Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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4,485 matching releases

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

Transport Scotland - Plans for road improvements around Fort William: EIR release

All information in relation to transport changes/road improvements/road infrastructure in and around the Fort William area. Specifically in regards to works/plans in the pipeline for bypass road and active travel. Please supply all information pertaining to this and also all communications with local councillors/msps...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400425470
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

XL bully dog exemption scheme: EIR release

I request information on the recent XL bully dog Exemption scheme. Can you confirm how much money was raised through this scheme and how many dogs in total were exempted?

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

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400425825
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Adoption of the site in Elgin at the corner of the A96 and Reiket Lane: EIR release

Can the extent of the adoption of the site (as shown on the attached plan and located in Elgin at the corner of the A96 and Reiket Lane) by Transport Scotland, as of June 2024, please be confirmed by providing a copy of Transport Scotland’s plan confirming/operational maintenance boundary or other relevant documents?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400425886
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

XL Bully compensation claims: EIR release

I would like to know how many owners of XL Bully dogs who decided to have the pets euthanised following the introduction of the Scottish ban on the breed, have claimed compensation. Can you provide a breakdown of the following: The number of individual claims The total cost of the claims How many have been paid to da...

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

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400426209
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency scheme statistics: FOI release

Information in relation to the number of people signed up to a Scottish Public Pensions Agency scheme, and those who have chosen to opt-out or withdraw. Could you tell me, in each of the past five years, how many people have withdrawn or opted out from the following profession (broken down by year)?: i) Teachers ii) ...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.20

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: FOI/202400427803
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Pavements and crossings on the A78: EIR release

How much money is being spent on the wasteful roadworks on A78? Pavements and crossings in the middle of nowhere seems ludicrous to me. Can I ask who made this decision? Our roads are in an atrocious state would be a much better idea to repair them.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400430088
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Solana Seeds UK intended export of seed potatoes to Russia: EIR release

1. In the period February 2022 to July 2022 all information held in respect of the requests and applications made by Solana from 27 February 2022 which pertain in any way to Solana’s intended export of seed potatoes to Russia. 2. All and any information between SASA and any other parts of the Scottish Government perta...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400428229
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

All documents containing advice to Scottish Ministers on the proposal to have policy on Highly Protected Marine Areas: EIR release

All documents containing advice to Scottish Ministers on the proposal to have policy on Highly Protected Marine Areas, including the advice from officials, ( whether in Scottish Government or other bodies such as Nature Scot) on the potential risks and difficulties and presentational issues that may arise. On 23 July ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400423108
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Allegations and offences investigated under The Fisheries Act 2020: EIR release

My Freedom of Information Act request concerns the following legislation: The Fisheries Act 2020, Schedule 3; The Sea Fishing (EU Recording and Reporting Requirements) (Scotland) Order 2010, implementing Council Regulations 1966/2006, 1006/2008, and 1224/2009 and Commission Regulations 1077/2008 and 201/2010, s.5; The...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.19 s.10 s.5 s.1 s.4 s.6 s.4A s.9 s.21 s.7 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400424216
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rural payments made to the Lost Forest Project: EIR release

A breakdown of any rural payments or commitments including Forestry Grants made to the Lost Forest project in the last five years.

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

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400426620
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Rural payments made to the Far Ralia Project: EIR release

A breakdown of any rural payments or commitments including Forestry Grants made to the Far Ralia project in the last two years.

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

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400426582
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan applications: EIR release

1) How many Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan applications have been received for the installation of air source heat pumps since the launch of the scheme? 2) How many Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan applications have been awarded for the installation of air source heat pumps since the launch of the scheme? 3) ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) s.6

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400424809
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

A77 road closures with diversions: EIR release

How many time A77 trunk road has been closed because of a) road repairs broken down by year since 2020 with an active diversions b) a road traffic accident broken down by year since 2020 with diversion routes Under a freedom of information request in addition what is the criteria that a route is deemed suitable repl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400426257
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Total cost of works on the A9: EIR release

The total cost of works on the A9 in the 2023-2024 financial year and 2024-2025 financial year. On 26 August you clarified your request covered both maintenance works and dualling of the A9 Trunk Road.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400428038
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Hill of Fare Wind Farm application (ECU00004592): EIR release

The following information, in relation to the Hill of Fare Wind Farm application (ECU00004592): 1. How many representations have been received by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) by 2 August 2024? 2. Of these, how many representations have been received from members of the public and community organisations? 3. Of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400425006
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

XL bully compensation: EIR release

How many owners of XL bullys applied for the £100 to cover the cost of euthanasia/veterinary fees? How many owners of XL bullys applied for the £100 compensation for the loss of the animal?

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

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400425331
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan Scheme official decision document: EIR Review

Original Request 202400422514 “The official decision document detailing what is included in the scheme. I specifically request an official document outlining the decision made by the Scottish Government or the Scottish Parliament, duly signed by the appropriate authorities.”

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-26
Reference: EIR/202400422514 Review of 202400419383
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

ClimateXChange report regarding green hydrogen production and international competitiveness: EIR release

In January 2024, ClimateXChange published a report - Green hydrogen production and international competitiveness - which was commissioned at the request of the Scottish Government. It can be found here: https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/projects/green-hydrogen-production-and-international-competitiveness/ Please provi...

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

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: EIR/202400423111
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Schedule for the pathway on the A77 between the Holmston Roundabout and Whitletts: EIR release

Can you confirm if the pathway on the A77 between the Holmston Roundabout and Whitletts is subject to the same schedule? I would like evidence of this for comparison purposes before I pursue the matter with the H & Safety Executive.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: FOI/202400426136
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Schedule for the pathway on the A77 between the Holmston Roundabout and Whitletts: EIR Review

Orginal Request 202400422702 “1. What is the agreed maintenance schedule for this section of the A77? 2. Who is responsible for monitoring the work to ensure that the roads maintenance provider is meeting his contractual obligations? 3. When was it last inspected by your officers?”

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: FOI/202400426359 Review of 202400422702
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport