Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 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 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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1,987 matching releases

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data for fishing vessels within Scottish Waters: EIR release

You asked for “raw historical VMS positional data for fishing vessels within Scottish Waters in a tabular format (e.g. csv or txt) that includes the following fields, where available: Anonymised Vessel Code Length Deadweight Tonnage Timestamp (date and time), Latitude Longitude Fishing Method (Gear Type) Speed Status ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4)

Published: 2024-11-21
Reference: EIR/202400436413
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Eskdalemuir Seismic Array zone renewable development correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Ministry of Defence about renewable developments including solar and wind farms within the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array zone over the past three years (since 2020) including any conversations about the MoD’s noise calculating budget for the area. 2. Any corres...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400435349
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence on the potential buyer of Grangemouth Refinery: EIR release

(1.) The date on which this and any subsequent meetings between the Scottish Government and Michelle Thomson took place, on the subject of the potential purchaser of the Grangemouth refinery. (2.) Any documentation relating to meetings between the Scottish Government and Michelle Thomson on the subject of the potential...

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

Published: 2024-11-20
Reference: FOI/202400436109
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance meetings information: EIR Review

Original request: 202400429639 A list of all internal meetings where the subject of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was discussed since July 2023. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings.

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

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435268 Review of 202400429639
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Greenhouse gas emissions, farming funding and First Minister Perthshire visit: EIR release

Q1 request: Are oil and gas emissions included in the 2045 net zero plans? Q2 request: In the House of Commons on May 9, SNP MP Steven Bonnar said: "The SNP Government have guaranteed Scottish farmers the level of funding that was available pre-Brexit, unlike the Tories here in England or indeed the Labour party in Wa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 4 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436036
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the A737 Dalgarven road works: EIR release

On 16/09/24 worked commenced on the A737 Dalgarven for the installation of a new filter drain and footpath construction. I wish to request all information held by Transport Scotland in relation to this work. This should include, but not limited to, - all emails and similar correspondence relating to the work - all det...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6 s.7 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400437612
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications regarding T N Trawlers fishing firm: EIR release

(i) Any communications from government ministers and special advisors regarding the fishing firm TN Trawlers since 17 August 2024 (this should include, but not be limited to, emails, written documents, whatsapp messages and notes) (ii) Any government communications regarding grant awards to TN Trawlers from the calend...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435488
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Farmed salmon freshwater treatments: EIR release

"1. I wish to know how the government assess salmon health and welfare during fresh water immersion of farmed salmon. 2. Please supply scientific data that the Government uses relating to salmon osmoregulation health and welfare during immersion. 3. How long are the salmon immersed in fresh water? 4. Is there a maximum...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.10(4) s.9 s.19

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435635
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 accident statistics: EIR release

“I would like to make an FOI request for the number and details of road traffic accidents occurring on the A9 road at the following junctions within the last ten years. the A9 and the B867 (at Birnham) the A9 and Perth Rd (Birnham) the A9 and the A923 (Dunkeld) the A9 and the A822 (Old Military Rd) I would like, if p...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436572
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to zonal pricing in the context of the electricity market: EIR release

All Scottish Government documents mentioning “zonal pricing” in the context of the electricity market, including correspondence between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers, and with external parties, from 12th May 2023 - date.

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

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435912
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings with salmon farming industry: EIR release

Information on meetings and site visits, between ministers and cabinet secretaries with representatives of Salmon Scotland and of salmon farming operating businesses from 11 September 2019 to 11 September 2024, including 1. Meeting/visit dates 2. Meeting/visit attendees. 3. Requesters of the meeting/visit 4. Subjects ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400431333
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence on peat sales, Land Reform (Scotland) Bill and impact of wood burning stoves: EIR release

‘Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, policy notes, about the ban on peat sales, from the last three months? Could you supply all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Michael Russell about the land reform bi...

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

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400435616
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding pig farming and welfare: EIR release

The most recent agricultural census shows that there were 31,146 breeding sows and gilts in Scotland. Of those, how many were kept in farrowing crates (including temporary crates) prior to/following farrowing? How many pig farms with between 10-24 breeding sows use farrowing crates (including temporary crates)? How man...

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

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400431590
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Briefings/minutes from the meetings between Minister for Public Health and Environmental Health Policy Co-ordination Group: EIR release

“All minutes of meetings of Environmental Health Policy Co-ordination Group since its formation. All briefings given to the Minister for Public Health regarding meetings of the Environmental Health Policy Co-ordination Group since its formation”.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400436698
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland costs on mitigation nets on the A83 Rest and be Thankful: EIR release

"The total amount that Transport Scotland has spent on mitigation nets on the A83 Rest and be Thankful, broken down into a table to reflect every financial year from 2007-8 to present."

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-11-18
Reference: FOI/202400439103
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Water Industry Commission for Scotland: EIR release

You asked for information related to WICS. All correspondence (emails, digital messages, written notes etc) between the Scottish Government (including civil servants and ministers) and the Water Industry Commission for Scotland between November 2023 and today. Can you please provide in full the resignation letter pre...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435691
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Status of flood defence schemes included in Flood Risk Management Strategies: EIR release

“The following questions under FOI are with regard to the status of the nation’s 42 flood defence schemes, which were included in the 2015-2021 Flood Risk Management Strategies. 1. How many have been completed? 2. What is the cost today of all the works that have been carried out. 3. How many schemes are still to be c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings spending s.1 s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435342
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister speech notes on Programme for Government 2024/25: EIR Review

Orginal Request 202400430255 Any briefing or speaking notes provided to John Swinney ahead of his speech today (Wednesday 4 September 2024) on the Scottish Government’s 2024/25 Programme for Government.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-14
Reference: FOI/202400435222 Review of 202400430255
Directorate: Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Cost to produce and analysis the specific Rural Consultations: EIR release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations? 1. Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). 2. Call for evidence: phasing out the use of cages in the gamebird and quail sectors. 3. Herring in the Firth of Clyde: setting the total allowable catch for 2024...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.7 s.9 s.20 s.11 s.21 s.25 s.27 s.31 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434447
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rural Delivery Plan costs and queries: EIR release

“The number and total of staff who work on the Rural Delivery Plan, broken down by role/level, and year. The total cost spent on the Rural Delivery Plan so far, broken down by year and expense category. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documen...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435433
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Flood risk management spend: EIR release

1. “Can I ask how much of the £150m additional capital funding planned by the Scottish Government for flood risk management over five years from 2021/22 has been spent in total?” 2. “How much has been spent (outturn) for each year since and including 2021/22 and so far in the part year of 2024/25?” 3. “What is the bu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1)

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: FOI/202400435346
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Glen Rosa and Glen Sannox vessels and Ardrossan Harbour: EIR release

1. Could you supply the current timetable for work to upgrade Ardrossan Harbour, and whether a new business case needs to be written for it? Could you also supply any analysis done on this work? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by Transport Scotland about delays to upgrading Ardrossan Harbour?...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.25 6 attachments

Published: 2024-11-11
Reference: EIR/202400412198
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass): EIR release

“In relation to the Nairn Bypass (which is due to commence construction works relatively soon) how many tonnes of sand and gravel will be required as part of the overall construction supplies contracts? Also, what is the anticipated duration of the bypass construction period (eg four years, five years, etc).”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: EIR/202400434700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Details of GreenPower (International) Ltd meeting: EIR release

1. Full details of the meeting held between GreenPower (International) Ltd and Patrick Harvie MSP, Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants' Rights, on 23/09/2022, as outlined in the Scottish Parliament’s Lobbying Register. Please include all minutes taken, the date the meeting was set, any corresp...

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

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400434756
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Briefing notes on the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee: EIR release

Briefing notes to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance ahead of their appearance at the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on 27 September 2022, 24 January 2023 and 23 January 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: FOI/202400433582
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector