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

Sewage sludge in Scotland investigation: EIR release

My FOI request relates to an investigation carried out by Environmental Standards Scotland (‘ESS’) (ESS reference IESS.22.022). The investigation concerned the currently ineffective regulatory regime on sewage sludge in Scotland, and the specific lack of action in respect of the recommendations made in the Review of th...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.22 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400405474
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Circular Economy Bill, oil and gas licences and Keir Starmer correspondence: EIR release

1. a) Could you supply minutes/notes from all meetings Lorna Slater has held about the circular economy bill this year? b) Could you also supply the risk register for the circular economy bill? 2. a) Could you supply a list of all meetings held by Humza Yousaf between October 7 2023 and October 31 2023? b) Could you s...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400405191
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Energy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

Storm Babet financial support and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) funding: EIR release

1. How many people have applied for Storm Babet financial support and how many received it? 2. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on offering Storm Babet support? 3. How much is the budget for Personal Independence Payments for the next five years, and all analysis and briefings held by the Scottish Gov...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400405348
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Chilean salmon producer Lago Sofia: EIR release

Please provide all internal and external correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government relating to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands' trip to Chilean salmon producer Lago Sofia: https://twitter.com/ScotGovMarine/status/1770468041622450219

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400405570
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: International, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documentation on the Kirkcudbrightshire Dee, Fisheries Management Plan by Marine Scotland: EIR release

1) Reports or documentation relating to acid monitoring on the Kirkcudbrightshire Dee (Solway) catchment from the 1960s onwards. This would include the Loch Dee Acid Monitoring Project (1970s-1990s). I would like reports on studies that were done on the fish populations or pH in this part of the catchment that would in...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.6(1) s.9 10 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407146
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Development of an Offshore Training/ Skills Passport: EIR release

Copies of all briefings on the development of an Offshore Training/ Skills Passport between June 2023 and the present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407132
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Falkirk Council in regards to flood prevention schemes: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government - this includes Scottish Ministers and Scottish Government civil servants/officials - and the minutes of any meetings with Falkirk Council in regards to flood prevention schemes. For a time frame I am interested in all of the above over the last six months.

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400406727
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings with North East Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (NECCUS), Scottish and Southern Energy plc (SSE) and Equinor: EIR release

Any documentation relevant to the following meetings. I request copies of who attended the meetings, what topics were discussed, any briefings provided to attendees, who said what, and any agreed actions. 1 ) On 07/12/2022 via video conference, a meeting between SSE and Michael Matheson MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Net...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.1 s.2 s.10 s.11 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407153
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Loss and Damage progress and final reports: EIR release

A copy of all progress reports and all final reports submitted by all beneficiaries of the Scottish Government’s £2 million funding to address Loss and Damage.

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407414
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 road maintenance policy and repair history: EIR release

Specifically, my query relates to the A9 North bound duel section at the Findhorn Bridge Please can you send me: 1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these insp...

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400409617
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Proposed new fish farm at South Strome: EIR release

All information on any correspondence, discussion, meetings with Loch Long Salmon (and any other party or individual) regarding a proposed new fish farm in Stromeferry/South Strome/Loch Carron/Lochcarron including external and internal emails, meetings and phone calls.

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407536
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 dual carriageway road maintenance policy and road repair history: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your organisation is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A9 dual carriageway, 1.5km northeast of the junction of the A9 and B8033, Dunblane, towards Perth. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of y...

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400409915
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Ferry services to Arran & Cumbrae: EIR release

Copies of correspondence between Jamie Greene MSP and Scottish Government Ministers regarding ferry services to Arran & Cumbrae. I seek seeking correspondence from 6 May 2021 onwards. Please contact me if you need me to clarify my request. If this request is determined to exceed the costs limit I would be grateful for...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400411011
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Tay Forest National Park bid: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence conducted between Ms Lorna Slater, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity (including all staff in her department), and Provost Xander McDade from Perth & Kinross Council (including all staff in Perth & Kinross Council involved in the Tay Forest Bid) in respect of the p...

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400408122
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Storm Gerrit damage and Scottish Agricultural Arbiters and Valuers Association briefing: EIR release

1. All briefings, correspondence, including internal, minutes and notes from meetings, held by the Scottish Government regarding £61m being deferred from the agriculture and rural budget, from between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/23957605.anger-scots-farmers-hit-vital-fun...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400405639
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Single Species Threshold in UK Forestry Standards: EIR release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information Act to request information pertaining to the deliberations behind the single species threshold in the UK Forestry Standard 2023 (UKFS). Specifically, I seek access to all relevant correspondence and communications involving Scottish Forestry, including but not limited to em...

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

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400393864
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

XL Bully ban evidence and analysis: EIR release

1. Could you supply all analysis done by the Scottish Government on how many XL Bullies are now in Scotland following the ban in England and Wales. 2. Humza Yousaf said in an interview on January 5 that "We have a very controlled and quite tight regime when it comes to the management of animals, control of dogs, and t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400394658
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit and Wardell Armstrong correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence between the Energy Consents Unit and Wardell Armstrong regarding the Rogerhill Solar and BESS pre-application, ECU reference ECU00004823. You also requested details of any meetings that have taken place between ECU and Wardell Armstrong, and any minutes taken, and what was discussed and/or agreed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400395989
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

East Dunbartonshire Council's Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) funding application: EIR release

East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC) was recently awarded £80m from the LEIP. I have concerns about the information submitted by East Dunbartonshire Council on their recent LEIP funding application. Can you please provide me with a copy of EDC's LEIP application?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400396128
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Learning Investment Programme Fund (LEIP): EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400395870
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) and Equinor meetings with the Scottish Government: EIR release

Please provide me with any documentation relevant to the following meetings between the Scottish Government and SSE, Equinor in 2022 and 2023. I request copies of attendance, topics discussed and any agreed actions. 1) 15/03/2022 Video conference with SSE, Michael Matheson MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero Energy an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.1 s.2 s.6 s.7 s.11 s.12 s.13 s.14 s.15 s.17 s.18 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5 s.9 s.16 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400396587
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Wind farm and over-head power line project applications: EIR release

The following information for the time period of 1 January 2009 to the present day: 1) How many applications for windfarms have been received? 2) How many applications for over-head power line projects, including pylons, wooden pole lines, and substations etc - have been received? 3) How many applications for windfa...

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

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400398303
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

The future of the Dunoon to Gourock ferry service: EIR release

There is public interest on whether or not discussions have taken place between Transport Scotland and the commercial ferry operator Western Ferries on the future of the Dunoon Gourock ferry service and the general provision of ferry services across the Firth of Clyde to Cowal. In the above context under the Freedom o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400396068
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Storm Babet, Storm Gerrit and the Horizon Post Office scandal: EIR release

1. All correspondence sent and received by Scottish Government, including internal, notes, briefings and minutes from meetings, about the plans for a vape ban in Scotland, between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence sent and received by Scottish Government, including internal, notes, brief...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.12 s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400394943
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Road safety on A75 at Springholm: EIR release

We refer to your formal response letter dated 13 October 2023 reference 202300376898 under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) and to the attached formal response by Dumfries and Galloway Council under the same regulations case reference 101000138368. You then asked a number of questions r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400401831
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport