Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 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 1,279 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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993 matching releases

Trade in Wrasse & Lumpfish by Salmon Farms: EIR release

Further information on mortalities, welfare problems and diseases of cleaner fish on salmon farms in Scotland since 1 January 2020’ and made specific reference as follows. Please include any photos, videos, documentary evidence and any data on cleaner fish mortalities, welfare and diseases (including sea lice) Please ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-09-22
Reference: FOI/202200277100
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Statistics of documents shredded or destroyed: EIR Review

Can you please tell me how many documents were shredded or otherwise destroyed by the Scottish Government in the last complete financial year, and so far this year? How many of them were shredded or destroyed by the First Minister’s office? If it is impossible to give a precise number, can you tell me please the approx...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.10(4)

Published: 2022-08-11
Reference: FOI/202200293539 Review of 202200277002
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Driver frustration: EIR release

The names of all Transport Scotland-backed schemes and strategies that have placed a monetary value on the relief of ‘driver frustration’ during their development and assessment. The total value placed on that relief of driver frustration, for each scheme/strategy. The econometric methodology used to derive the monetar...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-08-04
Reference: FOI/202200284929
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Private water supply: EIR release

1. Please can I get all emails or any other correspondence between Scottish Forestry and FLS over this matter or in relation to this private water supply. 2. Please can I get information on what repercussions there are for FLS for not following the relevant guidance as the report proves. 3. Please can I get information...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-04
Reference: FOI/202200283840
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sherriffhall Roundabout traffic, shared use spaces and climate assessment: EIR release

Provide details of assessments that have been carried out regarding: 1.The overall change in traffic (i.e. induced demand) on the A720 and surrounding roads. a. Outputs from relevant modelling. 2. Details of emissions and air quality modelling that matches (1). 3.Whether the modelling in (1) & (2) has been re-assessed ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.10 s.35 s.20 s.39(2) s.5 s.10(4) s.4 s.8 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-02
Reference: FOI/202200278136
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

FOI reviews: FOI release

For each month of the last 5 years, what percentage of FOI requests received by the Scottish Government are reviewed. For each month of the last 5 years, what percentage of FOI reviews to the Scottish Government are partially or fully upheld.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-22
Reference: FOI/202200306902
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A82 at Lomondgate roundabout: EIR release

1. A list of the road accidents which have taken place at the Lomondgate Roundabout in Dumbarton, since it was constructed in 2008. This should include: the date of each incident whether there were any injuries/fatalities what measures were put into place by Transport Scotland to rectify the issues 2. A copy of the r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-22
Reference: FOI/202200299916
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

The National Health Service (NHS) Scotland Covid Status app: FOI release

Why is the app so bad and continues to be? Why did the Scottish Government not get money back for so called teething problems? How many complaints have you had on this app?

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.20 s.12

Published: 2022-07-19
Reference: FOI/202200304868
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

FOI late responses: FOI release

For each month of the last 5 years, what percentage of FOI requests received by the Scottish Government receive a late response (based on timescales set out on FOISA). For each month of the last 5 years, the number of FOI requests received by the Scottish Government that receive a late response.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-18
Reference: FOI/202200306899
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Clyde landing obligations and application: EIR release

1. Does Marine Scotland have another figure (estimate) for Clyde cod (nephrops trawl) discards? 2. Can you please supply the figures for Clyde cod landed via the landings obligation? 3. Can you account for any discrepancy between those datasets? 4. What figures do Marine Scotland have regarding Clyde cod discards/Bycat...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2022-07-14
Reference: FOI/202200295707
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Antibiotics and pesticides used in live stock farming and tax related to salmon farming: EIR release

The following information for Scotland covering the period 3 March 2017 to 3 March 2022 on the: Chicken and pig rearing industry a) Data on the quantity of use of antibiotics and/or pesticides (by any authority) over the last 5 year. b) Loans or grants to these industries (intensive production systems i.e. indoor stall...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.32

Published: 2022-07-13
Reference: FOI/202200285171
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Statistics and questions regarding aquaculture policy: EIR release

1 Detailed figures showing the calculations behind yesterday’s figure of £1.3 billion, broken down by sector, viz, salmon aquaculture, other aquaculture (e.g. mussels, oysters), bottom dredged, other trawled, creel caught and wild caught. 2 Please differentiate between direct employment and indirect and the extent to w...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2022-06-07
Reference: FOI/202200297273
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Funding for advertising Covid vaccines to media outlets in Scotland: FOI release

A recent FOI response from the Scottish Government has revealed the government's funding for advertising Covid vaccines to media outlets in Scotland. In Dumfries & Galloway, those outlets were: Dumfries & Galloway Standard Dumfries Courier Galloway Gazette Galloway News Westsound (radio) Under the Freedom of Informat...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.3 s.4 s.33 s.33(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2022-05-19
Reference: FOI/202200292625
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Support for victims of human trafficking: FOI release

Information on the number of people who have been secured support by Scottish Ministers under Section 9 (3) of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Scotland) Act 2015 for such a period as they think appropriate after a conclusive determination has been made by a competent authority (following a referral into the Nat...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.9 s.3 s.20

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200292222
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Repair and construction information regarding the M8: EIR release

"Information regarding the M8. Specifically, Could you confirm how much has been spent on repairs to the M8 in the last 20 years, broken down by year? Could you provide the estimated cost for the repairs to the Woodside Viaduct as well as what has already been paid? Could you confirm the current estimate for the lengt...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200291425
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Building and fire safety working group: EIR release

1.Provide the update SG Officials provided on the Single Building Assessment (SBA), including any notes, briefings and slides circulated or prepare. 2. Detail the the make-up of the buildings included in the pilot phase which illustrates the "range of different building sizes and issues to ensure the SBA process is rob...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.25(1) s.6

Published: 2022-05-16
Reference: FOI/202200293106
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

UK's offshore wind capacity: EIR release

In a tweet sent on 5th August 2021, Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, make the following statement: “Scotland has 60% of UK's offshore wind capacity and 25% of Europes wind resource.” Please provide the analysis and data which justifies this statement.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-05-11
Reference: FOI/202200292407
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Eskdalemuir Rifle Ranges application and approval information: EIR release

1. Copies of the application made by the target shooting club reference DDG 5/5 DG4, and all relevant correspondence; 2. Confirmation that the club approval letter dated 13 July 2017, reference DDG 5/5 DG4, was forwarded to the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland; 3. Details of any amendments to the 13 Ju...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.4 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-20
Reference: FOI/202200274221
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Repair work undertaken to sections of the M8: EIR release

"Full details of all repair work that has been undertaken to section of the M8 as follows: Eastbound carriageway of the M8 (in direction of Edinburgh) between Junction 3a and 3. Details to include depths of all potholes present and the repair work that was undertaken to repair these. Information to cover all repairs un...

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

Published: 2022-04-04
Reference: FOI/202200287705
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence with CPE Consultancy (or Conor Price Engineering Limited) pertaining to the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme. A list of any associated documents (including but not limited to maps, data, reports) which relate to the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-30
Reference: FOI/202200276269
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccination campaign on electronic road signs: EIR release

"The following information via a freedom of information request, thank you in advance. Who co-ordinated and/or directed the advertisement campaign to ‘get COVID-19 vaccinations’ on the trunk roads and motorways electronic signs within transport Scotland? Was this ‘vaccination campaign on electronic road signs’ an inte...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-03-02
Reference: FOI/202200280378
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

A76 from Enterkinfoot to Drumlanrig Castle road junction: EIR release

Information relating to the A76 from Enterkinfoot to its junction with Drumlanrig Castle Road End from 1 January 2021 to date. In particular, we require the information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the detailed roads inspection regime in place and records thereof and any SCRIM or...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.5 s.6(1) s.10(4) 12 attachments

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202200271898
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

COVID 19 cases linked to nightclubs, football matches & questions on vaccine passports: FOI release

1. When including nightclubs as a location which would benefit from vaccine passports – please detail the number of cases which were forecasted to originate as a result of nightclubs? Please provide this for a specific time period – 12 months. 2. Scottish nightclubs were closed during the pandemic, reopening on 9 Augus...

FOI not held 45 score 106 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.2 s.16 s.17 s.18 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.3 s.24 s.20

Published: 2022-02-22
Reference: FOI/202100240334
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Ova testing, imports/exports and disease risk assessments: EIR release

Information concerning ova testing, imports/exports and disease risk assessments associated with farmed salmon ova, smolts wrasse and lumpfish. The exact specifics of the request are contained below under the response section with answers provided appropriately. 1. Is Marine Scotland Science being hired privately by sa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3 s.11(2) s.5 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202100259890
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Dredging licence granted to Moray Council: EIR release

Please provide me with a breakdown of the dredging licenses granted to The Moray Council in respect of dredging their six harbours. It would be helpful if the dates, volumes and cost could be provided for the individual harbours. i.e. Buckie, Burghead, Cullen, Findochty, Hopeman and Portknockie. If possible could this ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-02-07
Reference: FOI/202100266449
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector