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Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

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partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

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A77 closures due to road traffic accidents, repairs or storm damage: EIR release

The number of times in 2023 the A77 was closed with diversions in place due to road traffic accidents. The number of times in 2023 the A77 was closed and diversions put in place for repairs or storm damage. The number of times so far in 2024 the A77 has been closed and diversions put in place for road traffic acciden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
EIR/202400431822
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Israeli Deputy Ambassador's meeting with External Affairs Secretary: FOI release

All correspondence relating to Angus Robertson's meeting with Daniela Grudsky Ekstein. Including any Whatsapps. As well as any briefings and any minute or notes taken at the meeting and details of all those who attended the meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426498
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meeting between External Affairs Secretary and Deputy Ambassador of Israel: FOI release

The minutes of the meeting on 8 August between Angus Robertson and the Deputy Ambassador of Israel to the United Kingdom, Daniela Grudsky. Correspondence regarding the organisation of this meeting as well as any follow up correspondence after the meeting. This should include emails, texts, whatsapps, and correspondenc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426512
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

External Affairs Secretary's meeting with the Israeli Embassy: FOI release

Any correspondence from External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson or his officials and the Israeli Embassy regarding their meeting on August 8, 2024. Any correspondence between First Minister John Swinney, or officials, and External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson, or officials, about Robertson’s meeting with the D...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426618
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meeting with Deputy Israeli Ambassador: FOI release

The minutes from Angus Robertson’s meeting with the Deputy Israeli Ambassador Daniela Grudsky. All drafts and amended versions of the minutes. All submissions covering or about the minutes of the meeting. All minutes, correspondence and documents about the visit and meeting, whether before, after or during. Specificall...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426730
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and Deputy Israeli Ambassador Meeting: FOI release

1. The minutes from Angus Robertson’s meeting with the Deputy Israeli Ambassador Daniela Grudsky. 2. All drafts and amended versions of the minutes. 3. All submissions covering or about the minutes of the meeting. 4. All minutes, correspondence and documents about the visit and meeting, whether before, after or duri...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.3 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426731
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and Deputy Israeli Ambassador meeting: FOI release

All emails, letters, texts, messages on encrypted phone apps etc. between the Scottish Government and the Israeli Government and/or embassy in relation to the meeting between Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs and Daniela Grudsky Deputy Israeli Ambassador to the UK. And all papers relat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426733
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Angus Robertson's meeting with the Deputy Israeli Ambassador: FOI release

Minutes of Angus Robertson's recent meeting with the Deputy Israeli ambassador. This should include:- 1. All minutes, correspondence and documents about the meeting. 2. Please include amended and draft minutes. 3. Specifically all communications with First Minister and his office before or after the meeting. 4. Al...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.3 s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426734
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and the Israeli Deputy Ambassador: FOI release

In relation to the recent meeting between Angus Robertson MSP, in his official ministerial capacity, and the Israeli Deputy Ambassador: 1. The minutes of the meeting. 2. All drafts and amended versions of the minutes. 3. All submissions and minutes covering or about the minutes or the meeting. 4. All minutes, corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.3 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426737
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meeting between Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and the Deputy Israeli Ambassador: FOI release

1. The official minutes of the meeting between Angus Robertson and the Deputy Israeli Ambassador. 2. All drafts and amended versions of the minutes. 3. All submissions and minutes covering or about the minutes or the meeting. 4. All minutes, correspondence and documents about the visit and meeting, whether before, a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.3 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426814
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meeting between Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and Daniela Grudsky: FOI release

1. All correspondence between the Office of the First Minister and the Office of the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs, and Culture, in relation to Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson’s meeting with Ms. Daniela Grudsky. 2. All documents related to the meeting itself, including but not limited to minut...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400427023
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Israeli Ambassador Meeting Minutes: FOI release

1. The minutes of Angus Robertson’s meeting with Israel’s Deputy Ambassador to the UK which took place on 8 August 2024. Please also include the full list of attendees and any decisions that were taken by the Scottish Government as a result of this meeting. 2. The full correspondence between the Scottish Government an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426724
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Orkney Community Wind Farm project correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence (external and internal emails, WhatsApp messages, internal communications, minutes of meetings, briefing notes, reports etc) from the Scottish Government relating to the Orkney Community Wind Farm project from 2018 up to and including 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
EIR/202400427317
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Heat in Buildings Progress Report information: EIR release

1. The above said report states that: “During 2022 2023, the Scottish Central Government Energy Efficiency Grant Scheme has made awards of £30Million to 33 projects across publicly owned buildings for retrofit heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects, and £18Million to 10 projects this financial year ( as of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
EIR/202400422000
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Heat in Buildings Strategy information: EIR release

May I please see all documents relating to your and other senior officials consideration of these other schemes (apart from the 3 mentioned by me) out of the 12 mentioned in the Scottish Government reportage. Can I also ask why you did not seek to prevent this scheme from operating in this way, which surely breaches t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
EIR/202400424956
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Number of XL bullies in the G84 area: EIR release

With ref. to above [EIR reference number 202400423090], you confirmed there were less than 10 XL bullies in the G84 area on 18th July. Since the final date for registration was 31st July, can you please now update the final number.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
EIR/202400427267
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

A75 Road Closures: EIR release

How many times in 2023 was the A75 closed resulting in diversions for road traffic accidents? How many times so far in 2024 has the A75 been closed resulting in diversions for road traffic accidents? How many times in 2023 was the A75 closed resulting in diversions for road works or storm damage? How many times so f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
EIR/202400430887
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Completion dates and costs for the dualling of the A9: EIR release

Would I be able to request current and projected costs for the dualling of the A9? Would I also be able to request estimated completion dates for the various sections?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
EIR/202400425369
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Plans for road improvements around Fort William: EIR release

All information in relation to transport changes/road improvements/road infrastructure in and around the Fort William area. Specifically in regards to works/plans in the pipeline for bypass road and active travel. Please supply all information pertaining to this and also all communications with local councillors/msps...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
EIR/202400425470
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

XL bully dog exemption scheme: EIR release

I request information on the recent XL bully dog Exemption scheme. Can you confirm how much money was raised through this scheme and how many dogs in total were exempted?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
EIR/202400425825
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Stone of Destiny correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about or mentioning the Stone of Destiny, between February 1 2024 and May 1 2024? Can this include email correspondence, briefings, minutes from meetings etc?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400425757
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Homelessness strategy prevention group survey responses: FOI release

Copies of the responses to the survey carried out of members of the homelessness strategy prevention group relating to the work of the group so far.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426442
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Plans to curb depopulation: FOI release

Could you supply all policy proposals, briefing notes and policy analysis held about plans to curb depopulation, from the last three months? Can this include any reaction analysis undertaken following the publication of the report this year? https://www.gov.scot/publications/supporting-enabling-sustainable-communities...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400425838
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

City of London Corporation correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about the City of London corporation and mentioning the City of London Corporation. including internal correspondence, briefings, minutes and notes from meetings from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.27(1) s.28 s.30 s.38(1) s.27 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426180
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector