Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

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

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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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8,113 matching releases

BESS developments communications between Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS): EIR release

Full copies of all communications between the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Scottish Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS) in relation to BESS developments.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415720
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bus Partnership Fund communications: EIR release

All communications between Government Ministers and officials regarding the decision to ‘pause’ the bus partnership fund. All communications between Government Ministers and officials regarding the decision to make the bus partnership fund amount to £500 million. All communications between Government Ministers and of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400413823
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Wild Salmon Strategy Meeting Minutes: EIR release

“The minutes of the Wild Salmon Strategy Science and Evidence Board meeting of August 2023 have been posted on the Scottish Government website. The date of the following meeting was 21 November. Please can I obtain the minutes of that meeting plus any subsequent meetings held during 2024. The minutes of the Wild Salmon...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400421058
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister statement in relation to the success of electricity generation decarbonisation: EIR release

You asked for the First Minister to explain a statement he made in FMQs on 20 June 2024 and also asked why a correction to the official report has not been made in relation to this statement.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400420104
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scotland’s Census 2022 correspondence: FOI release

"Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails or internal briefings) on the subject of Scotland’s Census 2022. The date range for this request is 6 May 2024 to 21 May 2024."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415296
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Permitted Development Rights and funding for domestic Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP):FOI release

In regard to permitted development rights and grant funding for domestic air source heat pumps (ASHP) 1. Must the installation meet with the Microgeneration Installation Standard: MCS 020? 2. What is the minimum permitted distance, if any, between the chilled air exhaust of the ASHP and the boundary with neighbouring...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415727
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Economy, Environment and climate change, +1 more … Public sector

Disregards in accordance with the Historical Sexual Offences (Pardons and Disregards) (Scotland) Act 2018: FOI release

1. The total number of pardons issued to date under the Historical Sexual Offences (Pardons and Disregards) (Scotland) Act 2018; 2. Annual breakdown of the number of pardons issued, from the commencement of the Act to the present; 3. The number of applications received for pardons each year, along with the most commo...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400423113
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme and Local Authority Woodland Strategies: EIR release

In accordance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: The number of applications to the Forestry Grant Scheme which were a) accepted and b) refused in each year of its operation, broken down by the categorisation of the proposed site in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(1)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415414
Directorate
Topic: Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Food Standards Scotland - Health & Social Care Standards Committee Appearance: FOI release

1. All correspondence, including any documentation sent, between the Scottish Government and Food Standards Scotland relating to FSS’ appearance before the Scottish Parliament’s Health & Social Care Committee on the 7th May 2024. 2. All documentation held relating to Food Standards Scotland’s appearance before the Sco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400413659
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Discussions within the Scottish Government regarding Domestic Abuse Register: FOI release

Information on what discussions have taken place amongst Scottish Government Ministers and their officials with regards to the establishment of a domestic abuse register, from the 6th of May 2021 onwards.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414000
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Briefings regarding celebrating Easter in Scotland: FOI release

All briefings prepared for Humza Yousaf and the Scottish Government Cabinet Minister about celebrating Easter in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400417023
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Local Authority ownership of energy in Scotland: EIR release

The Energy Savings Trust have recently published the latest edition of the Community and Locally Owned Energy in Scotland report covering the figures for 2023: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/report/community-and-locally-owned-energy-in-scotland-2023-report/ Appendix B shows that Local Authority ownership is 162MW and...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400415586
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communication around three wind farm applications: EIR release

Did the Minister or any other Scottish Government Minister/officials meet and discuss or communicate in any other way the three wind farm applications on Faray, Quanterness and Hoy, or OFGEM’S criteria to allow the interconnector between the Scottish mainland and Orkney with any OIC officials, OIC representatives counc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400414301
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Action plan for NHS Boards accessing medical locum support: FOI release

The action plan designed to ensure that NHS Boards are securing best value whenever they access medical locum support, along with any correspondence and covering letters sent to boards regarding the plan.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414778
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Green Industrial Strategy: FOI release

Any documentation relevant to meetings held by Ministers and/or Civil Servants of the Scottish Government with external stakeholders regarding the Green Industrial Strategy (announced in the Programme for Government 2023-24.). I request copies of who attended the meetings, what topics were discussed, any briefings prov...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.27 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414189
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Exempted XL Bully dogs in Scotland: EIR release

Please provide me with the number of exempted XL Bully dogs in Scotland, broken down into postcode areas.

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

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400420032
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Ardrossan Harbour Taskforce meetings, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ferries correspondence: EIR release

1. Could you supply all minutes from Ardrossan Harbour taskforce meetings held over the last six months? 2. Could you supply all analysis done on LNG fuel and if it is still environmentally friendly due to the tankers being brought up from Kent, done in the past two years? 3. Could you supply all the correspondence a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400412376
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Special Advisers work in the general election campaign: FOI release

1. Can you confirm that any work carried out by Special Advisers in pursuit of the SNP’s general election campaign cannot be paid by the Scottish Government, and should be paid by the political party? 2. Please send any communications to Special Advisers or Ministers advising this re this election.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400415543
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Hydrogen used as an energy vector: EIR release

A more specific response indicating where hydrogen is routinely used as an energy vector.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414449
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy and Ferguson Marine meeting: FOI release

A copy of any meeting minutes, external correspondence, read out of phone calls or any other documentation which relate to the Cabinet Secretary’s meeting with the Board of Ferguson Marine about Mr Tydeman’s performance and position as Chief Executive on 29th February 2024. Please also include any internal corresponden...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414473
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Vehicle breakdowns on Scottish motorways and A-roads: EIR release

Statistics on the number of vehicle breakdowns on Scottish motorways and A-roads.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400416743
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme data: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI request in relation to the Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme, under contract reference 23FGS74574. 1. Has Scottish Forestry visited the site of the woodland creation scheme since its last visit on 15 March 2024? If so, on what days and what was the purpose of each visit? 2. Has Scottish F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.8 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400421105
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Media appearances, education and lifelong learning in an independent Scotland, Independence and Gaelic Minister posts: FOI release

1. Could you supply all of the briefings written for John Swinney ahead of his round of media appearances on Friday May 10? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, all briefings held, all minutes/notes from meetings, about the launch of “education and lifelong learning in a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400414637
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Education, Public sector

Heat Pump Contractors: EIR release

The total number of heat pump contractors in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400413225
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Land Reform advice 2015: EIR release

Information contained within the “report" referred to in the attached document (published by the Scottish Ministers in 2014 in response to the recommendations of the Land Reform Review Group), namely, under Item 6 and elsewhere, the “report to be made to Ministers for their further consideration in the course of 2015.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400415246
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector