Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Welfare and condition of livestock transported to Europe: EIR release

all correspondence of any kind relating to the research into the welfare and condition of calves transported to Europe from or via Scotland. Specifically - but not limited to - all documents relating to research conducted by vets working for the Scottish Government, working with Scottish based livestock transporters an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-14
Reference
FOI/202000031320
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence with Peel Ports: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Peel Ports regarding: a) The Hunterston PARC site in North Ayrshire, and/or b) Liquid Natural Gas import or storage and requesting dates, minutes, and a summary of the issue discussed of any meetings involving the Scottish Government and Peel Ports at which these t...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.42 s.11(2) s.10(5)
Published
2020-05-13
Reference
FOI/202000017765
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Inshore Fisheries Pilot for the Inner Sound: EIR release

The application by the Inner Sound Management Group (ISMG) for an Inshore Fisheries Pilot for the Inner Sound of Skye (the Inner Sound Pilot).

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-05-11
Reference
FOI/202000019057
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M90 southbound carriageway at Bridge of Earn inspection data: EIR release

"a copy of the Trunk Road Inspection Data for the south bound carriageway of the M90, south of Bridge of Earn (below Balmanno Hill) prior to the roadworks that took place there around 8th-12th December 2019. It is only data for the southbound carriageway I am interested in." A further clarification confirmed that you w...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2020-05-07
Reference
FOI/202000028793
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Queensferry Crossing finishing and snagging work: EIR release

“I wish to request under FoI information about what remaining finishing and snagging work is still to be completed on the Queensferry Crossing, and when each task is expected to be finished: a) for each item on the attached list b) any other work.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-05-07
Reference
FOI/202000018059
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A82 Bridge of Orchy to Inverness improvements and associated costs: EIR release

Please outline details of improvements (and associated cost) carried out along the A82 from Bridge of Orchy to Inverness, since 2016. Please provide a comprehensive breakdown by location detailing projects and associated costs at stretches between Bridge of Orchy – Glencoe Glencoe – Torlundy Torlundy – Fort Augustus Fo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 10 attachments
Published
2020-05-07
Reference
FOI/202000031352
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Numbers of wind turbines in planning process: EIR release

The number of wind farms/single turbines currently in the planning process in each of our 32 planning authorities, ie those in Scoping, Applications and Consented but not yet built.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2020-04-27
Reference
FOI/202000028130
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

2019 Landings information: EIR release

I am interested in better understanding the implementation of the landing obligation and would therefore like to request some information. Can I please request the following, A summary of the amount of below MCRS fish landed in 2019, broken down by month and port of landing. A summary of the amount of fish discarded i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-23
Reference
FOI/202000026350
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Proposal for a bridge linking Northern Ireland and Scotland: EIR release

All records relating to any proposal for a bridge linking Northern Ireland and Scotland between 1 January 2019 and 26 February 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-21
Reference
FOI/202000018055
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry vehicles - makes and models: EIR release

The number of vehicles owned, leased or otherwise controlled by your organisation in the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years . In relation to above, the make and model of each of these vehicles. In relation to above, the mileage of each of these vehicles in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial ye...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000020084
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Planning policy in local development plans: EIR release

All of the information held in relation to the production of the Adoption of Scottish planning policy in local development plans: research report.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2020-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000022609
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Mossmorran Petrochemical Works, Fife Ethylene Plant, ExxonMobil correspondence: EIR release

You asked “for all correspondence, notes of meetings and telephone calls and any other documentation referring to the Mossmorran Petrochemical Works/Fife Ethylene Plant/ExxonMobil involving ministers (particularly but not exclusively Paul Wheelhouse and Roseanne Cunningham) or members of their offices.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-06
Reference
FOI/202000019447
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - recycling related questions: EIR release

You asked for: 1. How many bin liners were purchased and used by this organisation in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years. a. In relation to above, how many of the purchased bin liners were biodegradable. 2. How many plastic cups were purchased and used by this organisation in each of the 2017-18...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-04-06
Reference
FOI/20/00093
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Forestry printer ink cartridge recycling policy: EIR release

1. Whether there is a recycling policy for printer ink cartridges at this organisation. If so please provide this. 2. How many printer ink cartridges have been used by this organisation in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years, broken down by each year and the office in which they were used. 3. How m...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-06
Reference
FOI/202000020099
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry paper purchasing policy: EIR release

1. Is there a policy in place dictating what kinds of paper can be used for different purposes? If so please provide this. 2. How much paper has been bought and used by this organisation in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial, this should be broken down by year and office. a. In relation to above, I woul...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-06
Reference
FOI/202000020103
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry transportation of documents: EIR release

- Any records you have of taxis or company cars being used to transport documents and or property, broken down by (a) journey, (b) duration and (c) the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years. - Any records you have of taxis or company cars being used to transport documents and or property with no one other than t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-06
Reference
FOI/202000020107
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry energy efficiency records: EIR release

1. Whether this organisation has a record of the EPC rating of its buildings. If it does, please provide this. 2. Whether this organisation has a record of the energy efficiency of its electrical equipment such as laptops, projectors and printers. If it does please provide this. 3. Whether this organisation has a recor...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-06
Reference
FOI/202000020114
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Farmed salmon ova imports and pathogen testing: EIR release

Several questions relating to farmed salmon ova imports and specific pathogen testing as well as requesting information relating to the testing of farmed salmon for diseases, pathogens and viruses. In addition you have asked for information relating to Marine Scotland Science's commercial testing service conducted on b...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.4 s.2 4 attachments
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000018313
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding the Swallow Roundabout (A90/A85 interchange): EIR release

You asked for: "1. Please supply copies of any communications between Transport Scotland and Springfield Homes (and their agents) which relate to the implementation of the now approved changes to the Swallow Roundabout (A90/A85 interchange). From Jan 1st 2018 to date. 2. Please supply copies of any communications bet...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-25
Reference
FOI/202000019145
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Report received by Ardrossan Taskforce: EIR appeal

1. All Reports and consultant opinions received by the Ardrossan Taskforce regarding the new ferry terminal and pier, particularly those dealing with reliability and resilience of the ferry service. 2. A list of agencies consulted in terms of design and weather related access to Ardrossan harbour. 3. Public minutes o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 142 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 24 attachments
Published
2020-03-24
Reference
FOI/19/01463 Appeal
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Nigg Harbour development supplier, subcontractors and consultants: EIR release

“an up to date list of supplier, subcontractors, and consultants that have or will be involved with the development of the new Nigg Harbour to include dredging, breakwater formation, quay construction and infrastructure.”

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-23
Reference
FO/202000020134
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Motorist claims & outcomes of vehicle damage sustained from A725 potholes: EIR release

Claims submitted for road defects along the A725 to maintainers Scotland Transerv, particularly from the Wraith interchange join, along with their outcome." Further clarification confirmed that you were "looking for claims and their outcomes made by motorists for vehicle damage caused by potholes across roads maintaine...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2020-03-19
Reference
FOI/202000018645
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Long term forest plan for Rossie Priory: EIR release

The long term forest plan for Rossie Priory.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-18
Reference
FOI/247788
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector