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

Submission made by Forth Ports Authority regarding Wardie Bay: EIR release

The text of the submission made by the Forth Ports Authority in relation to the designation of Wardie Bay as a designated bathing water.

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

Published: 2021-08-03
Reference: FOI/202100224304
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Tourist signage within Scotland: EIR release

If any towns, areas or villages in Scotland have brown tourist signs directing tourist to the town/village/area eg Saint Andrews, Blantyre birth place of Robert Burns, Scone, Loch Lomond, Trossachs, Aviemore etc. That is excluding signage for attractions in the areas.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-02
Reference: FOI/202100220998
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advertising and enforcement notices for local authority: EIR release

"I respectfully request all recorded information in relation to what you may refer to as 'Crookfur Park Banners'. Between June / July 2021 your officers dealt with an enquiry regarding alleged advertising and 'enforcement' notices issued by East Renfrewshire Council. I am interested, not solely restricted to, recorded ...

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

Published: 2021-07-28
Reference: FOI/202100224101
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Advice given to Scottish Government regarding weddings: FOI release

Any clinical advice received by the SG (either internally or externally) that relates to the decision to include children of all ages in the limits for weddings but not other indoor settings. I would also like copies of any risk assessments or other policy documentation produced or held by the SG which consider or disc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.20 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-28
Reference: FOI/202100219009
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID 19 correspondence relating to local level coronavirus restrictions: FOI release

All internal correspondence and written material, including but not limited to correspondence between officials and ministers, relating to The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions and Requirements) (Local Levels) (Scotland) Amendment (No. 28) Regulations 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-28
Reference: FOI/202100217336
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Breakdown of felling licences: EIR release

1. Number of felling licences waiting approval for more than 2 months from date of application. 2. Average length of time to approve felling licence over the last 6 months of 2021.

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

Published: 2021-07-27
Reference: FOI202100223004
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses: EIR release

A copy of all Scottish Government internal communications containing mention of the subject of closed-circuit television in slaughterhouses from 1/1/19 to 31/12/21. As the closing date cited in your request parameters has not been reached, the closing date for your request has been taken to be the date on which your r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-26
Reference: FOI/202100208232
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence regarding dualling programmes for the A9 and A96 roads: EIR release

1. Copies of all correspondence from March, April and May 2021, sent to or from the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity, in which there is discussion of the timetable and funding arrangements for the dualling programmes for the A9 and A96 roads.

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

Published: 2021-07-23
Reference: FOI/202100216548
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Funding provided to Forward Coupar Angus Ltd: FOI release

How much funding has been given to Forward Coupar Angus Ltd (charity number SC042646) in funding, either directly or indirectly from the Scottish Government – so including public funds such as Climate Challenge Fund, Investing in Communities etc, in each year from 2010 - 2021. For each funding award I would also like ...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20

Published: 2021-07-22
Reference: FOI/202100219670
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID 19 risk assessments: FOI release

1.The complete set of Risk Assessments, including the Risk Matrix and detailed procedure on how the risk is assessed that covers all industries, including the lockdowns of the general population and restrictions and how the risk of Covid-19 is affected by age across the whole of Scotland, including dates the risk asses...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.5 s.20 s.25(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2021-07-21
Reference: FOI/202100216190
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence relating to windfarms and wind energy: EIR release

1. Could you please provide all correspondence that has been exchanged between the Scottish Government and Historic Environment Scotland in relation to windfarms and wind energy. 2. Could I request that this covers the time period January 2019 to the present date (May 27, 2021). Clarification was requested from you du...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-20
Reference: FOI/202100207604
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Number of Freedom of Information request submitted by journalist: FOI review

1. The number of Freedom of Information requests sent to the Scottish Government by journalist Conor Matchett in the period 1 May 2020 to 30 April 2021. 2. Please give a rough breakdown of requests by subject matter. 3. Please give a breakdown of how many were appealed and reviewed internally and externally with a brea...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.10(1) s.20 s.38(2A) s.38(5) s.3(2) s.38 s.34(1)

Published: 2021-07-16
Reference: FOI/202100215149 review of 202100202671
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Covid-19 international travel quarantine: FOI release

1. The total amount of people who have arrived in Scotland from red list countries since hotel isolation was required to date 21-06-2021. 2. The total amount of people who arrived in Scotland from a red list country who didn’t require hotel quarantine to date 21-06-2021. 3.The total amount of people who have tested pos...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.17

Published: 2021-07-15
Reference: FOI/202100215743
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, International, Public sector

Data held on the Bus Emissions Abatement Retrofit programme: EIR release

Copies of all data held by Transport Scotland on the performance of buses retrofitted under the Bus Emissions Abatement Retrofit programme, covering the period January 2019 to April 2021. Specifically, for each retrofitted vehicle please ensure the information provided clearly details the maximum exhaust temperatures; ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-07-13
Reference: FOI/202100200788
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry forest grant scheme applications: EIR release

Copies of the full forest grant scheme applications for the following sites: Doughty Hill reference 19FGS42383; Doughty Hill Phase 2 reference 20FGS52865; Daljedburgh Woodland Creation reference 20FGS46663; Dates on which officers of Scottish Forestry have visited these sites.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-13
Reference: FOI/202100212978
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total cost of pavement works at Ninemileburn crossroads: EIR release

I have been directed by Bear Scotland to refer by request about the cost of works from yourselves Under the Freedom of Information Act to the pavement at Ninemileburn crossroads on the A702 currently completing.

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

Published: 2021-07-09
Reference: FOI/202100218094
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of animal welfare complaints: EIR release

1. How many welfare complaints did you receive in relation to the following: a. On-farm animal welfare; b. Welfare at markets; and, c. Welfare during transport? d. Welfare at a border post? 2. How many welfare complaints did you investigate in relation to the following: a. On-farm animal welfare; b. Welfare at markets;...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.25 s.24 s.11 s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.10(4)

Published: 2021-07-08
Reference: FOI/202100216412
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Breakdown of prosecutions of vessels in Scottish waters: EIR release

I would like to know the figures for the last three years (2018 - 2020) on charges, fines, and prosecutions of vessels in Scottish waters. I would like this information broken down by nationality (UK, EU, 3rd country) and the overall value of any fines (if possible)." which you subsequently clarified as - FPNs issued ...

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

Published: 2021-07-01
Reference: FOI/202100205187
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Whiteshore Cockles, North Uist from August 2018: EIR release

Information on Whiteshore Cockles in North Uist since 7 August 2018. This was to include information on disposal of mortalities, correspondence with European Commission, any other documents and information relating to the derogation, including copies of any correspondence and emails discussions relating to the October ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-06-29
Reference: FOI/202100207142
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of seals killed lawfully in 2021: EIR release

How many seals have been lawfully killed in 2021 by wild salmon interests (nets, Fishery Boards etc).

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.20

Published: 2021-06-28
Reference: FOI/202100211308
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inquiries under the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act since 1998: EIR release

Access to the reports of any inspector appointed by the Scottish Ministers to carry out an inquiry under Schedule 1 of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 since 1998. I would also like any information concerning the decision of the Scottish Ministers whether to grant or refuse an application under the Sea Fisheries ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-28
Reference: FOI/202100205486
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Suckler Beef Climate Scheme: EIR release

All correspondence between Liz Ditchburn, Director-General Economy, and/or her directorate, and Fergus Ewing, the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism, and/or his private office relating to the Suckler Beef Climate Scheme during the month of March 2021. This should include the accountable officer's assessme...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-25
Reference: FOI/202100199649
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Farming and Food Production Future Policy Group report: EIR release

A copy of the latest draft of the [Farming and Food Production – Future Policy Group (FFP-FPG)] report (prepared after 7 November 2020) in electronic format.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-24
Reference: FOI/202100198676
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Marker posts locations on trunk roads and motorways: EIR release

"The location of all the marker posts on your network, along with coordinates as to their physical location, that are on your trunk roads and motorways."

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

Published: 2021-06-23
Reference: FOI/202100211684
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breaches of data protection recorded by Scottish Government: FOI release

1. A yearly (2018/2019/2020/2021) breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR recorded by the Scottish Government since April 1, 2018. 2. A yearly breakdown of the number of data protection breaches under GDPR reported to the Information Commissioner's Office by the Scottish Government since April 1,...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20

Published: 2021-06-17
Reference: FOI/202100203290
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector