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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3,481 matching releases

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

Ecocide & fish farm briefing packs provided to Ministers: EIR release

All briefing packs provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and the Islands, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Minister for Energy and the Environment concerning Ecocide Fish farms I sought further clarification from you on 7 March 2024, which you kindly provided in...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400401569
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former First Minister meetings with oil and gas companies/lobbyists: EIR release

Please can you provide minutes for all of the below entries in the lobbying register, which show meetings between Humza Yousaf and oil and gas companies/lobbyists. https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturnDetail/49127 https://www.lobbying.scot/SPS/InformationReturn/SearchInformationReturn...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400403284
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, 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

Trees planted in Scotland in the last 5 years: EIR release

Data and analysis about how many trees have been planted in Scotland in the last five years, with a breakdown per year, and include how many trees have been cut down.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400416680
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Kingston Bridge Repairs - Woodside Viaduct: EIR release

It is an absolute disgrace how long it is taking to complete repairs to the Kingston bridge, causing inconvenience to 100s of 1000s of people. I want some answers under FOI. 1. At outset of project, what was projected completion date? 2. What is the projected completion date now? 3. At outset of project, what was pr...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400411561
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Cloud seeding: EIR release

Does the Scottish Government participate and carry out cloud seeding? If so when was this programme last carried out?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400417485
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, 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

XL Bully exemptions and creation of new rent controls: FOI release

1. How much has the Scottish Government spent on the pardoning witches bill and a breakdown of these costs? 2. How many applications have been made for XL Bully exemptions, how many are estimated to be in Scotland and how many have been [put] down since the safeguards were brought in? 3. Could you supply all analysis...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: FOI/202400416687
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, 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

Wind turbine payments: EIR release

1. I am aware that land owners with wind turbines on their land get paid a certain amount of money each year for every turbine they have on their land. Please tell me what the total cost for this is for all of last year, taking into account every turbine in Scotland. 2. I am also aware someone gets paid a certain amou...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400414522
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

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

Passenger services on the Alloa-Dunfermline rail line: EIR release

Studies, reports and internal planning documents held by the Scottish Government, relating to the possible restoration of passenger services on the Alloa-Dunfermline rail line - date range from 2010-2024.

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400417712
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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