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

Paul Wheelhouse speech for Offshore Investment Opportunities for Japan: EIR release

On 15th October 2020, Paul Wheelhouse, then the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, gave a pre-recorded speech to a webinar on Offshore Investment Opportunities for Japan. Please provide: The text of Paul Wheelhouse’s speech as delivered. The final draft of the speaking note prepared ahead of the recor...

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

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202200330494
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sectoral Marine Plan for offshore wind energy: EIR release

On 4th November 2021, as part of the iterative review process for the Sectoral Marine Plan for offshore wind energy, the Scottish Government published a call for evidence. Please provide all submissions received in response to the call for evidence. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202200331120
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A9 dualling project between Tomatin to Moy: EIR release

1. All advice and documentation received by Transport Scotland regarding the Tomatin to Moy dualling project. In particular, the timeline to procurement, advice on the offers made and how the process will be changed for the next round of procurement. 2. All correspondence received and sent by Drew Hendry regarding the...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300369752
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Preparation of briefing to Cabinet Secretary regarding cladding issues: FOI release

the briefing to the Cabinet Secretary in support of the statement internal correspondence relating to the preparation and follow-up for the statement internal correspondence relating to the preparation of the supporting press release, Working together to fix cladding issues, Published 12 May 2022 https://www.gov.scot/n...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 217 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202300341516
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance correspondence: EIR release

A list of all extenal meetings where the subject of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was discussed since November 2021. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300372044
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information and copy notice of any Statutory Plant Health Notice in an area of Brodick, Isle of Arran: EIR release

We would like to request the information and copy notice of any SPHN [Statutory Plant Health Notice] in an area of Brodick, Isle of Arran […] and would very much appreciate help and guidance as to what, if any notices or requirements may need to be met within this specific area. (https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/osm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202300346623
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish government and Local Government Strategic Steering Group on Circular Economy and Waste: EIR release

1. What was the date of formation of the Joint Scottish government and Local Government Strategic Steering Group on Circular Economy and Waste? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300379428
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Commercial conifer proposals for Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

1. Can you let me have copy of the ‘minimum required assessment’ methodology you require of commercial conifer proposals for the Forestry Grant Scheme, including, for example, landscape/visual, species, habitats, water, cultural features, community involvement, traffic, cumulative impact. 2. Of the 729 commercial coni...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.10(4) s.10(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202300347311
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Engagement with True North (Scotland) LTD: EIR release

1. What was discussed at the meeting between True North (Scotland) Ltd and Scottish Government officials on Wednesday 3rd May 2023. 2. What was discussed at the meeting between True North (Scotland) Ltd and Scottish Government officials on Wednesday 6th September 2023. 3. What was the subject of the event that took pla...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300379627
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Records of investigation into felling adjacent to Robroyston Road in March 2022: EIR release

The records of the investigation in to the legality of felling of a site adjacent to Robroyston road in March 2022. More specifically can you provide the evidence that pertains to the estimations that the volume felled was less than 5 cubic metres volume. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental informa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202300337072
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information relating to felling at Woodilee Road site, Lenzie: EIR release

Any information in relation to this alleged prosecution and fine […] relating to trees which were felled without authorisation at a site bounded by Woodilee Road, Eastergarngaber Road and Seven Sisters ornamental Gardens all Lenzie between 6th and 8th of March 2017. Further since that time part of the site has been sub...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202300340740
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Blue Carbon forum: EIR release

1. What date was the Scottish Blue Carbon Forum formed? 2. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23. 3. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 4. Are members renumerated in anyway?

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300379366
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A75 Barlae trunk road roadworks: EIR release

"All information in connection with the planning of the roadworks currently being undertaken on the A75 Stranraer to Dumfries road at Barlae. In particular I request all records related to the use of the diversion route via the A747 through Port William, the affect of the diversion of heavy traffic particularly ferry t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300371793
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Forestry Grant Scheme Conifer Option screening applications: EIR release

Could you confirm, for Scotland as a whole and by region, under the Conifer Option of the Forest Grant Scheme since 2015: How many screening applications have been made to Scottish Forestry; Of the screening applications identified above, how many have been required to complete an Environmental Impact Assessment; Wher...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.4

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202300342433
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A96 dualling between Inverness and Nairn: EIR release

All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, texts, minutes of meetings, any other records) provided to Scottish Government ministers - including the minister for transport, the cabinet secretary for net zero and just transition, the cabinet secretary for finance and the first minister - relating to the procedures and p...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300369829
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information about the rhododendron management/eradication: EIR release

Information about the rhododendron management/eradication. Specifically: I would like to know the amount of rhododendron cleared, preferably by hectare, across the country for each of the last three years? Whether all of this work took place in the Scottish rainforest/Atlantic forests? And if not the breakdown between...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202300342711
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Forestry and Land Scotland works in the Greenesk area and subsequent investigation: EIR release

Regarding Forestry and Land Scotland works in the Greenesk area and subsequent investigation: 1. Please can you provide a map of the area restocked [in 2010] and what the planting buffer zone requirements for Private Water Supplies was at this time? 2. An email dated 20th Oct supplied in response to EIR request refer...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200295976
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to consultation in connection with case FPA-8627: The Ford: EIR release

Correspondence relating to consultation in connection with case FPA-8627: The Ford. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. We are applyi...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200298404
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost of installing LED road studs: EIR release

The following information: How much money Transport Scotland has invested in years 2021, 2022 and 2023 (to date) on these led road studs and how many were installed each year. I also request the same information for conventional reflective road studs. Details of any reports commissioned by Transport Scotland that just...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300374411
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings with fisheries representatives to discuss the outcome of the ScotWind Leasing Round: EIR release

On 19th January 2022, Scottish Government Ministers met with fisheries representatives to discuss the outcome of the ScotWind Leasing Round. Please provide the minutes of this meeting and/or any notes/communications about the meeting. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purpose...

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

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200298011
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

ORE Catapult report about offshore wind energy: EIR release

Page 78 of the Scottish Government’s Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy includes this statement: 'Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (“ORE Catapult”) are currently engaged in an examination of these grid infrastructure and connectivity issues and possible solutions, including the use of novel technologies a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200298359
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Number of battery electric vehicle (BEV) rapid charging stations in Scotland: EIR release

The current number of battery electric vehicle (BEV) rapid charging stations in Scotland >100kW How the number of rapid chargers has increased in the past ~10 years. How many of Scotland’s rapid chargers are fed from renewable sources 100% of the time (wind, solar hydroelectric). How many BEV rapid charging stations ar...

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

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200303725
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 802 stage 14 payment: EIR release

Stage 14 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 21/06/2018, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the fourteenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what checks w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200291953
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Inspection records for pavement at 365-367 Kingsway Dundee: EIR release

Copies of inspection records for the pavement running along the frontage of 365-367 Kingsway Dundee for the period 12 months prior to 14 February 2022 as well as any inspections since that time along with any reports made to third parties about defects or other issues discovered during those inspections. Copies of any...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202300343635
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ferguson Marine 8th Milestone And Stage 8 Payment: EIR release

About the Stage 8 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 26/01/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: 1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the eighth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200303047
Directorate
Topic