Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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Funding for advertising Covid vaccines to media outlets in Scotland: FOI release

A recent FOI response from the Scottish Government has revealed the government's funding for advertising Covid vaccines to media outlets in Scotland. In Dumfries & Galloway, those outlets were: Dumfries & Galloway Standard Dumfries Courier Galloway Gazette Galloway News Westsound (radio) Under the Freedom of Informat...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.3 s.4 s.33 s.33(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2022-05-19
Reference: FOI/202200292625
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Gender Pay Gap Report: FOI release

Information on the cost of producing an annual gender pay gap report for the Scottish Government, Transport Scotland and Education Scotland for the periods 2019-2020; 2020 2021 and 2021- 2022. The cost of producing each gender pay gap report, including a breakdown of the cost such as the number of FTE staff working on ...

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20

Published: 2022-05-19
Reference: FOI/202200292003
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Cost of producing annual gender pay gap report: FOI release

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20

Published: 2022-05-19
Reference: FOI/202200292236
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Cost of setting up bottle return scheme: EIR release

How much it has cost the Scottish Government (taxpayers) so far to set up this scheme with ZWS and Circulatory Scotland who will be running the scheme for them?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200283963
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Support for victims of human trafficking: FOI release

Information on the number of people who have been secured support by Scottish Ministers under Section 9 (3) of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 for such a period as they think appropriate after a conclusive determination has been made by a competent authority (following a referral into the Nat...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.9 s.3 s.20

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200292222
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Repair and construction information regarding the M8: EIR release

"Information regarding the M8. Specifically, Could you confirm how much has been spent on repairs to the M8 in the last 20 years, broken down by year? Could you provide the estimated cost for the repairs to the Woodside Viaduct as well as what has already been paid? Could you confirm the current estimate for the lengt...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200291425
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A9 Dualling Crubenmore to Kincraig: EIR release

I am writing with a Freedom of Information request in regards to the current felling of timber, path closures and proposed flooding of acres of Dellmore in Kingussie PH21. The information requested is the overall cost of the current activities at Dellmore, Kingussie.

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

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200297846
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Local Coastal Partnerships (LCP) funding from Marine Scotland: EIR release

You asked for the amount of Marine Scotland funding for regional marine planning to Local Coastal Partnerships (LCP) over the past five years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200289941
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route compensation costs: EIR release

With specific reference to whole Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and all of the land affected by this whole project. 1. The total number of Compulsory Purchase Order claims made to date. 2. Total estimated budget for the CPOs. 3. Number of CPO claims settled to date (whether fully or partially). 4. Total value of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.6 s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.4

Published: 2022-05-16
Reference: FOI/202200286785
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

STPR2 recommendations regarding Gourock to Dunoon bridge: EIR release

In the letter sent from Cabinet Secretary Michael Matheson, he states: “I can confirm that STPR2 has not recommended any further work is progressed on a proposed fixed link across the Firth of Clyde. This was on the basis that the preliminary assessment work had highlighted significant issues in relation to topography ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.10(4)

Published: 2022-05-16
Reference: FOI/202200286041
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Building and fire safety working group: EIR release

1.Provide the update SG Officials provided on the Single Building Assessment (SBA), including any notes, briefings and slides circulated or prepare. 2. Detail the the make-up of the buildings included in the pilot phase which illustrates the "range of different building sizes and issues to ensure the SBA process is rob...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.25(1) s.6

Published: 2022-05-16
Reference: FOI/202200293106
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Face covering regulations for adults in a primary school setting: FOI release

1. Please provide information/details of the relevant Scottish Government ‘Face covering’ regulations and advice for parents and other visitors when visiting a primary school. 2. Please provide information/details of the relevant Scottish Government ‘Face covering’ regulations and advice for adults when in a primary sc...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.20

Published: 2022-05-16
Reference: FOI/202200292251
Directorate: Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

UK's offshore wind capacity: EIR release

In a tweet sent on 5th August 2021, Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, make the following statement: “Scotland has 60% of UK's offshore wind capacity and 25% of Europes wind resource.” Please provide the analysis and data which justifies this statement.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-05-11
Reference: FOI/202200292407
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Traffic accidents recorded on the A77 Ayr Road: EIR release

1. How many minor/serious and fatal cycle road traffic accidents have been recorded in the last 5 years on the A77 Ayr Road designated mandatory cycle lane from Whitecraigs to Newton Mearns with its new 30mph Speed Limit? 2. This mandatory cycle lane is a component part of the 2% ‘Protected Cycle lanes’ within East Ren...

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

Published: 2022-05-09
Reference: FOI/202200290958
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Claims to vehicles damaged by falling debris or ice on the Queensferry Crossing: EIR release

How much money has been paid out in compensation claims to vehicles damaged by falling debris or ice on the Queensferry Crossing in the last year, April 2021-April 2022? How many claims did Transport Scotland receive in this same time frame? What was the nature of these claims?

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

Published: 2022-05-09
Reference: FOI/202200291319
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Potential for restoring land above A83 Rest and be Thankful: EIR release

Information regarding the potential for restoring the land above the A83 Rest and be Thankful as a potential means of mitigating the impacts of landslide issues in the area. 1. Have there been any studies on restoring the site above the Rest and be thankful with tree coverage from top level and working down? 2. If ther...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6(1)

Published: 2022-05-04
Reference: FOI/202200288354
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Clyde fishing ground closure between 1st October 2021 and 18th January 2022: EIR release

All correspondence between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP, Minister Mairi McAllan MSP, Minister Lorna Slater MSP and civil servants regarding the Clyde fishing ground closure between 1 October 2021 and 18 January 2022 including, emails, Whatsapp messages and meeting minutes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-21
Reference: FOI/202200273687
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Impact of creeling removal within Clyde cod spawning closure: EIR release

Can you please supply copies of the assessments you have made as to the relative likelihood of creeling, dredging and trawling on impacting the sites objectives? Can you please supply copies of correspondence and copies of all minutes of meetings internal and external that would assist us in understanding the rational ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-21
Reference: FOI/202200272637
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 and A96 dualling programme: EIR release

1. All meetings held by the Scottish Government regarding the dualling of the A96 between 2016 and 2022. 2. All correspondence conducted by the Scottish Government regarding the dualling of the A96 between 2016 and 2022. 3. All advice given to the Scottish Government regarding the dualling of the A96 between 2016 and 2...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-20
Reference: FOI/202200270239
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Clyde fishing ground closure: EIR release

Correspondence with all stakeholders / pressure groups / industry representatives regarding the Clyde fishing ground closure. This can be any Scottish Government Cabinet Secretaries, Ministers or civil servants in the period 1 October 2021 and 18 January 2022 and include emails, Whatsapp messages and meeting minutes.

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

Published: 2022-04-20
Reference: FOI/202200273744
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon farm visits by Chief Veterinary Officer since 2017: EIR release

Details of all visits to salmon industry premises since 2017 by Scotland’s Chief Vet Sheila Voas. Which included: Finfish marine cages. Hatcheries. Lumpfish facilities. Wrasse facilities. Salmon industry offices. All gratuities offered by the salmon industry to Mrs Voas. All gratuities received from the salmon industr...

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

Published: 2022-04-20
Reference: FOI/202200277190
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Eskdalemuir Rifle Ranges application and approval information: EIR release

1. Copies of the application made by the target shooting club reference DDG 5/5 DG4, and all relevant correspondence; 2. Confirmation that the club approval letter dated 13 July 2017, reference DDG 5/5 DG4, was forwarded to the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland; 3. Details of any amendments to the 13 Ju...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.4 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-20
Reference: FOI/202200274221
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding The Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2022: EIR release

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon and the following people regarding The Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2022: Committee Clerks Scottish Government Officials Lobby groups MSPs from the Scottish Green Party

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

Published: 2022-04-20
Reference: FOI/202200275727
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seagreen Wind Energy Limited and unexploded ordnance clearance activities: EIR release

"The written report by Seagreen Wind Energy Limited in respect of unexploded ordnance clearance activities, submitted as part of the licensing requirements. Any background briefing notes, advice and correspondence involving officials, advisers and ministers with regards to Scottish Parliament Written Answer S6W-05332 b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-19
Reference: FOI/202200273319
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding ScotWind allocation: EIR release

1. The contracts issued and agreed to between Crown Estate Scotland and the successful bidders for each ‘ScotWind’ allocation. 2. The supply chain development statements submitted by the successful bidders for each ScotWind allocation. 3. Scottish Government/Crown Estates Scotland correspondence regarding ScotWind. 4. ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-14
Reference: FOI/202200276450
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector