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

Deposit return enquiries and FOI requests response statistics: EIR release

The number of employees assigned to deal with deposit return enquiries and FOI requests in each of the past 24 months along with a breakdown of their payscales. The number of deposit return relates (a) enquiries and (b) FOI requests received in each of those months. The number of deposit return FOI requests answered (a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-09
Reference: 202300360466
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Briefing notes provided to Lorna Slater before meeting Rebecca Pow: EIR release

Please could you provide all briefing notes that were provided to Lorna Slater before she met with Rebecca Pow, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environmental Quality and Resilience, on 14 June 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental In...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-09
Reference: 202300361869
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

BEAR Scotland rejection of claim for vehicle damages on A9: EIR release

Bear Scotland have rejected my claim against damages caused to my vehicle due to a large pot hole on the A9. My argument is that days following my incident this section of the A9 was closed and has subsequently been resurfaced therefore they must have been away of defects. Bear Scotland claim this road was checked and...

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

Published: 2023-10-06
Reference: 202300359408
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding A75 junctions: EIR release

All correspondence sent or received by the Scottish Government regarding the A75 junctions at: B794 (Haugh of Urr) junction, Main Street (Twynholm) Junction or the Cumstoun Junction. You clarified on 14 June 2023 that – Regarding Twynholm - please can this request be considered to cover both entrances from the A75 to...

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

Published: 2023-10-05
Reference: 202300360997
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings and minutes for DRS System-Wide Assurance Group: EIR release

A breakdown of meetings held by the DRS System-Wide Assurance Group since it formed and who was in attendance at each meeting. A copy of the minutes of each of those meetings (the DRS System-Wide Assurance Group). As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmenta...

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

Published: 2023-10-05
Reference: 202300355505
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Average stock numbers of cattle and sheep for 2018, 2019 and 2022: EIR release

You asked for “Average stock numbers of cattle and sheep for 2018, 2019 and 2022 broken down by local rural payments office”. 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 requ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-10-04
Reference: 202300360540
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Roadkill on motorways and major roads in Scotland: EIR release

The following information around roadkill on motorways and major roads in Scotland. Please provide - The number of recorded dead animals found on roads from January 2022 to date. Please break down the figures by animal type. Where (by road name) each recorded incident took place. How many recorded dead animals were r...

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

Published: 2023-10-04
Reference: 202300355447
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staff working on the Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

“How many civil servant staff are currently employed in the Deposit Return Scheme development Directorate?” “The breakdown of those staff by grade, numbers at each grade and what each of those grades costs the Scottish Government?” “How many professional advisers are currently employed in the Scottish Government?” “The...

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

Published: 2023-10-03
Reference: 202300359680
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic

Rural payments paid to Messrs Glencroe Farm: EIR release

You asked for the amount of rural payments paid to Messrs Glencroe Farm in 2022. 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 ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-09-28
Reference: 202300353028
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Disposable vapes as an environmental as well as public health threat: EIR release

You asked for: Do the Scottish government recognise disposable vapes as an environmental as well as public health threat? Does the Scottish Government have/propose policy to mitigate the environmental threat of disposable vapes? Eg, nationwide recycling schemes, disposable vape amnesty boxes? Is this responsibility p...

FOI/EIR transferred 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-09-28
Reference: 202300343640
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Average number of vehicles per day using the A720 City Bypass: EIR release

An approximate figure for the average number of vehicles per day using the A720 City Bypass, specifically between Dreghorn and Lothianburn Junctions if that level of detail exists.

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

Published: 2023-09-27
Reference: FOI/202300374634
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) – Exotic Pet Working Group costs: EIR release

A total cost to the public purse resulting from the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) – Exotic Pet Working Group. 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 ...

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

Published: 2023-09-27
Reference: 202300337915
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Planned and unplanned inspections at Scottish salmon farms 2019: EIR release

You asked for ‘details of planned and unplanned inspections at Scottish salmon farms and slaughterhouses since 2019’ and a request to ‘provide details of findings at these inspections’. All inspections are planned to a lesser or greater extent. We have interpreted your request to relate to announced and unannounced in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-09-27
Reference: 202300345893
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition July 23 engagements: EIR release

A list of all of Mairi McAllan’s ministerial engagements on Orkney in July 2023. Minutes of all of Mairi McAllan’s meetings and ministerial engagements on Orkney in July 2023. During Mairi McAllan’s visit to Orkney in July 2023 did she meet with local councillors on a cruisier owned by the Orkney Fisheries Association?...

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

Published: 2023-09-26
Reference: FOI/202300372653
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sampling stations provided by SPILLS: EIR release

The SPILLS project plankton trawling locations are shown on a map. The equivalent locations in the Loch Linnhe plankton sampling are provided as latitude/longitude or X/Y DD neither of which are recognised by the Ordnance Survey location finder. Please can you supply a map of approximate locations for each of the sampl...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300366857
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning advice note 30 local plans: EIR release

I would be obliged if you could send me the following document: Planning Advice Note No. 30 - Local Plans.

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

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300368648
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Planning advice note 49: EIR release

I would like to be provided with the following document: Planning Advice Note 49 - Local Planning (1996)

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

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300368712
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Annual report of planning, architecture, and environment from 2008: EIR release

1. All Scottish Government annual reports for 'Planning & Architecture' (or equivalent) from 2008 onward (except 2014/15 and 2015/16). 2. All Directorate of Planning & Environmental annual reports from 2008 to 2019/20.

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

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300368826
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence with Circularity Scotland Ltd from April 2023: EIR release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive a copy of all correspondence between Circularity Scotland Ltd and the Scottish Government between 1st April 2023 and the present day.

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

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300367423
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information pertaining to Local Development Plans and Strategic Development Plans: EIR Release

You asked for information and data regarding Local Development Plans (LDPs) and Strategic Development Plans (SDPs). 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 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-20
Reference: 202300365520
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Razor Clam Trial: EIR release

During and since the start of the Razor Clam Trial from 1st July 2023 to 23th August 2023 how many Vessels has breached the Health and Safety Diving Regulations of terms and Conditions of the Trial? What Action was taken against vessels found to be in breach of these Terms If any Beaches of Diving Regulation where iden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(6) s.11 s.11(2)

Published: 2023-09-19
Reference: FOI/202300372756
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A96 accident data: EIR release

How many people were killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilometre on the A96 Inverness to Nairn for all years 2019 to 2023. How many people were Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilometre on the A96 Hardmuir to Fochabers for all years 2019 to 2023. How many people were Killed or Seriously Injured (KSI) per kilo...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-09-18
Reference: FOI/202300372774
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

A full breakdown of all rural payments and/or payment commitments made to the Strone Estate, as identified in the map provided. This must include Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) Payments. A detailed breakdown of AECS payments, if any. The breakdown by each year, for the last ten years. The individual(s)/organisation(s) t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-09-15
Reference: 202300357018
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scolpaig Spaceport: EIR release

Whether the Government’s decision was made by an individual or a committee. If the decision was made by committee, please may I have a copy of the relevant meeting minutes and/or transcript. Please may I have copies (names redacted as required) of the 13 letters sent to PARD requesting that the project be called in. Fo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-12
Reference: FOI/202300368488
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Forestry Cycle to Work Scheme: EIR release

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 the exemption at section 39(2) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: FOI/202300365121
Directorate
Topic: Public sector