Scottish Government FOI Index

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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3,593 matching releases

Nuclear power correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings, analysis and correspondence, including internal, held by the Scottish Government regarding nuclear power, between March 1 2024 and May 31 2024?

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

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400418646
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A78 trunk road between Largs & Skelmorlie:EIR release

With regards to the A78 trunk road between Largs & Skelmorlie you asked the following: "My understanding is that the current order extends to October 2024, 2 months from now. Will the A78 be reinstated to the correct speed limit - 60mph - at this time or do the authorities intend to extend it further. We were told cer...

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

Published: 2024-09-09
Reference: FOI/202400425297
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road closures Near Airports: EIR release

1. Any confirmed road closures within 20 miles of the below airports between the months of June and December 2024, including the roads affected and dates the closure will be in place. 2. Any planned closures within 20 miles of the below airports between the months of June and December 2024, including the roads planned...

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400415733
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Land procured for the dualling of the A9: EIR release

1. How many acres of land has been procured for the dualling of the A9 (by the date of this request)? 2. What is the total cost of this land procurement? 3. How much more land is required through procurement for the completion of the A9 dualling? 4. When does the Government estimate this complete dualling of the A9 ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.3

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400420842
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Angela Constance's Oslo trip and Angus Robertson's Tartan Week trip: FOI release

The full costs of Angela Constance's trip to Oslo in March, including how many officials she took with her, their expenses, and cost of hotels/travel there, including the name of the hotel she stayed in. The full itinerary from her time in Oslo, and all minutes/notes from meetings she held there. All correspondence sen...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400412095
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

COSLA and Scottish Government's flood risk management working group meetings: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group since December 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400411479
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and NatureScot about Species Licensing Review: EIR release

All written correspondence between the Scottish Government and NatureScot regarding the forthcoming review of species licensing – to include the initiating request sent to NatureScot by the Minister for Green Skills, the Circular Economy and Biodiversity.

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400397849
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Tree felling permissions: EIR release

I am looking for information regarding two tree felling permissions approved by Scottish Forestry between Huntly and Rhynie. There is very little information available on the Public Register about these permissions. I am not aware of any consultation being carried out on planting these plantations. I am concerned about...

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400420848
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Contractors/companies who undertake pothole repair work: EIR release

The name of contractors/companies you have contracts with to undertake pothole repair work. The value of the contract between you and each above contractor/company over last three years for pothole repair work, broken down by year. The number of instances where each contractor has repaired a pothole, or had a subcontra...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400420836
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

King scallops farmed around Scottish coast: EIR release

How many kg of king scallops has been farmed around the Scottish coast? Please give details for the previous 5 years.

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400423732
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 road traffic accident statistics: EIR release

1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A9 between Perth and Inverness between Jan 1st 2020 and Jan 1st 2024, delineated by year? a. On dual-carriageway sections b. On non-dual carriageway sections. 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A9 between Perth and Inverness between Jan 1st 2020 and Jan 1...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400403111
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding ferry services to Arran & Cumbrae: EIR release

Copies of correspondence between Katy Clark 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 a...

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

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: EIR/202400402694
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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