Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Meetings between Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and multiple companies: EIR release

1. The dates, times and locations of all meetings and talks held between Ms. Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy between 1st May, 2023 to the present date and each of the following companies: SSEN Transmission Had Fab Ltd. Murphy Transmission and Distribution Ltd. Wood Transmission and Dist...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-06
Reference
EIR/202500482606
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Busby LDES (Long Duration Energy Storage) project communications: EIR release

Communication, in any form, between the Energy Consents Unit (ECU), its officers and employees and the South Lanarkshire Council, regarding the proposed Apatura “Busby LDES”, identified by SLC and the ECU as application number P/25/0765.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-30
Reference
EIR/202500478294
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Busby LDES (Long Duration Energy Storage) project communication and responses: EIR release

Communication and responses, in any form, between the South Lanarkshire Council, its officers and employees and any Scottish Minister or their officers and any members of their offices or contracted employees, regarding the proposed Apatura “Busby LDES”, identified by SLC and the ECU as application number P/25/0765.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-30
Reference
EIR/202500478310
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Heat in Buildings (HiB) Bill information: EIR release

1. Any handover notes provided to staff on the Heat in Buildings Bill in the aftermath of Patrick Harvie leaving the Scottish Government. 2. Any handover notes provided to Ministers or Cabinet Secretaries on the Heat in Buildings Bill in the aftermath of Patrick Harvie leaving the Scottish Government. 3. Any briefing...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-25
Reference
FOI/202500470234
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Wild Wrasse Fishery licence conditions: EIR release

“Copies of the licence derogations and any associated paperwork setting out the management measures in place (including but not restricted to illustrative charts and coordinates of the fishing areas and areas where fishing is being prohibited) issued to the master of each vessel licenced to fish in the wild wrasse fish...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-25
Reference
FOI/202500471001
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Discover Lanark Project public realm improvement works: EIR release

“The public realm improvement works delivered at the bottom of the High Street in Lanark”, and asked for “all records held by the Scottish Government relating to this project and its funding, specifically: 1. Funding Application and Approval a. A copy of the original funding application submitted to PBIP by South Lan...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-25
Reference
FOI/202500470892
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Cladding Remediation Programme funding: EIR release

The SNP government was allocated approximately 98 million pounds from Westminster to replace all dangerous cladding on Scotland's high rise flats after the devastating scenes at Grenfell. Can you explain why to date only 1% or two buildings have been completed and I have now been told there is no monies available for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5
Published
2025-09-25
Reference
EIR/202500470168
Directorate
Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Active farming and sustainable food production funding: EIR release

You asked for what new conditionality relating to reducing emissions will be included in future direct support payments for active farming and sustainable food production.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2025-09-25
Reference
FOI/202500474587
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) and surveillance sightings data for all fishing vessels in Scottish waters: EIR release

VMS data for all fishing vessels (i.e. including non-UK vessels) in Scottish waters, and surveillance sightings data for all vessels (i.e. including non-UK vessels) in Scottish waters. Ideally this data should cover Jan 2020 - Dec 2024 inclusive, but if this is not available, please provide data for Jan 2019 – Dec 202...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2025-09-25
Reference
EIR/202500477403
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Urban Waste Water Treatment (Scotland) Regulations 1994 written parliamentary question correspondence: EIR release

You asked for a copy of all documents which discuss the written parliamentary question S6W-38374 submitted by Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-25
Reference
FOI/202500471395
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit obligations and staffing: EIR release

1. Why does the ECU - Energy Consents Unit not have a statutory obligation to publish ALL representations submitted before the specified closing date in a timely manner? Who in Scottish Government is ultimately responsible for ECU, it's working practises and it's portal? 2. How many people are employed with the ECU in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36
Published
2025-09-25
Reference
EIR/202500471521
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Speeding ticket, notice of intended prosecution (NIP) and road works information on M74: EIR release

1. I would like to know how much revenue has been made from drivers with speeding tickets on the M74 between junctions 9 and 11 while 30 mph limit was in place. 2. How many NIP's have been sent out? 3. Could you also tell me why is there nearly 3 miles of restriction for only 300 yards of road works.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
EIR/202500479449
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government communications regarding Water Bill: EIR release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails / letters) concerning a 'Water Bill'. Any Scottish Government briefings produced on the subject of a 'Water Bill', and the minutes of any meetings in which this subject was discussed. In both cases, you would like this information from the beginning of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
EIR/202500469446
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Material dredged from Ardersier Port, Hopeman Harbour and Burghead Harbour: EIR release

We've noticed two Hopper vessels the Bengel and Pallieter operating just off the Burghead coastline. Could you please confirm what they are dropping into the seabed off the Burghead harbour coastline, and confirm there are no pollutants or heavy metal contaminants if it is silt dredged from the Invergordon or Ardersie...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.21 s.9
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
EIR/202500470951
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documentation about Green Volt floating offshore wind farm project: EIR release

“Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the Green Volt floating offshore wind farm project, from the last three months?”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
FOI/202500467023
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Pelamis Wave Power Limited grant funding: EIR release

Please can you provide all correspondences between Scottish Government and FirstStage, Bob Last or Jason Connery including details of all funding requests and funding offers including any offer of access to facilities. Please include any funding through Scottish Enterprise, SNIB or other Scottish taxpayer funded bodies...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
EIR/202500470250
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Galloway and Ayrshire National Park: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent to Mairi Gougeon or Jim Fairlie relating to theGalloway and Ayrshire National Park proposal since 1 April 2025. 2. Any correspondence sent by Mairi Gougeon or Jim Fairlie relating to theGalloway and Ayrshire National Park proposal since 1 April 2025. 3. Any briefings or draft statement prov...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
EIR/202500469060
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 dualling investment: EIR release

Total amount of money invested, per financial year, into all A9-related costs, between 2021-2022 and present date by the Scottish Government. Total amount of money projected to be invested, per financial year, from present date to the end of 2026 into all A9-related costs by the Scottish Government. Total amount of mon...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
FOI/202500469082
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland derogation conditions: EIR release

The derogation to fish for wild wrasse 2025 contains within its conditions the following clause 26. "26. The activity authorised through this derogation does not extend to any individual (including master, owner, applicant, crew or the charterer (if any)) that has been convicted of any fisheries offence, or received a...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
EIR/202500469114
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries

Correspondence related to small-scale hydro power and the Subsidy Control Act: EIR release

1. Copies of all correspondence between ministers, government officials and non-domestic rates assessors related to small-scale hydro power and the Subsidy Control Act. 2. All correspondence with the Department for Business and Trade relating to the Subsidy Control Act and how it is applied or otherwise to small-scale...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
FOI/202500469533
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Housing developer appeal data: EIR release

Under an FOI request can you confirm the following please. Since 2015 and upto the current date; How many appeals have been brought to the reporter (DPEA) involving Housing Developers across Scotland. How many of those appeals been upheld. How many of those appeals have been reversed. This was further clarified to a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
EIR/202500472022
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence regarding answer to Parliamentary Questions by Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy: EIR release

You asked for EIR 202500450327 to be re-answered and all redactions removed, stating that “the blanket application of section 10 of EIR to justify the redactions clearly did not meet the public interest test”. Details of EIR 202500450327: Your previous request asked for all internal Scottish Government correspondence...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
FOI/202500470810
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Ardrossan Harbour: EIR release

Details of any correspondence between the Scottish Government and (a) Peel Ports, (b) CMAL and (c) Transport Scotland on the subject of Ardrossan Harbour between January 1st 2024 up to the present day (9th June 2025). lease include any emails, letters, briefing notes or other forms of communication, whether formal or i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
FOI/202500469896
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Shell: EIR release

“Could you supply minutes/notes from meetings and correspondence between the Scottish Government and Shell, the oil company, from the last three months?”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
FOI/202500470130
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector