Transparency index

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

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

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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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Various documents and correspondence between Marine Scotland and Envirocentre: EIR release

You asked for:- “a. Letter 024 attached to the email of 1.3.19 from EnviroCentre to MS-LOT b. The "Assessment" referred to in the 1st para of the email of 19.7.19 from Marine Scotland to Envirocentre, which was to be submitted by 16.8.19 c.The applicants' response to the request from MS in their email of 19.7.19 for...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/02061
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fox hunting correspondence: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) on fox hunting in (a) 2018 and (b) 2019; FoI/19/01658 between Mairi Gougeon and Alison Johnstone MSP FoI/19/01657 between Scottish Government staff and Alison Johnstone MSP FoI/19/01656 between Scottish Government Ministers and Alison Johnstone MSP FoI/19/01648 to Nico...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.10(5) 18 attachments
Published
2019-09-09
Reference
FoI/19/01648, FoI/19/01649, FoI/19/01650, FoI/19/01651, FoI/19/01652, FoI/19/01654, FoI/19/01655, FoI/19/01656, FoI/19/01657, FoI/19/01658
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

Please could you supply me with all and any information, data (including, but not limited to, the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence etc that you have in relation to the specific comparison of environmental constraints and impacts of online dualling of the A96 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 6 attachments
Published
2019-09-03
Reference
FOI/19/01720
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Hectares of Eucalypts planted and grant-aided: EIR release

Since October 2017 how many hectares of Eucalypts (any species) have been planted on the National Forest Estate (FLS or FES)? Since October 2017 how many hectares of Eucalypts have been grant-aided by Forestry Commission and Scottish Forestry?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-08-28
Reference
FOI/19/01947
Directorate
Topic

A83, between Arrochar and Campbeltown - Serious and fatal road traffic accidents: EIR release

“I am looking for the number of Serious and Fatal road traffic accidents that have occurred on the A83, between Arrochar and Campbeltown, for the most recent year that is available, and the previous ten years for comparison. If you hold any information or analysis into what percentage of these accidents had speeding a...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2019-08-26
Reference
FOI/19/01849
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents, incidents reported on 39 Transport Scotland projects: EIR release

Reported (a) accidents and (b) incidents, broken down by (i) near miss and (ii) undesired circumstance reported on the following projects.” We asked you to clarify your request on 16 July for timescales of the requested information and a definition of accidents, incidents and undersirable circumstances and to provide e...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-23
Reference
FOI/19/01805
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland hotel bookings for AWPR purposes: EIR release

Please provide me with information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 relating to expenses during construction of the AWPR – including and between 1 June 2014 and 28 February 2019. Please tell me how many time Transport Scotland staff claimed back expenses from hotel stays in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshir...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-21
Reference
FOI/19/01595
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route snagging: EIR release

• All reported snagging on AWPR, broken down by type • A timetable for completion of snagging work • The projected cost of snagging works

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-13
Reference
FOI/19/01701
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen questions: EIR release

You asked for:- 1. All and any information, data etc relating to the business case for the including the most recent study by AECOM referred to by Alan Frew of AmeyArup at the Inverurie public meeting in May 2019. 2. All and any information, data, drawings etc relating to the online dualling of the A96 through Inveru...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-17
Reference
FOI/19/01470
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Queensferry Crossing, levels of traffic, congestion and operational lanes: EIR release

Average levels of traffic using the Queensferry Crossing outwith peak times. Average levels of traffic using the Queensferry Crossing at peak times. Number of occasions in 2019 where motorists have been caught up in tailbacks approaching the Queensferry crossing. The number of weeks/days in 2019 that the Queensferry...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 s.6(1) s.6 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01384
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Snaring-related offences and prosecutions: EIR release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: 1) How many snaring-related offences have been recorded in Scotland in the last ten years? 2) How many prosecutions have there been in Scotland regarding snaring-related offences in the last ten years?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01598
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Law and order, Public sector

Wilton Hill Hawick, road maintenance, complaints and accidents: EIR release

We are making a request under the above act for information relating to Wilton Hill, Hawick, TD9 8BA. In particular, we require the following information, including sight of any written or electronic communications, detailing:- 1. All maintenance and full service reports regarding the carriageway/footway at the above...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-07-10
Reference
FOI/19/01328
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Testing for Piscine Reovirus (PRV)/Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI): EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) in which you asked for information on Piscine Reovirus (PRV) and Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI) since 1 January 2018, to include: Data on sampling and testing for Piscine R...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.10(4)
Published
2019-07-05
Reference
FoI/19/00882
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Demolitions and demolition criteria on A96 dualling project: EIR release

How many properties have been, or will be demolished in the construction of the A9 dualling project and at what distance from the carriageway is it deemed appropriate to demolish a property? Will exactly the same demolition criteria be applied to properties on the A96 Dualling project and if not, why not?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-07-02
Reference
FOI/19/01388
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meeting between Scottish Government officials and Mr Todd Warnock: EIR release

You asked for the following information: 1. Was the Scottish Government’s Ramsar policy discussed at that meeting [it being the meeting between Scottish Government officials and Mr Todd Warnock on 30 August 2017]? 2. If so, would you agree that any notes of that meeting should be released? 3. And should the records ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-02
Reference
FOI/19/01471
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road marker post locations for Trunk Roads in Scotland: EIR release

Can I get a copy of the Road marker post location for main roads and motorways in Scotland. Can the data be provided in an excel format, contain the reference number, name of the road, direction, os grid, latitude and longitude, Postcode sector, postcode unit, postcode, local authority name, Local Authority code, count...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01392
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Contractors for A9 road: EIR release

Please may i request an up to date list of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers that have or will be involved with the upgrade a 177km stretch of the A9 between the cities of Perth and Inverness to full dual carriageway standard.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-11
Reference
FOI/19/01303
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on a potential new Cost Benefit Analysis of the A96 Dualling project: EIR release

In your request, you noted that:- “Cost estimates for the A96 Dualling project are now publicly stated (£3 billion) to be more than double those used in the Business Case (£1.496 billion) calculations (published under FOI-18-01932)" You asked:- “Have Transport Scotland, or their appointed consultants, carried out new ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01185
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road maintenance spend through each of the three operating companies: EIR release

Could you please provide the spending made on road maintenance made through each of the three operating companies working under the 4th Generation Term Contract for Management and Maintenance of the Scottish Trunk Road Network. Bear Scotland – for the NW and NE of Scotland Scotland Transerv – for the SW Scotland Amey ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01174
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL): EIR release

- A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Scottish Government and Heathrow Airport, as referenced here https://news.gov.scot/news/support-for-heathrow-expansion - Any assessment the Scottish Government has undertaken of its ability to enforce the commitments made in that MOU. - Any assessments the Scottis...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01055
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Opening dates, costs and contractors for specified A9 road schemes: EIR release

Schemes, opening dates, costs and contractors for A9 Killiecrankie to Calvine, Perth Western Bypass, Broomhill to Logie Easter, Logie Easter to Garrick Bridge and Greenloaning to Dunblane. “Thank you very much for finding and providing the information to me. It has helped filled gaps in the Knowledge and your contribu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01187
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route - CO2 volume: EIR release

1. Can the Scottish Government please confirm the amount of CO2 generated during the construction of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route? 2. Can the Scottish Government also confirm the estimated CO2 volume that will be produced by the AWPR over a 30 year operating period. 3. Can the Scottish Government confirm tha...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3
Published
2019-05-23
Reference
FOi/19/01091
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland M74 upgrade noise emissions levels: EIR release

I undernote some extracts from Transport Scotland and The Roads Partnership concerning the M74 upgrade. It is confirmed that the noise emissions levels at Kirklands Hospital were established at the beginning of the M74 upgrade at 60 decibels and that noise emissions would be checked at year 5, 10 and 15 following the s...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.10(4) s.19
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/00256
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Statistics concerning applications made to Planning Authorities: EIR release

1. Of the 36,247 applications made to Planning Authorities in the period 2016 - 2017, how many of those applications were for major housing developments? 2. How many of that number were refused by the Planning Authority? 3. How many of these refusals were appealed by the applicant? 4. How many of these appeals were ref...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01057
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Concerns made to Marine Scotland: EIR release

You asked for the following information – 1. How many times has Marine Scotland or the FHI been contacted by whistleblowers/concerned parties/staff raising concerns from within the salmon farming industry in the past 5 years? 2. What issues have been raised by existing and or former staff from the salmon industry in ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01017
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries