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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H100 Fife Project trial delay: EIR release

As SCOGOV are part-funding the H100 Fife trial I noted with keen interest that the project may be delayed by up to one year. I am of the view that hydrogen in a household setting is wrongheaded from both a consumer cost and safety standpoint. I am requesting that SCOGOV inform the public as to the specific reasons for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400410929
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Renewable Heat Scheme for Homeowners: EIR release

In November 2020, the Scottish Government made available up to £4.5m cashback incentive to help people install renewable systems in their homes. Can you advise how much of this fund has been claimed by homeowners, and how much has already been granted or made available to homeowners?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-07-08
Reference
FOI/202400410494
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit workforce: EIR release

The number of posts in the Energy Consents Unit, the banding of these posts and the FTE equivalent number of people on each band as at April 2024. The total operating budget allocated to the Energy Consents Unit for financial years (a) 2024/25, (b) 2023/24 and (c) 2022/23. The average number of working hours it took to...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-05-30
Reference
FOI/202400407617
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Energy Consents Unit (ECU) application statistics: EIR release

The percentage of all applications that are submitted to the ECU under Section 36 and Section 37 that have been consented, withdrawn and rejected by the ECU across Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.36 s.37 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-05-30
Reference
FOI/202400408885
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Al-Mahdi Foundation projects: EIR release

All communications exchanged between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation to the Climate Challenge Fund which references Al-Mahdi Islamic Centre of Glasgow.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 40 attachments
Published
2024-05-29
Reference
FOI/202300388867
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Administration of the Climate Challenge Fund: EIR release

All reports between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation KSB’s administration of the Climate Challenge Fund for 2018-20.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2024-05-29
Reference
FOI/202300388902
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme applications: EIR release

I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: the number of applications to the Home Energy Scotland Scheme which were completed in the calendar year 2023, broken down by the type of measures carried out.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-29
Reference
FOI/202400409829
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding draft climate change plan: EIR release

Please can you provide copies of correspondence within the Scottish Government about the delaying of the new draft climate change plan. I'd like all correspondence from the start of July 2023 to the end of December 2023. Please provide any emails, texts, whatsapp messages and any other correspondence relating to the d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-23
Reference
FOI/202400394829
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence to Energy Minister that mention “oil and gas”, and/ or “fossil fuels”: EIR release

Any correspondence from members of the public to the current Energy Minister from 1/1/2020- to current which mentions “oil and gas”, and/ or “fossil fuels.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-22
Reference
FOI/202300378270
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Offshore Training and Skills Passport development: EIR release

Copy of all agendas and meeting notes where the development of an Offshore Training/ Skills Passport was discussed between June 2023 and the present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-05-22
Reference
FOI/202400407134
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Government and Equinor meetings at COP26: EIR release

Documentation relevant to meetings held between the Scottish Government and Equinor (or their representatives, such as trade bodies) at the United Nations COP26 conference in Glasgow in 2021. This should include, but not be limited to the meeting between Kate Forbes MSP and Equinor evidenced on the lobbying register at...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-22
Reference
FOI/202400410353
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Clashindarroch extension application correspondence: EIR release

A copy of all communications, in whatever format used, to include emails, letters, notes of meetings, and notes of telephone conversations, between the ECU and the Clashindarroch Extension applicants and/or their agents, from the end of March 2023 up to the present day in respect of the Clashindarroch Extension applica...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202400395282
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Reports in relation to administration of Climate Challenge Fund: EIR release

All reports between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation KSB’s administration of the Climate Challenge Fund for 2014-16.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202300388892
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Economy and Fair Work Committee briefing documentation on Just Transition Fund: EIR release

The briefing notes that were prepared for Richard Lochhead in advance of appearance before the Economy and Fair Work Committee on 10 January 2024. The list of projects funded under the Just Transition Fund that Richard Lochhead mentioned during the committee hearing above.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202400392734
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland grant and loan scheme - second homes: EIR release

1) I wish to know what instructions, regulations or legislation have been given by Scottish Government to Home Energy Scotland (managed by the Energy Saving Trust) regarding the awarding of grants funded by the Scottish Government to homes in Scotland they consider to be "second homes". 2) I wish to know what the Scot...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-15
Reference
FOI/202300391064
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Climate Challenge Fund grant awarded to the Al-Mahdi Foundation: EIR release

Information relating to the Climate Challenge Fund grant awarded to the Al-Mahdi Foundation in relation to PQ S6W-22929.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-14
Reference
FOI/202400395857
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting briefing notes: EIR release

Copies of all briefing notes prepared and sent to MSPs by the Scottish Government or its agencies regarding the Economy and Fair Work Committee meeting on the 13th December. A circulation list of who was sent the briefing.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-14
Reference
FOI/202300389667
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland processing times: EIR release

The most recent reporting to the Scottish Government from the Energy Saving Trust on performance against the service level agreement for the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme, including the time taken to process applications once fully completed with relevant paperwork.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-10
Reference
FOI/202400392828
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Communications with Petroineos: EIR release

1. Copies of all communication between Petroineos and Scottish Government ministers and officials between January 1st 2023 and 22nd November 2023 inclusive. 2. Minutes of all meetings between Petroineos and Scottish Government ministers and officials between January 1st 2023 and 22nd November 2023 inclusive. 3. Copie...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7 s.11 s.10 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-09
Reference
FOI/202300386266
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Grangemouth Future Industries Board: EIR release

All unreleased minutes from the Grangemouth Future Industries Board? All communications between the Scottish government and the Grangemouth Future Industries Board? All communications between the Scottish government and Falkirk council regarding the closure of Grangemouth oil refinery? All meeting the Scottish governme...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2024-04-26
Reference
FOI/202400394014
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Government funded supported schemes for domestic owner occupiers: EIR release

Information on Scottish Government funded support schemes for domestic owner occupiers. This was in follow up to a previous EIR (reference: 202300388440) received on 07 December 2023 which asked for: 1. The number of applications approved for installing a heat pump in the financial years 2021-22; 2022-2023 and 2023-2...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-04-18
Reference
EIR/202400392289
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland scheme: EIR release

Under the Home Energy Scotland scheme: Renewable Energy Systems 1. How many (a) grants and (b) loans were awarded in each (i) Scottish Parliamentary constituency and (ii) UK Parliamentary constituency in each year since the start of the scheme for renewable energy systems. 2. What is the total sum of (a) grants and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-04-16
Reference
FOI/202300387352
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Radiological contamination risks of building windfarms: EIR release

1. For planning applications such as wind farms, submitted to the Scottish Government, which statutory consultee is responsible for the assessment of underlying geology and the potential for radiological contamination of drinking water, air, run-off water, and waste water from uranium and radon and other heavy metals p...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4)
Published
2024-04-11
Reference
FOI/202400400032
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme: EIR release

1. a) the total number of applications which have been made for the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme, b) the average time taken to process fully completed applications, and c) the total number of applications which were withdrawn by the applicant i) before an offer of funding has been made and ii) after an of...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-04-03
Reference
FOI/202300388119
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Wind turbine development applications: EIR release

1. Number of applications made for wind turbine developments (covering as far back as records go). 2. Number of opposing and supporting representations in each case. 3. Whether those applications were approved or denied.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.36C 2 attachments
Published
2024-04-03
Reference
FOI/202400391731
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector