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

Net Zero 2030 and correspondence regarding Sumitomo: EIR release

1. Could you supply all briefings prepared for, all minutes/notes from meetings, all correspondence sent and received by the Government, including internally, about Sumitomo, between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. Could you supply all the evidence the Scottish Government gave to the Climate Change Commit...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.12 s.10(4) s.7 s.10 s.6 s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400411030
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 Inspection dates (Follow up to 202400409617): EIR release

In relation to your previous request (our reference 202400409617) you asked if the following information was held "dates, drivers info, type of vehicle used, type of monitering equipment, number personnel in vehicle, calibration of equipment etc etc.

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

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400414412
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Zero carbon heating systems, heat pumps and supplying hydrogen to Germany: EIR release

1. Could you supply all briefings, analysis prepared for or by the Scottish Government, all minutes/notes from meetings, all correspondence sent and received by the government, including internally, about Scotland supplying hydrogen to Germany, from between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. Could you supply...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400410817
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Parental complaints against Local Authority regarding education: FOI release

We want to receive information what complaint can parents file with the government if local authority lie about them (regarding education).

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.70 s.20

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400418013
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Felling at Rosehall Sutherland: EIR release

Information from Forestry and Land Scotland with regard felling done at Rosehall Sutherland nr Lairg. I would like the information from October 2023 until May 1 2024 .

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

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400411915
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Public health impact of air pollution from canal moorings next to schools: EIR release

I wish to make the following FOI request further to the report in today’s Herald, ‘Clean Air Day: Doctors demand tougher curbs on pollution’, regarding children’s vulnerability to air pollution. For clarity, the emissions I refer to come from leisure and residential canal boats burning wood on stoves, idling diesel en...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400419896
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Aberdeen: EIR release

Copies of all emails sent to and from Scottish Government housing staff between February 25 and April 1 which mention Aberdeen and the term RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400407162
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Muckrach inspection report: EIR release

A copy of the report from the grant claim inspection undertaken on 13th June at the Muckrach woodland creation site (our reference 22FGS66265).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400421843
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Infected blood scandal and climate compatibility test: FOI release

(a) All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, including internally, analysis, minutes and notes from meetings, policy documents, about the infected blood scandal, from the last three months, and (b) The climate compatibility document/test mentioned repeatedly by Sco...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.12 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400420749
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Former First Minister meetings and water charges: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about Humza Yousaf's appearance at the NFU conference in February 2024. Can you include all correspondence inviting him to the invite, plus briefings for him before and afterwards, between...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400402030
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit return scheme data: EIR release

1. How much money in total has been spent on a deposit return scheme for Scotland overall up to the date of this FOI, with a breakdown of these costs? 2. All discussions held with the UK Government, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes from meetings and notes, regarding the UK-wide deposit return schem...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 69 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202300391068
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Sewage sludge in Scotland investigation: EIR release

My FOI request relates to an investigation carried out by Environmental Standards Scotland (‘ESS’) (ESS reference IESS.22.022). The investigation concerned the currently ineffective regulatory regime on sewage sludge in Scotland, and the specific lack of action in respect of the recommendations made in the Review of th...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.22 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400405474
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Circular Economy Bill, oil and gas licences and Keir Starmer correspondence: EIR release

1. a) Could you supply minutes/notes from all meetings Lorna Slater has held about the circular economy bill this year? b) Could you also supply the risk register for the circular economy bill? 2. a) Could you supply a list of all meetings held by Humza Yousaf between October 7 2023 and October 31 2023? b) Could you s...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400405191
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Energy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

Storm Babet financial support and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) funding: EIR release

1. How many people have applied for Storm Babet financial support and how many received it? 2. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on offering Storm Babet support? 3. How much is the budget for Personal Independence Payments for the next five years, and all analysis and briefings held by the Scottish Gov...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400405348
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Chilean salmon producer Lago Sofia: EIR release

Please provide all internal and external correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government relating to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands' trip to Chilean salmon producer Lago Sofia: https://twitter.com/ScotGovMarine/status/1770468041622450219

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400405570
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: International, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documentation on the Kirkcudbrightshire Dee, Fisheries Management Plan by Marine Scotland: EIR release

1) Reports or documentation relating to acid monitoring on the Kirkcudbrightshire Dee (Solway) catchment from the 1960s onwards. This would include the Loch Dee Acid Monitoring Project (1970s-1990s). I would like reports on studies that were done on the fish populations or pH in this part of the catchment that would in...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.6(1) s.9 10 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407146
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Development of an Offshore Training/ Skills Passport: EIR release

Copies of all briefings on the development of an Offshore Training/ Skills Passport between June 2023 and the present day.

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407132
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Falkirk Council in regards to flood prevention schemes: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government - this includes Scottish Ministers and Scottish Government civil servants/officials - and the minutes of any meetings with Falkirk Council in regards to flood prevention schemes. For a time frame I am interested in all of the above over the last six months.

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400406727
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings with North East Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (NECCUS), Scottish and Southern Energy plc (SSE) and Equinor: EIR release

Any documentation relevant to the following meetings. I request copies of who attended the meetings, what topics were discussed, any briefings provided to attendees, who said what, and any agreed actions. 1 ) On 07/12/2022 via video conference, a meeting between SSE and Michael Matheson MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Net...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.1 s.2 s.10 s.11 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407153
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Loss and Damage progress and final reports: EIR release

A copy of all progress reports and all final reports submitted by all beneficiaries of the Scottish Government’s £2 million funding to address Loss and Damage.

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407414
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 road maintenance policy and repair history: EIR release

Specifically, my query relates to the A9 North bound duel section at the Findhorn Bridge Please can you send me: 1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these insp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400409617
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Proposed new fish farm at South Strome: EIR release

All information on any correspondence, discussion, meetings with Loch Long Salmon (and any other party or individual) regarding a proposed new fish farm in Stromeferry/South Strome/Loch Carron/Lochcarron including external and internal emails, meetings and phone calls.

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: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407536
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 dual carriageway road maintenance policy and road repair history: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your organisation is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A9 dual carriageway, 1.5km northeast of the junction of the A9 and B8033, Dunblane, towards Perth. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of y...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400409915
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Ferry services to Arran & Cumbrae: EIR release

Copies of correspondence between Jamie Greene MSP and Scottish Government Ministers regarding ferry services to Arran & Cumbrae. I seek seeking correspondence from 6 May 2021 onwards. Please contact me if you need me to clarify my request. If this request is determined to exceed the costs limit I would be grateful for...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400411011
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Tay Forest National Park bid: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence conducted between Ms Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (including all staff in her department), and Provost Xander McDade from Perth & Kinross Council (including all staff in Perth & Kinross Council involved in the Tay Forest Bid) in respect of the p...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400408122
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector