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

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and National Grid: EIR release

In your correspondence you referenced that you have been in contact with Ofgem regarding SSEN’s proposed electricity transmission infrastructure between Kintore in Aberdeenshire and Tealing in Angus. In Ofgem’s response to your request it highlighted the Electricity System Operator’s annual Network Options Assessment a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400409730
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Land Parcel Information System (LPIS) database schema: EIR release

A current copy of the "Land Parcel Information System (LPIS)" database schema.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400409859
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Long Term Forest Plans: EIR release

Do you have a copy of the following on record? Would you be able to tell me where I can find it online/ or attach it to an email? Long Term Forest Plan (LTFP) 3879450 Approved Jan 2016 Glenfeshie – Existing woodland totalling 1307.71ha. Tolvah – Existing woodland totalling 393.25ha. Killiehuntly - Existing woodland to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.17F s.18F s.19F s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400411018
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Whiteshore Cockles: EIR release

Requesting information regarding Whiteshore Cockles, HS6 5DY since November 2021, including, but not limited to, internal & external correspondence, reports, minutes of meetings and other documents that mention Whiteshore Cockles.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.27 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400417031
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Offshore Wind Farm location: N4 (Outer Hebrides): EIR release

Any information that was produced to deal with this specific change of site [N4]. Along with any evidence of consultations that were done to gain feedback on the change of site for N4 from 2018 and 2020. I would like to see any information available, including: emails, reports or any documentation referring to why th...

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

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400425504
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Former Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meetings: EIR release

1. All communications that the Scottish Government has had with the Government of Ireland over the launch of its Deposit Return Scheme on 1 February 2024. 2. All communications that the Scottish Government has had with retail providers over the impact of products marked with the Government of Ireland’s ‘Re-Turn’ logo ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400408964
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Independent assessment of the impacts of wholesale electricity market reform for Scotland report: EIR release

‘On 3rd May 2024, Gillian Martin wrote to Justin Tomlinson MP, Minister of State for Energy, to share the Scottish Government’s response to the second Review of Electricity Market Arrangements consultation. An annex to that letter includes the following remark: “The Scottish Government has commissioned an independent...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400417840
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

European Protected Species (EPS) license applications submitted to Marine Scotland and Nature Scot: EIR release

“Please send electronic* copies of all** commercial and research/scientific EPS license applications submitted to Marine Directorate (Marine Scotland) and Nature Scot, from 01.12.20 onwards, whereby there is/was planned activity that involves use of any Acoustic Deterrent Device or Acoustic Harassment Device or Acousti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400420277
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

All correspondence and documentation which discusses the ClimateXChange report: EIR release

In December 2023, ClimateXChange published a report - Electricity system security of supply in Scotland - which was commissioned by the Scottish Government. It can be found here: https://www.climatexchange.org.uk/research/projects/electricity-system-security-of-supply-in-scotland/ Please provide: 1. All internal Sco...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400400374
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Greenhouse gas emissions from North Sea oil and gas activity: EIR release

You asked if the Scottish Government has estimated the share of greenhouse gas emissions from North Sea oil and gas activity which is attributable to Scotland. You also asked the following supplementary questions: (1.) What is the progress on emissions reduction vs the 1990 baseline for Scotland, including its share o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400410261
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Local Authority decisions overruled by Planning and Environmental Appeals Division: EIR release

1. The number of Local Authority decisions overruled by the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division in the fiscal year 2023-24. 2. The total amount (in £) the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division has spent on overruling Local Authority decisions in the fiscal year 2023-24.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400409367
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding E.coli outbreaks, Cabinet event costs, and Rwanda immigration bill: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about the UK Government farming court case (as discussed in Telegraph article published 26 September 2023) between June 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politic...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 92 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2(2) s.10(5) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400401942
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Muckrach Forestry Grant: EIR release

I understand that, as at BrewDog, many of the trees planted at Muckrack (located north of the A938 between Duthill and Dulnain Bridge) with the aid of a grant from Scottish Forestry may have died - many eaten by hares. Please provide me, under freedom of information, with: A copy of the contract, including the schedul...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400417707
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding FPA-10866 Middle Feddal felling permission: EIR release

Correspondence between [SF Woodland Officer] and [...] the applicant [for] the felling area [FPA- 0866 Middle Feddal]. This is especially regarding the new mentioned thinning area of the whole little woodland and the background of a recent planning application that was withdrawn after 15 months in March 2024.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400417961
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Successful Just Transition Fund applications: EIR release

Copies of the successful applications for funding under the Just Transition Fund.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400417620
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Net Zero 2030 and correspondence regarding Sumitomo: EIR release

1. Could you supply all briefings prepared for, all minutes/notes from meetings, all correspondence sent and received by the Government, including internally, about Sumitomo, between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. Could you supply all the evidence the Scottish Government gave to the Climate Change Commit...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.12 s.10(4) s.7 s.10 s.6 s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400411030
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 Inspection dates (Follow up to 202400409617): EIR release

In relation to your previous request (our reference 202400409617) you asked if the following information was held "dates, drivers info, type of vehicle used, type of monitering equipment, number personnel in vehicle, calibration of equipment etc etc.

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

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400414412
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Zero carbon heating systems, heat pumps and supplying hydrogen to Germany: EIR release

1. Could you supply all briefings, analysis prepared for or by the Scottish Government, all minutes/notes from meetings, all correspondence sent and received by the government, including internally, about Scotland supplying hydrogen to Germany, from between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. Could you supply...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400410817
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Felling at Rosehall Sutherland: EIR release

Information from Forestry and Land Scotland with regard felling done at Rosehall Sutherland nr Lairg. I would like the information from October 2023 until May 1 2024 .

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

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400411915
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Public health impact of air pollution from canal moorings next to schools: EIR release

I wish to make the following FOI request further to the report in today’s Herald, ‘Clean Air Day: Doctors demand tougher curbs on pollution’, regarding children’s vulnerability to air pollution. For clarity, the emissions I refer to come from leisure and residential canal boats burning wood on stoves, idling diesel en...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400419896
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Aberdeen: EIR release

Copies of all emails sent to and from Scottish Government housing staff between February 25 and April 1 which mention Aberdeen and the term RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400407162
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Muckrach inspection report: EIR release

A copy of the report from the grant claim inspection undertaken on 13th June at the Muckrach woodland creation site (our reference 22FGS66265).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400421843
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Infected blood scandal and climate compatibility test: FOI release

(a) All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, including internally, analysis, minutes and notes from meetings, policy documents, about the infected blood scandal, from the last three months, and (b) The climate compatibility document/test mentioned repeatedly by Sco...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.12 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400420749
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Former First Minister meetings and water charges: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about Humza Yousaf's appearance at the NFU conference in February 2024. Can you include all correspondence inviting him to the invite, plus briefings for him before and afterwards, between...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400402030
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit return scheme data: EIR release

1. How much money in total has been spent on a deposit return scheme for Scotland overall up to the date of this FOI, with a breakdown of these costs? 2. All discussions held with the UK Government, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes from meetings and notes, regarding the UK-wide deposit return schem...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 69 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202300391068
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector