Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Net-zero Target: EIR release

You requested the following information: What is the Scottish government's definition of 'net zero'? Assuming Scotland's achieves it's 'net zero' target by 2045 has any assessment been undertaken to calculate how much this will contribute to lowering global temperatures ? How much money is estimated to be spent by 204...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300367656
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Non domestic rates/council tax on second and empty homes: FOI release

1. Where is the proof that double taxing second homes will increase access to affordable housing? Where is the evidence in the Consultation? 2. Please provide confirmation that collation of responses does not just consist of filling in this form by proxy to create a faux statistical analysis. 3. You have not stated cle...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.4 s.20 s.7
Published
2023-08-18
Reference
FOI/202300366348
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Consultation into the future of an agriculture bill: EIR release

1. What consultation has been undertaken regarding a future agriculture bill? 2. What work has been done to roll out the national test programme? 3. What progress has been made to make 50% of direct payments to climate action and funding for on-farm nature restoration and enhancement by 2025? 4. What work has been done...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.6
Published
2023-08-18
Reference
FOI/202300367432
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn: EIR release

All documents including submissions memos notes and correspondence, provided to Scottish Government Ministers, including the Minister for Transport, The Cabinet Secretary for Finance, and the First Minister, relating to the procedures and processes regarding the proposed dualling of the section of the A96 between Smith...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-14
Reference
FOI/202300356405
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) - Risk Registers: EIR release

Any risk register that the Scottish Government has produced relating to its Deposit Return Scheme. If such a register is held, please provide each register as it stood on the following dates.: 14 May 2020, 1 December 2021, 1 January 2022, 1 June 2022, 1 February 2023, 1 March 2023, 1 April 2023, 1 May 2023 and the pres...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-02
Reference
FOI/202300360738
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

RESAS funding settlement 2023/24: EIR release

Correspondence between RESAS and senior officers of the James Hutton Institute, BioSS and Centres of Expertise, regarding cuts to 2023/24 funding (including the Strategic Research Programme, Underpinning Capacity and Centres of Expertise), from 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-01
Reference
FOI/202300364133
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme eligibility - Tax Havens and Shooting Estates: EIR release

Scottish Forestry award forestry grants to be paid to organisations in relation to tree planting. If land in Scotland (that is physically suitable for tree planting and/or natural regeneration) is owned by individuals or entities registered in tax havens, can this affect eligibility for forestry grants? Although the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-07-19
Reference
FOI/202300363353
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Fund (ScotZEB): EIR release

In relation to the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Scheme Phase 1 (ScotZEB) you asked for - how many applications did Transport Scotland receive; how many applications did Transport Scotland reject for funding?; which bids did Transport Scotland reject for funding?; which bids did Transport Scotland reject for funding and w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)
Published
2023-07-18
Reference
FOI/202300363831
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with UK Government relating to the Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

Can you please provide all correspondence between the First Minister Humza Yousaf and Lorna Slater that relates to the deposit return scheme since March 28 this year. Can you also provide all correspondence between Mr Yousaf and the Westminster Government over the scheme since March 28. Can you also provide all corresp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-07-17
Reference
FOI/202300362222
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme - Meeting with Industry of 7 June 2023: EIR release

“I am looking to request details, under the Freedom of Information Act, of the meeting which took place on Wednesday, June 7 between Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater, First Minister Humza Yousaf and representatives of Scottish industry, as referred to in a press release issued today: The First Minister and Circul...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-29
Reference
FOI/202300360585
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Marine Protected Areas (MPA) information: EIR release

“Q1. Please provide information to describe, in general terms, the aims of the various Marine Protected Areas (MPA) as designated by the Scottish Government. Q2. Please confirm whether fishing is allowed in designated MPAs. Q3. Please provide information on whether fishing is allowed in the West of Scotland Marine Pr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-06-26
Reference
FOI/202300339208
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity Internal Market Act correspondence: EIR release

“Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful for a copy of all correspondence received by the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity from her officials on the process and application for an Internal Market Act exemption between January 2023 and the present day.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-22
Reference
FOI/202300358557
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat and Benchmark: EIR release

Please provide any information on Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat and Benchmark since 17 April 2021 (i.e. since a FOI filed on that date: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi- 202100195003/). Please include any media lines, internal discussions, replies to journalists, Cabinet Briefings, emails, letters and o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-21
Reference
FOI/202200288263
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Offshore investments expected to connect into Scotland: EIR release

“In July 2022, National Grid ESO published Pathway to 2030: A holistic network design to support offshore wind deployment for net zero. It recommended £54 billion of investments (£32 billion offshore and £22 billion onshore). Please provide any information held by the Scottish Government on the amount of these invest...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-19
Reference
FOI/202300355757
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

Razor Clam scientific trial details: EIR release

During and since the Start of The Razor Clam scientific Trial how many vessels have been found to have altered fishing gear without the required permission? During and since the Start of The Razor Clam scientific Trial how many vessels has been terminated from the Trial for breaching the above conditions?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10
Published
2023-06-15
Reference
FOI/202300353123
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Razor Clam scientific trial vessel breaches: EIR release

During and since the Start of The Razor Clam scientific Trial from 1st February 2023 to 31st March 2023 how many Vessels has breached the terms and Conditions of the Trial?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10(4)
Published
2023-06-15
Reference
FOI/202300354331
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scotland offshore wind potential: EIR release

FOI request: In November 2022 the Scottish Government announced that it would be updating the discredited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe’s offshore wind potential. Please provide: 1. All internal Scottish Government correspondence (8th November 2022 - date) related to the updating of the statistic, includi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-15
Reference
FOI/202300356373
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Energy, Public sector

Maintenance to Howford Bridge on the A76: EIR release

"I would request information on the cost of repairs, maintenance, upgrades to the Howford Bridge on the A76 between Mauchline and Auchinleck. I would like information on the cost of both phases of the repairs; December 21 - May 22 and the latest phase December 22 - June 23. I would also like to know where the money fo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300357773
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Renewable electricity capacity by 2030: EIR release

1. The evidence that Scottish Ministers and/or the Directorate for Energy and Climate Change has used in order to calculate that Scotland requires ‘at least 20 Gigawatts of additional low-cost renewable electricity capacity by 2030’ (see Scotland’s Energy Strategy and Just Transition Plan January 10th 2023). 2. The ev...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300354295
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Forth Road Bridge information: EIR release

With regard to the Forth Road Bridge you asked for the following information: 1) How long is the bridge intended to be closed to all car traffic? 2) How many vehicles are currently crossing the bridge in an average day/week/month? 3) What is the current annual maintenance cost of keeping the bridge open to limited v...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-06-14
Reference
FOI/202300359046
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Safety of swimming in the vicinity of open-cage salmon farms: EIR Review

Original request - 202300345498 Any information held by the Chief Medical Officer concerning the safety of humans swimming in the vicinity of an open-cage salmon farm, well-boat or other aquaculture installation that is releasing azamethiphos, deltamethrin, cypermethrin, hydrogen peroxide, sodium hypochlorite or any o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.17 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-08
Reference
FOI/202300347357 Review of 202300345498
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

AMEY contract with Scottish Government regarding class A road maintenance: EIR release

A copy of the contract the AMEY has with the Scottish Government regarding class A road maintenance, their obligations to provide signposting and road safety commitments.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-24
Reference
FOI/202300353272
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to the A9 Dualling Programme: EIR release

Any correspondence (Emails and WhatsApp messages) between John Swinney MSP and Jenny Gilruth MSP about the A9 dualling between 1 December 2023 and 22 February 2023. Any correspondence (Emails, WhatsApp messages, meeting notes) between Jenny Gilruth MSP and Transport Scotland about the A9 dualling between 1 December 202...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-23
Reference
FOI/202300344674
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish International Offices costs: FOI release

To request costs for Scottish International Offices for each of the past three years (eg. 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23). Please break down costs for each of the offices and provide further breakdown as follows for each office: staff costs, number of staff (ie diplomatic staff/locally-engaged staff), travel and expenses, o...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.17(1) s.5 s.33(1) s.6
Published
2023-05-16
Reference
FOI/202300351428
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector