Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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

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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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Documentation relating to Tullochgorm layby area: EIR release

With regard to the Tullochgorm 'layby' area, "a copy of the report submitted to you on 4.11.20" and "sight of the documentation relating to the alleged ownership transfer to the Forestry Commission."

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100228488
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funding provided for the regeneration of Stranraer: EIR release

1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and South of Scotland Enterprise regarding the regeneration of Stranraer, including all proposals and cases for any waterfront development, and any correspondence relating to the £6 million pound allocation for Stranraer regeneration? 2. All correspondence between t...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2021-09-14
Reference
FOI/202100217701
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Subsidies paid to Balmoral estate: EIR release

All agricultural, rural development and forestry subsidies paid by the Scottish Government and its agencies to HM Queen’s Balmoral estate for each of the 20 years starting from 2000.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-10
Reference
FOI/202100226156
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands meeting with SPPO: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100218180 I understand that Mr Tavish Scott, representing Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, held a meeting with Ms Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands on 10th June 2021. I would like to request a copy of the Minutes of this meeting please. Your request for rev...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-10
Reference
FOI/202100227775 review of 202100218180
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Windfarm planning appeals submitted after refusal from local authority: EIR release

how many planning appeals by developers of windfarms have been lodged with the Scottish Government in the past 10 years against the "deemed refusal" of the planning application by the local planning authority. You have asked that this be broken down by wind farm development an the outcome.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-31
Reference
FOI/202100229030
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transport studies and appraisals concerning specific rail lines since 2003: EIR release

Details of any transport studies/STAG appraisals that Transport Scotland either carried out, or are aware of, that have been done since 2003 that directly affect the rail lines between: Westerton to Milngavie Dumbarton Central to Helensburgh Central Dumbarton Central to Balloch Ardrossan South Beach to Largs Dumbreck ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2021-08-26
Reference
FOI/202100226181
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meall Mhor fish farm: EIR release

Information concerning a disclosure made to Scottish Government relating to a possible offence under the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 at Meall Mhor fish farm. Specifically: 1. Was the disclosure notified to others within Marine Scotland and the Scottish Government? Please set out the positions held o...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-25
Reference
FOI/202100216680
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Green belt applications: EIR release

1. The number of green belt applications approved by council's since 2018 broken down by council. 2. How many green belt applications approved by reporters on appeal when the council has rejected the application. 3. How many appeals by property developers have been lodged following the failure of the local authority to...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-08-25
Reference
FOI/202100228378
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Housing, Public sector

COVID 19 hotel quarantine: FOI release

1. Is there a defined list of what qualifies as compassionate exemption from Hotel Quarantine? 2. How many compassionate requests for exemption have been received since the start of hotel quarantine in February 2021? 3. How many compassionate requests have been successful? 4. What criteria is used for compassionate ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.20 s.6C s.36(1)
Published
2021-08-24
Reference
FOI/202100224014
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Covid 19 managed isolation and quarantine: FOI release

1. The number of individuals who have applied for exceptional arrangements to be made on compassionate grounds under Regulation 6D(2)(xi) of the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 since 15th February 2021. 2. The number of individuals who have been granted exceptional ar...

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.6D s.20 s.6C s.12 s.7 s.17
Published
2021-08-24
Reference
FOI/202100224407
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Imports of salmon smolts: EIR release

Information on the import of salmon smolts since 1 January 2018 including any health certificates, import/export documentation, emails, letters and other information. Please include correspondence with Mowi, the SSPO, Grieg Seafood, other salmon farming interests, EFTA Irish government agencies and other parties in rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.5(2)
Published
2021-08-24
Reference
FOI/202100221565
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information on Whiteshore Cockles since 1st May 2021: EIR release

Information on Whiteshore Cockles since 1 May 2021 including any emails, letters, Cabinet Briefings, photos, videos and other information. Also to include the correspondence cited in the letter, attached to request, from the Scottish Government; namely the letter/email from the Scottish Government on 5 July 2021 and re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2021-08-19
Reference
FOI/202100225785
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID 19 restrictions in schools: FOI release

Can you please send me the data that shows a wedding or funeral with 200 guests is safer than a school prom that has 50 guests all from the same school year group who have been in class with each other the last year or so (when they were allowed into school). To clarify. Please provide data that shows why a high school...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.25(1)
Published
2021-08-16
Reference
FOI/202100225063
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Covid-19 vaccine clinical trial: FOI release

1. What is the percentage of placebos given out?? 2. Why are places not sign posted explaining its a trial ?? 3. Why are ingredients and previous animal experiments not published in the public domain?? 4. Why has Scottish government allowed experimental potion to continue even though the figures in the MHRA yellow card...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17 s.20
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100224061
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Applications made for the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

1. How many salmon farms applied for a licence for the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices since November 2020? 2. How many salmon farms have been granted a licence for the use of these devices since November 2020? 3. How many salmon farms currently use Acoustic Deterrent Devices? Of these, how many have been granted lic...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100226354
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices without a licence: EIR release

Has Marine Scotland approved the use of these or any other acoustic deterrent devices as definitely not capable of disturbing porpoises? Please assist me by identifying and supplying electronic copies of all correspondence with OTAQ and other manufacturers and suppliers of ADDs about the current use of ADDs by Scottish...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100213953
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Payments made to Jacobs and BEAR Scotland: EIR release

1. Any documentation, correspondence, notes, emails etc within Transport Scotland and with any external individuals organisations about the compulsory purchase of any land within Glen Croe including the Old Military road. 2. Details of any payments made to Jacobs, or companies in which they are a significant shareholde...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100224562
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Planning appeal for proposed Mochrum windfarm: EIR release

You asked for two documents relating to a planning appeal for the proposed Mochrum windfarm. The documents relate to Bat Roost Sites and recorded species records of Black grouse leks and Nightjar.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100227594
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Compulsory Purchase Orders: EIR release

All information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under section 1 of Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947 for all Notices/Orders that: (1) have been served, (2) remain extant, (that is to say have been served but are not considered complied with) (3) have been complied with...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.1 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100222583
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Information relating to Transport Scotland Extent of Unit document: EIR release

A copy of the document referred to in Annex I: Transport Scotland's Extent of Unit document. I would be grateful if you could also provide the latest version if there has been any revisions since the date of the FOI request.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100224032
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Costs incurred by Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board:

1. All costs incurred to date by the Enterprise and Skills Strategic Board, ranging from the board’s initiation to the present date with a full breakdown of those costs. 2. A full membership list for any members of the board between its initiation and the present date 3. A list of all engagement with Scottish Ministers...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100223537
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Information pertaining to Sea Fishery Funds: EIR release

1. Our original information request asked for a breakdown of funding disbursed to the different categories of vessel by gear type and length. Will Scottish Goverment be making that breakdown public? If not, I would like to submit that as an information request as per original email. 2. On related topic, will the Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100223336
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding imported ova into salmon farms: EIR release

Data since 17 March 2021 relating to imports of ova into salmon farms in Scotland. Further, your request also asked for any information since 8 July 2020 on imported ova into salmon farms and any disease risks (since the published response to FoI202000058422 https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202000058422/) going on...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-06
Reference
FOI/202100221178
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Monitoring, management and control of PFAS: EIR release

You asked for information on how the monitoring, management and control of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is being done to protect Scotland’s population. Where are elevated concentrations/levels of PFAS present in Scotland’s environment?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2021-08-03
Reference
FOI/202100220283
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector