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

Persimmon Homes regarding planning application ref no. 21/01174/PPM: EIR release

All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Persimmon Homes (or contractors working on their behalf) regarding planning application ref no. 21/01174/PPM on site to the North of Summerlea Rd and West of Snowdon Terr, Seamill, West Kilbride, North Ayrshire.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200333346
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

The report, 'Wrong With The Wind' : EIR release

On 9th November 2022, These Islands published a report - Wrong With The Wind - concerning the Scottish Government's frequently cited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe's potential offshore wind resource. Please provide: (1). All internal Scottish Government correspondence (including between Ministers, Civil Serv...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-14
Reference: FOI/202200332823
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Port Mor Harbour: EIR release

In relation to the Port Mor case, Isle of Colonsay, I would like to make the following Freedom of Information requests. I would like to see all held by Marine Scotland regarding the specifics of the unlicensed activity below MHWS. I would like to see dated instances of this information being received/recorded, and then...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.11(2) s.9 s.45 s.34(1)

Published: 2023-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300336920
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence discussing offshore wind with Stephen Flynn: EIR release

All Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) with Stephen Flynn MP (or his staff) mentioning "offshore wind," 1st January 2022 - 10th December 2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-13
Reference: FOI/202200333878
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Licence for Portree barge salvage: EIR release

Does Bakkafrost Scotland (formerly The Scottish Salmon Company) have a license to salvage the sunken Gael Force barge off Portree? Are Bakkafrost operating legally or illegally? Could you please also include a copy of the 'Notice to Mariners' which no doubt has been issued to navigation warning shipping to stay away fr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-13
Reference: FOI/202200332849
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A77 Road Inspections: EIR release

An electronic copy of all the road inspections carried out on the A77 between Ballantrae and Girvan in Dec 2022 and Jan 2023.

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

Published: 2023-02-09
Reference: FOI/202300337230
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Hydrogen economy - EIR release

All briefing documents prepared for the meeting between Minister Ivan McKee and Minister Dr Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut of Baden-Württemberg on 28 November 2022, all minutes/notes/MoUs arising from the meeting. On 6 January 2023, I sought clarification that the information you were looking for was specifically that which ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-09
Reference: FOI/202200333750
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The A82 travelling towards Fort William: EIR release

Any complaints, reports or incidents from the19th November 2022 to 3rd December 2022. The section of road is on the A82 travelling towards Fort William. The rough area is between the Ballachulish Bridge and Onich Hotel. I would also be interested to learn of any road improvements of this section during this time frame ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-09
Reference: FOI/202200335492
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial briefing for RAINE Committee: FOI release

government briefings provided to Mairi Gougeon and Mairi McAllan for the RAINE committee on Wednesday 14 December 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.17 s.20 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-08
Reference: FOI/202300336721
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 and A96 Dualling Programmes Correspondence: EIR release

“1. Copies of all correspondence sent to or from the secretary of state for net zero, energy and transport, and/or correspondence sent to or from the transport minister, between June 1 and December 9 2022, in which there is discussion of the timetable and/or financing and/or affordability of the A9 and/or A96 dualling ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-02-07
Reference: FOI/202200334072
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Restocking conditions associated with felling permission FPA-9431: EIR release

Provide the restocking conditions associated with felling permission FPA-9431 (Granite City Forest Carnie Wood).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-06
Reference: FOI/202200324207
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Planning application appeals for onshore wind or solar proposal: EIR release

How many planning application appeals for an onshore wind or solar proposal in Scotland has Mr Seaton been responsible for discharging in the last ten years? How many of these appeals have been upheld in favour of the appellant? I would also be grateful for some detail of the location of the planning applications which...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-02-02
Reference: FOI/202200324180
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Funded acres of woodlands have been restored or created: EIR release

How many acres of woodlands have been restored or created with Scottish Government funding in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day? How many acres of woodlands have been restored or created by Scottish Forestry in the period 1 September 2021 to the present day?

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

Published: 2023-02-02
Reference: FOI/202200321722
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Obstructions on the foreshore at Port Mohr: EIR release

With regard to the obstructions on the foreshore at Port Mohr, Isle of Colonsay. [The Access Officer of Argyll and Bute Council’s letter to Servitude Rights Holders] makes the statement: ‘Marine Scotland has stated that all obstructions on the foreshore below the MHWS have been removed following the serving of a notice...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.44 s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-02-01
Reference: FOI/202300336514
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A96 Review Cost: EIR release

How much has been spent on the review of the A96 Dualling Programme which includes a climate compatibility assessment?

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

Published: 2023-02-01
Reference: FOI/202200321454
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A96 review consultation: FOI release

How many people responded to the consultation survey as part of the A96 Corridor Review which closed for consultation on June 10?

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

Published: 2023-02-01
Reference: FOI/202200321478
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Future Offshore Wind Scenarios : EIR release

All internal Scottish Government discussion of the FOWS study (including between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) from 1st April 2022 – date and all Scottish Government correspondence with external parties discussing the FOWS study, from 1st April 2022 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 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: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202200332791
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Glasgow & Edinburgh road - roundabout leading to A8(M): EIR release

The original plans for the Glasgow & Edinburgh road - roundabout leading to A8(M) Any changes deviating from the original plan Reasons for changes, if any Who owns the land at the back of Rhinds Crescent - old Edinburgh Road?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-01-30
Reference: FOI/202300337130
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aquadat entry & photos for Mowi's Blar Mhor FHI: EIR release

Request refers to information relating to our case number 2022-0165 that can be found on page 141 of the following published document: https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/transparency-data/2022/03/fishhealth-inspectorate-case-information-2022/documents/may-2022/cases-202200146-20220171/...

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

Published: 2023-01-27
Reference: FOI/202200323305
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 Perth to inverness: FOI release

Information for the A9 between Perth and Inverness: "figures of how many vehicles use the road how traffic has increased from 2012 to 2022 how many accidents there have been how many were fatalities." On 24 October you asked that the date range for the request be amended to 2011 until 2022. As the information you have ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-27
Reference: FOI/202200325424
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Relaxing Greening rules in 2022: EIR release

provide copies of the correspondence from all environmental and agricultural lobbying organisations on the topic of relaxing Greening rules in 2022 and for copies of the correspondence from all environmental and agricultural lobbying bodies on the topic of relaxing Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme rules to increase ...

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

Published: 2023-01-25
Reference: FOI/202200319607
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Imports of ova into Scottish salmon farms: EIR release

“The most recent data on imports of ova into salmon farms in Scotland. I believe the previous release was made including data until 28th October 2021.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-25
Reference: FOI/202200317956
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel 801 stage payment 4: EIR release

About the about the Stage 4 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 14/03/2016, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: 1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the fourth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-25
Reference: FOI/202200291927
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 accident statistics and improvement costs: EIR release

‘In the last five financial years, including 2022-23 so far, how many (i) deaths (ii) serious injuries and (iii) minor injuries have occurred as a result of crashes on the A96? In the last five financial years, including 2022-23 so far, how much money has been invested in upgrading the A96? Specifically, how much money...

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

Published: 2023-01-25
Reference: FOI/202200331153
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Developments in Clashindarroch forest: EIR release

Information in relation to the operational Clashindarroch Wind Farm and the proposed Clashindarroch II Wind Farm.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-01-19
Reference: FOI/202200317725
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector