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

Spean Bridge felling licences: EIR release

[W]e would like to make a further request for all the papers relating to two cases of suspected illegal felling at sites INV 47920 relating to a stand of Douglas Firs in Spean Bridge, and INV45876 and 37228 which relate to Birch Trees felled adjacent to the Sewage Farm Road also In Spean Bridge. And for your subsequen...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)

Published: 2024-07-09
Reference: FOI/202400413606
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fish movement: site of Maclean’s Nose to BDNC: EIR release

Please note that this is an updated version of the final response which was issued on 20 May 2024. The update has been made due to the discovery of relevant information after the issuing the original response. Your request You asked for specific information relating to two fish farm sites operated by Mowi Scotland Lt...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-07-09
Reference: FOI/202400411054
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Carbon Emissions Land Tax: EIR release

Information concerning interactions between the Scottish Government and the John Muir Trust on their proposals for a Carbon Emissions Land Tax, including details of of meetings, who was present at each one and a copy of the minute from each meeting. You also requested correspondence between the John Muir Trust and the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400410266
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

H100 Fife Project trial delay: EIR release

As SCOGOV are part-funding the H100 Fife trial I noted with keen interest that the project may be delayed by up to one year. I am of the view that hydrogen in a household setting is wrongheaded from both a consumer cost and safety standpoint. I am requesting that SCOGOV inform the public as to the specific reasons for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400410929
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Renewable Heat Scheme for Homeowners: EIR release

In November 2020, the Scottish Government made available up to £4.5m cashback incentive to help people install renewable systems in their homes. Can you advise how much of this fund has been claimed by homeowners, and how much has already been granted or made available to homeowners?

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

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400410494
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Special Development Orders (SDOs) legislation: EIR release

Information relating to the legislation pertaining to the revocation of Special Development Orders (SDOs), such as the SDO at Ardeer in Stevenson. All drafts, proposals and final versions of legislation related to the revocation of SDOs, including legislation relating to compensation claims following the revocation of...

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

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: EIR/202400399229
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Cleaner fish and caged salmon: EIR release

1. What official advice has the Scottish Government published on the use of cleaner fish? In particular, how is the welfare of these fish to be safeguarded? 2. Cleaner fish have different requirements to salmon regarding living conditions. How can their particular needs be met when mixed with salmon in cages? 3. How ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3 s.9

Published: 2024-07-02
Reference: FOI/202400415581
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Wrasse Fishery: EIR release

Any information Marine Directorate (including Marine Scotland) received from NatureScot (including SNH) and any correspondence between them on the subject of wrasse since 2019. This should also include minutes of and notes from any meetings on the subject of wrasse during that period.

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

Published: 2024-07-02
Reference: FOI/202400415550
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rural Payments & Inspection Division Guidance / Handbook: EIR release

Copies of RPID Inspectors guidance / handbook documents in relation to cattle/sheep identification and traceability.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-06-25
Reference: FOI/202400399540
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

US Marine Mammal Protection Act comparability finding request: EIR release

The submission sent by the UK authorities to the US authorities, as regards marine finfish aquaculture in Scotland including references to acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) and acoustic startle devices. All documents submitted to the US authorities in support of the MMPA comparability finding regarding Scottish finfish...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.19 s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-06-24
Reference: FOI/202100261320
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A77 road closures due to incidents or maintenance over last 5 years: EIR release

How often the A77T has been closed with a diversion over the past 5 years, from where to where and broken down into for repairs to the carriageway and due to accidents?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-06-19
Reference: FOI/202400402711
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A8 Port Glasgow Road inspection: EIR release

With regards to the A8 trunk road at Port Glasgow you asked for the following: When was this roadway last inspected and by whom. Was it done by walking the road or driving in a vehicle? What was the outcome of this examination and what standard does the road surface have to be in before it is repaired or resurfaced?

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

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: FOI/202400402636
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breaches of authorisation conditions & violations by salmon farms since 1 Jan 2022: EIR release

Information on breaches of authorisation conditions and violations (include all breaches of regulations, laws and codes) by salmon farms since 1 January 2022. We attempted to clarify your request, seeking confirmation over the type of information being requested (this was not provided further) and the scope of regulat...

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

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: FOI/202400400580
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A835 Reported Road Accidents: EIR release

The following information regarding Reported Road Casualties Scotland annual reporting. Since Police Scotland started using CRASH to record road casualty data in 2019, please advise: 1. How many of the following types of injuries / fatalities took place on the A835 at the staggered junction at Conon Bridge with the B...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-06-12
Reference: FOI/202400398961
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Tree Planting scheme A9 Berriedale Braes, Caithness: EIR release

Information regarding the tree planting scheme carried out on the A9 at Berriedale Braes after the road was realigned on the north side of the Braes to include; Details of numbers of trees planted and species types, costs of scheme, maintenance programme of the trees since planted, estimated survival percentage of tre...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-12
Reference: FOI/202400398374
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Motorway closures due to road works or incidents over last 5 years: EIR release

1. In each of the last five years the total number of hours of road works that has taken place on each of these roads: M73 M74 M77 M8 M80 M898 M876 M9 M90 A823(M) 2. In each of the last five years the total number of hours of road closure that has taken place on each of these roads due to road works: M73 M74 M77 M8 ...

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

Published: 2024-06-11
Reference: FOI/202400397427
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A83 'Rest And Be Thankful' road closures: EIR release

"The number of times the A83 'Rest And Be Thankful' has been closed, since February 16, 2022 and how many days did each period of closure last."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-06-06
Reference: FOI/202400399673
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Raigmore Inverness work records: EIR release

Street work notice/ opening notice for outside Seafield of Raigmore A96 Inverness IV2 7BS going back as far as possible.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-06-04
Reference: FOI/202400398700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Energy Consents Unit workforce: EIR release

The number of posts in the Energy Consents Unit, the banding of these posts and the FTE equivalent number of people on each band as at April 2024. The total operating budget allocated to the Energy Consents Unit for financial years (a) 2024/25, (b) 2023/24 and (c) 2022/23. The average number of working hours it took to...

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

Published: 2024-05-30
Reference: FOI/202400407617
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Energy Consents Unit (ECU) application statistics: EIR release

The percentage of all applications that are submitted to the ECU under Section 36 and Section 37 that have been consented, withdrawn and rejected by the ECU across Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.36 s.37 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-05-30
Reference: FOI/202400408885
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Al-Mahdi Foundation projects: EIR release

All communications exchanged between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation to the Climate Challenge Fund which references Al-Mahdi Islamic Centre of Glasgow.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 40 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202300388867
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Administration of the Climate Challenge Fund: EIR release

All reports between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation KSB’s administration of the Climate Challenge Fund for 2018-20.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202300388902
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011 written directions: EIR release

A copy of the "written directions", and any related documents issued in conjunction with that written direction, referred to in Section 18.(3).5(a) of the "Wildlife and Natural Environment (Scotland) Act 2011" which states - "16A - Delegation of licencegranting power: Scotland. (5)A delegation to—(a)Scottish Natural H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.18 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202300385986
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

NatureScot licensing functions: EIR release

"In relation to Stewart Stevensons letter of the 23/6/2011, attached, I would like to know if SNH/NatureScot have informed Scottish Government "about any novel or contentious issues that arise in connection with the exercise of the licensing functions delegated to SNH by this letter.", that being the request of the Min...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202300390694
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bacteria found in Salmon: EIR release

You asked a series of questions relating to aquaculture which covered the subject areas of: ballan wrasse survival in salmon feedlots; preventative measures relating to disease spread from farmed salmon to wild fish; undersea lighting associated with salmon feedlots; Scottish Government funding of the salmon farming in...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.3 s.4 s.6(1)

Published: 2024-05-29
Reference: FOI/202400407818
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector