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

Called in planning applications during 2020/21 and 2021/22: EIR release

In relation to Scotland: 1. The number of planning applications called in during the business year 2020/21, including the types of application (OPP/FPP/ LBC etc) and the category of the development. 2. The number of planning applications called in during the business year 2021/22 (so far), including the types of applic...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-28
Reference: FOI/202200286780
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Communications regarding Water Industry Commission to set minimum water charges: EIR release

All communications, minutes and other notes of discussions within the Scottish Government on the issue of the powers of the Water Industry Commission to set minimum water charge levels in addition to charge caps and to establish a minimum income expectation on Scottish Water as part of the 2021/27 regulatory period.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-24
Reference: FOI/202200272110
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial vehicle use statistics: FOI release

1. The total number of ministerial vehicles used for official business by Scottish Government ministers. 2. The age of the total number of vehicles, broken down by year of manufacture. 3. Information relating to the number of cars which are compliant with the requirements set out in the Transport Scotland Low Emission ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.20

Published: 2022-03-17
Reference: FOI/202200283199
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Spend on A9 and A96 dualling programmes: EIR release

The amount already spent their effort to dual the A9 and A96 roads, as promised by the Scottish Government in their programme for Government this year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2022-03-16
Reference: FOI/202200272073
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

PAG2021 Trunk Road Network auditing contract: EIR release

"If there is a link to the recently awarded contract for auditing the Trunk Road Network including what they are responsible for as part of the contract, how many tender returns were received and what value the contract is for? Can it be confirmed that the company carrying out the auditing are properly certified to be ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-03-15
Reference: FOI/202200275133
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding COP26 COVID testing protocol: FOI Review

1. Any internal correspondence, handouts, reports, documents, memos which reference the COP26 testing protocol and the evidence of its efficacy between November 1 to date. 2. Any references to the COP26 testing protocol in discussions around the vaccine certification scheme from November 1 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200269688 Review of 202100257331
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

All salmon imports since 1st January 2020: EIR release

“Could you please include ALL salmon imports since 1 January 2020? That includes parr and any other sizes and salmon types.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-10
Reference: FOI/202200272899
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Pollution which may result from wind farm development: EIR release

1. When and specifically, how microplastic pollution issues will be addressed by the Scottish Government. In particular, on leading edge erosion aspects, assessment of Bisphenol A (BNA) and other pollutants found in water and water sources near industrial wind turbines in Scotland. 2. Copies of plans to measure the pol...

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

Published: 2022-03-03
Reference: FOI/202200276512
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications regarding Ramsar sites: EIR release

Please supply and publish on www.gov.scot the following information: 1. Any final submission for approval (by Ministers or otherwise), since and including 9 September 2021 and pursuant to the Briefing Document (as per items a and d above), relating to planning policy protection for Ramsar sites and/or features. 2. Docu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100266916
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Protection of Ramsar sites: EIR release

1. A full version of “Document 2” from case FOI/19/00577, with no content redacted under EIRs regulation 10 or similar FOISA exemptions. [“Document 2”, disclosed with redactions on 3 May 2019 and detailed at Annex A para 1, is the last pdf document linked from footnote 1]. 2. Any documents (including emails and/or note...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100201628
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Details of meetings with Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA): EIR release

Please disclose all correspondence, agendas from meetings, minutes and details and attendees of meetings between the Scottish Government (including Marine Scotland, civil servants, ministers and special advisors) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), in relation to the following consultation: ‘Proposal...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-24
Reference: FOI/202100265693
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100248056 "Marine Scotland Compliance's submissions to the Procurator Fiscal relating to all cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas and areas subject to mandatory fishing areas (seasonal and/or permanent) which have been heard in court in 2020 and in 2021 to date, a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.34 s.2(1) s.20 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-23
Reference: FOI/202200271010 review of 202100248056
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence concerning Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA): EIR release

1) Written documentation or correspondence shared between Scottish ministers or Scottish government officials concerning the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA). 2) Written documentation or correspondence shared between Scottish ministers or Scottish government officials and BOGA member ministers or officials (e.g. Denm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202100254364
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Meetings with Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance: EIR release

Dates of meetings between Scottish Government Ministers, officials and special advisers and representatives of the Beyond Oil and Gas alliance and copies of any correspondence relating to the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance and Scotland's membership of it.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202100254652
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance correspondence: EIR release

Correspondence (including emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages and internal memos) between Scottish Government ministers and the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance. Communication (including emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages and internal memos) within the Scottish Government regarding the Beyond Oi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202100260383
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Windfarm applications and appeals from 2018 to 2021: EIR release

Information concerning windfarm applications and appeals in the period 2018 to 2021; how many were accepted/rejected; and a list of those applications/appeals.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-21
Reference: FOI/202200273435
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cross Tay Link road: EIR release

1. Please provide copies of all correspondence Transport Scotland has exchanged with the DPEA regarding its consideration of DPEA case number CP0-340-6 since August 17 including copies of any documents shared. 2. Please provide copies of all correspondence Transport Scotland has exchanged with Perth and Kinross Council...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-02-21
Reference: FOI/202100264148
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Logiealmond Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

1. Please provide copies of all correspondence Scottish Forestry has received from individuals, groups and organisations responding to its most recent consultation concerning the proposed Logiealmond Woodland Creation Scheme, case reference 21FGS60387, which I understand started on October 8 and closed on November 4. 2...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 8 attachments

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202100263596
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Revocation of grounds for salmon farmers applying for seal licences: EIR release

"I am specifically seeking to understand the information available to Marine Scotland when they recommended the revocation of the relevant sections of the Marine Scotland Act as they related to salmon farmers ability to apply for last resort seal licences".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202100261135
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Military contribution to Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions: EIR release

You asked for the most recent percentage contribution that the military makes to Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions and separately to transport emissions categorised by air, land and sea.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.1

Published: 2022-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200274616
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Red rocks flapper skate Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): EIR release

1. Please list the legislation and other commitments which Marine Scotland is taking account of in deciding its permanent proposals for the protection of flapper skate within and around the MPA. 2. Please provide the scientific information which Marine Scotland have used to base their current view that it is “precautio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100259749
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands fish farming and aquaculture meetings: EIR release

“All documents relating to meetings with regards to fish farming/ aquaculture that Ms Gougeon has taken part in since her appointment to this position. This should include, face to face meetings as well as remote or telephone meetings.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100258228
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8 tunnels at Charing Cross Glasgow: EIR release

1. When was the last structural survey carried out on the M8 tunnels at Charing Cross in Glasgow? 2. What were the findings of this survey? 3. How often are structural surveys carried out on the tunnels?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200276249
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with SEPA regarding Depositional Zone Regulation and fish farming: EIR release

Correspondence etc between SEPA and SG policy functions & departments in respect to the Depositional Zone Regulation from June 2016 to March 2017. And in respect to the completion and introduction of SEPAs new regulatory framework for fish farming from August 2018 to end of June 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-02-15
Reference: FOI/202100258011
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data relating to foreign fishing vessels: EIR release

Foreign fishing vessels that have landed fish into Scrabster, Lochinver and Ullapool for the following information order the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). 1. How many vessels catches were physically inspected? 2. How much Tonnages of fish we’re landed? 3. How many fish species were recorded? 4. H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.7

Published: 2022-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200269251
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector