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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Cavers East Lodge - Presence of Badger Setts and Mitigation: EIR release

Re Felling License Ref: FPA-7409 Please can you advise on any information Scottish Forestry holds regarding establishing the presence of badger setts in the above area of woodland, recently felled under license, and any mitigation activity that ensued?

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

Published: 2022-12-14
Reference: FOI/202200320244
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Legal right to modify the Ballyoukan Road to accommodate timber transport: EIR release

The purpose of this FOI is to confirm the legal right of Scottish Woodland/7 Owners to modify the Ballyoukan Road to accommodate timber transport for harvesting of Ballyoukan Forest. As SF granted a felling license in 2014 to Scottish Woodland/7 Owners which included proposed modification of Ballyoukan Road then this s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6

Published: 2022-12-09
Reference: FOI/202200330516
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Right of access to use the Ballyoukan Road for timber operations: EIR request

Within the recently received background document SF state “The owners of the seven forests have a legal right of access to use the private road running from the forest to the minor public road”. The purpose of this FOI is to establish Scottish Woodland / 7 Owners legal right of access, gather documented evidence and co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6

Published: 2022-12-09
Reference: FOI/202200330514
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate routine inspections: EIR release

Are the Fish Health Inspectorate “routine inspections” pre-arranged with the owners of the salmon farm they are to visit? In particular, were the visits by the FHI to Scottish Sea Farms sites in Shetland (Cliftsound etc) of July 2022 arranged with the company in advance or were they completely unannounced?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200330793
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Planning appeals costs: EIR request

1. The number of Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Moray, Angus council planning appeal application decisions overruled by the Scottish Government since 2017-18, with a breakdown by council and fiscal year. 2. The total amount (in £) the Scottish Government has spent on overruling these decisions in each local authority since 2...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200332330
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Highway licence permit applications: EIR request

The number of applications received between 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022 for the following highway licences/permits: Cranes / Cherry pickers / MEWPS Hoardings / Site Fencing Material on highway Scaffolding Skips Café tables and chairs A Boards TTRO's / TTRN's Section 50's Section 171's Crossovers / Dropped Kerbs H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.50 s.17 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200324122
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A9 Average Speed Cameras: EIR request

I am part of an action group looking into accidents and traffic flow on the above road I require, if possible, under the freedom of information act some figures as to when the average speed cameras were installed on the route an any information regarding the affect they have had i.e. less accidents etc I appreciate it ...

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

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200325483
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cost of Overruling Local Authority Decisions: EIR release

1. The number of local authority decisions overruled by the Scottish Government since 2017-18, with a breakdown by fiscal year. 2. The total amount (in £) the Scottish Government has spent on overruling local authority decisions since 2017-18, with a breakdown by fiscal year. Further confirmation received 11 November 2...

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

Published: 2022-12-06
Reference: FOI/202200329572
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Extension to the road works at the Rest and Be Thankful: EIR release

The reason for the recent extension to the road works section at the RABT and an estimate of timescale as to when this will be moved back to its original position.

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

Published: 2022-12-05
Reference: FOI/202200331966
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Forth Road Bridge Maintenance Costs: EIR release

Since the opening of the Queensferry Crossing, roadworks have never stopped on the Forth Road Bridge. Extensive work is ongoing and I ask: What was the budget for the last 5 years? What was the cost for the last 5 years What is the budget for future years As the bridge is only open to a small number of authorised vehi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2022-12-05
Reference: FOI/202200329215
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Approved shooting clubs in Scotland: EIR release

1) How many approved shooting clubs are there in Scotland? 2) Can I have a list of the names of all approved Scottish clubs? 3) Of that list can you tell me which of these were granted approval in the last five years? (Can these be listed by year please) 4) How many applications for approval for Scottish clubs were rej...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.15 s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200328272
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sea lice count on wild sea trout: EIR release

The sea lice counts on wild sea tout spreadsheet published on the Scottish Government website includes entries for Blackwater Camus Dubh All in Argyll You asked for “the approximate location of these sampling sites”. In later correspondence, dated 26 October 2022, you emailed me directly amending your request and ask...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2022-11-18
Reference: FOI/202200325656
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOI response times: FOI release

1. The mean, median and maximum response times for an FOI to the Scottish Government over the last 12 months. 2. Over the last 12 months, the mean, median and maximum response time for an FOI to the Scottish Government lodged by an email address with an @parliament.scot domain. 3. Over the last 12 months, the mean, med...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.20 s.12

Published: 2022-11-17
Reference: FOI/202200324644
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Flooding at Foveran: EIR release

1. ‘Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Transport Scotland and other government agencies including Aberdeenshire Council, Aberdeen City Council, Scottish Water and SEPA) relating to drainage issues and the culvert (installed in September 2019) at Foveran between 1 October 2020 to date. 2. Any corr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-16
Reference: FOI/202200320401
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Electricity demand in the event of the power stations at Torness and Peterhead being decommissioned: EIR release

Please provide any Scottish Government discussion/analysis on how Scotland would meet electricity demand in the event of the power stations at Torness and Peterhead being decommissioned.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(4)E 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-15
Reference: FOI/202200322629
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Hulls 801 and 802 - procurement process, reviews undertaken: EIR release

1) Any internal review, lessons learned report, or other reflective document which centered on the lessons to be learned from the procurement of hulls 801 and 802. 2) A record of the procurement process followed, and any 'best practice' internal guidance for those involved in procurement decisions of this nature.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 159 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-15
Reference: FOI/202200290957
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

S30 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019: EIR release

Information regarding Section 30 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, in particular: 1. Any mechanisms in place to monitor compliance by Planning Authorities with Section 30 of the Act; 2. Any guidance released by the Scottish Government to assist Planning Authorities in complying with Section 30 of the Act, and; 3. An...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2022-11-15
Reference: FOI/202200324179
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

M74 Southbound Lane Closures: EIR release

"A list of dates and times of lane closures on the M74 between Junction 1 and Junction 7 on the M74 Southbound between 1st August 2021 and 31st May 2022."

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

Published: 2022-11-02
Reference: FOI/202200317592
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Combined Sewer Overflows across the Scottish sewer network since July 2021: EIR release

"Please provide any data and/or information related to Combined Sewer Overflows across the Scottish sewer network since July 2021."

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

Published: 2022-11-02
Reference: FOI/202200316041
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Native woodland plantation in Dunvegan: EIR release

I'm writing to request information on a native woodland plantation in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye. The case reference for the project on Scottish Forestry is: 20FGS50223. I'd like to request access to: The funding application for the woodland ref 20FGS50223. The criteria used by the Scottish Government to approve fun...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 10 attachments

Published: 2022-11-01
Reference: FOI/202200318414
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Stage 4 payment for vessel 802: EIR release

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 set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? 3. Please identify who recommended and approved...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-31
Reference: FOI/202200291959
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stage 11 payment for vessel 801: EIR release

1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the eleventh milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? 3. Please identify who recommended and approv...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-31
Reference: FOI/202200291941
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stage 10 payment for vessel 801: EIR release

1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the tenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? 3. Please identify who recommended and approved ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-31
Reference: FOI/202200291943
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

PPA-320-2162 communications: EIR release

Copies of records of any meetings or phone calls between the following parties and the DPEA : Clowes Developments and any of their agents (including RMP); Held with any representatives or employees from North Lanarkshire Council If records have not been kept, confirmation of the dates calls or meetings took place, thei...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-31
Reference: FOI/202200324287
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Single building assessment and cladding remediation: EIR Review

From original request 202200313900 The Single Building Assessment and Cladding Remediation Unit business cases, including all revisions. The organisational breakdown structures for the Single Building Assessment and Cladding Remediation Unit programmes. The risk registers for the Single Building Assessment and Claddin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-31
Reference: FOI/202200321870 Review of 202200313900
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector