Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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3,727 matching releases

Harbour Energy meetings and materials: EIR release

Please can the Scottish Government provide minutes of all meetings held between its Ministers and representatives of Harbour Energy since the start of 2025. This should include briefings prepared ahead of the meetings, any correspondence between the Minister (s) and Harbour Energy staff in the lead up to and aftermath...

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

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: EIR/202500476205
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Small Vessel Replacement Programme (SVRP): FOI release

"Please provide all correspondence that relates to when Scottish Ministers were informed of the decision to award the Small Vessel Replacement Programme to Remontowa on 17 March 2025.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500459355
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Briefing materials and minutes between Scottish Government Ministers and Officials regarding zonal pricing meeting: FOI release

“This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202500457230 The above referenced FOI response provided an email sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy on 21st February 2025, with the subject line "OFFICIAL SENSITIVE - Review of Electricity Market Arrangements - Zonal Pricing - Option...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500459761
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Business meeting with PetroChina: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the meeting between Richard Lochhead MSP and Mr Ren Lixin, Mr Wu Junli and the wider PetroChina team at the PetroChina office in Beijing on 9th April 2025: 1. A full list of all attendees at this meeting. 2. A copy of the briefing pack/notes for Minister Lochhead for ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-03
Reference: FOI/202500471230
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Nexo championship in Aberdeenshire: FOI release

‘Please provide all internal Scottish Government correspondence in July 2025 about the communications plan for announcing the £180,000 of funding for the Nexo championship in Aberdeenshire.’ ‘Please also provide all correspondence in the 2025 calendar year between the Scottish Government and Trump International about ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-02
Reference: FOI/202500477564
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Zonal pricing impact on wind farm building in Scotland: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the impact zonal pricing may have on wind farm building in Scotland, from the last six months.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500470399
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Social Security Scotland staff suspension queries: FOI release

Request for information 1: In each year since 2020-21, including the current year to date, how many employees at this public body have been suspended with full pay? Request for information 2: In relation to Q1, what is the respective salary of these employees? Request for information 3: Please provide as much detail ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500477423
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal: EIR release

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal to install a Sandwich Tern compensation habitat on the West Coast of Loch Ryan near Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway. I am seeking the following information with regard to this project: All information Marine Scotland holds relating to the project dating from May 2024 until...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1)

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500465201
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal: EIR Review

Original request 202500465201 Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal to install a Sandwich Tern compensation habitat on the West Coast of Loch Ryan near Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway. I am seeking the following information with regard to this project: All information Marine Scotland holds relating to the pro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500475626 Review of 202500465201
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government staff disciplinary and grievance statistics: FOI release

Please provide the following data for calendar years 2023, 2024, and 2025 across the whole Scottish Government, broken down by directorate/agency/department. Please also provide data for the past 12 months (20 May 2024 - 20 May 2025). 1. Number of complaints against staff members for harassment. 2. Number of complain...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: FOI/202500466962
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Contract with Navantia UK Ltd for Fleet Solid Support Ships documentation: FOI release

(1) Communications between the Scottish Government and either the Department for Business and Trade, Navantia UK Ltd, or their representatives regarding planned or ongoing investment and operations at Arnish and Methil shipyards. (2) Communications between the Scottish Government and either the Department for Business...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.12 s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-27
Reference: FOI/202500475360
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Former Crofting Commission CEO information: EIR release

Copies of the following documents which relate to Mr William Barron, or known as, Mr Bill Barron Former CEO of Crofting Commission. 1, Current terms of employment in connection with his role /involvement with Crofting Reform Bill. 2, Terms of departure from Scottish Government employment at Crofting Commission. 3, C...

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

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: EIR/202500464409
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Carbon Credit Pilot – blended finance mechanism considerations correspondence: FOI release

1. Could I request all correspondence pertaining to the 14 blended finance mechanisms mentioned in PQ answer S6W-38836, covering the evidence gathering, selection, appraisal, referral, and recommendations? 2. As well as any internal communications relating to the blended finance mechanism considerations.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: FOI/202500476007
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Sanqhuar II aviation condition discharge queries: EIR release

I am writing to enquire whether condition 5 (NATS En Route Aviation Radar), condition 6 (Aviation – Instrument Flight Procedures) and/or condition 7 (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) set out in the Scottish Ministers’ grant of consent to the Sanquhar II windfarm (ECU00001801) have been discharged and seeking copies of the re...

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

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: EIR/202500477025
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Preventing sexual exploitation research paper information: FOI release

On the 23rd of June 2025, Scottish Government published a research paper entitled, 'Preventing sexual exploitation: evidence summary'. I'd like to request the following information; What external organisations advised or collaborated with Scottish Government on this paper? This may include 3rd sector organisations, ca...

FOI clarification 80 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: FOI/202500476123
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information on various health related matters: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis and minutes/notes from meetings, about the NHS Scotland infrastructure plan, from the last three months? 2. In June 2024, Neil Gray a...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.12 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: FOI/202500474897
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Nursing pay comparisons and prescribing queries: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the development of an NHS app, from the last month? 2. Could you supply how much the government is spending on health per pe...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.30 s.4 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: FOI/202500474618
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Seapeak Maritime communications: FOI release

All communications from the last 18 months which relate to Seapeak Maritime.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: FOI/202500474487
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, International, Public sector

Nuclear industry correspondence: EIR release

Please could the Scottish Government provide copies of any correspondence, emails, electronic messages, texts or other recorded information since 1 January 2024 relating to the future of nuclear power in Scotland between ministers or senior government officials and representatives of nuclear power companies and trade u...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.6(1) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: EIR/202500475059
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scoping report for the Stromar Offshore Wind Farm project: EIR release

1. Standard Procedure Please provide documentation or internal guidance describing the standard process by which Marine Scotland seeks and receives consultation input from NatureScot for the purposes of preparing a formal Scoping Opinion (under the EIA (Scotland) Regulations). In particular, does this process require ...

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

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500474007
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Clarification on the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) consultation in Stromar Wind Farm scoping process: EIR release

I would like to clarify the position regarding consultation with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB): 1. Was RSPB Scotland formally invited to provide input during the scoping consultation process for the Stromar Offshore Wind Farm project? 2. Was any response received from RSPB? If so, please provide...

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

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500473898
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Kneecap performance at Trnsmt documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about Kneecap performing at Trnsmt, from the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence special advisers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: FOI/202500474252
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Formal complaints regarding Special Advisers: FOI release

Whether any formal complaints have been made about the behaviour of Special Advisers since 1 May 2021 (including bullying, unprofessional behaviour, harassment, or any other type of complaint) from any staff member employed by the Scottish Government or its public bodies. If any were made, please indicate how they were...

FOI withheld 55 score 17 working days correspondence special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: FOI/202500474757
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Storm overflow documentation: EIR release

Please provide a copy of all documents which discuss the written parliamentary question S6W-38373 submitted by Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP. Please provide a copy of all documents which discuss the recommendation by Environmental Standards Scotland, initially made in its September 2024 report into storm overflows, that the S...

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

Published: 2025-08-14
Reference: EIR/202500471439
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Queries regarding rural payments claimed on agricultural land: EIR release

I’m looking for a freedom of information request regarding payments claimed on agricultural land. On BPS claimed on NT fields that make up the holding 88/638/0010 which payment regions are the NT fields categorised in? On the area claimed for BPS and LFASS that makes up the holding 88/638/0010 what livestock types an...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-08-14
Reference: EIR/202500472401
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector