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

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

A96 Active Travel project in Elgin: EIR release

1. A breakdown of all costs associated with the A96 Active Travel project in Elgin, which commenced work in March 2023. 2. The names of all contractors who have received public contracts as part of the project, the value of the contract and the date they were assigned. If the value of the contract is commercially sens...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400413593
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Coodham Estate planning permission information: EIR release

1. Notification of Construction Project Forms and the CDM (Construction Design Management) files, containing the preconstruction information, the construction phase plan and the health and safety file and any relevant notifications, that were submitted to the Scottish Ministers, according to section 7 of the Constructi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.7 s.19 s.24 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.57

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400421049
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Cleaner fish and salmon farms: EIR release

Information on cleaner fish in relation to their use on salmon farms since 1 January 2023 and went to specify that the request should: include emails, letters, internal briefings, press backgrounders, ministerial updates, documents, photos, videos and any other information relevant to the above. include any data on mo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400413295
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Moorland Conference speech: EIR release

A copy of the speech and/or prompt notes used by Minister Jim Fairlie when he addressed the Moorland Conference, hosted by Scottish Land & Estates, on 11 June 2024.

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

Published: 2024-09-04
Reference: EIR/202400418572
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Installation of Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) monitors by Scottish Water: EIR release

Any reports that Scottish Ministers have received from Scottish Water on the installation of CSO monitors.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400411731
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Department for Transport regarding extension to the Borders Rail: EIR release

All correspondence between Transport Scotland and the Department for Transport regarding the extension to the Borders Rail. You further clarified you were seeking correspondence relating to the proposed extension from Tweedbank to Carlisle between 1 January 2021 to 1 May 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 14 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400412009
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

New Build Heat Standard and the impact on wood burning stoves: EIR release

Any correspondence and briefings between the Scottish Government's Building Standards Division and Councils/Verifiers/Building Standards Officer relating to the New Build Heat Standard and the impact on wood burning stoves between 1 March 2024 and the date of your query (3 May 2024).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.4(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400412297
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Sheringham and Dudgeon wind farms in the North Sea: EIR Release

Details of all contact the Scottish Energy Consents Unit received and gave to Equinor or their legal representatives Burges Salmon with regard to Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) powers for their proposed compensation measures at Loch Ryan.

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

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400413375
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

XL Bully dog correspondence and research spend: EIR release

1. All briefings prepared for ministers, notes, correspondence received and sent by the government, including internally, about the UK Government’s Bully XL ban between September 1 2023 and the date of this information request (13 December 2023). 2. Can you supply all of the research the Scottish government has undert...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202300389229
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Details of meetings with the CEO of Scottish Water: EIR release

All meetings details between Scottish Government officials, Ministers and Cabinet Secretaries etc and the CEO of Scottish Water, Alex Plant since their appointment in June 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400419674
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Draft Environmental Protection (single-use vapes) (Scotland) Regulations 2024: EIR release

“I would like to make the following FOI requests, directed to the Environment and Forestry Directorate in regards to their disposable vape consultation response: The names of the organisations whose responses were disregarded from consideration for the government response to consultation on ‘Draft Environmental Protec...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400419503
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Briefing pack produced for the Scotonomics Festival of Economics: EIR release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202400406159. The above referenced FOI response included a briefing pack produced for the Minister for Energy, Just Transition and Fair Work, Gillian Martin, in advance of her appearance at the Scotonomics Festival of Economics on 23rd March 2024. Plea...

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

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400413337
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

BESS developments communications between Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS): EIR release

Full copies of all communications between the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS) in relation to BESS developments.

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

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415720
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector