Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Recent figures on farmed salmon mortality: EIR release

The most recent figures the Scottish government has on salmon mortality, broken down both by reason for mortality and location. 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 re...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300357478
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of households Warmer Homes Scotland has surveyed and delivered energy efficiency measures: FOI release

The number of households Warmer Homes Scotland has (a) surveyed and (b) delivered energy efficiency measures to, for the years (i) 2021/22 and (ii)2022/23(to date), broken down by local authority area. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Informatio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300340043
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Section 37 applications SSEN has been refused by the Scottish Government: EIR release

How many Section 37 applications SSEN (Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks) has been refused by the Scottish government. 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 re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.37 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300360158
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Planning applications and appeals submitted by SSE for renewable energy projects: EIR release

Is the Scottish Government, using the powers it holds with regards to Section 36 and 37 planning applications and appeals, has ever refused any applications submitted by SSE, including SSE Renewables and its other subsidiaries. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.36 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300353405
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Avian Flu and the HPAI (H5N1) virus: EIR release

A series of questions about samples of HPAI (H5N1) virus and stated that you do not want any links to science papers from agencies or laboratories outside of Scotland. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300345659
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of repairs to M8 J16 - 17 (Woodside Viaduct): EIR release

The updated total cost of all the investigative and repair works which have been, and will be carried out at this site (M8 J16 - 17 Woodside Viaduct), as well as an updated timeline for the completion of all this work. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300339070
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ardrossan harbour task force meetings: EIR release

What were the reasons behind the Ardrossan harbour task force minutes from June 2022 not being published online until December? Was the next meeting held in December like planned? If not, why not and when has it been rescheduled to? When are the minutes due to be published and if possible could the minutes be released ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300337123
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Monitoring of Scotland coastal areas: EIR release

How many reports of suspicious activity have been made in Scottish coastal areas over the five year period between 2018- 2023? How many bottom trawers have been fined/prosecuted for trawling illegally in Scotland's 231 MPA's between 2018-2023? How much is spent on an annual basis on monitoring activity along the west c...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300343313
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Offshore wind turbines built and erected in Scotland in the last 10 years: EIR release

How many offshore wind turbines have been built and erected in Scotland in the last 10 years (Sep 13 - Sep 23) Of all the turbines built how many households are they meant to power?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.9
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
FOI/202300374268
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dates of winter salting on trunk roads A68 and A7: FOI release

Can you please supply dates of winter salting on trunk roads A68 and A7 from 1/10/22 to 15/6/23. Please include any winter salting after 15/6/23. If this information cannot be provided, please confirm the public body or authority who can be contacted to initiate a freedom of information request As the information yo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300363706
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A90 Perth to Dundee Safety - Safety Reports: EIR release

A copy of "the weekly safety reports for the A90 Dundee to Perth Dual Carriageway. From the start of Jan 2023, to the end of July 2023 carried out by the current contractor at the time".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300370193
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information around the 25% statement: EIR release

Responding to questions about the use of the discredited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe’s offshore wind potential, multiple Scottish Government ministers and FOI responses have described that statistic as “outdated”. A detailed report published by These Islands on 9th November 2022 demonstrated that the 25% ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300350262
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Future use of Asulam, marketed as Asulox, for the control of bracken: EIR release

All documents, emails, correspondence which were produced between the dates of the 1st of January 2022 to 27th January 2023 relating to the future use of Asulam, marketed as Asulox, for the control of bracken, specifically from 2022 onwards. In addition, you also asked for, all documents, emails, correspondence which ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300340523
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payments to Posit Software 2018/22 for Scottish Energy Statistics Hub: EIR release

The annual amounts paid by Scot Gov to Posit Software for hosting the Scottish Energy Statistics Hub on shinyapps.io for each of the last 5 years. ie 2018 - 2022. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300342023
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Rural payments: EIR release

The details of all Rural Payments made with respect to the land within the boundary map provided, identified by you as the Broadmeadows Estate. The name of the organisation or organisations receiving rural payments; A complete breakdown of these payments, including individual items paid for under the Agri Environment C...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300342842
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Wind farm proposal site North of Shetland: EIR release

If the wind farm proposal area 'N8' north of Shetland, which, at COP 26, the energy company Aker announced its plan to apply to develop, still exists. I have searched the Scottish Marine Plan and used the Marine Scotland interactive map to identify future sites, and N8 does not appear. Nor does there seem to be any inf...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202300361655
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme: EIR release

You asked for the following information relating to the Home Energy Scotland (HES) Grant and Loan Scheme: 1. How many (a) grants, and (b) loans have been awarded in each local authority in each year since the start of the scheme? 2. What is the total sum of (a) grants, and (b) loans awarded in each local authority in e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300368462
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to devolved vs reserved matters: FOI release

1. Any correspondence held by the Scottish government between the permanent secretary John Paul Marks and the cabinet secretary Simon Case, in relation to devolved vs reserved matters. By this I mean things like the constitution and foreign affairs – potential examples would be the subject of a “minister for independen...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300367840
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Agenda and minutes of deposit return scheme programme board: EIR release

I would be grateful to receive a copy of all agendas and minutes of the Deposit Return Scheme Programme Board between January 2021 and the present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300368486
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A9 Dualling investment: EIR release

Please provide the following information: Total amount of money invested, per year, into all A9-related costs, between 2015 and present date by the Scottish Government. Total amount of money projected to be invested, per year, from present date to the end of 2026 into all A9-related costs by the Scottish Government. T...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300377820
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cost of Scottish flood protection schemes: EIR release

The most recent estimated costs of all the flood protection schemes across Scotland, including schemes that have been finished and ones that are still in progress, and should be broken down into the costs incurred by the Scottish Government and the respective local councils. As the information you have requested is 'e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200330304
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Lancefield Quay estate: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service regarding Lancefield Quay estate, Glasgow. 1 January 2018 to present.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300367982
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Scottish Water funding: EIR release

The annual government funding granted to Scottish Water from 2012 to 2023. Correspondence between government officials and Scottish Water sent between 1 January 2021 and 7 September 2023 about the funding of Scottish Water.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300375247
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

What is meant by the term 'Net Zero'?: EIR release

Can you tell me what is meant by the term 'Net Zero'? What is the definition ? 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 applying th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202300337912
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Avian Flu, Wigtownshire: EIR release

On your website it states "Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed at a premises near Stranraer, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway on 28 January 2023." (https://www.gov.scot/publications/avian-influenza-outbreaks/). Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I require the following inf...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202300341394
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector