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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2015-2021 Flood Risk Management Strategy queries: EIR release

1. “Which of the 42 formal flood protection schemes or engineering works established within the 2015-2021 Flood Risk Management Strategies are (a) under construction and (b) at the planning or other stage of development, broken down by (i) the expected completion date, including the reason for any date being beyond the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
EIR/202400438495
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Peatland restoration projects: EIR release

1. “How many hectares of peatland has been restored so far in 2024?” 2. “How many projects are currently operating in Scotland to restore peatland?”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
FOI/202400438112
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Calculations of Artificial Intelligence (AI) carbon emissions: EIR release

Has the Scottish Government calculated the total amount of carbon emissions that would be generated prior to the rollout of Artificial Intelligence systems within the NHS? If no, are any calculations on co2 impacts forthcoming?’

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
FOI/202400441775
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Risk assessment on speed limit at M74 roadworks at Nethan viaduct: EIR release

I have requested the documented risk assessment undertaken to decide on a 30mph speed limit at the M74 roadworks at Nethan viaduct including the traffic count data used to inform that assessment. The works were due to commence in October 2024 so the above information would be some time before that I assume. I would al...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.60 4 attachments
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
FOI/202400438785
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Energy Savings Trust impaired debt statistics: EIR release

Information relating to the debt repayment and recovery for domestic debts in arrears for the years 2018-present in relation to loans granted via Home Energy Scotland and/or The Energy Savings Trust. Specifically, I would like to get statistics on the following information: 1. Between 2018-present, how many debts fell...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
FOI/202400438216
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding road access to Ferrymuir Gait housing development: EIR release

Correspondence or notes relating to the dispute regarding road access to Ferrymuir Gait housing development from November 1 2021 to October 1 2024 and a breakdown of any costs incurred throughout the dispute, for example legal costs.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
FOI/202400438594
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Strath Halladale Partnership licence request to catch salmon: EIR release

If the Strath Halladale Partnership or anyone in their employment have applied for a licence to catch salmon out of season and to run a hatchery in 2024/25.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9
Published
2024-12-16
Reference
FOI/202400438243
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Analysis on glue trap ban for mice and rats: EIR release

All correspondence sent and received by the Government, including internally, all briefings, notes/minutes from meetings and all analysis done on a ban on glue traps for mice and rats, and include any details of when/how a UK internal market Act exemption was requested, from the last three months?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-11
Reference
EIR/202400437419
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Felling of oak trees in Erskine: EIR release

Reason given to Scottish Forestry for the felling of nine one hundred year old oak trees. (Linburn Road) Also environmental impact study done on wildlife and residents concerning the removal of these trees.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-11
Reference
EIR/202400437490
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government LEZ compliant vehicles and cost to introduce the LEZ zone policy: EIR release

1. To ask the Scottish Government how many vehicles it owns or is in control of through arms-length entities and how many are LEZ compliant. 2. To ask how many vehicles have been converted to LEZ compliance so far and how much it has cost. 3. And to ask how many vehicles are yet to be converted to LEZ compliance and ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.4
Published
2024-12-11
Reference
EIR/202400438064
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Carbon emissions generated prior to the rollout of Artificial Intelligence systems within the NHS: EIR release

Has the Scottish Government calculated the total amount of carbon emissions that would be generated prior to the rollout of Artificial Intelligence systems within the NHS? If no, are any calculations on co2 impacts forthcoming?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-12-11
Reference
EIR/202400438052
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing provided to First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Housing Minister regarding offshore wind: EIR release

1. All correspondence between Stephen Flynn and Scottish Ministers (and anyone in their offices) or Special Advisers between 3 October 2024 and the present date inclusive. This correspondence should include WhatsApps, instant messages, phone calls, emails, meetings (either in person or on zoom/teams). 2. Any briefing ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.33 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-27
Reference
FOI/202400435367
Directorate
Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Planning document for Warblaw Hill Afforestation Scheme: EIR release

I would further like to enquire on the existing forestry plantation on Warblaw Hill, Langholm (planted 2017-18), please can you provide me with the planning documentation for this 347ha site, planted on behalf of the Duke of Buccleuch.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-26
Reference
FOI/202400434910
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Good Food Nation Plan contributions and correspondence: EIR release

1. Could you supply a full list of companies/organisations asked to contribute to the Good Food Nation Plan? Could you say whether they accepted or rejected the invite? 2. Could you supply all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Government about the Good Food Nation Plan, between December 1 2023 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-25
Reference
EIR/202400437468
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Scotwind lease contract correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence, including letters, memos, or briefings, exchanged between the Scottish Government and external organizations, think tanks, or experts in relation to Scotwind lease contracts in the year 2022-23. 2. A list of all leases granted to companies by Scotwind from 30 June 2020 to the present date.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-25
Reference
EIR/202400436697
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Return of funds taken as part of the Emergency Budget Review: EIR release

All correspondence that relates to the return of the £15 million, that was initially taken as part of the Emergency Budget Review, to the agriculture budget in 2024-25.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-21
Reference
EIR/202400433560
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Site inspection records, grant claims and correspondence for new forestry plantations near Huntly: EIR release

Could you please provide any site inspection records, grant claims and related correspondence for two new forestry plantations near Huntly: New Noth Woodland Creation Red Craig Woodland Creation Could you also provide any correspondence between Scottish Forestry and Huntly Development Trust for the past 4 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5)
Published
2024-11-21
Reference
EIR/202400433667
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Traffic speed monitoring on A737 Dalry Road: EIR release

"In August 2024, traffic/speed monitoring equipment was temporarily installed on the A737 Dalry Road at the speed limit change from National Speed Limit to 30mph (near to the Taylor Wimpey Willow Gardens development to the north of Dalry Road). Please could I be supplied with all data captured by this monitoring equip...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400439214
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Eskdalemuir Seismic Array zone renewable development correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Ministry of Defence about renewable developments including solar and wind farms within the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array zone over the past three years (since 2020) including any conversations about the MoD’s noise calculating budget for the area. 2. Any corres...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400435349
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Climate Week Briefings provided to Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy: EIR release

All briefing packs provided to Gillian Martin during climate week in New York.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436030
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence on the potential buyer of Grangemouth Refinery: EIR release

(1.) The date on which this and any subsequent meetings between the Scottish Government and Michelle Thomson took place, on the subject of the potential purchaser of the Grangemouth refinery. (2.) Any documentation relating to meetings between the Scottish Government and Michelle Thomson on the subject of the potential...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436109
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Whiteshore Cockles on North Uist: EIR release

Please share any communications, documents or other material which relates to Whiteshore Cockles on North Uist, spanning from 1 January 2024 to the present date. Please ensure any communications are dated and displayed in chronological order, that media such as images and video are included, and all forms of communica...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436602
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Heating and energy usage of Scottish Government estate buildings: EIR release

1) As of the most recent estimate, how is each government building heated? Please give as much detail as possible and break this down by building. E.g., x number of heat pumps, number of zerocarbon district heat networks etc. 2) As of the most recent estimate, from what source is the electricity used in each governmen...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436673
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector, Work and skills