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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419 matching releases

Correspondence to Energy Minister which mentions “climate change” and/or “climate crisis": EIR release

Any correspondence from members of the public to the current Energy Minister from 1/1/2020 - to current which mentions ‘climate change’ and/or ‘climate crisis'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-13
Reference: EIR/202300378276
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Expenses claim made by Wildcat Haven CIC: EIR release

I am making a FOI request about an expenses claim made by Wildcat Haven CIC that was due to a planning inquiry WIN-110-2 (Section 36 Wind Farm). A letter from the Scottish Government's Energy and Climate Change Directorate dated 14th July 2023 and addressed to SLR Consulting Ltd (ref: ECU00002002) states that the clai...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.21 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: FOI/202300379514
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Guidance to Education leaders regarding RAAC: EIR release

“The Institution of Structural Engineers first published guidance on RAAC to raise awareness among the structural engineer community in March 2022. My officials were made aware of that publication through engagement in professional channels at that time and have supported responsible building safety throughout. For exa...

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

Published: 2024-08-12
Reference: EIR/202300376338
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Funding for the Scottish Government’s overseas offices and Burns Night events spend: FOI release

1. All briefings prepared for Angus Robertson's topical questions at the Scottish Parliament on January 10? 2. How many complaints were made about his comments during this session and can you supply the details of the complaints? -Could you supply all the correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government re...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-30
Reference: FOI/202400398829
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Waspi women correspondence, State Pension age and life expectancy: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, analysis, briefings and minutes/notes held about life expectancy in Glasgow, from the last 12 months? 2. What is the current Scottish Government position on the state pensions age, and all analysis undertaken on this? 3. ...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38 s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202400417753
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Economy, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Fish movement: site of Maclean’s Nose to BDNC: EIR release

Please note that this is an updated version of the final response which was issued on 20 May 2024. The update has been made due to the discovery of relevant information after the issuing the original response. Your request You asked for specific information relating to two fish farm sites operated by Mowi Scotland Lt...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-07-09
Reference: FOI/202400411054
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breaches of authorisation conditions & violations by salmon farms since 1 Jan 2022: EIR release

Information on breaches of authorisation conditions and violations (include all breaches of regulations, laws and codes) by salmon farms since 1 January 2022. We attempted to clarify your request, seeking confirmation over the type of information being requested (this was not provided further) and the scope of regulat...

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

Published: 2024-06-17
Reference: FOI/202400400580
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding ScotRail ticket prices: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by Transport Scotland, briefings for ministers, and notes and minutes held, about ScotRail ticket fare hike in April, between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. Reasons why Newtonhill station missed out on local rail development funding? 3. All correspondence sent and ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-22
Reference: FOI/202400396485
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

National Park status for Largo Bay: EIR release

Can you please provide the following information regarding applications for new National Park status. E-mails and Application Forms submitted in support of a nomination for Largo Bay and it's desire to be considered for National Park Status. ref: https://www.gov.scot/news/new-national-parks-in-scotland/.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-21
Reference: FOI/202400396320
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Mowi Broodstock Programme and Salmon Egg Imports: EIR release

1. “Please provide information on salmon egg (ova) imports since 1 January 2021. 2. Please provide any information which includes details of Mowi's broodstock programme - including letters, emails, certificates, photos, data and other information since 1 January 2021.”

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-05-15
Reference: FOI/202400391984
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8 westbound carriageway defects and maintenance: EIR release

In relation to the westbound carriageway of the M8 motorway, between Junctions 12 and 13, and covering the period of August 2020 to 5 January, you asked for the following: 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of defects, including to Vehicle Restraint Systems,...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 14 attachments

Published: 2024-04-03
Reference: FOI/202400391951
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Mowi salmon farms made inactive since 1 January 2021: EIR release

Information ‘on Mowi salmon farms made inactive since 1 January 2021’ further requesting ‘information pertaining to the reasons why any sites have been made inactive’ and in addition a request to ‘include any reference to the organic status being rescinded’. As the information you have requested is 'environmental info...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-03-21
Reference: 202300340061
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting between the Prince of Wales and the First Minister: EIR release

You asked a number of questions relating to a meeting which took place between the Prince of Wales and the First Minister, the Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 23 June 2015. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Informati...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-03-19
Reference: 202200301450
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A9 Dualling Spending Category Breakdown: EIR release

Please provide the following information: 1. As detailed in the response to FOI 202300379421, £62,087,661.56 has been spent on ‘Ground Investigations and Surveys’, £246,724,112.65 on ‘Preparation Costs (inc design consultants)’, £9,286,250.88 on ‘Land Purchase and Compensation’, and £132,929,371.47 on ‘Construction Co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-19
Reference: FOI/202300384280
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A9 Dualling Project Labour Costs: EIR release

Please provide the following information: 1. Since 2012, annual expense directly on construction for dualling the A9. 2. Since 2012, annual expense on labour directly working on main construction works for dualling the A9. 3. Since 2012, annual hours of labour directly working on main construction for dualling the A...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-19
Reference: FOI/202300385117
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to council tax freezes: FOI release

On the 18th October 2023, the Finance Minister Shona Robison made the claim that the decision to freeze Council Tax rates was made less than 48 hours before Humza Yousaf’s announcement and that the decision was made without following the normal consultation and communication methods. I would like to make a Freedom of I...

FOI not held 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.12 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 6 attachments

Published: 2024-03-12
Reference: FOI/202300381631
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Tourism meeting with Norwegian Government in relation to Aquaculture: EIR release

Any pre-meeting briefing provided to then Minister Fergus Ewing prior to his meeting on the 25th November 2019 with the Norwegian Government entitled 'Exchange of policies and expertise in relation to the sustainability of the Aquaculture Sector', and any note or minute for this meeting and the list of all attendees an...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-03-04
Reference: FOI/202300383318
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Various questions regarding COVID-19: FoI release

1. How many of Humza Yousaf's cabinet use their personal emails for government business? List of who does. 2. What was the final outcome of Ruth Charteris investigating into missing WhatsApps as referenced here: https://news.sky.com/story/scotlands-first-minister-humza-yousaf-to-fully-investigate-concerns-messages-not-...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending whatsapp s.2 s.17(1) s.3 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-09
Reference: FOI/202400392573
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Ledaig Benderloch - pathway closure and on going applications: EIR release

Ledaig Benderloch C I.520 metres Pathway reason for closure . And on going APPLICATIONS PRIOR TO 18/01348/PP and addition of 18/02718/PP I'd be grateful for a detailed releases OF all Correspondence ASSOCIATED the above and total costs incurred due TOO Jacobs CH2M repeated PLANNING APPLICATIONS. And it's conclusion. T...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-02-05
Reference: FOI/202300381976
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Vessel 801 stage payment 7: EIR release

With reference to the Stage 7 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 20/10/2016, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: What evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the seventh milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. What checks were carrie...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 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) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-02-02
Reference: 202200291919
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cladding Stakeholder Group information: EIR review

Documents relating to the Cladding Stakeholder Group (formed in June 2021 all monthly agendas and minutes, since the Group was formed the full membership list of the Group, including any historical membership lists where members have left/joined the terms of reference for the group any documents produced by the Scotti...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-02-01
Reference: EIR/202200320481 Review of FOI/202200313906
Directorate: Local Government and Housing 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 review

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 not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.20 s.10 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-31
Reference: EIR/202300364142 Review of 202300354907
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

The use of FFP3 type masks during exposure to aerosol generating procedures (AGP’s): FOI release

Please provide copies of all publications, internal correspondence and correspondence to/from health boards including specialist health boards regarding the use of FFP3 type masks during exposure to aerosol generating procedures (AGP’s). Please also provide a list of AGP’s and confirm what levels of resuscitation are c...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.12 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300373017
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Communication relating to the UK fishing industry: FOI release

1) From January 1st 2020 please provide any emails or letters sent to by the following organisations that relate to the UK fishing industry and the recruitment and employment of non-EEA migrant fishers. Please provide any Members’ of the House of Commons correspondence (written as well as electronic) with the public a...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202200301352
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Notes taken at the meetings regarding Chris Gibb departure: FOI release

The minutes and/or notes taken at the meeting between Jenny Gilruth and Chris Gibb on December 8 2022. The minutes and/or notes taken at the meeting between Jenny Gilruth and Chris Gibb on December 20 2022. Any communications and/or record of communication between Bill Reeve and/or other sponsor team officials present ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-15
Reference: 202300357918
Directorate
Topic: Public sector