Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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

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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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Advice regarding Grimersta Estate's rejected license application: EIR release

Regarding your decision and the attached letter detailing your reasoning, Grimersta Estate are minded to appeal but cannot do so within the current timeframe without full knowledge of the advice received by MS-LOT in making your determination. With this is mind I would be grateful if you could provide me with the advic...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200307408
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Felling at Cloburn Quarry: EIR release

With respect to case reference FPA-9144, Property Name Cloburn Quarry, Name of Woodland Cpt 22: All paper, email and computer file information related to both the Felling Permission Application and Felling Approval and Licence associated with this case, including: correspondence; reports and information submitted by ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 20 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300353546
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Land to the east of Red Path Brae, Orchard Terrace, Kinghorn: EIR release

The Reporter to provide a detailed explanation as to why she considers that determining appeal PPA- 250-2368 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal. A detailed explanation as to why the Reporter considers the Mossend appeal must be determined first. Provide a ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.1 14 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300354858
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Year one projects funded from Just Transition Fund: EIR release

Information relating to year one projects funded from the Just Transition Fund: https://www.gov.scot/publications/just-transition-fund/pages/year-one-projects/ There are four projects funded for which I request the same information: Seedpod - Opportunity North East £3.1m Supply Chain Pathway and Energy Transition Cha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300355965
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Explanation on why determining appeal PPA-400-2126 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal: EIR release

The Reporter to provide a detailed explanation as to why he considers that determining appeal PPA- 400-2126 would prejudice or otherwise undermine the Scottish Ministers’ determination of the Mossend appeal. A detailed explanation as to why the Reporter considers the Mossend appeal must be determined first. Provide a c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300354907
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Mairi McAllan briefing for appearance at the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee on 25 January 2023: EIR release

The briefing given to the then minister Mairi McAllan for her appearance in front of the Rural Affairs, Islands and Natural Environment Committee on 25 January 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs)...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300355989
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Mairi Gougeon meeting with Ranil Jayawardena 17 October 2022: 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 Mairi Gougeon's meeting with Ranil Jayawardena on October 17, 20...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300338450
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish razor clam electrofishing trial communications: EIR release

All communications between Marine Scotland and the Scottish Razor Clam Association since the commencement of the trial, to include all communications to group members. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300353503
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A78 Largs to Skelmorlie speed limit: EIR release

All communications and papers relating to the decision to put in place a temporary 40mph speed limit on this stretch of road, including any evidence regarding the claim this is to improve road safety, and what consultations were made locally before going ahead. As the information you have requested is 'environmental i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 18 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300355981
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Noise guidance for onshore wind turbines: EIR release

Information with regard to the publication: ‘A review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines’: Please can you supply me with the date members of the Scottish Parliament and civil servants were first informed of the publication of the WSP Report - ‘A review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines’? Please can ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 22 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300351324
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change 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

A738 inspection, maintenance and accident records for Byres Road, Kilwinning: EIR release

Documentation for a period of 12 months prior to and including 22 December 2022 being : Records of inspection for Byres Road, Kilwinning. Maintenance Records, including records of independent contractors working in Byres Road, Kilwinning. Statement of your Road Authorities Policy under the Code of Practice for Highway...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300350544
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Fisherman's Federation meeting with Michael Matheson: EIR release

On January 17 2023 representatives from the Scottish Fisherman's Federation held a meeting with Michael Matheson. The purpose of the meeting was recorded as: "To raise SFF's concerns with the Cabinet Secretary about the impact on fishing of the expansion of offshore wind in Scottish waters and to discuss the future of...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-02
Reference
202300353741
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence over South Gyle-Dalmeny rail electrification route clearance work: EIR release

May I request under FoI any correspondence or other documents relating to discussions involving Jenny Gilruth prior to 12 Oct 2022, over the South Gyle-Dalmeny rail electrification route clearance work - planned Dec 2022 blockade. On 31 May Transport Scotland sought clarification and you confirmed that you were lookin...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-28
Reference
202300357652
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

Forestry Grant scheme: EIR release

The total amount of grant claims paid via the Forestry Grant scheme since 2015 (financial year) up to the financial year ending 2022, broken down by the amount paid in each year. A list of the top 10 recipients who have received the most funding via this scheme since 2015. For each financial year, how many grant reci...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200298404
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vessel 802 Stage 10 payment: EIR release

Regarding the Stage 10 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 29/05/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the tenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 190 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.80 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-21
Reference
202200291947
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

Ministers' report on Strathblane appeal: EIR release

When a planning appeal is called in by Scottish Ministers, a report is prepared for Ministers by government officers following receipt of the Reporter’s report. Please provide a copy of that report in relation to the Strathblane appeal.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300342834
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Felling Permission FPA 10246: EIR release

All information that can be provided on Felling Permission FPA 10246 granted in February 2023. That information should include: the application in full, including the location and number of trees to be felled; any internal report from Scottish Forestry regarding the application, including any site visit, prior to issu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300353675
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with employees of Energy Action Scotland: EIR release

All Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) with employees of Energy Action Scotland, 1st January 2022 - date.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.11(2) s.34(1) 14 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300351738
Directorate
Local Government and Housing 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

Type and safety of the cladding used on the new Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh: EIR release

Any internal or external correspondence within the Scottish Government on the topic of the type and safety of the cladding used on the new Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh. Any safety reports, analysis, or concerns raised and provided to the Scottish Government about the safety of the cladding on the afore...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200289561
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information from ANPR cameras on the M8 being given to Police Scotland: FOI release

How many times has information obtained by ANPR cameras situated on the M8 motorway from 2011 to 2022 been given to Police Scotland. All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails relating to ANPR cameras between Transport Scotland and Poli...

FOI unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202200289777
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Copy of internal Scottish Government Planning Architecture and Regeneration Division Reports on the Proposed Control Area: EIR release

A copy of any internal Scottish Government Planning Architecture and Regeneration Division Reports (and in particular any Reports to the Minister) on the Proposed Control Area.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-18
Reference
202300338148
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector