Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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4,280 matching releases

Planning advice note 30 local plans: EIR release

I would be obliged if you could send me the following document: Planning Advice Note No. 30 - Local Plans.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300368648
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Planning advice note 49: EIR release

I would like to be provided with the following document: Planning Advice Note 49 - Local Planning (1996)

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300368712
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Annual report of planning, architecture, and environment from 2008: EIR release

1. All Scottish Government annual reports for 'Planning & Architecture' (or equivalent) from 2008 onward (except 2014/15 and 2015/16). 2. All Directorate of Planning & Environmental annual reports from 2008 to 2019/20.

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

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300368826
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence with Circularity Scotland Ltd from April 2023: EIR release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive a copy of all correspondence between Circularity Scotland Ltd and the Scottish Government between 1st April 2023 and the present day.

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

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300367423
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information pertaining to Local Development Plans and Strategic Development Plans: EIR Release

You asked for information and data regarding Local Development Plans (LDPs) and Strategic Development Plans (SDPs). As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under ...

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

Published: 2023-09-20
Reference: 202300365520
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Razor Clam Trial: EIR release

During and since the start of the Razor Clam Trial from 1st July 2023 to 23th August 2023 how many Vessels has breached the Health and Safety Diving Regulations of terms and Conditions of the Trial? What Action was taken against vessels found to be in breach of these Terms If any Beaches of Diving Regulation where iden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(6) s.11 s.11(2)

Published: 2023-09-19
Reference: FOI/202300372756
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A96 accident data: EIR release

How many people were killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilometre on the A96 Inverness to Nairn for all years 2019 to 2023. How many people were Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilometre on the A96 Hardmuir to Fochabers for all years 2019 to 2023. How many people were Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilo...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-09-18
Reference: FOI/202300372774
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

A full breakdown of all rural payments and/or payment commitments made to the Strone Estate, as identified in the map provided. This must include Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) Payments. A detailed breakdown of AECS payments, if any. The breakdown by each year, for the last ten years. The individual(s)/organisation(s) t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-09-15
Reference: 202300357018
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency Ill-Health Pension Benefits: FOI release

Part A. I refer you to the attached regulations “The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) Regulations 2018” where Reg 37 (8) states: - ‘For the purposes of this regulation, Regulations 38, 39, and 40, in calculating assumed pensionable pay in accordance with regulation 21 (4) (assumed pensionable pay), no accou...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.38 s.21 s.37(8) s.25 s.12 s.37

Published: 2023-09-14
Reference: FOI/202300373037
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Maintenance of the corporate estate: FOI Release

Please can you provide me with information concerning the maintenance of your corporate estate i.e. operational buildings, land and any other property (e.g. investment) and schools, if they are within your jurisdiction. Not any social housing/dwellings. Q1. What type of maintenance management model does your organisat...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20

Published: 2023-09-14
Reference: 202300366756
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Regulatory controls in technology projects: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the presence and effectiveness of regulatory controls in technology projects delivered by and for the Scottish Government. The controls may include policies such as technology controls such as segregation of duties with approvals of change, classification of data, audit compliance wi...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.8 s.17(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2023-09-13
Reference: FOI/202300365280
Directorate: Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and representatives of Ofgem: EIR review

In your review request you noted that you had: ‘…asked for correspondence with a specific organisation (Ofgem) on a specific topic (ScotWind) over a relatively short period of time… All that is required is a search for correspondence including @ofgem.gov.uk email addresses and the keyword “ScotWind”.’

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2023-09-13
Reference: 202300362000 review of 202300356282
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and the Cabinet Secretary for Finance: FOI release

In your request, you asked for: All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and the Cabinet Secretary for Finance regarding budget decisions for the teacher’s pay deal. All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills regarding budgetary decisions for the teacher’...

FOI clarification 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29 s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-12
Reference: 202300363472
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministers communications: FOI release

You asked for the following information:- For all communications (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages, phone calls, online meetings, in person meetings) between the Minister for Transport, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy & Transport, First Minister, Officials working to aforementioned Ministers, Special A...

FOI clarification 80 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts whatsapp s.17 s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-09-12
Reference: 202100265976
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scolpaig Spaceport: EIR release

Whether the Government’s decision was made by an individual or a committee. If the decision was made by committee, please may I have a copy of the relevant meeting minutes and/or transcript. Please may I have copies (names redacted as required) of the 13 letters sent to PARD requesting that the project be called in. Fo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300368488
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Parentzone and the School Information Dashboards: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. When was this change made? 2. Who took the decision - specifically was it taken by officials at Education Scotland, a committee or specific leadership team? 3. What consultation was undertaken with relevant stakeholders, in particular to seek the opinions of parents, exter...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300366164
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Teneo on the topic of Project Chestnut: FOI release

Any correspondence with Teneo on the topic of Project Chestnut since September 1, 2022, to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300363657
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Forestry Cycle to Work Scheme: EIR release

As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. We are applying the exemption at section 39(2) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300365121
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government, SEPA and Scottish Water relating to sewer overflows: EIR release

All email correspondence since January 1, 2022 between the government, SEPA and Scottish Water that relates to spills or overflow events at combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in Scotland, including to the collating of said information for future publication.

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

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300347760
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding sewage in Scottish waters: EIR release

All correspondence regarding sewage in Scottish waters between the Scottish Government, including MSPs, civil servants and offices and the Scottish Greens this year. All briefings prepared for government ministers regarding sewage in Scottish waters this year. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on prevent...

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

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300367939
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill: FOI release

You asked for all briefing notes provided to Ministers regarding the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill between 1 September 2022 and 10 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38 s.20 8 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300364416
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

SPPA records of processing activity: FOI release

A copy of SPPA’s Records of Processing Activity (ROPA) as defined in Article 30 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). A copy of all legitimate interest assessments conducted by SPPA where you rely on Article 6(1)(f) legitimate interests as your lawful basis for processing. A copy of all privacy impa...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2023-09-08
Reference: 202300362264
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government: EIR release

“A copy of any correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government about the deposit return scheme between 1 Jan 2021 and December 31 2021.” As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are req...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-09-08
Reference: 202300363328
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scotland Self-Build Loan Fund: EIR release

You asked for information about the Self Build Loan Fund (“the Fund”), in particular:- “Can you tell me how much of the above fund has been fully committed to date? how may individual loan offers have been made by the Scottish Government, to date? how much of the fund remains as uncommitted, to date? ow many self bui...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-09-06
Reference: FOI/202300371305
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Asulux ban and links to cancer: EIR release

The HSE guidance that lead to Asulux being banned for use this year. Also can you please advise the number of people in Scotland who have contracted cancer due to the use of Asulux.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-09-06
Reference: FOI/202300364758
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector