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

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening opinions: EIR release

Copies of all the EIA screening opinions made by RPID in 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400429945
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Livestock statistics for Fife: EIR release

Farming data and policy information relating to livestock, crops and feed import in Fife.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400429730
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Teacher employment and pension data: FOI release

1) Teacher Pension Contributions For each of the last five academic years (2018-2019 to 2022-2023), how many teachers have had pension contributions made to the Scottish Teachers' Pension Scheme (STPS)? Please provide a breakdown of the number of active contributors versus those who have had no contributions during th...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.20

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: FOI/202400431562
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

A725 traffic light sequencing information: EIR release

Information relating to the traffic lights located at the junction of the A725 (North Road) and the A8. 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the sequence and timings between traffic light changes that would have been in operation on 5 May 2023. 2. Information including s...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400431645
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Successful applications for the Just Transition Fund: EIR release

Copies of the successful applications for funding under the Just Transition Fund.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400431972
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines: EIR release

Could you tell me when the new Guidance is due to be published? I am aware it has been finalised but has not yet been published. Can you tell me what is taking so long and why it is being kept secret? Can you supply a copy of the "Invitation to Tender" for the job of producing the new Guidance, including the "Scope o...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400428725
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Coastal Change Adaptation Programme funding application statistics: EIR release

1. ‘Please can you list all the unsuccessful projects which did NOT receive funding under the Coastal Change Adaptation Programme in a spreadsheet format, including as many details as possible within cost limits, such as the applicant and the amount of funding sought ? 2. How many projects in total (A) applied and (B)...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.8 s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400431914
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Licensing conditions for the Scottish Raptor Study Group (SRSG): EIR release

Earlier this year (around May, I think), the Scottish Gamekeepers Association (SGA) sent you a report entitled 'Who Monitors the Monitors?', which focused on the activities of the Scottish Raptor Study Group (SRSG). The SGA was seeking an additional licensing condition for SRSG members which would require them to infor...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400428329
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Park Ranger services budget: EIR release

1. Please can you confirm the total budget allocated for Park Ranger services in Scotland per annum for the period between 01/09/2014 - 02/09/2024. 2. Please can you confirm the budget allocated to each Council in Scotland for Park Ranger services between the period 01/09/2014 - 01/09/2024.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400429732
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Capercaillie conservation correspondence: EIR release

1. All correspondence between Minister Lorna Slater and NatureScot between January2022 and July 2023 regarding Capercaillie conservation in Scotland and action being planned and/or delivered by Scottish Government. 2. All correspondence between Minister Lorna Slater and CNPA officials between January2022 and July 2023...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400429055
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Complaints or feedback about the junction on the A725 at the slip road to the A8: EIR release

We write in relation to the junction on the A725 at the slip road to the A8 (“the Junction”). We request copies of any emails, letters, documents, memos or reports, regarding the following: 1. complaints or feedback about the Junction; 2. complaints or feedback about the traffic lights at the Junction; or 3. any acci...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 s.10(5) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400428039
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA): EIR release

- All briefings and information relating to meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy and SEPA officials from 1 September 2023 onwards. - All minutes relating to the aforementioned meetings. - All emails relating to the aforementioned meetings including those received from external parties.

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

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400427822
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A6091 Footpath Upgrade: EIR release

Number of questions (which will be repeated in our response) regarding the widening of the footpath alongside the A6091 trunk road at Tweedbank. A high-level description of the scope of the works. The expected benefits of carrying out the works. The length of footpath being widened. The original width of this footpath...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400429097
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Briefings and Analysis on Nuclear Power: EIR release

Could you supply all briefings and analysis held by the Scottish Government on nuclear power in the last six months?

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400429545
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

XL Bully register statistics: EIR release

In relation to Certificates of Exemption for XL Bully dogs, a requirement which was introduced in Scotland this year - Could you please tell me i) how many dogs are on the register currently and ii) what the postcode or nearest geographical area is for each dog registered? In addition, could you tell me how many ap...

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

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400427716
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Current contractual obligations with Warmworks: EIR release

The current contractual obligations with Scottish Government and Warmworks, Under the Warmer Homes Scotland initiative including the: Term of the contract Value of Contract Details of the procurement procedure to award the contract What due diligence was done on the appointment of the partners involved From The perio...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400427766
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

A96 Corridor Review spend: EIR release

1.A breakdown of the £5,981,787.02 that has been spent on the A96 corridor review since the 1st April 2022. 2.A breakdown of the £3,265,047.17 that was spent on the A96 corridor review between the 1st April 2022 and 31st March 2023. 3.A breakdown of the £2,362,603.37 that was spent on the A96 corridor review between ...

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

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400427627
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Evidence and advice on wood burning stoves: EIR release

Can you please let me see what evidence you have that wood stoves actually are pollutants and what the problem is about them and what data basis your conclusions that they are so dreadful that they must be banned. Can you please, accept this as an FOI request under FOI law 2002 and the EIR regulations 2004 to see all ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400423476
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 Perth to Inverness Accident Data: EIR release

1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A9 between Perth and Inverness between January 1st 2020 and August 1st 2024, delineated by year. a) On dual-carriageway sections b) On non-dual-carriageway sections 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A9 between Perth and Inverness between January 1st 2020...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400429095
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A77 closures due to road traffic accidents, repairs or storm damage: EIR release

The number of times in 2023 the A77 was closed with diversions in place due to road traffic accidents. The number of times in 2023 the A77 was closed and diversions put in place for repairs or storm damage. The number of times so far in 2024 the A77 has been closed and diversions put in place for road traffic acciden...

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

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400431822
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Woodland Creation Grant: EIR release

I'd like to submit a Freedom of Information request about the Woodland Creation Grant scheme. Please can you provide me with the most recent inspection reports for the following projects: Fasque Upland Allt Bhran Breconside new planting Abernethy Natural Regeneration Daltallochan Hill

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400428530
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Orkney Community Wind Farm project correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence (external and internal emails, WhatsApp messages, internal communications, minutes of meetings, briefing notes, reports etc) from the Scottish Government relating to the Orkney Community Wind Farm project from 2018 up to and including 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: EIR/202400427317
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Number of XL bullies in the G84 area: EIR release

With ref. to above [EIR reference number 202400423090], you confirmed there were less than 10 XL bullies in the G84 area on 18th July. Since the final date for registration was 31st July, can you please now update the final number.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: EIR/202400427267
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

A75 Road Closures: EIR release

How many times in 2023 was the A75 closed resulting in diversions for road traffic accidents? How many times so far in 2024 has the A75 been closed resulting in diversions for road traffic accidents? How many times in 2023 was the A75 closed resulting in diversions for road works or storm damage? How many times so f...

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

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: EIR/202400430887
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Completion dates and costs for the dualling of the A9: EIR release

Would I be able to request current and projected costs for the dualling of the A9? Would I also be able to request estimated completion dates for the various sections?

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

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400425369
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport