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

Transport Scotland: Ships 801/2 - System Design and Selection of Machinery and Fuel: EIR release

Minutes of Tripartite and other meetings and communications with CalMac and CMAL concerning system design, selection of propulsion and power generation machinery, and LNG fuel, for the period December 2012 to May 2016.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: EIR/202400424355
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Translations and/or briefing documents on Germany’s Hydrogen Import Strategy: EIR release

Please provide any translations and/or briefing documents prepared by the Scottish Government on Germany’s Hydrogen Import Strategy, published in July 2024.

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

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: EIR/202400424931
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence to Former Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth MSP regarding dualling of A9 or A96: EIR release

All documents containing advice to the Minister Gilruth regarding the dualling of the A9 and A96 including the section of the A96 from Inverness Smithton to Auldearn, which includes the Nairn by pass.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400421993
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Consultation on the dualling of the A96: EIR release

All documents relating to the engagement of consultants for the purposes of the consultation on the dualling of the A96, carried out. In particular I seek sight of the documents comprising the terms of engagement of the consultants and the amount and calculation of the fees and payments for their advice; and whether i...

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

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400421992
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advice provided to former Minister for Transport regarding the A96 and A9: EIR release

Documentary evidence of all advice provided to Minister Dey, during his tenure as Minister responsible, as regards the dualling of the A96 and A9.

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

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400421994
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advice provided to Cabinet Secretary for Transport in relation to the A96 and Nairn bypass: EIR release

Information regarding the advice provided to the Cabinet Secretary Fiona Hyslop in relation to the A96 and Nairn by pass prior to the public meeting which she attended and addressed at Nairn on the 31st May, 2024. I wish to see the advice on these matters provided to the Cabinet Secretary, with particular regard to th...

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

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400421995
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Just Transition Fund, Scotland’s Biodiversity Strategy and the Natural Environment Bill: EIR release

1. “How much has been funding has been delivered for the North East and Moray through the Just Transition Fund since September 2023?” 2. “Whether £25 million has been allocated to the Scottish National Investment Bank for 2023-24?” 3. “When will Scotland’s Biodiversity Strategy and the first five-year delivery plan b...

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

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400422704
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communication with Scottish Water: EIR release

All communications between Scottish Government and Scottish Water representatives related to pay and the public sector pay policy, including but not limited to emails, minutes, conversations or discussions, between January 2023 and July 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400422424
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Diebidale River registered as a stocked fishery: EIR release

Please advise if the Diebidale River (or any part thereof) has been officially registered as a stocked fishery. Please supply a copy of the registration form.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400425384
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

John Buchan Way plantation legal challenge: EIR release

I am reporting on the news that the Stobo Residents Action Group will take Scottish Forestry to court over environmental concerns surrounding the development of a 700-hectare forest plantation around the John Buchan Way. Please could I request a copy of the proposal and consultation documents, to ensure that my report...

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

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400424360
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Far Ralia woodland creation scheme inspections: EIR release

If any inspection has taken place or is scheduled for the Far Ralia woodland creation scheme Ref 23 FGS71733-001 and if so to request a copy under Freedom of Information.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: EIR/202400423756
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Inshore Fisheries Roadmap Assessment: EIR release

Can you share this assessment?“ The assessment in question relates to the scientific trial taking place in the Solway Firth.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: FOI/202400424301
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) lobbying event: EIR release

Minutes and correspondence relating to this lobbying event: SSE SSE Plc lobbying.scot/return/51940/SSE Plc Published date : 14/06/2024 Return amended : Purpose of the lobbying : To update the Minister on the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) projects' progress, community benefit and the socio-econom...

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

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: FOI/202400423290
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Progress of the Single Building Assessment process and remediation of timber decking: EIR release

Following-up from the attached response, which confirmed that timber decking would be included in remediation works, our constituent has requested we contact you in the hopes of receiving an update on the progress of the Single Building Assessments, specifically: 1. Number of developments where SBA process has commenc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: EIR/202400422447
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Former Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants meetings with industry of Heat in Buildings: EIR release

The minutes of the meetings Patrick Harvie had with industry regarding heat in buildings. That he referenced in response to Brian Whittle’s general question on the 21 March 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400405761
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland change of responsibility and award letter legislation: FOI release

Request for Information 1: Any legislation we have that states we cannot send out a new award letter with the applicant and clients name only.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400406612
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

The National Islands Plan budget: EIR release

A summary of the spending profile of any budget associated with the National Islands Plan.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400405250
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

M8 motorway bus lanes: EIR Review

Original Request 202400405258 (a) Any schematics, drawings or plans that show what work has been done in planning the location of where motorway bus lanes around Glasgow could be situated, together with the preferred options; (b) Any assessments that have been done on the suitability of the hard shoulder M8 west bound...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400405258 Review of 202400399447
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Clackmannanshire Council regarding Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC): EIR release

A copy of the minutes and other papers, correspondence etc relating to a meeting between the Minister for Housing and Clackmannanshire Council regarding RAAC or funding for RAAC remediation / compulsory or negotiated purchase of affected homes. In addition, you requested any further correspondence, minutes of meetings ...

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

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400405446
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Rural Payments Inspectorates Directorate (RPID) Livestock Unit calculations: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI about livestock units for the Rural Payments Inspectorates Directorate (RPID). Please could the RPID provide the current definition(s) of one livestock unit that it uses, providing website links or sources as appropriate, and how long this (these) definition(s) have been used for. When appl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400410351
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Contamination of wildlife by poisons: EIR release

I am interested in the contamination of wildlife by poisons and have been made aware of the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme. I understand that SASA is responsible for these investigations in Scotland and will have access to the final analytical (chemical) reports for each suspected poisoning incident. I am there...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400409845
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with Equnior and MSP Norway trip: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence between Michael Matheson MSP and Equnior during the months of May 2022 and March 2023. 2. Briefings and records associated with Michael Matheson MSP's trip to Norway in May 2022 including the 'Energy Transition Summit, Kristiansand' (As referenced on the FOI request response, page 22*)....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400410492
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, International, +1 more … Public sector

Salmon catch returns on River Dochart: EIR release

You asked for the most recent five years of salmon catch returns for individual beats on the River Dochart, excluding loch fisheries and beats on the River Fillan tributary.

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

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400409404
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 & A82 Accident Information: EIR release

How many fatalities and serious injuries were recorded on the single-carriageway sections of the A9 between Perth and Inverness and the single-carriageway sections of the A82 between Dalnottar and Inverness? The information to enumerate head-on crashes and right-turn crashes. Data to cover: 2019 - 2020 2020 - 2021 20...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400425928
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Active Travel Pedestrian Facilities: EIR release

I formally request a copy of the report which is not concluded into the need for saver crossing on the A96 in around and near Altonsyde/ Tradespark area. As the investigation is now concluded I request a full copy of the report and it's conclusions and any timeframes stated within the report.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400411143
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport