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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377 matching releases

Whitesands Flood Protection project information: EIR release

Clarification about the £55 million funding for the Whitesands flood project in Dumfries and Galloway; when and who granted it. This was mentioned at the December council meeting, but it is unclear who confirmed this funding and when. An MSP raised this in Parliament, but no response was provided by the First Minister...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-11-02
Reference: FOI/202600522717
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Appointment of non-Executive Director of Ferguson Marine Ltd (FM Ltd): FOI release

Clarification on the process adopted for the appointment of Mr Martin Boooth to the Board of Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd (FM Ltd). My understanding had been that appointments to the Board of FM Ltd ( a strategic government owned company) were made by the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Fair Work and Culture- the...

FOI clarification 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1)

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: FOI/202600523690
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry - Information relating to approved afforestation cases: EIR release

Please provide a list of approved afforestations, indicating whether each one was subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment, whether consent was required, and whether any land features (such as being situated in a protected area) were identified. You provided clarification on the 5 June 2026 in regard to date rang...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9(1) s.15 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600519138
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total volume of sediment removed from the river South Esk: EIR release

I am writing under FOI/EIR regulations to find out if you know the total volume of sediment removed from the river South Esk since capital dredging commenced in 1973. I have been unable to obtain this information from Montrose Port Authority, who are obstructive and unhelpful. Therefore I am asking Marine Scotland as ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600516007
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Advice regarding need for traffic signals on A78: FOI release

I occasionally use the A78 between Greenock and Wemyss Bay to access the Rothesay ferry and was aware of works to change the nature of the A78 through Inverkip. These works included the installation of new traffic signal installations at the junctions of the A78 with Main Street, Inverkip and with Harbour-side with giv...

FOI clarification 55 score 3 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600516026
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government involvement in Glasgow Caledonian University postgraduate aesthetics programme: FOI release

You asked for range of records held by the Scottish Government in the context of statements made by Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) and/or various named individuals concerning their Postgraduate Diploma in Non-Surgical Medical Aesthetics Practice, to demonstrate the Scottish Government’s awareness of or connection ...

FOI clarification 80 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.4 s.33(1) s.17 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-26
Reference: FOI/202600529339
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - information on housing development signage regulation on trunk roads: EIR release

I am writing to request clarification on the actions currently being taken by Transport Scotland to manage the placement and regulation of housing development signage on Scotland’s trunk road network, with particular reference to the A702. In recent months, there appears to have been a noticeable increase in the numbe...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.20

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600516327
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Galloway Field restructuring information: EIR release

1. An update on three fields (grid references NX 627 480, NX 625 475 & NX 624 473) 2. Clarification on why permission for a new gateway was not on the agricultural Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) public register 3. A release of all of our correspondence with the land owner about the recent works 4. An explanation...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600514815
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Public sector procurement evaluation: FOI Review

Original request 202600516168 1. Is it the government’s position that public sector procuring bodies need not be prescriptive in their questioning during procurement? Yes or No 2. Is it the government’s position that public sector bodies are not required to publish the full set of evaluating and marking criteria? Yes...

FOI clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.2(6) s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600520172 review of 202600516168
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Oslo and Paris Conventions (OSPAR) compliance status of marine deposit by rocket launch: EIR release

Thank you for your reply to my request. I seek clarification of a statement you have made: "compliance with OSPAR will be considered in determining this application". In this clarification, can you please tell me whether the proposed deposit into the sea is considered as an intentional, deliberate, pre-planned and/or ...

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

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: EIR/202600518932
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Electronic communications and pension recalculations: FOI release

1) The number and % of communications submitted through Contact Us, or other electronic means, which are unanswered after 3 and 6 months, in each of the past 5 years. I am not counting an automated response acknowledging receipt as an answer. 2) Where individuals have a backdated payrise applied after their retiral, i...

FOI clarification 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518179
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Documentation relating to the provision of vehicle recovery services during works on the M8: EIR Review

Original request 202600514396 Full disclosure of all documentation, contracts, agreements, and associated records relating to the provision of vehicle recovery services during the planned works on the M8 Junctions 16 to 17 (Woodside Viaduct). This request is made on the basis of operational concerns arising from mult...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: EIR/202600517825 Review of 202600514396
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breaches of fisheries regulations, sea fishing vessel inspections and fishing licences queries: EIR release

Further information relating to the response you received to your previous request (reference: 202600513782) regarding inspections of commercial fishing vessels, breaches of fisheries regulations and enforcement actions taken by the Marine Directorate. “Many thanks for your response to our information request and apol...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: EIR/202600517325
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seal and salmon farms since 1 February 2021: EIR Review

Original request - 202200333363 "Please provide information on seals and salmon farms since 1 February 2021. Please include photos, videos, letters, emails and any other documents in relation to seals and salmon farms. Please include data and information on any seals trapped, shot, killed and injured at and close to...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.16(3) s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-08-04
Reference: EIR/202300352521 Review of 202200333363
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Number of applications for solar farms and battery storage: EIR release

Can you confirm the total number of applications for solar farms and battery storage applications throughout Scotland and the total number of successful applications?

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.36

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: EIR/202600508465
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Invoicing data relating to Social Security Scotland finance systems: FOI release

Confirmation of which of the following fields are held within your finance systems, whether current or legacy, in respect of suppliers which were not paid within 30 days for the period starting 1 April 2019 to the date of this request: 1. Supplier Name 2. Invoice Date 3. Invoice Received Date 4. Invoice Due Date 5. Gr...

FOI clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600507880
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Definition and records of specific criteria used by Accountant in Bankruptcy: FOI release

1 - The “specific criteria” that are referred to in the AiB’s reply 202500494917. 2 - The records (if any) that a case worker is required to contemporaneously prepare to record and evidence the manner in which the said “specific criteria” have been addressed. You further clarified question 2 on 12 February as: On th...

FOI clarification 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600505391
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Highlands and Islands school infrastructure information: FOI release

1. Minutes/read-outs (however the records of meetings) are kept that our constituent MSP, has organised, and or attended with the following to discuss the New Mull/Tobermory Campus: The Scottish Futures Trust The Scottish Government LEIP team The Scottish Government Learning Inspectorate The Scottish Government Island...

FOI clarification 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.4 s.5 s.9 s.7(1) s.7(4) s.17 s.23 s.2 6 attachments

Published: 2026-07-27
Reference: FOI/202600516882
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the A96 Nairn bypass: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about the A96 Nairn bypass, from the last three months.

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

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600501017
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings between Scottish Government and communities regarding renewable or non-renewable energy projects: EIR release

In the last year how many times has a member of the Scottish Government met with a representative of a community in Scotland for discussion of renewable or non-renewable energy projects? In the last year how many times has a member of the Scottish Government met with a representative of a community in Scotland for disc...

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

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: EIR/202600502922
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

A9 Dualing - Faskally forest Access Track Junction: EIR release

Competition for the Faskally Forest Access Track Junction Improvement under A9 between Pitlochry to Killiecrankie 1. All details relating to the contract/order for the tarmac surfacing and kerbing of approximately 550 square metres that was issued at a total cost of £282,289.24. 2. A full breakdown of this cost, incl...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600516176
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Social Security Scotland - Adult Disability Payment ineligible claim information: FOI release

Request for information 1: Could you supply how many requests Social Security Scotland have made to claimants to pay back Adult Disability Payments, and how much this was worth overall and how many said yes and no, and how much was handed back? Request for information 2: What is the average time between an interview w...

FOI clarification 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600509880
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Software based data destruction assurance information: FOI release

To avoid any misunderstanding, I would like to clarify the distinction I am drawing. I am not questioning the adequacy of your processes or suggesting anything is being done incorrectly. My enquiry relates solely to the type of recorded assurance held by your organisation. A certificate or record confirming that an er...

FOI clarification 55 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.17

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600511035
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Adult neurodevelopmental assessment and support provision across NHS Boards correspondence: FOI release

1. A copy of the letter, email, briefing, template, or other correspondence sent by the Scottish Government’s Director of Mental Health to all Health Boards seeking clarification on adult neurodevelopmental assessment and support provision. 2. The date this correspondence was sent. 3. A list of all NHS Boards contact...

FOI clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.5 s.6 s.8 s.9 s.4 s.17(1) s.10 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: FOI/202600516637
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Environmental performance standards of A90 and A96: EIR release

I am writing to formally raise concerns regarding the environmental condition of the A90 and A96 trunk roads in North East Scotland, which are currently maintained under contract by Amey. There is a clear and visible pattern of environmental neglect along substantial stretches of these routes, including: Widespread and...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-07-22
Reference: EIR/202600508806
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport