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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817 matching releases

Forth Road Bridge information: EIR release

With regard to the Forth Road Bridge you asked for the following information: 1) How long is the bridge intended to be closed to all car traffic? 2) How many vehicles are currently crossing the bridge in an average day/week/month? 3) What is the current annual maintenance cost of keeping the bridge open to limited v...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-06-14
Reference: FOI/202300359046
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

AMEY contract with Scottish Government regarding class A road maintenance: EIR release

A copy of the contract the AMEY has with the Scottish Government regarding class A road maintenance, their obligations to provide signposting and road safety commitments.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-05-24
Reference: FOI/202300353272
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to the A9 Dualling Programme: EIR release

Any correspondence (Emails and WhatsApp messages) between John Swinney MSP and Jenny Gilruth MSP about the A9 dualling between 1 December 2023 and 22 February 2023. Any correspondence (Emails, WhatsApp messages, meeting notes) between Jenny Gilruth MSP and Transport Scotland about the A9 dualling between 1 December 202...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-05-23
Reference: FOI/202300344674
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Research conducted under Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

Any research conducted by the Scottish Government that investigated the number of bottles likely to be returned by consumers under the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme. Any research conducted by the Scottish Government that investigated the challenges with implementing the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme. Any project plan...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-05-10
Reference: FOI/202300343538
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Impacts of lice from fish farms on wild Scottish sea trout and salmon: EIR release

“The Scottish Government publications website lists the following under Research and Analysis: “Impacts of lice from fish farms on wild Scottish sea trout and salmon : Summary of the Science.” Where is this published as for example one of the references cited https://data.marine.gov.scot/dataset/pilot-study-determine-...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300351756
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme - Internal Market exemption: EIR release

1. “On which date did the Scottish Government seek a UK Internal Market Act exemption for the upcoming Deposit Return Scheme? 2. How many UK Internal Market Act exemptions have been applied for by the Scottish Government since the Act was introduced, and on which date were they applied for?”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-05-09
Reference: FOI/202300345710
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minimum All-Tenure Housing Land Requirement (MATHLR) for National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4): EIR release

A copy of all communication between Scottish Government and East Ayrshire Council between 22/02/2021 and 02/11/2021 which led to a proposed MATHLR for East Ayrshire of 4050. This communication may include, but is not restricted to; letters, emails, reports, calculations, attachments, spreadsheets. East Ayrshire Counci...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-05-03
Reference: FOI/202200317301
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

MSP and Transport Scotland meetings relating to A9 dualling target: EIR release

Can you confirm when Jenny Gilruth MSP was first informed by Transport Scotland that the 2025 target to dual the A9 would not be met? Can you confirm when John Swinney MSP was first informed by Transport Scotland that the 2025 target to dual the A9 would not be met? Can you confirm when John Swinney MSP was first inf...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.6(1) s.20

Published: 2023-04-19
Reference: FOI/202300344671
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Catch records for the Glenelg Salmon Fishery District : EIR release

Salmonid catch records for the two glenelg rivers, Glenmhor and Glenbeag for the last 30 years.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-04-19
Reference: FOI/202200324039
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A77 Contract and Pothole information: EIR release

A copy of the below information: The maintenance contract awarded to Amey OW Ltd for the maintenance and repair of the trunk roads network in the South West of Scotland, in particular that covers the A77. To include the responsibilities delegated by the Secretary of State to Amey OW Ltd. A copy of all repairs conducte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-04-18
Reference: FOI/202200314579
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Levels of cod bycatch in the west of Scotland: EIR release

"Any reports/written analysis carried out by Marine Scotland or commissioned by Marine Scotland into the levels of cod bycatch in the west of Scotland (VIa) trawl fisheries in each of the last 5 years (2018-2022) Any discard reduction plans for West of Scotland cod published in the last 5 years (2018-2022). Any advice/...

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

Published: 2023-04-17
Reference: FOI/202200324153
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon catch data for rivers Nell, Oude, Barbreck and Add: EIR release

The salmon and sea trout catch data for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Add, Barbreck, Nell and Oude.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-04-12
Reference: FOI/202300338388
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel 801 stage payment 9: EIR release

The following questions about the Stage 9 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 31/03/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: 1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the ninth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-04-05
Reference: FOI/202200291946
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Salmon and Grilse catch from 29 rivers to Lochs Linnhe and Fyne: EIR release

Salmon and grilse catch from 29 rivers in the following two loch systems - Linnhe and Fyne.

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-04-04
Reference: FOI/202300345464
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Highly Protected Marine Areas: EIR release

Whether Marine Scotland has considered whether HPMAs will cause greater environmental damage to the areas remaining open to fishing, prior to launching their consultation?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-31
Reference: FOI/202300344970
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A9 Dualling Programme: EIR release

On which date did Transport Scotland become aware that the A9 would not be dualled by 2025? On which date was the final decision made by Transport Scotland that the contract for the next section of the A9, Tomatin to Moy, would not be awarded to the only bidder? On which date was the bidder informed by Transport Scot...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-03-29
Reference: FOI/202300344735
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Retained and released salmon and grilse catch data: EIR release

The catch data (salmon and grilse, retained and released) for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Arnisdale, Lochhourn, Barrisdale, Guiserein, Inverie, Glenmore, Glenn Beag, Carnach, Finiskaig.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200324004
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Imports, disease and biosecurity in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming: EIR release

Information relating to the subject area of ‘imports, disease and biosecurity’ in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming. The questions posed and information requested covered a number of areas including, import notifications, refusals to allow imports, authorisations associated with Aquaculture Production Busi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.3 s.34(1) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200279510
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Delays to A9 dualling: EIR release

The Transport Secretary told MSPs in the Scottish Parliament that the dualling of this road was unachievable by 2025 and said the delay was due to the Pandemic, Brexit and the Ukraine situation. To that end I would be grateful if you could provide me with the following information: 1. Scottish Government to provide evi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-03-14
Reference: FOI/202300342986
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Priority Marine Features and Highly Protected Marine Areas information: EIR release

The following information updates and confirmation regarding; PMF management measures: 1. Whether you have received advice (location, extent and condition of the 11 species of PMF's being considered as part of the PMF management measures) from NatureScot and if so please can you supply copies of that advice. 2. What pr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.4 s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-13
Reference: FOI/202200274123
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Internal communications regarding Super Trawlers: EIR release

Sight of, and also the number of, internal government communications with the words ‘supertrawler’, ‘super trawler’, ‘margiris’ appearing in the two periods consisting of December 2020- January 2021 and December 2022-January 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-28
Reference: FOI/202300336749
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gordonbush Hydrogen Project - Hydrogen Action Plan: EIR release

Surrounding The Gordonbush Hydrogen Project - The Scottish Government published its ‘Hydrogen Action Plan’ on the 14 December 2022. Included in the ‘Progress to date’ section was a reference to the Gordonbush Hydrogen Project. It stated that: Gordonbush Hydrogen project – SSE Renewables and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Ene...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.53 s.6(1) s.58

Published: 2023-02-28
Reference: FOI/202300336973
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Calculation of 2010 figure for offshore wind potential: EIR release

A Scottish Government spokesperson is quoted as saying that "the figure [of 25 per cent of Europe's offshore wind potential] was correct when first calculated in 2010. Under FOISA, please provide the source/s underpinning that 2010 calculation and the workings that produced this figure. a list of Scottish Government p...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-17
Reference: FOI/202200330552
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Springfield Properties proposed development in Drumnadrochit: EIR release

"I'd like to see all documents and communication relating to Springfield Properties and their proposed development in Drumnadrochit that the Scottish Government have dealt with."

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 3 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-16
Reference: FOI/202200325090
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Housing, Public sector