Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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985 matching releases

Progress of the Single Building Assessment process and remediation of timber decking: EIR release

Following-up from the attached response, which confirmed that timber decking would be included in remediation works, our constituent has requested we contact you in the hopes of receiving an update on the progress of the Single Building Assessments, specifically: 1. Number of developments where SBA process has commenc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: EIR/202400422447
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

M8 motorway bus lanes: EIR Review

Original Request 202400405258 (a) Any schematics, drawings or plans that show what work has been done in planning the location of where motorway bus lanes around Glasgow could be situated, together with the preferred options; (b) Any assessments that have been done on the suitability of the hard shoulder M8 west bound...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400405258 Review of 202400399447
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Rural Payments Inspectorates Directorate (RPID) Livestock Unit calculations: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI about livestock units for the Rural Payments Inspectorates Directorate (RPID). Please could the RPID provide the current definition(s) of one livestock unit that it uses, providing website links or sources as appropriate, and how long this (these) definition(s) have been used for. When appl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400410351
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

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 - A9 & A82 Accident Information: EIR release

How many fatalities and serious injuries were recorded on the single-carriageway sections of the A9 between Perth and Inverness and the single-carriageway sections of the A82 between Dalnottar and Inverness? The information to enumerate head-on crashes and right-turn crashes. Data to cover: 2019 - 2020 2020 - 2021 20...

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

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400425928
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS) funding: EIR release

1. Is Action to Protect Rural Scotland (formerly known as The Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland) (APRS) in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2017, with a break-down of the funding given ...

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

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400420658
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 Dualling Programme: EIR release

I am writing to request further information regarding the ongoing A9 Dualling Programme. I would like to request a copy of the detailed cost breakdown and any relevant risk registers for all sections of the project that have them available. Furthermore, I would appreciate any information regarding the efficacy of any...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.6(1) s.20 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400420790
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

A75 road traffic accidents: EIR release

"1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A75 between 1 January 2019 and 1 January 2024, delineated by calendar year. 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A75 between 1 January 2019 and 1 January 2024, delineated by calendar year. 3. How many injury-causing incidents there were on the A75 between...

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

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400406406
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the establishment of a new National Park, swimming pool funding and Edinburgh Airport: FOI release

All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings and minutes from meetings, regarding the establishment of a new National Park, between January 1 2024 and the date of this FOI. Could you supply any cost/benefit analysis written up for the establishment of a new nation...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400403942
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit: EIR release

1. A list of all the Scottish government ministers who are involved or have involvement with the Energy Consents Unit. 2. Confirmation that an ECU decision making committee or similar exists, and if so how often does it sit. 3. Confirmation that Scottish government ministers are involved or attend ECU decision making c...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.52(3) s.52(4) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400412102
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry Site Operators: EIR release

Please can you tell me the operators of the following sites: Location Name NGR Loch Bealach Ghearan NR 94977 94719 Craig Dhubh NR 88159 94655 Bovuy NN 11914 22691 Colintraive ? Kilmun NS 17028 82310 Kilmory NR 86847 86958 Cnoc Mor NR 8894 8876 The Cruach, Loch Glashan NR 9022 9213 Quarry, Loch Bealach Ghearan NR 9504 ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400413401
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 - accidents at Tain: EIR Release

How many accidents have occurred at the A9 Tain between and including the B9174 at Lidl in Tain and up to and including the B9174 A9 Asda junction at Tain every year for the past five years.

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

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: EIR/202400424585
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Special Development Orders (SDOs) legislation: EIR Review

Original reguest (202400399229) You asked for information relating to the legislation pertaining to the revocation of Special Development Orders (SDOs), such as the SDO at Ardeer in Stevenson.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400406217 Review of 202400399229
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) capability for vessels 801 & 802: EIR release

Does the Scottish Government plan to maintain an operational LNG capability for Vessels 801 & 802 throughout their planned service life (please specify duration), or for a minimum initial operational service period (advise period, if applicable)? Please specify which Scottish ports will be provided with a maintained LN...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: EIR/202400411414
Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

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

Wind farms in Orkney: EIR release

Regarding Wind farms in Orkney - Quanterness, Hoy and Faray. "Can you please provide a list of the Ministers involved in the decision and the minutes of the discussion leading up to them being approved?"

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202400395830
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, 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

Number of wrasse imported for use in salmon farms: EIR release

Following our response to your previous request (EIR 202400415581 – concerning ‘cleaner fish and the aquaculture industry’) you responded with a supplementary question asking for ‘the number of wrasse and lumpsuckers imported to the UK for use in salmon farms, by year’.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: EIR/202400420186
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

A9 road traffic accident statistics: EIR release

1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A9 between Perth and Inverness between Jan 1st 2020 and Jan 1st 2024, delineated by year? a. On dual-carriageway sections b. On non-dual carriageway sections. 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A9 between Perth and Inverness between Jan 1st 2020 and Jan 1...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400403111
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Former First Minister meetings with oil and gas companies/lobbyists: EIR release

Please can you provide minutes for all of the below entries in the lobbying register, which show meetings between Humza Yousaf and oil and gas companies/lobbyists. https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/49127 https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturn...

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400403284
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Trees planted in Scotland in the last 5 years: EIR release

Data and analysis about how many trees have been planted in Scotland in the last five years, with a breakdown per year, and include how many trees have been cut down.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400416680
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector