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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Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition July 23 engagements: EIR release

A list of all of Mairi McAllan’s ministerial engagements on Orkney in July 2023. Minutes of all of Mairi McAllan’s meetings and ministerial engagements on Orkney in July 2023. During Mairi McAllan’s visit to Orkney in July 2023 did she meet with local councillors on a cruisier owned by the Orkney Fisheries Association?...

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

Published: 2023-09-26
Reference: FOI/202300372653
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Regulatory controls in technology projects: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the presence and effectiveness of regulatory controls in technology projects delivered by and for the Scottish Government. The controls may include policies such as technology controls such as segregation of duties with approvals of change, classification of data, audit compliance wi...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.8 s.17(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2023-09-13
Reference: FOI/202300365280
Directorate: Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and representatives of Ofgem: EIR review

In your review request you noted that you had: ‘…asked for correspondence with a specific organisation (Ofgem) on a specific topic (ScotWind) over a relatively short period of time… All that is required is a search for correspondence including @ofgem.gov.uk email addresses and the keyword “ScotWind”.’

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2023-09-13
Reference: 202300362000 review of 202300356282
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministers communications: FOI release

You asked for the following information:- For all communications (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages, phone calls, online meetings, in person meetings) between the Minister for Transport, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy & Transport, First Minister, Officials working to aforementioned Ministers, Special A...

FOI clarification 80 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts whatsapp s.17 s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-09-12
Reference: 202100265976
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scolpaig Spaceport: EIR release

Whether the Government’s decision was made by an individual or a committee. If the decision was made by committee, please may I have a copy of the relevant meeting minutes and/or transcript. Please may I have copies (names redacted as required) of the 13 letters sent to PARD requesting that the project be called in. Fo...

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

Published: 2023-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300368488
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Parentzone and the School Information Dashboards: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. When was this change made? 2. Who took the decision - specifically was it taken by officials at Education Scotland, a committee or specific leadership team? 3. What consultation was undertaken with relevant stakeholders, in particular to seek the opinions of parents, exter...

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

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300366164
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding sewage in Scottish waters: EIR release

All correspondence regarding sewage in Scottish waters between the Scottish Government, including MSPs, civil servants and offices and the Scottish Greens this year. All briefings prepared for government ministers regarding sewage in Scottish waters this year. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on prevent...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300367939
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill: FOI release

You asked for all briefing notes provided to Ministers regarding the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill between 1 September 2022 and 10 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38 s.20 8 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202300364416
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

SPPA records of processing activity: FOI release

A copy of SPPA’s Records of Processing Activity (ROPA) as defined in Article 30 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). A copy of all legitimate interest assessments conducted by SPPA where you rely on Article 6(1)(f) legitimate interests as your lawful basis for processing. A copy of all privacy impa...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2023-09-08
Reference: 202300362264
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scotland Self-Build Loan Fund: EIR release

You asked for information about the Self Build Loan Fund (“the Fund”), in particular:- “Can you tell me how much of the above fund has been fully committed to date? how may individual loan offers have been made by the Scottish Government, to date? how much of the fund remains as uncommitted, to date? ow many self bui...

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

Published: 2023-09-06
Reference: FOI/202300371305
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Applications received for animal rehoming licensing: FOI release

1. Have the government received any applications seeking animal rehoming activities (rehoming) licences from applicants neither residing nor having a place of business in Scotland? 2. The number of rehoming licences Scottish Ministers have issued since the 2021 regulations came into force? 3. What is the typical role(s...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.4

Published: 2023-08-30
Reference: FOI/202300368569
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Enterprise organisations compliance with climate change and sustainable tourism legislation: EIR release

Highlands and Islands Enterprise did not calculate the carbon footprint of the NC500 or the Sutherland Space Hub prior to them being sold to the private sector. Please advise under FOI what action the Scottish Government takes to ensure that the enterprise organisations act in a manner which is compatible with the legi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.44

Published: 2023-08-30
Reference: FOI/202300368956
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Refusal of planning applications submitted by SSE and SSEN: FOI release

"Can you please tell me if the Scottish Government has ever refused any planning application which is determined by Scottish ministers and submitted by SSE (Scottish and Southern Energy) and SSEN (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks)?" "If it has, can you please provide details of the applications and the reaso...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 95 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-08-29
Reference: 202300350557
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Circularity Scotland from March 2021: EIR release

Please provide all correspondence between the Circular Economy Minister and her special advisers/private office and the chief executive and chairman of Circularity Scotland from March 2021 to today’s date. Please also provide any briefing notes provided to the Circular Economy Minister for meetings with the chairman or...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 66 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-08-25
Reference: FOI/202300347257
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

Information pertaining to marine developments: EIR release

1. What work has been done on creating Scotland’s next statutory Climate change adaptation programme? 2. Whether new licensing arrangements to encourage those fishing Scottish seafish to increase the volume of valuable species processed in Scotland has been launched? 3. What work has been done on the development of a n...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300367428
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Net-zero Target: EIR release

You requested the following information: What is the Scottish government's definition of 'net zero'? Assuming Scotland's achieves it's 'net zero' target by 2045 has any assessment been undertaken to calculate how much this will contribute to lowering global temperatures ? How much money is estimated to be spent by 204...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300367656
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Consultation into the future of an agriculture bill: EIR release

1. What consultation has been undertaken regarding a future agriculture bill? 2. What work has been done to roll out the national test programme? 3. What progress has been made to make 50% of direct payments to climate action and funding for on-farm nature restoration and enhancement by 2025? 4. What work has been done...

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

Published: 2023-08-18
Reference: FOI/202300367432
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn: EIR release

All documents including submissions memos notes and correspondence, provided to Scottish Government Ministers, including the Minister for Transport, The Cabinet Secretary for Finance, and the First Minister, relating to the procedures and processes regarding the proposed dualling of the section of the A96 between Smith...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-08-14
Reference: FOI/202300356405
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Planning applications and appeals for section 37: EIR release

"1. Please supply details of all section 37 applications that have been refused by the Scottish Government. 2. Please give details of all planning applications and appeals for new substations, relocated substations and expanded substations that have been refused in Scotland." You subsequently clarified the following ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.37 s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10

Published: 2023-07-26
Reference: FOI/202300363703
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence with UK Government relating to the Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

Can you please provide all correspondence between the First Minister Humza Yousaf and Lorna Slater that relates to the deposit return scheme since March 28 this year. Can you also provide all correspondence between Mr Yousaf and the Westminster Government over the scheme since March 28. Can you also provide all corresp...

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

Published: 2023-07-17
Reference: FOI/202300362222
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Imidacloprid (Ectosan Vet/BMK08/Ectosan): EIR Review

Original request - 202300356303 “Please provide information relating to Imidacloprid. Please include information and data relating to environmental risk assessments, field trials, commercial use, safety tests, spillages, waste discharges, residues testing, consumer safety, purification and validation. Please include...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.5 4 attachments

Published: 2023-07-13
Reference: FOI/202300360843 Review of 202300356303
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

“Which Scottish Government departments have been involved in the creation of the policy for the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme What are the total legal costs associated with the DRS, accumulated since 2018? Please provide any background notes, email exchanges, and internal communication between the First Minister and t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-07-04
Reference: FOI/202300357986
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme - Meeting with Industry of 7 June 2023: EIR release

“I am looking to request details, under the Freedom of Information Act, of the meeting which took place on Wednesday, June 7 between Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater, First Minister Humza Yousaf and representatives of Scottish industry, as referred to in a press release issued today: The First Minister and Circul...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-06-29
Reference: FOI/202300360585
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Marine Protected Areas (MPA) information: EIR release

“Q1. Please provide information to describe, in general terms, the aims of the various Marine Protected Areas (MPA) as designated by the Scottish Government. Q2. Please confirm whether fishing is allowed in designated MPAs. Q3. Please provide information on whether fishing is allowed in the West of Scotland Marine Pr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-06-26
Reference: FOI/202300339208
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity Internal Market Act correspondence: EIR release

“Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful for a copy of all correspondence received by the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity from her officials on the process and application for an Internal Market Act exemption between January 2023 and the present day.”

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

Published: 2023-06-22
Reference: FOI/202300358557
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector