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

Deposit Return Scheme correspondence (Mar-Apr): EIR release

Under Freedom of Information legislation, I would be grateful for a copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Circularity Scotland between 1st March 2023 and 28th April 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Sco...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300353088
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Land to the east of Red Path Brae, Orchard Terrace, Kinghorn: EIR release

The Reporter to provide a detailed explanation as to why she considers that determining appeal PPA- 250-2368 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal. A detailed explanation as to why the Reporter considers the Mossend appeal must be determined first. Provide a ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.1 14 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300354858
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Explanation on why determining appeal PPA-400-2126 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal: EIR release

The Reporter to provide a detailed explanation as to why he considers that determining appeal PPA- 400-2126 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal. A detailed explanation as to why the Reporter considers the Mossend appeal must be determined first. Provide a c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300354907
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government and improvement Service problems regarding free bus travel scheme:FOI Release

When did the Scottish Government and improvement Service identify problems with the under 22 free bus travel scheme, in relation to application and processing, and when did the Scottish Government advise Transport Scotland, Glasgow Life or other stakeholders to pause processing applications both online and in person (i...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300338773
Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Mairi McAllan briefing for appearance at the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee on 25 January 2023: EIR release

The briefing given to the then minister Mairi McAllan for her appearance in front of the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee on 25 January 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs)...

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

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300355989
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Applications for onshore Windfarms: FOI release

You asked for information of the following: a). For the period 1st January 2017 to 31st December 2022 how many Applications for onshore Windfarms which have reached a decision has the Scottish Government received? b). Of these how many have been approved and rejected? c). Of those which have been rejected what were ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300366302
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise and Ferguson Marine Chair Interview: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Ivan McKee for his Ferguson Marine Chair Interview meeting on 24 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements. This should include all material prepared for the D...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300338482
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

RAF bases: EIR release

"...I understand there was a report published in 2016 detailing the investigation at former RAF Kinloss which declared the nuclear contamination not a threat to public safety. However, I can not find any reports on investigations surrounding: RAF Base in Machrihanish RAF Base in Argyll Aviation repair centre in Perth ...

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

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300365710
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Mairi Gougeon meeting with Ranil Jayawardena 17 October 2022: EIR release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to Mairi Gougeon's meeting with Ranil Jayawardena on October 17, 20...

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

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300338450
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Money spent and allocated to A96: FOI release

How much has been spent on the A96 consultation and A96 Corridor Review and how many responses were gathered? How much money has been allocated to the A96 dualling Inverness to Nairn over the next 5 years? As all of the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental...

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

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300359713
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Business rates relief to retail, leisure and hospitality businesses in Scotland: FOI release

Retail, leisure and hospitality businesses in England and Wales are receiving 75% business rates relief in the year 2023/24 up to a maximum of £110,000 of relief per business. This was announced in the UK budget in November, and in December by the Welsh Government. How much additional funding was or is to be allocated...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.34(1) s.20 18 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300339424
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lorna Slater IMA exemption briefings: EIR release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive a copy of all briefings received by the First Minister and/or the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the process and application for an internal market act exemption between January 2022 and the present day. As the inf...

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

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300358559
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Formalin (formalydehyde) use in Scottish aquaculture: EIR release

Please provide information on the use of formalin (formaldehyde) in salmon and trout farming - tarpaulins, tank treatments and any other methods - since 1 January 2015. Please include Excel spreadsheets, data, emails, letters, reports and any other information related to the use of formalin (formaldehyde) in salmon an...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300356675
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Solar farm and battery storage development in South Ayrshire associated with Loch Fergus: EIR release

In relation to a solar farm and battery storage development in South Ayrshire associated with the names ‘Loch Fergus Solar Farm’, ‘Loch Fergus Farm’, Loch Fergus Solar Limited’ ‘Loch Fergus Solar’, for the following information: Copies of all documentation, messages, emails, meeting minutes and notes regarding submiss...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300341092
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme meetings with First Minister: EIR release

A copy of notes of all meetings attended by the First Minister and/or the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the Deposit Return Scheme between 29 March 2023 and 20 April 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Informa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300353086
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish razor clam electrofishing trial communications: EIR release

All communications between Marine Scotland and the Scottish Razor Clam Association since the commencement of the trial, to include all communications to group members. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300353503
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A78 Largs to Skelmorlie speed limit: EIR release

All communications and papers relating to the decision to put in place a temporary 40mph speed limit on this stretch of road, including any evidence regarding the claim this is to improve road safety, and what consultations were made locally before going ahead. As the information you have requested is 'environmental i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 18 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300355981
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Total cost of Werritty report (Grouse Moor Management Group: Report): FOI release

The total cost of the Werritty report (Grouse Moor Management Group: Report) both the creation of the report and the cost of the Grouse Moor Management Group for its time in existence; · from which portfolio’s budget the money came from; and · whether this was wholly funded by the Scottish Government or whether any oth...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 277 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300350333
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Road traffic numbers and speeds, Inverness Road, Nairn: EIR release

The data for the traffic types, volumes and speeds which has been collected on the A96 Inverness Road heading into Nairn and the recordings from Sandsdown Lane, in 2023. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (E...

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

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300356524
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme correspondence and legal preparations: EIR release

1. Is the Scottish Government preparing for lawsuits from businesses due to the deposit return scheme being delayed? If so, how are they preparing; if not, why? 2. Lorna Slater has repeatedly stated that the DRS is "cost neutral" could you supply the evidence to go with this? 3. All correspondence between businesses ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300352797
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Just Transition Fund: EIR release

Of the projects funded in Year One of the Fund, which are multi-year projects and which are pilot projects? On which of the successful applications were trade unions consulted or involved as active partners? How many of the successful applicants estimated the outcomes of the funded projects in terms of: emissions redu...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.18

Published: 2024-01-04
Reference: 202300353785
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Insch War Memorial Hospital: FOI release

Any communications (including letters, emails, typed or hand-written notes, text messages or otherwise) by the Scottish Government regarding Insch War Memorial Hospital between 27th October 2021 and April 1 2022.

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.20 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202200295239
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Public sector

Funding under the Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

Information request and response under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.5 s.6 s.9

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300351275
Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Data for sea lice counts on wild fish: EIR release

Clarification on whether location(s) referred to as "Camas Na Gaul" and "Camas nagual" in the dataset "Sea lice counts on wild sea trout" should be regarded as the same location Missing data for Camas Na Gaul and "any other site for which data is omitted" from "Sea lice counts on wild sea trout"; All relevant sea lice ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202200295365
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Revive Coalition and Scottish Ministers (1st January 2020 - 23 February 2023): EIR release

Copies of all correspondence between the Revive Coalition and Scottish Ministers between 1st January 2020 and 23 February 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(5) s.11(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300344729
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector