Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) correspondence and future structure: FOI release

You asked for: Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to the Least Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) Documentation outlining plans for the future structure and funding of the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme Timeframe: since September 2018...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01661
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Environmental performance of Scottish agriculture correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) sent to (a) Fergus Ewing and (b) Roseanna Cunningham relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-12
Reference
FOI/19/01684
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Improving environmental performance of Scottish agriculture - Roseanna Cunningham correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Roseanna Cunningham and Scottish Government Officials relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture and documentation outlining plans for improving the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-12
Reference
FOI/19/01685
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Improving environmental performance of Scottish agriculture - Fergus Ewing correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture and documentation outlining plans for improving the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-12
Reference
FOI/19/01686
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Complaints on Ragwort from January 2016: EIR release

1. Statistics in relation to the number of official complaints you have received regarding Ragwort in the UK, together with a breakdown of locations. If possible from Jan 2016 to date 2. Statistics on how you dealt with these complaints – how many resolved and if so how? 3. What/how many enforcement actions were taken ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/19/00529
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Statistics of mis-stunned animals in Scottish slaughterhouses: FOI release

1. What was the total number of mis-stunned animals, including chickens, cattle, pork and sheep at slaughter both last year 2018, and for the year before that 2017 in Scotland? This refers to all the animals listed above that were not stunned correctly at point of Slaughter in Scotland. The figure can be presented as a...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.4 s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2019-02-21
Reference
FOI/19/00238
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Common Grazing Committees granted Business Reference Numbers: EIR review

1. Total number of Common Grazing Committees which have been granted Business Reference Numbers (BRN). 2. The total number of Common Grazing Committees which have had IACS applications validated as approved in the years 2016, 2017 and as at today's date for 2018. 3. The total combined value of payments made under the...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.20
Published
2018-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Common Grazing Committees granted Business Reference Numbers: EIR release

1. Total number of Common Grazing Committees which have been granted Business Reference Numbers (BRN). 2. The total number of Common Grazing Committees which have had IACS applications validated as approved in the years 2016, 2017 and as at today's date for 2018. 3. The total combined value of payments made under the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Field inspection at Burnside of Dipple, Fochabers: EIR release

All correspondence at Local Area and Headquarters Office level relating to a field inspection at Burnside of Dipple, Fochabers.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

AECS Inspection and Re-mapping at Kirkhill Farm, Elgin: EIR response

All correspondence or e-mails held on file relating to an AECS Inspection and Re-mapping at Kirkhill Farm, Elgin, and in particular the way in which the solar panel array was dealt with in this latter case.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

SASA's objection/agreement and related application/correspondence re Garden District: EIR release

a. A copy of SASA's original objection to the planning application for a "Garden District" next to SASA's land b. A copy of subsequent correspondence with the applicant and their agents in relation to the application c. A copy of the documents forming the "agreement" with the applicant that led to SASA's withdrawal o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 26 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Proposed ban on exporting live animals outwith UK: EIR release

(a.) Advice received by Scottish Ministers which informed their recent decision not to support a UK wide ban on the export of live animals outside of the UK, including advice not only from agricultural departments, but also that from the Scottish Government animal welfare division and any other advice received by Minis...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Maps showing details of Croft 1 Luskentyre: EIR release

Any records or maps that would show details of Croft 1 Luskentyre.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Electronic dog training collars and prong training collars: EIR release

Copies of all documents and information relating to electronic dog training collars and prong training collars presented to the Scottish Government by the Dog's Trust, Kennel Club and RSPCA. This would include any scientific studies, case studies, statistics and reports on their use or effects on dogs. I'd further lik...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6 s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Salmon farming in Scotland: EIR release

1. Information on the storage and transport of dead salmon since 1 January 2015. 2. Correspondence with the "three main salmon producers in Shetland" including proposals to set up a waste handling facility. 3. Information on how "each farming area will establish a macerating and ensiling point where fish waste can be...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Changes to greening rules by EU: EIR release

Email correspondence between Fergus Ewing and civil servants regarding changes to greening rules by the EU, between dates 1/1/16-25/2/18.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Ban on use of electric shock dog collars: EIR release

Agendas, minutes, notes, correspondence relating to, and associated papers of meetings held by the Scottish Government where the meeting related to the sale, regulation or possibility of a ban on the use of electric collars (sometimes known as 'e-collars' or 'shock collars') dated between 1 January 2016 and 10 January ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm: EIR release

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm Carstairs Junction. Information sought: The relevant period is from 10 September 2017 to 22 November 2017 The correspondence to include all emails, letters, fax transmissions, notes, photographs, meeting notes, telephone calls and minutes of meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector