Scottish Government FOI Index

22,647releases indexed

40,488attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,388partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-30newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,388 unclear 7,405 not held 3,241 released 1,581 already published 703 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2996 s.17(1) 2927 s.25(1) 2524 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.2 1227 s.29(1) 1223 s.3 959

Timeline

2026-09 8 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 962 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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22,647 matching releases

Bottle deposit scheme information: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on the bottle deposit scheme so far with a breakdown of these costs? 2. Copies of any research done into why it is all drinks materials being recycled instead of just one certain material like glass or aluminium or any risk assessments done about this? 3. Have any sho...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.25(1)

Published: 2023-02-21
Reference: FOI/202200318862
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

VMS Data Request for the ICES rectangles 50E6, 50E7 AND 50E8: EIR release

Fishing VMS data for the ICES rectangles 50E6, 50E7 AND 50E8 for the period of Jan 2019 – Dec 2019 (inclusive). Is it possible to also send any data for 2022, for example the first six months or up to October 2022? Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-02-21
Reference: FOI/202200330716
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Complaints regarding Gaelic road signs: EIR release

In total, how many complaints have been made regarding bilingual road signs (Gaelic) per year starting from 2007 to present? What were these complaints? I.e. Where these signs distracting to drivers?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-21
Reference: FOI/202200330167
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

First Minister media interviews: FOI release

The number of individual (one on one rather than press conference) media interviews given by the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon between 4 December 2020 and 4 December 2022. Please list these by outlet e.g “The Times” or "STV News" along with the journalist's name and the date. Please list all interviews given regardles...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.27 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-21
Reference: FOI/202200332827
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in council buildings: EIR release

Copies of correspondence with the councils of Fife, Angus, Perth and Kinross and Dundee City concerning checking for the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in council buildings (including schools) or what to do if it is discovered in council buildings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-21
Reference: FOI/202200333430
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Unlawful felling report at Jelliston House, South Ayrshire: EIR release

All available information regarding a complaint of unauthorised tree felling at Jelliston, KA6 6ES.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)

Published: 2023-02-21
Reference: FOI/202200333115
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Agri Environment Climate Scheme for Heather Restoration: EIR release

What payments were made by the Scottish Government in the last 5 years under the Agri Environment Climate Scheme for the Heather Restoration option.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2023-02-21
Reference: FOI/202300343525
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Angus Robertson meeting with French journalists: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson for his meeting with French journalists on 5 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting/dinner.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202300339802
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Engagement discussing Spiking: FOI release

1. Please provide the dates of all meetings of the ministerial roundtable on spiking. 2. Please provide who was in attendance at each of these meetings and who provide apologies to the meeting. 3. Please provide the agenda, minutes and any supporting papers discussed at these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202300338809
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Affordable Housing Supply Programme co-ordination: FOI release

Provide the Affordable Housing Supply Programme Co-ordination Group meeting and agendas for all meetings since November 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200332320
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All internal correspondence regarding FOI 202200313781: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Marine Scotland, and Special Advisers) email correspondence discussing the responses to the previous FOI request FOI/202200313781

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200330326
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scotland's offshore wind potential: EIR release

1) Internal correspondence within the Scottish Government either as part of the response to press requests for comment about the statistic relating to Scotland having 25% of Europe's offshore wind potential, linked to a These Island's report. This should include official, special adviser, and ministerial comment/sign o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200329615
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Calculation of 2010 figure for offshore wind potential: EIR release

A Scottish Government spokesperson is quoted as saying that "the figure [of 25 per cent of Europe's offshore wind potential] was correct when first calculated in 2010. Under FOISA, please provide the source/s underpinning that 2010 calculation and the workings that produced this figure. a list of Scottish Government p...

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

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200330552
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Springfield Properties proposed development in Drumnadrochit: EIR release

"I'd like to see all documents and communication relating to Springfield Properties and their proposed development in Drumnadrochit that the Scottish Government have dealt with."

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 3 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200325090
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Housing, Public sector

River Earn sea trout catch statistics: EIR release

"I have looked at the data available via your website and managed to find data on Earn salmon catches for seasons 2017 to 2021. However, I struggled to find anything accessible relating to sea trout. Can you assist me by providing the information for both caught and released sea trout for the same period; or direct me ...

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

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200326954
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Due diligence on Liberty Steel business plan for Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks: FOI release

Please provide me with a copy of the due diligence carried out by Ernst and Young in 2016 on Liberty’s financial standing and business plan to take over the Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200320853
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

A96 Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass) dualling scheme: EIR release

1. All briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, dates and notes of meetings and telephone conversations, between 16 February 2021 and the present day betweenTransport Scotland officials and Scottish Government officials regarding thetimeline, funding, construction and delivery of the A96 Inverness to Nairn (includin...

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

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200324323
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence received regarding South Lanarkshire College: FOI release

"Copies of all correspondence received by the Scottish Government and its ministers in relation to South Lanarkshire College from Jan 1 2022 to October 14 2022".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200324850
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Angus Robertson meeting with French think tanks: FOI release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Constitution Secretary Angus Robertson for his meeting/dinner with French think tanks on 4 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting/dinner...This should include all material prepared for Mr Robertson in preparation for the meeting/din...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202300339801
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Neil Gray meeting with Ukrainian Consul: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Neil Gray for his meeting / video conference with the Ukrainian Consul General on 28 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements. https://...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202300339763
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Vehicles currently in the fleet: FOI release

Registration number, make and model of all vehicles currently on our fleet and for all vehicles sold between 27/11/2021 and 13/11/2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200331828
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002: FOI release

Information on the total amounts received under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 for the financial years 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20 and 2021/22.

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200317808
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Parliamentary Question S6W-09495: EIR release

“For any and all correspondence relating the drafting of the PQ [S6W-09495]. Given the decision letter was issued 27/07/22, and the question was submitted 30/06/2022 asking when the decision was made, and itself was answered 15 days prior to the decision, it would be fair to assume that the handling report would focus ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200319266
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Housing, Public sector

Mairi McAllan MSP meetings: EIR release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Mairi McAllan's meeting with the Church...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300338446
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Keith Brown, Deputy Leader of the Scottish National Party, meetings: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202300338448
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector