Scottish Government FOI Index

21,831releases indexed

39,408attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,095partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,095 unclear 7,198 not held 3,061 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 607 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4921 s.20 4265 s.34(1) 3578 s.39(2) 3466 s.30 2877 s.17(1) 2769 s.25(1) 2375 s.10(4) 1978 s.11(2) 1565 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1155 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 378 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

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 921 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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1,978 matching releases

Number of incidents on the A90: EIR release

I have read the information about the cameras for the A90, along with claims that the use of cameras on the A9 and A77 have seen reductions in accident rates, but nothing to suggest any considerations has been put into the differences in the roads involved. I believe that according to Scottish Govt figures, exceeding ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.3 s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish National Parks funding: EIR release

You asked for: How much funding have Scottish National Parks received in the last financial year from the European Commission, its programmes and agencies? How much funding have Scottish national parks received in the past five financial years from the European Commission, its programmes and agencies?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Advice on unconventional oil and gas extraction: FOI release

Information about all scientific advice sought and received by the government, from its scientific advisers, regarding its decision over whether to ban or allow unconventional oil and gas extraction, including correspondence between the Scottish Government and Sheila Rowan, the chief scientific adviser, any other scien...

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

Published: 2017-11-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Written communications regarding A83 Loch Restil: EIR release

All reports, memoranda, policies and other written communication valid at 26 March 2015 that relates to action plans that were in place for conditions of high wind on the A83 near Loch Restil. All reports, memoranda, policies and other written communications prepared within the last 10 years that relate to the procedur...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Making Eurasian beavers a European Protected Species: EIR release

Sight of whom legal advice was sought as to the necessity and desirability of making Eurasian beavers a European Protected Species within the meaning of the Habitats Regulations, what this advice was, and the minutes of the meetings in which the current and potential legal status of beavers was discussed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments

Published: 2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

A83 road signs between Drishaig and Dunderave: EIR release

I have been advised to ask you guys for information regarding a portion of Road just past the oyster bar heading towards Inveraray on the A83, about 1.5 miles past the Oyster Bar. You currently have two signs on each side of the road that I have been informed have been there for a good while which are caution slippery...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-11-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Trunk road defects within 12 months of surfacing: EIR release

Details of all incidences of failure (being excessive wear and tear requiring remedial, repair or replacement works) within 12 months of laying, in the period 2000 to 2017, on all public roads and highways including trunk road networks in Scotland, of thin surfacing systems comprising stone mastic asphalt modified with...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-11-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Average speed camera devices on the A9: EIR release

Can you advise me of the following information relating to the A9 Average Speed Cameras: Is each monitored segment between adjacent cameras (i.e. Camera 1 to Camera 2, Camera 2 to Camera 3, etc) or are some segments a span of greater length (i.e. Camera 1 to Camera 4 or 5 etc). Communication - clearly each camera stat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Research investigation and public consultation on fracking: EIR release

You asked for full details on all expert opinion (including reference papers, email correspondence, authors etc) called upon by the Scottish government to inform on the question of whether on-shore and off-shore fracking should be permitted in Scotland.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-11-03
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 and A96 closures due to adverse weather: EIR release

'I was wondering if you could provide any data on road closures on the A9 and on the A96 due to adverse weather in the last 10 years? How many times, how long was it closed etc.?'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Studies carried out by Transport Scotland for M80: EIR release

A summary and costs of all studies carried out by Transport Scotland for the M80 in the last ten years. This request was clarified to be limited to studies undertaken after the works have been completed, for example the study which led to the decision to extend the Old Inns junction and any other studies thereafter.

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

Published: 2017-10-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Assessment of Clydeplan prior to approval: EIR review

The paperwork/scrutiny which shows how the plan (Clydeplan) was assessed by the Scottish Government prior to modifications and approval being given.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

Wellboat licence applications: EIR release

Full information, including correspondence and application documents, concerning the following two applications, as advertised on your public register, in the weekly report of 4th September: applications 06524 and 06525.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 12 attachments

Published: 2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Clyde District catch data including Endrick Water: EIR release

Please provide details of the specific river by river data held by Marine Scotland or its approved partners, agents or subcontractors in particular for the Endrick SAC to determine more accurately than previous years, the wetted area, returning numbers of adult Salmon, types of Salmon, Grilse, Spring, Summer, availabil...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

River Leven, Loch Lomond and Endrick Water categorisation: EIR release

I refer to your request dated 24 September 2017 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA), the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) and the Inspire (Scotland) Regulations 2009 for information relating to categorisation of The River Leven (Dunbartonshire), Loch Lomond and Endri...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.4 14 attachments

Published: 2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland data on Endrick Water SAC: EIR release

Please confirm that wetted area used in calculations for season 2018 was the same as that agreed between meeting of Marine Scotland and LLAIA and LLFT Scientist on the 21st September 2016 as previous suggestions for wetted area included water above impassable falls, the R Blane was excluded as no salmon spawn there, pl...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-10-25
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited: EIR release

'AOWFL, as per your own statement, state that they have been in discussions with local fishermen. You don't get any more local than me, Donald Trump and others who I am in contact with. Under the FOI, please provide evidence of such discussions.' 'On 26 March 2013, Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited (AOWFL) received c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(1) s.11(2) 8 attachments

Published: 2017-10-17
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Park of Keir Partnership and proposed film studio: EIR review

In your review response, you raised the following points: 'why virtually all the text and the names of senders and recipients has been redacted using EIR Regulation 11(2) (personal information)' which was inconsistent with previous responses to earlier requests; 'why so much information has been redacted using EIR reg...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2017-10-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Upgrades carried out at Strone point on A83: FOI release

The minor upgrades carried out at Strone point on the A83, which I believe will be covered under Class 2 of your FOI publication schedule. The works are described on this page of your website: https://www.transport.gov.scot/projects/a83-improvements/a83-improvements/#37412 The information I would like to request is:...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2017-10-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A75 Traffic Control Measures at Springholm: EIR release

Information in relation to the A75 Traffic Control Measures at Springholm.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.1B s.10(4) s.2 s.4A s.5 s.10(5) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2017-10-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Service road under Forth Road Bridge: EIR release

Information relating to the service road under the Forth Road Bridge, to the east at South Queensferry. In particular, we require the following information:- Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing maintenance and inspection records for the service road. Information including ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Scottish Roads Partnership compensation claims: EIR release

M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project I am making an official request under The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 for details of the number of vehicles who have made a claim for damage by sheet metal/road signs since the road project begun and have been paid compensation. If it is not possible to provide t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.16 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 8 attachments

Published: 2017-09-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Assessment of Clydeplan prior to approval: EIR release

You asked for 'the paperwork / scrutiny which shows how the plan (Clydeplan) was assessed by the Scottish Government prior to modifications and approval being given'.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Communities and third sector, Public sector

Speed surveys in Sanquhar: EIR release

Please provide information as follows: 1) Have any plans been made to take steps to enforce the 30mph speed limit in Sanquhar? 2) What is proposed in relation to this? 3) Have any surveys, or monitoring, been undertaken to obtain the full extent of the problem in relation to excessive speeding in the 30mph zone thro...

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

Published: 2017-09-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M73 litter clearance: EIR release

The central reservation of much of the M73 has been strewn with litter and debris for many, many months. It is the equivalent of at least Grade C or even Grade D in COPLAR which states that it should be cleared in 4 or 1 week(s) respectively I want to know when the central reservation of the M73 was last cleared of lit...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-09-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport