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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2,288 matching releases

King scallops farmed around Scottish coast: EIR release

How many kg of king scallops has been farmed around the Scottish coast? Please give details for the previous 5 years.

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400423732
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding ferry services to Arran & Cumbrae: EIR release

Copies of correspondence between Katy Clark MSP and Scottish Government Ministers regarding ferry services to Arran & Cumbrae. I seek seeking correspondence from 6 May 2021 onwards. Please contact me if you need me to clarify my request. If this request is determined to exceed the costs limit I would be grateful for a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400402694
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Evacuation of 500 homes due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC): EIR release

A copy of all documents which discuss the announcement made by Aberdeen City Council that it would have to evacuate 500 homes due to the presence of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete on 29th February 2024. Disclosure to include all internal correspondence involving Ministers, Special Advisors, the media office an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400402826
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Reports of illegal commercial fishing in Western Isles 2022: EIR release

Could you please compile and provide to me a record of all reports or complaints of illegal commercial fishing in the Western Isles received by Marine Scotland in 2022. I am happy to accept redactions of individuals and vessel details within the list.

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400421573
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Maintenance costs for the Forth Road Bridge: EIR release

Any detail of the maintenance costs for the Forth Road Bridge from 2021 up to the present.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400423465
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A9 Dualling: Tomatin to Moy: EIR release

I am writing to ask if you can now, given the tender process is complete, reveal what the figure offered was in the original tender and make that public please?

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400422153
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Scottish Forestry and Gresham House/Scottish Woodlands relating to the Wester Leochel Farm woodland creation: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence between Scottish Forestry and Gresham House/Scottish Woodlands (and any agents acting on behalf of either of those organisations) relating to the Wester Leochel Farm woodland creation proposal along with any notes of any meetings and/or phone calls relating to the proposal as well as any ot...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400415085
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ineos Grangemouth and Michael Matheson MSP correspondence: EIR release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings, all analysis, all minutes/notes from briefings, about Ineos Grangemouth, from the last two months? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including int...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10 s.38 s.30 s.27 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400415721
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Economy, Public sector

Communications with the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and The Dee Trust: EIR release

Please supply the following information/documentation: Full details of communications between the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board/The Dee Trust and the Scottish Government since the 1st December 2023 (including reports, proposals and any other documentation) regarding the MDs (Freshwater Lab, Pitlochry) fish populati...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400410413
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Loch Ryan Sandwich Tern compensation site: EIR release

I am writing to you to make a Freedom of Information request with regard to 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. The proposal is part of compensation measures for the proposed extensions to Sher...

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

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400407741
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Broadford Native Woodland, Isle of Skye: EIR release

Legislation about two areas of woodland […] in Broadford, on the Isle of Skye [reference 18FGS29238]. I am requesting sight of the recently-prepared full report of the inspection/audit, including disclosure of the financial issues. The landowner is currently in contract negotiations with a large multi-national compan...

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

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400417457
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Damaged Bridge at Glencarse/St Madoes: EIR release

You asked for "the timeline of each part of the process, who is responsible for each step of the delay, the contact details and e mail addresses of all parties involved, how much public money has been wasted so far as of this date and when the bridge will be fixed?"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400415565
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Woodland creation targets on agricultural land: EIR release

Information regarding woodland creation targets on agricultural land, or a 'trees on farms' target. The Climate Change Monitoring Report, Chapter 7: Agriculture, Policy outcome 6 (area of woodland on agricultural land) assessment is "on track" for this indicator. 1. Can you please advise what, if any, the target is f...

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

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400416502
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Nuclear waste, Grangemouth Ineos plant and oil and gas licences: EIR release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government over the dumping of nuclear waste in Scotland, including internally, and all briefings about this, from the last six months. 2. All correspondence between the UK and Scottish Government about Grangemouth's Ineos plant from the last three months. 3. Co...

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

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400416699
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland (HES) applications: EIR release

In the year, January 2023 to January 2024, how many applications have been received by Home Energy Scotland (HES) under the HES Loan Scheme. How many were submitted, successful, unsuccessful and still to be processed? What is the overall percentage of those submitted vs. those successful?

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

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400413356
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Raptor Study Group: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence from and to the Scottish Gamekeepers Association, between 30 October 2023 to date, regarding the work of the Scottish Raptor Study Group.

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

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400416817
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme budget: EIR release

Budget allocated to the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme for the current financial year, and for each previous financial year of its operation.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400418499
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Borders Railway Extension and the Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) findings: EIR release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) within Transport Scotland and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport relating to Borders Railway Extension and the findings from STPR2 relating to the proposed feasibility study. It was subsequently cla...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400412367
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Storm Babet and flood protection schemes: EIR release

1: How much in total has the Scottish Government given out for Storm Babet, with a breakdown of these costs? 2: Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including analysis, policy documents and minutes from meetings, about how much Storm Babet damage has cost overall? 3: How many formal flo...

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

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400420659
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A96 Active Travel project in Elgin: EIR release

1. A breakdown of all costs associated with the A96 Active Travel project in Elgin, which commenced work in March 2023. 2. The names of all contractors who have received public contracts as part of the project, the value of the contract and the date they were assigned. If the value of the contract is commercially sens...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400413593
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cleaner fish and salmon farms: EIR release

Information on cleaner fish in relation to their use on salmon farms since 1 January 2023 and went to specify that the request should: include emails, letters, internal briefings, press backgrounders, ministerial updates, documents, photos, videos and any other information relevant to the above. include any data on mo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400413295
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Moorland Conference speech: EIR release

A copy of the speech and/or prompt notes used by Minister Jim Fairlie when he addressed the Moorland Conference, hosted by Scottish Land & Estates, on 11 June 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400418572
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Installation of Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) monitors by Scottish Water: EIR release

Any reports that Scottish Ministers have received from Scottish Water on the installation of CSO monitors.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400411731
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Department for Transport regarding extension to the Borders Rail: EIR release

All correspondence between Transport Scotland and the Department for Transport regarding the extension to the Borders Rail. You further clarified you were seeking correspondence relating to the proposed extension from Tweedbank to Carlisle between 1 January 2021 to 1 May 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 14 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400412009
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

New Build Heat Standard and the impact on wood burning stoves: EIR release

Any correspondence and briefings between the Scottish Government's Building Standards Division and Councils/Verifiers/Building Standards Officer relating to the New Build Heat Standard and the impact on wood burning stoves between 1 March 2024 and the date of your query (3 May 2024).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.4(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400412297
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector