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

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2,620 matching releases

A9 Dualling Sustainability Tracker: EIR release

“Please can you provide me with an electronic copy (MS Excel) of the A9 Dualling Sustainability Tracker, covering the period 2015 to present. I am aware that each of the three A9 Dualling Sections – Southern (Jacobs), Central (JFJV) and Northern (AMJV) – were required to maintain an Excel-based tracker that logged all...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400399994
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A9 dualling costs and timetabling of works: EIR release

Please supply all items of information in the last briefing prepared for the minister(s) responsible for the A9 dualling project - prior to the late 2022 moment of certainty which Ms McAllan describes - which sets out how the 2025 date would have been deliverable. This should include, where available, information on t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400394847
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Salmon farming net washing: EIR release

Information in relation to salmon farming net washing. I have responded to each of your questions in the section which follows. 1. What regulations cover “net washing”? 2. What is the environmental impact of “net washing”? 3. Are environmental impact assessments being carried out? 4. What preventions are in place t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: EIR/202400398306
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish Counter Numbers for Atlantic Salmon at Hydroschemes: EIR release

The fish counter data across all Scottish hydroelectric dams since their installation. I don't need anything overly details, just the numbers per year and per dam.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202300382601
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Humane Cable Restraints: EIR release

All internal government correspondence in relation to the proposed licensing scheme to retain humane cable restraints, submitted by Scottish Land & Estates on Monday 30 October. All internal government correspondence in relation to the REVIVE National Conference in Perth on Sunday 12 November 2023, particularly in rela...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202300384639
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Rural payments and payment commitments for property in Scottish Borders: EIR release

1. Please could you provide a breakdown for all Rural Payments and/or Payment commitments for the last 10 years made to this property in the Scottish Borders. This must include Forestry Grant Scheme Payments. 2. Please provide the individual(s) and/or organisation(s) receiving these payments. 3. A detailed breakdown ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400396614
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Afforestation applications: EIR release

Since 1 April, 2019 how many afforestation applications have been received by (a) South Scotland, (b) Central Scotland, (c) Perth and Argyll, (d) Highlands and Islands and (e) Grampian area offices? Please provide the number for each individual area office. How many afforestation applications to (a) South Scotland, (b)...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202300384784
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Rural Payments and Inspections Division screening opinions for restructured land: EIR release

Can the Scottish Government provide the number of screening opinions carried out by the rural payments and inspections division on work done by farmers to restructure land across Scotland? This data should include the number of times an environmental impact assessment has been required for land levelling/restructuring ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: FOI/202400398283
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Request of costs involved in the eDevelopment service: EIR release

How much the eDevelopment service (online planning application submission service) costs: i. the Scottish Government, ii. each local authority, and iii. in total per year to run?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: FOI/202400402190
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Claimants on the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

Number of outstanding claimants on the whole of the AWPR project as of 17th January 2024 who have not had their compensation completed?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-08
Reference: FOI/202400394116
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Effects of air and noise pollution: EIR release

Regarding your previous correspondence, and your follow up email of 4 January 2024, in relation to the antisocial use of loud engines and exhausts fitted on motorbikes, but also on some cars.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.6(1) s.20 s.10(4) s.19 s.54 s.97

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300390529
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Sustainable procurement of furniture and office equipment: FOI release

"I would like to request information on the Scottish Government’s policy for buying preowned/recycled versus new equipment. Specifically, I would like information on what buying standards are employed and whether pre-owned/recycled goods are given preference. Could you please provide me with: 1. How much the Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.2 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-04
Reference: FOI/202400393769
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Net Zero Investor Panel quote regarding ScotWind, Hydrogen and Heat: EIR release

All documents and correspondence on the “sector deep dive” work described in the following remark, included in the published Scottish Government minutes of the October 2023 meeting of the (Net Zero) Investor Panel: “Gavin Templeton then spoke about the work that the Panel had progressed on the sector deep dive into Sco...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202300390023
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Wind turbine development applications: EIR release

1. Number of applications made for wind turbine developments (covering as far back as records go). 2. Number of opposing and supporting representations in each case. 3. Whether those applications were approved or denied.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.36C 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400391731
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme: EIR release

1) Current Project Status: Please provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme. This should include details on any recent developments, ongoing activities, and any potential challenges or delays that may impact the project's timeline. This should also i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.2 s.10(4) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-01
Reference: FOI/202300386811
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Warmer Homes Scotland survey applications: EIR release

1. A breakdown of how many survey applications Warmer Homes Scotland received in the years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. 2. A breakdown of how many surveys were carried out by Warmer Homes Scotland in each of the years 2018/19, 2019/20, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. 3. A breakdown of how many installation...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: FOI/202400398230
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Stirling Council Spaces for People funding: EIR release

Stirling Council was awarded £513,000 of Spaces for People funding; did Stirling Council receive/claim all of the £513,000. If Stirling Council did not receive/claim all of the £513,000 then how much did it receive/claim? If Stirling Council did not receive/claim all of the £513,000 what happened to the unspent/uncla...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: EIR/202400401755
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Thornton Bypass A92 inspection records: EIR release

A copy of inspection records for the Thornton bypass stretch of the A92 in Fife covering the period 13 March 2022 until 16/08/2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-28
Reference: FOI/202400396487
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Safeguards regarding XL Bully dogs: EIR release

1. Why the ban on xl bully breed? 2. The numbers of the population of Scotland that has agreed to this via a ballot/vote. 3. What it is that warrants a ban on the breed? 4. How many xl bully attacks against other breeds since 2017? The reason for info since 2017 is because you tried this in the early 2000s and I hav...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.5 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-03-27
Reference: EIR/202400395643
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

A96 Corridor Review costs breakdown: EIR release

“A breakdown of the estimated £5Million costs of the environmental review into the A96, being the review instituted under the Bute House Agreement. That breakdown is sought because a constituent of mine has written to me expressing the view that the sum of £5Million appears to him to be excessive and indeed exorbitant ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-03-27
Reference: EIR/202400394386
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Home Energy Scotland fund: EIR release

Each year since the beginning of the Home Energy Scotland scheme to provide grants and loans for energy systems, insulation etc., how much investment did the Scottish Government provide for this, and how much was actually spent.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-03-27
Reference: EIR/202400395521
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence with Dumfries and Galloway Council regarding Stranraer funding: EIR release

All correspondence and minutes between the Scottish Government and Dumfries and Galloway Council relating to the £6 million capital funding commitment to Stranraer. You also noted the following in your request: It is my understanding that officials from the local authority met with Scottish Government regeneration off...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300389808
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Water Industry Commission for Scotland: EIR release

Information related to the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS). 1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence between WICS, Audit Scotland and/or the Scottish Government about the expenses built up by WICS over the last two years, dating from January 1 2023 until the date of this FOI. 2. When did...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300391054
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information pertaining to agricultural viability reports: EIR Release

Thank you for your request dated 5 December 2023 under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for: I refer to my previous correspondence regarding the concerns that both I and many neighbours surrounding Claygate feel about the approved planting scheme of Glencatholm and Albierrig, Claygate, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.10(5) s.10 s.34(1)

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: EIR/202300388497
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Felling Permissions issued by Scottish Forestry: EIR release

What replanting has been required under any licences issued for the felling conducted following storm Arwen by Dunecht estates on the eastern and northern slopes of the Hill of Fare, Aberdeenshire between 2021 and 2023 located between the summit ridge of the Hill of Fare and the the road ways B9119 and B977?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.37 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300390354
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector