Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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Lost Forest Planting Phase 1 at Kinrara: EIR release

Information the Scottish Forestry holds about Brewdog's Phase 1 planting of the Lost Forest which has resulted in the death of many of the trees planted https://parkswatchscotland.co.uk/2023/11/11/brewdogs-lost-forest-at-kinrara-a-long-way-from-net-zero/ Please provide me with all correspondence to and from BrewDog an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-05-13
Reference: FOI/202300390478
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland processing times: EIR release

The most recent reporting to the Scottish Government from the Energy Saving Trust on performance against the service level agreement for the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme, including the time taken to process applications once fully completed with relevant paperwork.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-10
Reference: FOI/202400392828
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland Vehicles: EIR release

In the last 6 years: 1. Make model of all vehicles belonging Transport Scotland to include any disposed of. 2. Fuel type of each vehicle. 3. The current mileage. 4. The mileage and date of all MOTs carried out.

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

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: EIR/202400408010
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications with Petroineos: EIR release

1. Copies of all communication between Petroineos and Scottish Government ministers and officials between January 1st 2023 and 22nd November 2023 inclusive. 2. Minutes of all meetings between Petroineos and Scottish Government ministers and officials between January 1st 2023 and 22nd November 2023 inclusive. 3. Copie...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7 s.11 s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300386266
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry screening opinions issued under EIA Regulations 2017: EIR release

The number of screening opinions issued by Scottish Forestry under the 2017 Regulations since 1 April 2019. The number of screening opinions where Scottish Forestry adopted an opinion that a forestry project was an EIA project.

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

Published: 2024-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300387055
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost of New National Park: EIR release

I understand the Scottish Government is currently searching for Scotland’s next National Park. Five areas in running to be Scotland's next national park amid farmer concern - FarmingUK News. Can you tell me what the cost of this exercise has been to date. This would include all costs related to admin, staffing etc, and...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: EIR/202400406935
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Wind farms in Faray: EIR release

1. If workers accommodation similar to that at Stymilders were to be replicated on the small uninhabited island of Faray, which is a reasonable assumption to make given the additional travel time if workers were located elsewhere off the island, would this also be considered “permitted development” under the conditions...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400407621
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Compensation for euthanasia of XL bully dogs: EIR release

Please provide me with the number of claims from dog owners who applied for compensationfollowing the decision to have their XL Bullies euthanised. Please also break down the figures according to owners who asked for £100 (euthanasia) and owners who asked for £200 (euthanasia and loss). Please tell me how much money th...

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

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400409800
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Management of deer in Scotland: EIR release

The latest available public information on current and proposed proposals concerning the management of deer in Scotland. Please send links to the current Government position and actual plans for future legislation.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 0 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: EIR/202400407366
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Waste Management and Recycling Spending: EIR release

1. How much money the Scottish Government spends on contracts relating to waste management and recycling of waste produced by the Scottish Government, broken down year-by-year since 2011? 2. How much funding Scottish Government provides to local authorities to manage waste and recycling, broken down year-by-year since ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11

Published: 2024-05-03
Reference: FOI/202400405847
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Non UK owned fishing vessels in Scotland: EIR release

Would it be possible under the freedom of information Scotland Act to get the numbers of non U.K. owned fishing vessels landing into our Scottish ports during all of 2023.

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

Published: 2024-04-30
Reference: FOI/202400405198
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bakkafrost site in Drinishader/Plocrapool salmon farming: EIR release

Information on the Drinshader/Plocrapool Bakkafrost site, specifically: 1. Data on how many escapee salmon have been reported in the Bakkafrost site in Drinishader/Plocrapool on the Isle of Harris Western Isles. 2. A copy of all chemicals used to treat disease and sea lice over the last 3 years and all sampling data ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-04-30
Reference: EIR/202400407961
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Occasions Scottish Forestry have reclaimed grant monies: EIR release

Can you please tell me over the past 5 years. 1. on how many occasions Scottish Forestry have reclaimed grant monies due to the recipients' failure to comply with the Scheme's conditions. 2. the value of the monies claimed on each occasion, and 3. the nature of each non-compliance with conditions.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.1 s.2 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-29
Reference: EIR/202400401892
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

A96 upgrade between east of Fochabers and east of Huntly: FOI release

I would like to know what state the dualling and bypass plans are at. The transport Scotland shows that the other three sections are in various stages of preparation, including the completion of route option assessments and draft orders. However there seems to be zero progress on the section East of Fochabers and West ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-29
Reference: FOI/202400405517
Directorate
Topic

Digital Planning: EIR release

1. How much the collective budget for the overall digital planning project has been since its inception (i.e. formation of Digital Planning team) to date, broken down by financial year? 2. For each financial year, how much of the budget was spent on salaried employees vs external contractors? 3. Of the project delive...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-04-26
Reference: FOI/202400393500
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Grangemouth Future Industries Board: EIR release

All unreleased minutes from the Grangemouth Future Industries Board? All communications between the Scottish government and the Grangemouth Future Industries Board? All communications between the Scottish government and Falkirk council regarding the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery? All meeting the Scottish governme...

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

Published: 2024-04-26
Reference: FOI/202400394014
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Times A82 has been closed between Fort Augustus and Inverness due to weather or incidents: EIR release

Can you advise the number of times the A82 has been closed between Fort Augustus and Inverness in the past 12 months due to RTA's; landslide; flooding or other unexpected events ? Dates would be very helpful. If possible could you also confirm the figures for the preceding 12 months. If you are unable to provide this ...

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

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: EIR/202400407407
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Funding package for peatland restoration: EIR release

How much of the £250 million ten-year funding package announced in 2020 pledged for peatland restoration has been spent, and how much peatland has been restored using these funds? Can you break this down by year and by the organisations that have spent it?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: EIR/202400405764
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Remove Microplastics from forestry: EIR release

Can you please advise what additional measures are taken to remove/reduce the pollution of microplastics from forestry tree planting?

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

Published: 2024-04-24
Reference: EIR/202400405729
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 Dualling Programme and A75 Upgrade: EIR release

All correspondence sent and received, including internal, as well as briefings prepared forministers and notes, regarding the new dualling timetable for the A9, between October 1 2023and the date of this FOI. How much has the A9 project cost so far? All analysis undertaken by or for Transport Scotland on the new dualli...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.2 s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-04-23
Reference: FOI/202300390751
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Illegal fishing in marine protected areas: EIR release

“For the period spanning from 26 May 2020 to 31 December 2023, please tell me the number of: Reports of illegal fishing in marine protected areas which were substantiated by Marine Scotland and what action was taken. Cases referred to the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service. Cases which proceeded to trial. Cases wh...

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

Published: 2024-04-23
Reference: EIR/202400402226
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen to East of Huntly cost A96 program: EIR Release

Under freedom of information, broken down by year, how much has been spent on the Aberdeen to East of Huntly stretch of the A96 dualling programme, first announced in 2011 please? This includes any costs associated with the dualling project. Can you also tell me how much has been spent on work and investigations into ...

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

Published: 2024-04-22
Reference: FOI/202400405839
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Virus testing seed potatoes: EIR release

Details of virus testing seed potatoes in August 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-22
Reference: EIR/202400407096
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Financial incentives, support given to the salmon industry, fish farming: EIR release

How much does the Scottish Government give to the salmon industry (aquaculture / fish farming) in Scotland, in. subsidies grants other financial incentives, support, tax relief, benefits or similar frameworks? Please could you provide the sums for each year, from 2021 - 2023 (or the most recent 3 years available)? Ho...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-04-19
Reference: EIR/202400404823
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Emissions Data and Methodology for Scottish Inland Ferries: EIR release

1. The data and methodology used to derive the emissions percentage for Scottish ferries as stated in the document mentioned above, (I am particularly interested in ferries considered part of local authorities’ regional area-wide emissions in scopes). 2. Any explanations or clarifications regarding how and where the d...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-04-18
Reference: EIR/202400399593
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector