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

Scottish Governments Budget calculation: FOI release

You asked how the Scottish Government calculated that the Scottish Government’s ‘dayto- day’ budget was £700 million lower in 2024-25 than it was in 2022-23. Furthermore, how was the calculation of £230 million less for ‘infrastructure’ over the same period was calculated.

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20

Published: 2024-04-19
Reference: FOI/202300390080
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Emissions Data and Methodology for Scottish Inland Ferries: EIR release

1. The data and methodology used to derive the emissions percentage for Scottish ferries as stated in the document mentioned above, (I am particularly interested in ferries considered part of local authorities’ regional area-wide emissions in scopes). 2. Any explanations or clarifications regarding how and where the d...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-18
Reference: EIR/202400399593
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government funded supported schemes for domestic owner occupiers: EIR release

Information on Scottish Government funded support schemes for domestic owner occupiers. This was in follow up to a previous EIR (reference: 202300388440) received on 07 December 2023 which asked for: 1. The number of applications approved for installing a heat pump in the financial years 2021-22; 2022-2023 and 2023-2...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-18
Reference: EIR/202400392289
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Standing Committee on Structural Safety: EIR release

Please provide me with a copy of any document which mentions the Standing Committee on Structural Safety Alert and Guidance on “FAILURE OF REINFORCED AUTOCLAVED AERATED CONCRETE (RAAC) PLANKS” between May 2019 and February 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-17
Reference: FOI/202300374485
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

A9 dualling project meeting and correspondence: EIR release

Details of email correspondence and notes from meetings held over the last year between officials of Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government in relation to discussions of the A9 dualling project. On 15 November 2023 you confirmed the timeframe of information requested was from 1 January 2023 to 14 November 2023...

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

Published: 2024-04-17
Reference: FOI/202300385118
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Construction of a new hospital in Inverclyde: EIR release

the total number of meetings held between the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Stuart McMillan MSP between May 2016 and February 26th 2024 in relation to the construction of a new hospital in Inverclyde to replace the Inverclyde Royal Hospital. if any of the above meetings occurred I request notes from these meetings.

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

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: EIR/202400401242
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Energy contracts and providers: EIR release

Information relating to the organisation’s energy contracts. 1. Energy Provider. 2. Annual Spend for each provider for the past 3 financial years. 3. Contract Duration (Including any extensions). 4. Contract start date. 5. Contract Expiry Date. 6. Contract Review Dates. 7. Contact details of the person responsib...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.3 s.7 s.9 s.10 s.11 s.10(4) s.20

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: EIR/202400394844
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Energy Management System contracts: EIR release

Information relating to the organisation’s energy management system. 1. The supplier who provides the software to the organisation? 2. The cost associated with the software. Please provide me with the annual spend? 3. What is the brand of the software? 4. What is the duration of the contract? 5. When does this con...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.10 s.10(4) s.20

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: EIR/202400394475
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Ban on XL Bully Dogs in Scotland: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI request for the evidence the Scottish Government has to substantiate a potential ban on XL Bullies in Scotland please?

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

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: EIR/202400394646
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Croft House Grant Scheme: EIR release

1. Data/file information for the regulatory framework and standards for this scheme. 2. Data/file information for Policy Documents covering the scheme. 3. Data/file information for Application Management System is being used for the scheme. 4. Data/file information for applications, financial test applied in the sch...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.5 s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(2)

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: EIR/202400401108
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland scheme: EIR release

Under the Home Energy Scotland scheme: Renewable Energy Systems 1. How many (a) grants and (b) loans were awarded in each (i) Scottish Parliamentary constituency and (ii) UK Parliamentary constituency in each year since the start of the scheme for renewable energy systems. 2. What is the total sum of (a) grants and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202300387352
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Subcontractors, suppliers and consultants involved A9 dualling project: EIR release

Please may I request an updated complete list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants that have or will be involved with the development of the A9 dualling from Perth to Inverness.

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

Published: 2024-04-15
Reference: FOI/202400394779
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Tunnels and underpasses approved by the Scottish Government Poultry Unit: EIR release

The use of tunnels and underpasses approved by the Scottish Government Poultry Unit to allow free range poultry to access ranging areas within the past 20 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-15
Reference: FOI/202400396980
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Serious injury and fatality road accidents statistics: EIR release

Can you provide the most recent annual statistics for road accidents that resulted in serious injury and fatality on Scottish Roads can you provide a breakdown of the above statistics per road type e.g. Motorway, Rural, Urban etc? Can you provide the statistics of the primary causes of these accidents on rural roads?

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

Published: 2024-04-12
Reference: EIR/202400399449
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Recycled asphalt road surfacing statistics: EIR release

Information for each of the last 5 financial years: 1. The amount of miles of recycled tarmac laid? 2. The amount of miles of non-recycled tarmac laid? 3. The amount of miles of recycled tarmac replaced? 4. The amount of miles of non-recycled tarmac replaced? 5. The amount of reported pot holes on recycled tarmac?...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2024-04-12
Reference: EIR/202400401999
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland - Dived Scallop vessels: EIR release

During the period January 01/01/20 to 01/01/24 How many times did Marine Scotland officials carry out landing inspections Dived scallop vessels at sea? Of the times that inspections where carried out, how many infringements where noted and what action was carried out against the vessels involved in the infringements?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-12
Reference: FOI/202400402600
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Housing Development and Planning Policy: FOI release

1. A breakdown of all current housing development projects approved by your office within the last two years, including their locations, sizes, and intended purposes. 2. Copies of any correspondence, reports, or memos exchanged between your office and private developers or housing associations regarding potential deve...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400399227
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

A9 Dualling Sustainability Tracker: EIR release

“Please can you provide me with an electronic copy (MS Excel) of the A9 Dualling Sustainability Tracker, covering the period 2015 to present. I am aware that each of the three A9 Dualling Sections – Southern (Jacobs), Central (JFJV) and Northern (AMJV) – were required to maintain an Excel-based tracker that logged all...

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

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400399994
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A9 dualling costs and timetabling of works: EIR release

Please supply all items of information in the last briefing prepared for the minister(s) responsible for the A9 dualling project - prior to the late 2022 moment of certainty which Ms McAllan describes - which sets out how the 2025 date would have been deliverable. This should include, where available, information on t...

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

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400394847
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Salmon farming net washing: EIR release

Information in relation to salmon farming net washing. I have responded to each of your questions in the section which follows. 1. What regulations cover “net washing”? 2. What is the environmental impact of “net washing”? 3. Are environmental impact assessments being carried out? 4. What preventions are in place t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: EIR/202400398306
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Flooding and drainage issues on A90 road: EIR release

1. I'm looking for plans for how surface water drains from the A90 between the Kirriemuir junction at Forfar and Finavon Services. 2. Any other any information about how the A90 drains into the Lemno Burn, including recognised problems and proposed remedial action, including timescales to deliver? 3. Any information ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400397252
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fish Counter Numbers for Atlantic Salmon at Hydroschemes: EIR release

The fish counter data across all Scottish hydroelectric dams since their installation. I don't need anything overly details, just the numbers per year and per dam.

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

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202300382601
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Radiological contamination risks of building windfarms: EIR release

1. For planning applications such as wind farms, submitted to the Scottish Government, which statutory consultee is responsible for the assessment of underlying geology and the potential for radiological contamination of drinking water, air, run-off water, and waste water from uranium and radon and other heavy metals p...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4)

Published: 2024-04-11
Reference: FOI/202400400032
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Freedom of Information request statistics: FOI release

1. Over the past five years how many FoI requests have been submitted? Please can I have this broken down by year? (So for the years of 2019, 20, 21, 22, 23. If financial years are used, please may I have the data for this financial year to the date this has been submitted.) 2. Over the past five years how many FoI re...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.17(1)

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202400397701
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Humane Cable Restraints: EIR release

All internal government correspondence in relation to the proposed licensing scheme to retain humane cable restraints, submitted by Scottish Land & Estates on Monday 30 October. All internal government correspondence in relation to the REVIVE National Conference in Perth on Sunday 12 November 2023, particularly in rela...

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

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202300384639
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector