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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Correspondence relating to the proposed Cambo oilfield: EIR release

All internal correspondence on the proposed Cambo oilfield. Please include all emails, letters, call logs and minutes of any meetings which have been held. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government on the proposed Cambo oilfield. Please include all emails, letters, call logs and minutes of an...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100229975
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) Scotland Act 1998 subsection: FOI release

Confirmation of under exactly which section/subsection of schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998 the Scottish Government believes CCS to be a reserved matter.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100253888
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Funding provided to Climate Action Strathaven: FOI release

How much money has been granted from government bodies to Climate Action Strathaven and for a breakdown of each grant, and the reason given for the purpose of such grant.

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence
Published
2021-12-14
Reference
FOI/202100251797
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Costs relating to the public energy company as a service project: FOI release

The breakdown of the costs and the dates spent of the £517,876.10 inc vat relating to the public energy company/heat as a service project.

FOI unclear 75 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-18
Reference
FOI/202100238413
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Public energy company meetings timelines and costs breakdown: EIR release

Further to the recent announcement by the First Minister regarding the termination or cessation of this particular company, and following in from her 2017 announcement that this was to be set up might I request information as to exactly what stage the Scottish Government were at. Whether it be planning or consultation....

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100242593
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information regarding the leakage of sewage since July 2021: EIR release

1) Please provide any external communications between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency or Scottish Water regarding the leakage of sewage since July 2021. 2) Please provide any internal communications regarding the leakage of sewage since July 2021.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.12(4) s.14(4)
Published
2021-11-08
Reference
FOI/202100241655
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Policies and costs to support Just Transition: FOI release

A list all of the policies (and the total amount spent on each policy) in the following Scottish Budgets which are considered to be targeted at supporting the Just Transition: 2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020, 2020-2021, 2021-2022.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100245512
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Cost projections for security at COP26 climate change conference: FOI release

"The total cost projections for security that to include policing and private security measures being paid for by the Scottish Government."

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100241057
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Additional funding provided to public bodies due to COP26 conference: FOI release

1. For each of the following agencies and other Scottish Government-funded public bodies, how much funding is being provided to each agency as per the terms of the memorandum of understanding between the Scottish Government and Cabinet Office for additional costs incurred because of COP26. 1a. The agencies/public bodie...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100241103
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Details of Scottish Government official presence at the COP26 conference: FOI release

1. What are the plans for the Scottish Government's official presence at the COP26? By this I mean the location, duration, and physical staff presence? 2. Please provide the overall financial cost of the Scottish Government's official presence at COP26. 2a. This should include the cost of hiring any venue as part of th...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100241108
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Parliamentary statement by former Minister for Energy, Connectivity and Islands: EIR release

In reference to matters detailed in the 2019 Parliamentary statement made by Mr Paul Wheelhouse MSP, wherein he stated the Scottish Government’s final policy position was not to support development of unconventional oil and gas. Can you provide the following information: 1. What was the basis of the Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2021-10-20
Reference
FOI/202100236426
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Graphene technology and Fluoride in drinking water treatment: FOI release

1. Does this Graphene contract apply to Scottish Water, and if so, what is the start date for the filters? 2. Does Scottish Water currently use any filters containing Graphene? 3. Are there any plans to use Graphene filters at a future date? 4. Is Fluoride added to any water supply in Scotland? 5. Are there any plans t...

FOI unclear 55 score 5 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.33
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100240242
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Payments received from onshore windfarms: FOI release

How much money, since the beginning of the financial year 2013/14, the Scottish Government and its associated arms length organisations has received in payments from the developers of onshore windfarms. You specified that the payments that you would like details of are ones made by the developers in relation to the fol...

FOI unclear 55 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.36
Published
2021-10-08
Reference
FOI/202100227704
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Discussion held with UK Government regarding Cambo oil field: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish and UK government relating to the new Cambo Oil Field. This should include emails, letters, minutes of meetings, consultation responses and any other documents related to the proposed project.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100226595
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Minutes of meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle: EIR release

Full minutes of the meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100225719
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Consumer Scotland information: FOI release

When are the members of "Consumer Scotland" going to be appointed? When is "Consumer Scotland" going to be established? Where will its main office be located?

FOI unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-26
Reference
FOI/202100228202
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Cost incurred by the Just Transition Commission: FOI release

1. All the costs incurred by the Just Transition Commission, from its iteration, to the present day, with a full breakdown of these costs. 2. Full membership list of the Just Transition Commission. 3. A list of all engagement with Scottish Ministers and Cabinet Secretaries.

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 4 attachments
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100224091
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Breakdown of contracts with private companies relating to COP26: FOI release

Under the act, I wish to be provided with the following information regarding details, including amount spent and nature of work, of contracts between any private company and the Scottish Government in relation to the COP26 conference in Glasgow.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2021-08-04
Reference
FOI/202100221130
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Consumers and Low Carbon Division consultancy fees 2019-2022: FOI release

All available information regarding how much has been paid (including the case of the current financial year, is budgeted to be paid) to external consultants to carry out work on behalf of the Consumer and Low Carbon Division of the Scottish Government for the following financial years: 2019- 20, 2020-21, 2021-22.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-02
Reference
FOI/202100220190
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ninth international conference on wind turbine noise correspondence: FOI release

1. Did a Scottish Government representative attend the Ninth International Conference on Wind Turbine Noise event, which took place between May 18 and 21, 2021, either in person or virtually? 2. Were notes taken by this representative and, if so, could these notes be provided. 3. Did the representative report on this e...

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-17
Reference
FOI/202100208704
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Loans or grants paid to Smart Sustainable East Kilbride Ltd: FOI release

Details of all Scottish Government money which has been given to Smart Sustainable East Kilbride Ltd (SC645403) between 01 January 2019 and now, including loans, grants and contracts, etc.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-05-07
Reference
FOI/202100177355
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 restrictions of electrical companies attending non emergency meter repairs: FOI release

1. Is there a formal direction to suppliers of electricity to domestic premises not to attend non emergency meter repairs to addresses within Scotland starting with TD postcodes? 2. If there is a direction as said in question 1, does that direction apply to post codes within England with post codes starting with TD? 3....

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2021-04-08
Reference
FOI/202100174034
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

North Lowther Energy Initiative wind powered electricity generating station: EIR release

In relation to the North Lowther Energy Initiative wind powered electricity generating station a “copy of the report which was submitted to the Minister in respect of the proposed decision and any accompanying email/letter".

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-07
Reference
FOI/202100141546
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minutes of meetings of thermal generation sub groups: EIR review

All minutes of meetings of any thermal generation of electricity sub-Group since its setting up in 2011 and any minutes, notes and memoranda of meetings and discussions of such a Group plans going back to 2009 when its formation was envisaged and announced by the then Energy Minister, Jim Mather MSP. For the avoidance ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 88 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-22
Reference
FOI/20200008602 Review of 202000050855
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector