIR release

How much tax money is spent on e-bikes

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: EIR/202600500308
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M8 westbound carriageway/after Junction 20 inspection and maintenance records: EIR release

I request the following environmental information under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 in relation to the M8 westbound carriageway shortly after Junction 20, at or around What3Words location ///driven.cult.early. I have highlighted the specific area of interest on the attached map in a red c...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600513835
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M8 Woodside Viaduct Permanent Solution: EIR release

At the Woodside Hall public consultation on the M8 Woodside Viaduct today 4 March a display 'Approach 3: Remove' included findings produced by a consultant showing what the effect of removing a section of the motorway viaduct M8 at Cowcaddens would be using traffic modelling. The display of the results of traffic mode...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 s.5 s.7 s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600509623
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry - Information related to East Nethershield Woodland Application: EIR release

The following Critical Public Interest Documents and Information. 1. Please issue all unredacted Documents issued and received within the Formal Woodland Application in 2024, which are stated to have formed part of the Public Accessible Documents for the Formal Consultation Period through the Public Regulated Due Proc...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(1) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.9(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: EIR/202600504917
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government and Communities regarding planning applications: EIR release

1. In the last year how many times has a member of the Scottish Government met with a representative of a community in Scotland for discussion of renewable or non-renewable energy projects? 2. In the last year how many times has a member of the Scottish Government met with a representative of a community in Scotland f...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: EIR/202600504796
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transport Scotland - CalMac daytime maintenance windows information: EIR release

1. All recorded communications between Transport Scotland and CalMac Ferries Ltd containing either of the following exact terms: “maintenance window” “daytime maintenance” This includes emails, internal memos, briefings, meeting notes, or correspondence exchanged between the Ferries Directorate and CalMac’s operatio...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: EIR/202600501927
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Good Food Nation Plan (Scotland) Act 2022: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon relating to the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Act 2022 in the last year. 2. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon relating to the Good Food Nation Plan in the last year. 3. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie or Mairi Goug...

FOI clarification 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.20 10 attachments

Published: 2026-03-10
Reference: FOI/202500498540
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Ratio of the number of Salmon smolts put to sea: EIR release

Clarification regarding Table 19 of the Scottish Fish Farm Production Survey 2024. Specifically, you requested: Clarification on whether the ratio of ova laid down to salmon smolts produced compares figures from the same calendar year or from different years. If different, which year’s ova are used to calculate the rat...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500491854
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Concerns on procurement process fairness: FOI release

1. Pricing and delivery fairness: Our core question regarding the delivery-based pricing and resource engagement plan was omitted entirely. This was a fundamental issue — the scoring method required bidders to build a cost plan for a “typical” time-bound project with no defined complexity. This inherently advantaged th...

FOI clarification 55 score 15 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500491552
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Aircraft contrails and Solar Radiation Management (SRM) information: EIR release

You asked for: “A full explanation of what these persistent trails are and who is responsible.” “Confirmation of whether any form of aerosol spraying, geoengineering, or atmospheric modification is taking place in Scottish or UK airspace.” “Clarification on which agencies or government departments are overseeing or ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500486271
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and Petroineos, PetroChina and INEOS minutes and materials: EIR release

I am requesting an un-redacted version of the minutes previously released here under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations: Since the refinery in question has now closed, any commercial confidentiality has expired, and there is public interest in accessing the complete version of these minutes. Please r...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: FOI/202500481403
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector