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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Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 correspondence: FOI release

Copies of correspondence received by Minister for Children and Young People Maree Todd MSP regarding the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019 between 01 June 2020 and 11 November 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000110175
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Equality and rights, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Information relating to mortalities at Loch Tralaig: EIR release

Information on mortalities at Loch Tralaig (operated by Kames Fish Farming) - data, Excel spreadsheets, emails, letters, reports, photos and any other information relating to mortalities at Kames Fish Farming since 1 January 2017. In addition to your request for recorded information you also posed a series of questions...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000109111
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seals killed by salmon farmers since 1 January 2020: EIR release

Please provide information on seals killed (including the reporting of seals killed and any discussions on the killing of seals) by salmon farmers since 1 January 2020. Please include data, copies of licences, returns, email correspondence, letters (e.g. to NOAA), Cabinet Briefings, discussions of seals being killed an...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-10
Reference
FOI/202000118346
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to stopping up orders hearing: EIR release

You asked "please issue the SU-ABS-002 & -003 hearing report to me, the other participants and the public, so that we can implement action of the planning condition that has been held up pending the issue of the report."

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.42
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100137883
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 scientific evidence discussions concerning restrictions within hospitality sector: FOI release

Any records relating to the scientific, statistical, or medical evidence related to public health controls on the spread of Covid-19 and how these relate to the hospitality sector, such as pubs and restaurants, at any point between the date of this request [4 November 2020] and 1 March 2020. We would like to limit our ...

FOI unclear 80 score 79 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.3 s.4 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-09
Reference
FOI/202100146009
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding enhanced restrictions for places of worship: FOI release

“I would like to make an foi request with regards to the latest restrictions in place on places of worship. Can you provide details of any meeting minutes, or other recorded information, that pertains to any discussion or consideration made to ensure the regulations and guidance on places of worship comply with the Eu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100132535
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Information relating to the use of hydrogen peroxide in salmon farming: EIR release

Please provide information on the use of hydrogen peroxide in salmon farming - via both wellboats, tarpaulins and any other methods - since 1 January 2016. Please include Excel spreadsheets, data, emails, letters, reports and any other information related to the use of hydrogen peroxide in salmon farming in Scotland. ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.9 s.6(1)
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000122166
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to the finalised amendments to Scottish Planning Policy: EIR release

Information about the finalised amendments to Scottish Planning Policy that were published on 18 December 2020: 1. On page 5 (of the Finalised Amendments) ( under “Evidence” reference is made to “recent litigation” and a weblink provided. However, this is simply a link to the Court of Session list of judgments, not sp...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100135573
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Expenditure of Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty project: EIR release

The major capital projects update from March 2019 of the Infrastructure Investment Plan 2015 appears to provide the most recent cost estimate of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route published by the Scottish Governement, estimating the total cost at £745 million (https://www.gov.scot/publications/infrastructure-invest...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-02-23
Reference
FOI/202000124491
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

FOI statistics and overdue responses: FOI release

Can you please provide all reports (or lists) provided by the government's central FOI unit to government ministers in the period from 1 September 2020 to date that (a) contain a list of overdue FOI requests (b) shows FOI response performance. Please provide all correspondence that was sent to Ministers along with the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-02-22
Reference
FOI/202000099262
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information relating to Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018: EIR release

You asked for the following information on CoPLaR: 1) A copy of the findings of the stakeholder steering group that informed the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018. 2) A copy of correspondence between Scottish Ministers, civil servants and steering group members discussing the Code of Practice.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202000097672
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications regarding ‘pulse fishing’: EIR release

To summarise, you asked for communications in the past two years between: Marine Scotland and Scottish Ministers Marine Scotland and DEFRA Marine Scotland the owner of the Scottish vessel In relation to “electro trawling” or “pulse fishing” and the Scottish vessel permitted to carry out the activity.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100135563
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries

Total number of approved planning applications for wind farms: EIR release

1. How many planning applications for wind farms have been approved by the Energy Consents Unit/Scottish Ministers over the objections of the Highland Council in the last five years (to the date of the request). 2. How many planning applications for wind farms have been approved by the Energy Consents Unit/Scottish Min...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.36C s.10
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000112033
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Farming and rural, Public sector

Contract for Chargeplace Scotland EV Network to Charge Your Car Ltd: EIR release

1) Please provide details of the commercial process followed to award the contract for Chargeplace Scotland EV Network to Charge Your Car Ltd including: a) Overall budget allocation from Transport Scotland/ScotGov (estimated figures are sufficient if commercial sensitivity exists regarding the exact contract award figu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6
Published
2021-01-25
Reference
FOI/202000106393
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence types and case compliance in financial year ending March 2020: FOI release

How many correspondence cases did Scottish Government receive in the financial year ending March 2020 split across the various types (complaints, FOI, DPR, etc.)? Please also include any stats on compliance regarding timely responses where relevant. What volume of cases received from April - Sept 2020 were COVID19 spec...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.81 s.76 s.20 s.10 s.25(1) s.12
Published
2021-01-20
Reference
FOI/202000106664
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scientific evidence for implementing restrictions on pubs and restaurants: FOI release

You asked for the scientific evidence, data, bibliography and minutes relating to the decisions to implement the following rules/laws relating to the restrictions imposed in pubs and restaurants:- 1. The control of drinking by insisting that drinks may only be supplied with a substantial meal. 2. The control of drinki...

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20
Published
2021-01-15
Reference
FOI/202000117676
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scientific evidence regarding restrictions of pubs and gyms in Scotland: FOI release

You asked what definitive science data was used as justification for the lockdown of all pubs and gyms, by the number of Covid 19 cases that were directly identified as a source of infection in any tier by either business.

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20
Published
2021-01-15
Reference
FOI/202100133295
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Total cost of the daily media briefings by the Scottish government: FOI release

1. How much does it cost the Scottish government to use the BBC as a broadcaster for the daily briefing for the first minister could you break the cost down to category 2. Could you tell me the legislation that was used to implement the coronavirus legislation and the legislation used to implement the travel restricti...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.20
Published
2021-01-15
Reference
FOI/202100133093
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 restrictions related to congregational singing: FOI release

In relation to "Singing, chanting and the playing of instruments" it is stated that "Scientific studies indicate that it is the cumulative aerosol transmission from both those performing in and attending events that involve singing and the playing of wind and brass instruments, that is likely to create risk" Can you t...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.20
Published
2020-12-23
Reference
FOI/202000116835
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Questions concerning legislation and police powers in enforcing restrictions: FOI release

1. Copies of all the scientific evidence used to determine the efficacy of Scotland's 4 tiers rules. 2. Details of devolved legislative powers being used by Scotland to enforce these 4 tiers. 3. Details of devolved legislative powers being used or will be used to prevent travel in / out of Scotland and around Scotlan...

FOI unclear 55 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.6 s.25(1) s.20 s.49
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000103347
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Question regarding COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings: FOI release

“Please provide any scientific evidence which justifies the fact that in level 4 restriction only 15 people can attend a wedding and wedding receptions are not allowed while funeral wakes, christenings, Bar Mitzvah’s etc are allowed for up to 20 people. Please also provide any evidence justifying why a distinction is m...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20
Published
2020-12-11
Reference
FOI/202000111732
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public sector

Scottish 4G Infill Programme – Traquair Mast: EIR request

All relevant information, emails, plans and other documents that the Scottish Government holds which relate to the decision to locate a mast at Traquair, and at the particular site chosen, under the S4GI programme, including any analysis of existing 4G coverage in the area, any discounted options, all relevant correspo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2020-11-19
Reference
FOI/202000089001
Directorate
Topic

Minutes and agendas for meetings concerning Gourock Harbour Infrastructure & Vessels Project group: EIR review

Agenda reports and other times considered by the Gourock Harbour Infrastructure & Vessels Project group, plus minutes all meetings for the last 24 months. If this information is too large, please consider this as several requests, e.g. for Feb-Aug 2020.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-16
Reference
FOI/202000094716
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Marine and fisheries, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

FOI references of all recorded requests: FOI release

Under FOI please give me an excel (NOT as a pdf) list of all FOI requests you have had since it became law. for each FOI request, please list: date of request date of reply reference number/ID subject/title of the request [each request on the list should include the subject/title of the request please] status [whether...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-13
Reference
FOI/202000086590
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Success rate of windfarm development applications: EIR release

1. The percentage of applications for windfarm developments which have been approved by Scottish Ministers for the past five year? 2. For the approved windfarm developments in the last five years, how many sent to Public Inquiry? 3. Scottish Ministers approving percentage after Public Inquiry?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000095942
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector