Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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

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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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Accident statistics for A82 Dumbarton Road, Milton: EIR release

Statistics on accident levels within Milton, Dumbarton. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. We are applying the exemption at section ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-28
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

RIDDOR reports/details of injuries relating to AWPR: EIR release

The number of RIDDOR reports in relation to the AWPR project since its commencement broken down by the following financial years a) 2015/16 b) 2016/17 c) 2017/18. Please provide the details of each injury that was caused and provide the detailed description of how the injury was caused. The number of accidents recorded...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number lost time incidents and injuries on AWPR: EIR release

The number of Lost Time Incidents on the site of the AWPR project since commencement broken down by the following financial years a) 2015/16 b) 2016/17 c) 2017/18. Please provide the details of each injury that was caused and provide the detailed description of how the injury was caused." As the information you have r...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

20th National Economic Forum: FOI release

'Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002), in relation to a speech by Nicola Sturgeon at the National Economic Forum in Dumfries, I wish to acquire the following information: A briefing for the event provided by Scottish Government officials Email correspondence between her officials and Fergus Ewing and his offici...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.1 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Accidents, safety concerns /works/alterations A74(M) south Junction 14: EIR release

Regarding the A74 motorway, Glasgow to Carlisle road approximately 6 miles south of the junction 14, near to Tinny bank, Crawford. We have been advised that this may be an accident hotspot and are seeking information in relation to the locus. We are looking for information in the period 18/11/11 to present. In terms of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-25
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Full list Main M8 Contractors/Consultants/Civil Engineers/Sub-contractors: EIR release

A full list of Main Contractors, Consultants/Civil Engineers, Sub-contractors and suppliers involved with your new build and roads maintenance works from your M8 DBFO (indicated on your Asset Management Map https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/35770/oc-map.jpg over the past 12 months to present. I have been advised th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Options, correspondence, Ministerial minutes, emails on Usan junction: EIR release

A list of the options currently under consideration for dealing with the stretch of single track at Usan junction, any written correspondence and emails regarding track improvements between Aberdeen and the Central Belt and minutes from Ministerial meetings regarding track improvements between Aberdeen and the Central ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Average speeds on sections of M90/A90/A9/A96/M8: EIR release

Average speeds on the following stretches of road between 0800-1000hrs and 1600-1800hrs: M90/A90 J1A M9 to J1 M90 Eastbound and Westbound (from when Queensferry Crossing opened til May 2018) J1 to J1A on M90/A90 Northbound and Southbound (from when Queensferry Crossing opened til May 2018) J 1 A to J 1 B on M90 North...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence concerning planned A77 Improvement scheme Drummuckloch/Innermessan: EIR release

Information on the review in 2012/13 which established that the Drummuckloch to Innermessan, Ardwell to Stockenray (sic), and Burnside Improvement schemes offered poor value for money and so would not be taken forward.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Risk assessments NE Scotland roads grass verges/shrubbery: EIR release

Copy of the risk assessment for BEAR Scotland in respect of the contract they have with Transport Scotland for works carried out to maintain the grass verges and shrubbery alongside the trunk roads and minor roads in the North East of Scotland. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic

Overspends on the M8/M73/M74 projects: FOI release

Any overspends on the M8 M73 M74 projects. How much of an overspend has there been to the original budget? As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Reg...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

A83 wind, crash barrier and risk assessment data: EIR release

All wind related data from the nearest weather station to the A83 near Loch Restil between 2 December 2017 and 10 December 2017. Also require sight of the following documentation: All reports, memoranda and other written communications in respect to the installation, maintenance and removal of any roadside crash barr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Details Safety Inspections A85, 2 years to 28/4/18: FOI release

In relation to the A85 between Connel and Bridge of Awe, specifically in the area around Taynuilt: A. Dates of safety inspections undertaken in this area in the two years prior to Saturday 28/4/18. B. Details of carriageway defects identified during safety inspections in the two years prior to Saturday 28/4/18. C. D...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings with East Lochaber and Laggan Community Trust: FOI release

If any Scottish Government ministers or other official representatives of the Scottish Government met with trustees or other members of the East Lochaber and Laggan Community Trust to discuss the latter's intention to lodge a formal application under the community right to buy legislation in respect of the 100,000 acre...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Custom House's status in relation to Enterprise Area: FOI release

a statement as to the reasoning behind Custom House's exclusion from the enterprise zone contact details of the person in charge of deciding the boundaries of the zone

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.20
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Scottish Goose Management Scheme, state aid application information: EIR release

You asked for a copy of the Full State Aid application submitted to Brussels by the Glasgow State Aid Unit plus all the advice and information provided by the State Aid Unit and Scottish Natural Heritage for the recent State Aid application for the Scottish Goose Management Scheme for internationally protected geese.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 20 attachments
Published
2017-09-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Bi-lingual road and rail signs: EIR release

Under the freedom of information legislation I shall be obliged if you could advise me the cost of the aforementioned signs since local government reorganisation in 1996. If possible I would like the breakdown per financial year for each local authority.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport