Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,829releases indexed
39,404attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,094partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-19newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,094 unclear 7,198 not held 3,060 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 607 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4920 s.20 4265 s.34(1) 3577 s.39(2) 3466 s.30 2876 s.17(1) 2768 s.25(1) 2375 s.10(4) 1978 s.11(2) 1565 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1155 s.3 905

Timeline

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Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 963 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 920 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 860 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 728 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Cycling accidents at the A835 and A890 railway crossings: EIR release

You asked for "details of all accidents involving cyclists that have been recorded at or adjacent to the following two level crossings: A835 Garve A890 Balnacra I do not require any personal information but would be grateful to see as much other information as you are able to release, in particular the date/time and ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-03
Reference
FOI/202000122318
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Planning Policy and Housing: Technical Consultation on Proposed Policy Amendments: EIR release

Copies of all internal correspondence related to the formulation of the changes proposed by the Consultation in order that there is transparency as to Scottish Government’s thinking on the changes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2021-01-15
Reference
FOI/202000127647
Directorate
Topic

Marine fish farm at Carradale North: EIR release

Information relating to the marine fish farm situated at Carradale North, with reference to the recent escape event occurring in August 2020. Specifically, you asked for the following with reference to ‘applications to Marine Scotland’ in relation to the specifications (of the mooring ropes and system) given by the app...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-16
Reference
FOI/202000080506
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen Programme Board meeting notes: EIR release

You asked for: "Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 please could you supply me with the A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen Programme Board meeting minutes, papers and material presented from Sept 2018 to the current date.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000092070
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Repair and remedial works carried out on the M8 Westbound Junction 21: EIR release

You asked for "an itemised list of all repair and remedial works carried out on the M8 Westbound Junction 21 from 01/12/2019 to 31/01/2020. This should include: The type of repair; Date of repair/works; List of road defects reported by the public with dates and type of defects."

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000109918
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Compensation sums agreed when affected by the M8 (Baillieston to Newhouse) Special Road scheme: EIR review

Full details of the compensation sums agreed by (or on behalf of) The Scottish Ministers with all claimants affected by the M8 (Baillieston to Newhouse) Special Road scheme to date. I note that the compensation paid concerning the M8 upgrade was released under an earlier FOI in 2017. I would be grateful for an update s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-11-30
Reference
FOI/202000090998 Review of FOI/202000082777
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Exercise Hazel and Exercise Juniper reports: EIR release

Copies of the reports of the lessons identified from two avian influenza exercises, Exercise Juniper in 2018 and Exercise Hazel in 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-26
Reference
FOI/202000087700
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish 4G Infill Programme – Traquair Mast: EIR request

All relevant information, emails, plans and other documents that the Scottish Government holds which relate to the decision to locate a mast at Traquair, and at the particular site chosen, under the S4GI programme, including any analysis of existing 4G coverage in the area, any discounted options, all relevant correspo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2020-11-19
Reference
FOI/202000089001
Directorate
Topic

Impact on Cultural Heritage of proposed Violet Route on A96: EIR release

1) “…all and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, reports, dated correspondence etc that you have in relation to consideration of the direct and indirect impacts of the Violet route option for the proposed A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen dualling project on the Cultural Heritage and sensitivity of the receiving...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.10(4)
Published
2020-11-18
Reference
FOI/202000095009
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Reporting of faults on the A725 Bellshill: EIR release

"We would refer to the above and would be grateful if you could provide us with any reports of damaged and or faulty traffic lights and confirmation of the traffic light sequence at the Shawhead Flyover, North Road, A725 Bellshill, on the 13th November 2018 on and around 13:00pm."

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-11-18
Reference
FOI/202000097789
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Well boats and salmon farms: EIR review

Original request for information: - Please include data on chemical use including Azamethiphos, Deltamethrin, Hydrogen Peroxide, Emamectin benzoate, Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan) and any other chemicals, medicines, antibiotics and anti-parasiticides which may be used via well boats. - Please include any discussions re...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000084355
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

2019 Discharge Returns - Salmon farming industry: EIR release

“In any case, as part of this FOI please double-check whether data on well boat use of toxic chemicals and in particular Excel spreadsheets have been omitted from the Scottish Government's FOI reply and disclose the data as requested on 8 July 2020. If this data only became available after 8 July 2020 then please cons...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-09
Reference
FOI/202000084741
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon and sea trout catches - Sgitheach and Allt Graad, Evanton: EIR review

Under the section of your response entitled "Information Regarding Fisheries on the Rivers Sgitheach and Allt Graad" I would like clarification on the following points: Paragraph 1. Sentence 1: Do the "7 catch forms" to which you refer relate to individual returns for various reparian owners with fishing rights on the...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.4
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000087750
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Records of damage caused by landslides: EIR release

You asked for "how many properties have been damaged by landslides over the past ten years in Scotland and how many times have major trunk roads and motorways been blocked by landslides in the past ten years in Scotland." On 17 September you further clarified that you were "looking for how many times, broken down by r...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000085047
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A83 between Cairdow and Arrochar closures due landslips: EIR release

"The precise locations on the A83 between Cairndow and Arrochar in Glen Kinglas and Glen Croe where landslips have blocked the carriageway resulting in closure for any period of time since 1980. Alternatively, if you do not hold information as far back as 1980 or this is too costly to retrieve, for whatever period you ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-03
Reference
FOI/202000089343
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The existing approved A78 pedestrian crossing plan: EIR release

"Drawings of the new crossing design and the former crossing design for the westwards location" at Ravenscraig on the A78.

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-02
Reference
FOI/202000087538
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Marine Mammal Protection Act: EIR release

1. On 3rd June, Mike Palmer, Deputy Director for marine planning and policy at Marine Scotland, stated to the ECCLR Committee that ‘In March—so, really very recently—we finally got written confirmation from the US authorities that they would require us to take legislative action by way of amending our licensing regime....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 12 attachments
Published
2020-10-29
Reference
FOI/202000044610
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Space port planning application from Highland Council (20/00616/FUL): EIR release

In relation to the planning application submitted to Highland Council (reference 20/00616/FUL) for Construction of vertical launch space port with launch operations control centre, site integration facility, launch pad complex, antenna park, access road, fencing, services and associated infrastructure: All information ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.41 s.20 s.1 s.39(2) s.11 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000070852
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Speed survey data used to inform the decision to install safety cameras: EIR release

The full speed survey data which was used to inform the decision to install safety cameras. Can you please also include the number of collisions, how many of which had speed as a contributing factor and how many of which were fatal. This information was requested regarding 24 new safety camera sites published on 8 Sep...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000085649
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Imports of Salmon eggs and Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) since 16 December 2019: EIR review

Imports of ova (salmon eggs) and Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) since 16 December 2019 and further specified: Ova import data since the last imports detailed in the information disclosed via FOI-19-02663 (i.e. data since 16 December 2019). Information in relation to discussions re. ova imports since 16 December 2019,...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.10 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000081330
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Road marker post and Emergency SOS phone locations in Scotland: EIR release

A copy of the Road Marker post locations and Emergency SOS phone locations for main roads and motorways in Scotland. If possible can the data be provided in an excel document containing the post marker or SOS phone reference number, name of road, direction of travel and the OS grid reference number.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000088232
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project: EIR Appeal

… any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" being undertaken by the Atlantic Salmon Trust. Additionally please provide all corresp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 148 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/19/02451 - Appeal
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Well boats and salmon farms: EIR release

"Please provide information on well boats and salmon farms since 1 October 2018. - Please include data on chemical use including Azamethiphos, Deltamethrin, Hydrogen Peroxide, Emamectin benzoate, Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan) and any other chemicals, medicines, antibiotics and anti-parasiticides which may be used via we...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000058631
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A78 proposed traffic island at Ravenscraig Hospital site Greenock: EIR release

1.'For a) 2018 b) 2019 and c) 2020, dates, locations, attendance, minutes and agendas of meetings that took place between Transport Scotland and their contractors and Inverclyde Council regarding the proposed traffic island on the A78 (Inverkip Road) east of the entrance of the former Ravenscraig Hospital site in Green...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000060087
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Costs associated with the Rest and Be Thankful road: EIR release

"the annual cost associated with the Rest and be Thankful road, in terms of all cost associated with its closures over the last 10 years, or as far back as you have them. It should include costs relating to : clearance, traffic management, all contractors repair costs, cost of contract procurement and management. In fa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000071138
Directorate
Topic