Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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861 matching releases

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

Data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive: EIR release

Can you please provide all data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive (5 years), ideally on a per trawl basis, and including catch location, date, (ideally vessel name and PLN but you may consider this to be protected data, we do not), Vessel power KW, Vessel Length, Gear type, C...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-22
Reference: FOI/202400403446
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Park status for Largo Bay: EIR release

Can you please provide the following information regarding applications for new National Park status. E-mails and Application Forms submitted in support of a nomination for Largo Bay and it's desire to be considered for National Park Status. ref: https://www.gov.scot/news/new-national-parks-in-scotland/.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-21
Reference: FOI/202400396320
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

M74 and B7078 Diversions: EIR release

I have previously received information from you regarding the M74 north and southbound evacuation route in the event of roadworks or closure due to incident. (Ref 202300390744). You stated in your reply that the route would be the B7078 between Canderside Toll and the Wellburn junction. Can I now be provided with the ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-20
Reference: FOI/202400397069
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Mowi Broodstock Programme and Salmon Egg Imports: EIR release

1. “Please provide information on salmon egg (ova) imports since 1 January 2021. 2. Please provide any information which includes details of Mowi's broodstock programme - including letters, emails, certificates, photos, data and other information since 1 January 2021.”

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-05-15
Reference: FOI/202400391984
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Aggregates Tax: EIR release

How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into the National aggregates levy over the last five years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on? How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar policies on the National aggregates levy over...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-14
Reference: FOI/202300387202
Directorate: Tax Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cost of New National Park: EIR release

I understand the Scottish Government is currently searching for Scotland’s next National Park. Five areas in running to be Scotland's next national park amid farmer concern - FarmingUK News. Can you tell me what the cost of this exercise has been to date. This would include all costs related to admin, staffing etc, and...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: EIR/202400406935
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Waste Management and Recycling Spending: EIR release

1. How much money the Scottish Government spends on contracts relating to waste management and recycling of waste produced by the Scottish Government, broken down year-by-year since 2011? 2. How much funding Scottish Government provides to local authorities to manage waste and recycling, broken down year-by-year since ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400405847
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bakkafrost site in Drinishader/Plocrapool salmon farming: EIR release

Information on the Drinshader/Plocrapool Bakkafrost site, specifically: 1. Data on how many escapee salmon have been reported in the Bakkafrost site in Drinishader/Plocrapool on the Isle of Harris Western Isles. 2. A copy of all chemicals used to treat disease and sea lice over the last 3 years and all sampling data ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-04-30
Reference: EIR/202400407961
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Digital Planning: EIR release

1. How much the collective budget for the overall digital planning project has been since its inception (i.e. formation of Digital Planning team) to date, broken down by financial year? 2. For each financial year, how much of the budget was spent on salaried employees vs external contractors? 3. Of the project delive...

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

Published: 2024-04-26
Reference: FOI/202400393500
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Grangemouth Future Industries Board: EIR release

All unreleased minutes from the Grangemouth Future Industries Board? All communications between the Scottish government and the Grangemouth Future Industries Board? All communications between the Scottish government and Falkirk council regarding the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery? All meeting the Scottish governme...

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

Published: 2024-04-26
Reference: FOI/202400394014
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Aberdeen to East of Huntly cost A96 program: EIR Release

Under freedom of information, broken down by year, how much has been spent on the Aberdeen to East of Huntly stretch of the A96 dualling programme, first announced in 2011 please? This includes any costs associated with the dualling project. Can you also tell me how much has been spent on work and investigations into ...

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

Published: 2024-04-22
Reference: FOI/202400405839
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

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

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

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

Annual Fisheries Committee Reports: EIR release

1) The release of the annual Fisheries Committee Reports (set up as part of the Hydro-Electric Development (Scotland) Act 1943) from 1943 to present. 2) The release of the following report which used to be available publicly but is no longer available: Armstrong, J.D., Armstrong, R.M., Graham, J.L., Middlemas, S.J., R...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-04-10
Reference: FOI/202300380867
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Queensferry Crossing intelligent road studs: EIR release

Please provide the following answers in relation to the "intelligent" road studs which are currently being installed on the approaches to the Queensferry Crossing. a. What is the total construction costs for the project? b. How many of these studs will be installed on completion? c. What are the approx. dimensions a...

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

Published: 2024-04-09
Reference: EIR/202400401940
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M8 westbound carriageway defects and maintenance: EIR release

In relation to the westbound carriageway of the M8 motorway, between Junctions 12 and 13, and covering the period of August 2020 to 5 January, you asked for the following: 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of defects, including to Vehicle Restraint Systems,...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 14 attachments

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400391951
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme: EIR release

1. a) the total number of applications which have been made for the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme, b) the average time taken to process fully completed applications, and c) the total number of applications which were withdrawn by the applicant i) before an offer of funding has been made and ii) after an of...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202300388119
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

COP28 meetings and briefings documentation: EIR release

All briefing packs provided to the First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and the Just Transition [sic] related to COP28 both ahead of and during the conference. A list of meetings undertaken by the Scottish business delegation whilst at COP28, including a list of attendees.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-26
Reference: FOI/202300389877
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information regarding Altan native woodland: EIR release

I have looked on the online map viewer and can find no information about the Altan native woodland as the West end of Loch Glascarnoch on the road to Ullapool [...] Could you please confirm: a) whether it was planted with any financial assistance from the Forestry Commission (as it then was) b) if so, provide the inf...

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

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: 202300360092
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Mowi salmon farms made inactive since 1 January 2021: EIR release

Information ‘on Mowi salmon farms made inactive since 1 January 2021’ further requesting ‘information pertaining to the reasons why any sites have been made inactive’ and in addition a request to ‘include any reference to the organic status being rescinded’. As the information you have requested is 'environmental info...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: 202300340061
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting between the Prince of Wales and the First Minister: EIR release

You asked a number of questions relating to a meeting which took place between the Prince of Wales and the First Minister, the Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 23 June 2015. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Informati...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-19
Reference: 202200301450
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A9 Dualling Project Expenses: EIR release

Please provide the following information 1. A detailed breakdown of spending on dualling the A9 from 2007 to present day on a project by project basis, listing area of spending and expense made on that area. I would like this provided to the most granular level of detail you have stored.

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

Published: 2024-03-19
Reference: FOI/202300379421
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport