Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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
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Road Safety Improvement Fund: EIR release

“I would like to request information on the money for local road safety investment, announced the other day https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/local-road-safety-investment/ I wanted to know how this is being distributed among local authorities, and specifically how much will be assigned to Glasgow, East Dunbartonshir...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-08
Reference
EIR/202400439006
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

2015-2021 Flood Risk Management Strategy queries: EIR release

1. “Which of the 42 formal flood protection schemes or engineering works established within the 2015-2021 Flood Risk Management Strategies are (a) under construction and (b) at the planning or other stage of development, broken down by (i) the expected completion date, including the reason for any date being beyond the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
EIR/202400438495
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Calculations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) carbon emissions: EIR release

Has the Scottish Government calculated the total amount of carbon emissions that would be generated prior to the rollout of Artificial Intelligence systems within the NHS? If no, are any calculations on co2 impacts forthcoming?’

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
FOI/202400441775
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Energy Savings Trust impaired debt statistics: EIR release

Information relating to the debt repayment and recovery for domestic debts in arrears for the years 2018-present in relation to loans granted via Home Energy Scotland and/or The Energy Savings Trust. Specifically, I would like to get statistics on the following information: 1. Between 2018-present, how many debts fell...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
FOI/202400438216
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Strath Halladale Partnership licence request to catch salmon: EIR release

If the Strath Halladale Partnership or anyone in their employment have applied for a licence to catch salmon out of season and to run a hatchery in 2024/25.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9
Published
2024-12-16
Reference
FOI/202400438243
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Analysis on glue trap ban for mice and rats: EIR release

All correspondence sent and received by the Government, including internally, all briefings, notes/minutes from meetings and all analysis done on a ban on glue traps for mice and rats, and include any details of when/how a UK internal market Act exemption was requested, from the last three months?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-11
Reference
EIR/202400437419
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Felling of oak trees in Erskine: EIR release

Reason given to Scottish Forestry for the felling of nine one hundred year old oak trees. (Linburn Road) Also environmental impact study done on wildlife and residents concerning the removal of these trees.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-11
Reference
EIR/202400437490
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Carbon emissions generated prior to the rollout of Artificial Intelligence systems within the NHS: EIR release

Has the Scottish Government calculated the total amount of carbon emissions that would be generated prior to the rollout of Artificial Intelligence systems within the NHS? If no, are any calculations on co2 impacts forthcoming?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-12-11
Reference
EIR/202400438052
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing provided to First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Housing Minister regarding offshore wind: EIR release

1. All correspondence between Stephen Flynn and Scottish Ministers (and anyone in their offices) or Special Advisers between 3 October 2024 and the present date inclusive. This correspondence should include WhatsApps, instant messages, phone calls, emails, meetings (either in person or on zoom/teams). 2. Any briefing ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.33 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-27
Reference
FOI/202400435367
Directorate
Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Planning document for Warblaw Hill Afforestation Scheme: EIR release

I would further like to enquire on the existing forestry plantation on Warblaw Hill, Langholm (planted 2017-18), please can you provide me with the planning documentation for this 347ha site, planted on behalf of the Duke of Buccleuch.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-26
Reference
FOI/202400434910
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Return of funds taken as part of the Emergency Budget Review: EIR release

All correspondence that relates to the return of the £15 million, that was initially taken as part of the Emergency Budget Review, to the agriculture budget in 2024-25.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-21
Reference
EIR/202400433560
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Site inspection records, grant claims and correspondence for new forestry plantations near Huntly: EIR release

Could you please provide any site inspection records, grant claims and related correspondence for two new forestry plantations near Huntly: New Noth Woodland Creation Red Craig Woodland Creation Could you also provide any correspondence between Scottish Forestry and Huntly Development Trust for the past 4 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5)
Published
2024-11-21
Reference
EIR/202400433667
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Traffic speed monitoring on A737 Dalry Road: EIR release

"In August 2024, traffic/speed monitoring equipment was temporarily installed on the A737 Dalry Road at the speed limit change from National Speed Limit to 30mph (near to the Taylor Wimpey Willow Gardens development to the north of Dalry Road). Please could I be supplied with all data captured by this monitoring equip...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400439214
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Climate Week Briefings provided to Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy: EIR release

All briefing packs provided to Gillian Martin during climate week in New York.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436030
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence on the potential buyer of Grangemouth Refinery: EIR release

(1.) The date on which this and any subsequent meetings between the Scottish Government and Michelle Thomson took place, on the subject of the potential purchaser of the Grangemouth refinery. (2.) Any documentation relating to meetings between the Scottish Government and Michelle Thomson on the subject of the potential...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436109
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Whiteshore Cockles on North Uist: EIR release

Please share any communications, documents or other material which relates to Whiteshore Cockles on North Uist, spanning from 1 January 2024 to the present date. Please ensure any communications are dated and displayed in chronological order, that media such as images and video are included, and all forms of communica...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436602
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance meetings information: EIR Review

Original request: 202400429639 A list of all internal meetings where the subject of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was discussed since July 2023. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.10(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435268 Review of 202400429639
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the A737 Dalgarven road works: EIR release

On 16/09/24 worked commenced on the A737 Dalgarven for the installation of a new filter drain and footpath construction. I wish to request all information held by Transport Scotland in relation to this work. This should include, but not limited to, - all emails and similar correspondence relating to the work - all det...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6 s.7 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400437612
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland community needs assessment report for Cowal & Rosneath: EIR Review

Orginal Request 202400431511 “.. now that the embargo has passed, could you please re-issue the report [Cowal and Rosneath Community Needs Assessment] clean of redactions re the financial data. If not, please consider this email as a FOI request for the same”. And further clarified by: “.., the options further detail...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.10(5) s.13 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435866 - Review of 202400431511
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The Landscape Maintenance Work Pack within Nairn: EIR release

"I am seeking information under FOI to confirm why the policy was changed which has transform the entrance to Nairn as an attractive welcoming approach to the town to a litter gathering wasteland."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436753
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Decarbonised electricity generation in Scotland: EIR release

Evidence to back up John Swinney’s statement of 20 June 2024 at FMQs, "This Government, as a result of its clear policy leadership, has successfully decarbonised electricity generation in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400437156
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to zonal pricing in the context of the electricity market: EIR release

All Scottish Government documents mentioning “zonal pricing” in the context of the electricity market, including correspondence between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers, and with external parties, from 12th May 2023 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435912
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector