Scottish Government FOI Index

21,099releases indexed

37,554attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

7,804partially withheld

2017-11-17oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 7,804 unclear 6,977 not held 2,955 released 1,470 already published 656 cost limit 586 clarification 342 withheld 235 transferred 74

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4772 s.20 4130 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3342 s.30 2791 s.17(1) 2667 s.25(1) 2327 s.10(4) 1920 s.11(2) 1518 s.29(1) 1135 s.2 1129 s.3 891

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 1,211 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 933 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 895 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 821 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 684 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 652 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 637 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 611 releases · 25.8 avg days

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94 matching releases

Scottish Salmon Producers Association meetings: EIR release

Correspondence received by or sent, minutes of meetings or calls held – between Salmon Scotland and (a) The First Minister, (b) The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and the Islands, (c) the Cabinet Secretary or Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, from 1 January to 12 December 2024.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400444903
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

New Build Heat Standards and wood burning stove data: EIR release

The analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government which related to wood burning stoves and direct emission heating systems before introducing regulations in the New Build Heat Standards The estimated cost of the review of the NBHS The number of staff that were assigned to work on the review of the New Build Heat Stand...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.8 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400441564
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Animal use under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act (ASPA) 1986 under the Establishment Licence for Marine Scotland: EIR release

For the years 2022 and 2023, re Animal Use under ASPA 1986 under the Establishment Licence for Marine Scotland 1) May I have the number of scientific procedures undertaken and split between species during each year. 2) For each year could you please provide a numerical breakdown of the severity classification for pro...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.9

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: EIR/202400438174
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

Scotwind Leasing Area N4 location: EIR release

“How has this area for wind farm development been located so close to the land, when every other area identified as part of this Scotwind process is much further offshore. I can only assume that it was located so close inshore at the request of one of the consulted bodies during the consultation phase. In any event, I ...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: EIR/202400435159
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands briefing for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee Session on Salmon Farming in Scotland: EIR release

The disclosure of some information that was not released under a previous EIR (reference: 202400401569) and published on the Scottish Government website on 5 September 2024 Ecocide & fish farm briefing packs provided to Ministers: EIR release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). Your request relates to Enclosure 03, which was a...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: EIR/202400431715
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Evidence and advice on wood burning stoves: EIR release

Can you please let me see what evidence you have that wood stoves actually are pollutants and what the problem is about them and what data basis your conclusions that they are so dreadful that they must be banned. Can you please, accept this as an FOI request under FOI law 2002 and the EIR regulations 2004 to see all ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400423476
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Health briefing packs ahead of Scottish Parliament health committee: FOI release

Copies of all briefing facts/materials that, between the start of October 2023 and present date, were any of: Given to someone for preparation in appearing before the Scottish Parliament’s health committee; Requested to be created for the purpose of preparation for/reference in an appearance before the Scottish Parlia...

FOI already published 80 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400392694
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Copies of multiple Scottish housing, Social Security and pension reports: FOI release

I am looking for some Scottish reports but I am unable to find them online. Please can you help?

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.86A s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300384337
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Housing, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

20mph speed limits: FOI release

All briefings, notes, and analysis undertaken by Transport Scotland about the implementation of the 20mph speed limit initiative, from between August 2023 until the date of this FOI. All briefings, notes, and analysis undertaken by Transport Scotland, about deterring Scots from driving to work, including options to hel...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.25 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-27
Reference: FOI/202400394802
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications regarding Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA): EIR release

“Please provide any communications which relate to decision making around the scrapping of Highly Protected Marine Areas, which was first announced in June 2023, and officially confirmed by the government in November. Please ensure all types of communications are included – including Whatsapp – and please share any at...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2024-05-21
Reference: FOI/202300387073
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Payments and funding made to Muslim organisations: FOI release

Question regarding grants, donations, cash advances, loans or any other transfer of cash by ScotGov to Muslim organisations, religious or otherwise based in Scotland. Please can you confirm the number and size/magnitude of payments made by ScotGov to Muslim organisations from 2020 to date.

FOI already published 55 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.20

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202300389892
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Highly Protected Marine Areas spend: EIR release

How much has been spent to date since the Scottish Government announced plans for Highly Protected Marine Areas. Could this be broken down by the amount spent on consultants and on the consultation itself as well as anything else where costs were incurred. Please can you also provide me with any ministerial correspond...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-04-02
Reference: FOI/202300384088
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding land at Hunter Road and Old Mains Farm: EIR release

Land at Hunter Road - Site S16: Please can we receive a copy of the response from the promoters of the site (643). In particular, we are interested to learn about what the promoters think are inaccuracies in the council's assessment of this site. Land at Old Mains Farm - Site S25: Please can we receive a copy of the su...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-15
Reference: 202200293333
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Spending over the last four financial years in various policy areas: FOI release

Please confirm how much has been spent over the last four financial years (including this year to date) on the following policy areas: Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion Deposit return scheme Highly Protected Marine Areas Fairer Council Tax Restricting promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 13 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.17(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1) s.9 s.15

Published: 2024-01-10
Reference: FOI/202300383393
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SQA exam results for 2021: FOI release

Any correspondence including but not limited to emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages or internal messaging apps such as Gchat and details of meetings including agendas, minutes, notes, handouts, attendance lists, location, and purpose, on the topic of the SQA exam results for 2021 to and from the Scottish Governme...

FOI already published 80 score 471 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-17
Reference: 202100230956
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Ministerial briefings, reports, presentations, submissions, relating to or directly resulting from this contract of the review of the Scottish Welfare Fund: FOI release

You asked for any ministerial briefings, reports, presentations, submissions, relating to or directly resulting from this contract of the review of the Scottish Welfare Fund: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440508

FOI already published 80 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.25 s.29(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200289724
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Resource Spending Review: FOI release

all communications (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages, phone calls, online meetings, in person meetings) between March 27th, 2023 and the present between Ministers(including the First Minister where applicable) officials working for Ministers and Special Advisors about the Resource Spending Review all communica...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.25(1) s.25 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-10-16
Reference: 202300362826
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sampling stations provided by SPILLS: EIR release

The SPILLS project plankton trawling locations are shown on a map. The equivalent locations in the Loch Linnhe plankton sampling are provided as latitude/longitude or X/Y DD neither of which are recognised by the Ordnance Survey location finder. Please can you supply a map of approximate locations for each of the sampl...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-09-21
Reference: FOI/202300366857
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

SPPA records of processing activity: FOI release

A copy of SPPA’s Records of Processing Activity (ROPA) as defined in Article 30 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). A copy of all legitimate interest assessments conducted by SPPA where you rely on Article 6(1)(f) legitimate interests as your lawful basis for processing. A copy of all privacy impa...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 6 attachments

Published: 2023-09-08
Reference: 202300362264
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Development of Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs): EIR release

The total spent on the development of the Highly Protected Marine Areas policy in the 2022-23 financial year?

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-08-18
Reference: FOI/202300368709
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breakdown of FOI reviews submitted to Scottish Government: FOI release

1) For each month of the last 5 years, what percentage of FOI requests received by the Scottish Government are reviewed. 2) For each month of the last 5 years, what percentage of FOI reviews to the Scottish Government are partially or fully upheld.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-05-25
Reference: FOI/202300352494
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Formaldehyde (Formalin) use on salmon farms since 1 Jan 2020: EIR release

Information on Formaldehyde (Formalin) use on salmon farms in Scotland since 1 January 2020. Any data, emails, letters, complaints, objections, photos, videos and other information on Formaldehyde (Formalin) use on salmon farms since 1 January 2020. Any information relating to a petition calling for a ban on Formaldehy...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200303257
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bottle deposit scheme information: FOI release

1. How much money has the Scottish Government spent on the bottle deposit scheme so far with a breakdown of these costs? 2. Copies of any research done into why it is all drinks materials being recycled instead of just one certain material like glass or aluminium or any risk assessments done about this? 3. Have any sho...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.25(1)

Published: 2023-02-21
Reference: FOI/202200318862
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to the number of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests received by the Government and responses: FOI release

How many FOI requests were received by the Scottish Government, how many responses were published on the Scottish Government website and how many responses were published only via direct communication to the requester in the calendar year 2021.

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.12

Published: 2022-07-19
Reference: FOI/202200305330
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector