Scottish Government FOI Index

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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Just transition and onshore wind development correspondence: EIR release

“All information that the Scottish Government holds, has prepared, and is preparing, in-house or through consultants or academics, in relation to the economic and social benefits of onshore wind in Scotland. In particular the economic benefits that onshore wind farms bring or will bring nationally and to the local comm...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.27 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300389268
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bathing waters designation criteria: EIR release

General information relating to the change of designation criteria and the changed application form, which were published in early 2023. Notes of any meetings relating to change of designation criteria and the changed application form. Copies of all correspondence relating to the change of designation criteria and th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-20
Reference: FOI/202300390087
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Agricultural parish data: EIR release

(a) the number of farm holdings, (b) their size and (c) their farm type (general cropping, cereals, dairy, etc) in the following agricultural parishes: 394, 407, 409, 368, 366, 367, 844, 843, 845 and 581.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-12
Reference: FOI/202300381721
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Energy and Environment briefing notes for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting: EIR release

All briefing notes that were provided to Gillian Martin, Minister and the Environment, before she appeared before Rural Affairs and Islands Committee on 1 November 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300383426
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meetings: EIR release

a) a copy of all briefings for the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity in relation to meetings with MSPs on the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill. b) a copy of all meeting notes of meetings between the above Minister and MSPs regarding the Circular Economy (Scotland) Bill

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

Published: 2024-02-14
Reference: FOI/202300376042
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications regarding James Hutton Institute in relation to the Evidence Review: EIR release

A complete copy of the instructions given to the James Hutton Institute in relation to the Evidence Review, (ii) any and all internal communications on the selection of the James Hutton Institute to carry out the Evidence Review, (iii) any and all internal communications explaining why review of evidence into oxo-biode...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-01-30
Reference: 202200322513
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity’s briefing and speaking notes (19 January): EIR review

...the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity’s briefing and speaking notes for the Ministerial Statement given in the Scottish Parliament chamber on 19 January 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: EIR/202300347055 Review of 202300342172
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

DRS correspondence with special advisers: EIR review

A copy of email correspondence from special advisers and Scottish Government officials during the period 1st November 2021 to 31st March 2022 where deposit return (DRS) was discussed.

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

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: EIR/202300351098 Review of 202200318719
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme (13 November to 13 December): EIR release

A copy of all letters received by the Scottish Government over the previous month from today’s date related to the forthcoming deposit return scheme”. Therefore the timeframe is now from 13 November to 13 December.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-01-22
Reference: 202200332635
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to S6W-09312, S6W-09314, S6W-09315: EIR review

All correspondence relating to the following written questions: S6W-09312 S6W-09314 S6W-09315 I have concluded that a different decision should be substituted. As the information you requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.38 s.40 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-19
Reference: EIR/202300340781 Review of 202200333311
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial meetings about deposit return scheme: EIR review

You asked for a review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) of FoI 202200279512 on Deposit Return Scheme meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-17
Reference: FOI/202200301733 Review of 202200279512
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Impact assessment of the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021: EIR release

Any internal or external Scottish Government correspondence received regarding the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021 including ‘costs to farmers’, ‘slurry applications and slurry store covers’, ‘cost of slurry regulations’ and ‘impact on farming’.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 103 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202200316250
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence that refers to Endangered Species: EIR release

All ministerial correspondence from 30th August 2021 to 8th June 2023 that refers to: Capercaillie Red Squirrel Eurasian Beaver Puffin Pine Marten Otter Wildcat Twinflower Scottish Wildcat Mountain Hare Bottlenose Dolphin As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Env...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300360771
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between the Revive Coalition and Scottish Ministers (1st January 2020 - 23 February 2023): EIR release

Copies of all correspondence between the Revive Coalition and Scottish Ministers between 1st January 2020 and 23 February 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(5) s.11(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300344729
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deposit Return System correspondence: FOI release

Provide me with a copy of correspondence over the past year between Fergus Ewing MSP and any minister or Scottish Government officials relating to a deposit return system for Scotland.

FOI released 100 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-22
Reference: 202300341178
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications regarding resignation of Terry A'Hearn from SEPA: EIR release

All correspondence including emails, briefing papers, WhatsApp and text messages, memos and voice messages relating to the conduct allegations and resignation of Terry A'Hearn from Sepa. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence briefings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-21
Reference: 202200291288
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial meetings about deposit return scheme: EIR release

On the 25 January 2022 the Scottish Government released a list of meetings relating to the deposit return scheme attended by the circular economy minister, Lorna Slater, since she was appointed in August 2021 (your reference 202100267407). The list as released is attached. Please could the government now supply copies...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-19
Reference: 202200279512
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Flood risk management working group meetings: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group for May, June & July 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: FOI/202300371481
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Lorna Slater's 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: Lorna Slater's meeting with Anthie Zacha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300338440
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meetings discussing Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

You asked for “Any minutes from meetings involving Scottish Government ministers (Patrick Harvie MSP and Lorna Slater MSP) that discuss the Deposit Return Scheme, due to come into effect on August 2023, between August 2022 to December 2022”.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5)

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: 202300337696
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Secondary legislation for deer consultation June 2023: EIR release

A copy of all responses received and a breakdown of whether those responses were for, against or neutral on the third question about the abolition of close seasons for male deer of all species in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: FOI/202300367776
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government from Lorna Slater: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-23
Reference: 202300338451
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group: EIR release

All minutes of meetings of COSLA and the Scottish Government's flood risk management working group since April 18 2023. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request un...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-18
Reference: 202300359957
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

RESAS funding settlement 2023/24: EIR release

Correspondence between RESAS and senior officers of the James Hutton Institute, BioSS and Centres of Expertise, regarding cuts to 2023/24 funding (including the Strategic Research Programme, Underpinning Capacity and Centres of Expertise), from 1 April 2022 to 30 June 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-08-01
Reference: FOI/202300364133
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Ministers' appointing Circularity Scotland Ltd as administrator of Deposit Return Scheme: EIR Review

Original request - 202200276068 1. The application to become administrator of the deposit return scheme submitted to Scottish ministers by Circularity Scotland Ltd, and any other supporting or additional information provided by Circularity Scotland Ltd to support that application, as specified in section 14 of the regu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 101 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.14 s.2 s.15 s.10(5) s.20 s.10(1) s.10(2) s.10 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2(1) s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-04-20
Reference: FOI/202200298347 Review of 202200276068
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector