Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 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 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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993 matching releases

M8 from Shields Road to Exit 15, 2012-22: EIR release

Twenty-one questions in relation to the M8 and Glasgow City Centre (the M8 from Shield's Rd. in the West, to East at exit 15). The timescale is for the last 10 calendar years. 1. Which measures does Transport Scotland consider to implement in order to reduce the harmful impact of the M8 on Glasgow’s City Centre? 2. H...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.9 s.12 s.14 s.21 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300336505
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 801 stage 12 payment: EIR release

Stage 12 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on dates between 06/06/2017 – 04/08/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the twelfth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Pl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202200291939
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 801 stage 16 payment: EIR release

Stage 16 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 22/11/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the sixteenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what checks ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202200291928
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A82 Pulpit Rock and Tarbert-to-Invernarnan Schemes: EIR release

In relation to the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan scheme: 'a copy of the minuted agreement not to carry out a STAG Appraisal as intended.' In relation to the A82 Pulpit Rock Improvement scheme: 'On a similar theme the Pulpit Rock Appraisal reads “Due to the extensive preliminary assessment work carried out as part of the A82...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 02200332036
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

National Strategy for Economic Transformation (NSET) Private Investment in Natural Capital (PINC) Working Group: EIR release

1. "What was the date of formation of the National Strategy for Economic Trans Private Investment in Natural Capital Working Group? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group renumera...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-12-04
Reference: FOI/202300379433
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme sector specific retailers working group: EIR release

1. What was the date of formation of the Deposit Return Scheme Sector specific retailers working group? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group renumerated, if so what for?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-12-04
Reference: FOI/202300379439
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A95 Inspection records: EIR release

In relation to a vehicle damage claim sustained following an alleged accident on the 7th October 2022 whilst driving along the A95. Please provide copies of the highway inspection records together with all opening/closing notices, defect notices and records of complaints for 2 years prior to 7th October 2022. Please al...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-04
Reference: 202300341038
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Contaminated Land Advisory Group: FOI release

1. What date was the Contaminated Land Advisory Group formed? 2. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23? 3. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 4. Are members remunerated in any way?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-11-30
Reference: FOI/202300379370
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Waste and Resources Sector Forum: EIR release

1. “What date was the Waste and Resources Sector Forum formed? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23? 4. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 5. Are members renumerated in anywa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-11-30
Reference: FOI/202300379392
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Recycling Improvement Fund Programme Board: EIR release

1. What date was the The Recycling Improvement Fund Programme Board formed? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23? 4. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 5. Are members renumer...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-11-30
Reference: FOI/202300379395
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Marine laboratory funding and ballast water testing: EIR release

I have been contacted by a constituent who has concerns regarding the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. My constituent has concerns that the laboratory’s funding has been systematically reduced over a period of time, and that Marine Scotland is not committed to keeping the laboratory open. I would be grateful for any inf...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2023-11-30
Reference: 202300345096
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Waste Data Strategy Board: EIR release

What date was the Waste Data Strategy Board formed? Who is a member of this group? What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23 Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? Are members renumerated in anyway?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-11-30
Reference: FOI/202300379388
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme Ministerial Strategic Assurance Group: EIR release

1. “What was the date of formation of the Deposit Return Scheme Ministerial Strategic Assurance Group?” 2. “Who is a member of this group?” 3. “What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23?” 4. “Are any members of this group renumerated, if so what for?”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-11-30
Reference: FOI/202300379429
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Food Waste Reduction Programme Board formed: EIR release

What date was the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board formed? Who is a member of this group? What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23 Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? Are members renumerated in anyway?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10

Published: 2023-11-30
Reference: FOI/202300379389
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme Executive Oversight Group: EIR release

1. “What was the date of formation of the Deposit Return Scheme Executive Oversight Group? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group renumerated, if so what for?”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-11-30
Reference: FOI/202300379430
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Interim IT Staff Framework: Agency Spend by Organisation Apr 2021-Mar 2022: FOI release

Agency spend by organisation across the Interim IT Staff Framework between 1st April 21 – 31st March 22. Spend from the Interim IT Staff Framework – not the Interim Professional Staff Services Framework Break down the spend within Scottish Government by providing the spend by Director or business unit. For example, Di...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: 202200299782
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Microplastics found in surface water in Scotland's marine regions: EIR release

The most recent figures on microplastics found in surface water in Scotland's marine regions. Ideally, this would be an update on the data in the attached report which was published in April 2021. The report referred to in the original request can be found here. As the information you have requested is 'environmental...

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

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: 202200302558
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Private Water Supply Working Group: EIR release

You asked for information about the 'Private Water Supply Working Group.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.5 s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: FOI/202300379365
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

National Flytipping Forum: EIR release

“What date was the National Flytipping Forum formed?” “Who is a member of this group?” “What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 04/10/2023?” “Is there any catering costs associated to this group? If so what is it?” “Are members renumerated in anyway?”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: FOI/202300379391
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Food Waste Reduction Programme Board: EIR release

A full list of the members on the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board What date the Food Waste Reduction Board was formed? What the total cost to the Scottish Government from the date of formation to 4/10/2023 for operating the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10

Published: 2023-11-27
Reference: FOI/202300379338
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Offshore wind pricing: EIR release

On 27th September 2023, the Minister for Energy and the Environment, Gillian Martin, said this in the Scottish Parliament: “That is in comparison with electricity generated from offshore wind, which we have in abundance in Scotland and on which we are planning to do an awful lot more. Such electricity is currently pri...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-11-27
Reference: FOI/202300378548
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme squirrel control and broadleaf 2019 to 2025: EIR release

What proportion of the 32,000 hectares of new woodland planted since 2019 consists of broadleaved trees and what proportion of the projected 18,000 hectares to be planted by 2025 will consist of broadleaved trees? A breakdown of claimants of forestry grant scheme funding for grey squirrel control by land use (e.g. fore...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-11-24
Reference: 202300341459
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Kessock Bridge closures: EIR release

How many times the Kessock Bridge has been closed to vehicles because of incidents relating to concern for people on the bridge, such as potential suicides and other vulnerable individuals, in each of the last ten years". As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Envi...

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

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300337559
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Chemicals used in products for haemophilia: FOI release

Details of what chemicals used in viral inactivation/removal of factor 8/9 products used for haemophilla patients from 1979–1988, including licensed\unlicensed and clinical trial products, by start and end date of which the respective chemicals have been used. Details of all research batches used on all haemophiliac Pu...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200292873
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

20 mph zones in South Ayrshire: EIR release

A profile of the data, rationale, evidence and decision-making mechanisms of making selected villages in South Ayrshire 20mph zones. For example, Maidens, Dalrymple, Maybole etc but not exclusive of these examples. How is/was the decision made (eg inclusion/exclusion criteria. To minimise the need for longevity in the ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202200323278
Directorate
Topic: Public sector