Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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206 matching releases

Information pertaining to climate change data: EIR release

All your records from independent scientists, that you have contracted here in Scotland, that show actual real world changes in our climate. I do not want data that other scientists from other countries or governments have produced. I am specifically asking for what has been analysed and presented here in Scotland on t...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.4 s.6(1)

Published: 2024-01-24
Reference: 202300347245
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Super Wind Farms in the Highlands, Argyll and Aberdeenshire: EIR release

More information about Super Wind Farms in Highlands, Argyll and Bute and Aberdeenshire? Have any planning applications been submitted for very large wind farms in these areas? Where/when will be able to learn more about these plans?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.36 s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202300339949
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Just Transition Jobs Modelling: EIR release

Information relating to information in the response to FOI 202300361360. Request 1: "With the right support, the number of low carbon jobs is modelled to rise from 19,000 in 2019 to 77,000 by 2050 as the result of a just energy transition, delivering a net gain in jobs across the energy production sector overall." Ca...

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

Published: 2024-01-11
Reference: FOI/202300381519
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Work and skills

Vessel 801 stage 6 payment: EIR release

Stage 6 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 17/08/2016, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the sixth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what checks were ...

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: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200291920
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 801 stage payment 3 (202200291924): EIR release

Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the third milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? Please identify who recommended and approved that the ...

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: 2024-01-08
Reference: 202200302945
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 802 stage payment 5 (202200291929): EIR release

Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the fifth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? Please identify who recommended and approved that the ...

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: 2024-01-08
Reference: 202200303169
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Stage 1 Payment For Vessel 802, 20 November 2015: EIR release

Regarding the Stage 1 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 20/11/15, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the first milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of ...

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: 2024-01-08
Reference: 202200303220
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Salmon farm waste: EIR release

All information held on; destinations, receivers, disposal sites and disposal methods of all controlled wastes and salmon mortalities from salmon farms. Does any form of salmon mortality waste end up being used as “fertiliser” for agriculture or as a constituent of animal feed, pet food or anything other than being bu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-12-28
Reference: 202300347850
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 802 Stage 10 payment: EIR release

Regarding the Stage 10 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 29/05/2017, 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 tenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 190 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.80 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-21
Reference: 202200291947
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 802 stage 11 payment: EIR release

The Stage 11 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL between 06/06/2017 and 04/08/2017, 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 eleventh milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please...

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: 2023-12-20
Reference: 202200291945
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Awarding construction of hulls 801 & 802 to Ferguson Marine Ltd: EIR release

Any due diligence undertaken by the Scottish Government or contracted external companies/bodies/firms including CMAL and bodies contracted by CMAL around the decision to award the construction of hulls 801 and 802 to Ferguson Marine in 2015.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.10(4) s.6(1) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-19
Reference: 202200290941
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Energy related working groups: EIR release

For the following working groups: A. Non-domestic energy consumers working group B. Onshore Wind Strategic Leadership Group C. Offshore Renewables Short Life Working Group D. Renewables Export Plan Delivery Group 1. What was the date of formation of these groups? 2. Who is a member of these group? 3. What is the cost...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1)

Published: 2023-12-15
Reference: EIR/202300381310
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, 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

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

Stage 12 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL: EIR release

With reference to the Stage 12 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 26/03/2018, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: What evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the twelfth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. What checks were carried...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.80 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-07
Reference: 202200304776
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

M8 from Shields Road to Exit 15, 2012-22: EIR release

Twenty-one questions in relation to the M8 and Glasgow City Centre (the M8 from Shield's Rd. in the West, to East at exit 15). The timescale is for the last 10 calendar years. 1. Which measures does Transport Scotland consider to implement in order to reduce the harmful impact of the M8 on Glasgow’s City Centre? 2. H...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.9 s.12 s.14 s.21 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202300336505
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 801 stage 12 payment: EIR release

Stage 12 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on dates between 06/06/2017 – 04/08/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the twelfth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Pl...

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) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202200291939
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vessel 801 stage 16 payment: EIR release

Stage 16 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 22/11/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the sixteenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what checks ...

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) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-06
Reference: 202200291928
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Salmon and sea trout catch data for rivers since 1952: EIR release

the salmon and sea trout catch data for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Barbreck Nell Oude

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300338388
Directorate: Marine 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

Fish farms and fish processing sites information: EIR release

You asked for information relating to fish farms and fish processing sites in Scotland with specific reference to animal welfare. Your request covered inspections and the inspection process undertaken by Marine Scotland’s Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) as well as other regulators. You also asked for copies of any Farm ...

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

Published: 2023-08-29
Reference: 202300348303
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Levels of cod bycatch in the west of Scotland: EIR release

"Any reports/written analysis carried out by Marine Scotland or commissioned by Marine Scotland into the levels of cod bycatch in the west of Scotland (VIa) trawl fisheries in each of the last 5 years (2018-2022) Any discard reduction plans for West of Scotland cod published in the last 5 years (2018-2022). Any advice/...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39 s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-04-17
Reference: FOI/202200324153
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon catch data for rivers Nell, Oude, Barbreck and Add: EIR release

The salmon and sea trout catch data for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Add, Barbreck, Nell and Oude.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-04-12
Reference: FOI/202300338388
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel 801 stage payment 9: EIR release

The following questions about the Stage 9 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 31/03/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: 1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the ninth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-04-05
Reference: FOI/202200291946
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Retained and released salmon and grilse catch data: EIR release

The catch data (salmon and grilse, retained and released) for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Arnisdale, Lochhourn, Barrisdale, Guiserein, Inverie, Glenmore, Glenn Beag, Carnach, Finiskaig.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200324004
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector