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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A9 and A82: Casualty figures and traffic estimates: EIR release

The casualty figures (fatal, serious and slight) and traffic volume estimates for each year from 2000 to the present, for the Dunblane to Inverness section of the A9, currently covered by average speed cameras (I assume the latest year for which you will have figures is 2016 - but when you have the figures for 2017, I ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Development of A9 from Perth to Inverness: EIR release

A complete list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants that have or will be involved with the development of the A9 dualling from Perth to Inverness.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ship-to-ship oil transfers in Port of Cromarty Firth: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence involving Scottish Government ministers and or officials related to the Port of Cromarty Firth applications to carry out ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Cromarty Firth [in past 3 years].

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Statistics regarding accidents on A9 and A82: EIR release

Statistics regarding accidents on the A9 over a ten year period from 2007- 2018. This will be inclusive of the full range of the A9. Could you also provide the same information for the A82. Inclusive of the whole A82.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents on Transport Scotland projects: EIR release

A Freedom of Information request relating to accidents on Transport Scotland projects. Firstly, How many workers have been injured in accidents on the following projects? And secondly, how many near misses (incidents which were very close to accidents) have been recorded on the following projects? The Transport Scot...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents on M8 eastbound between Whitburn and Bathgate: EIR release

1. How many road traffic accidents have occurred in the last 10 years on the M8 east bound carriage way between junction 4 and 3a between Whitburn and Bathgate. 2. How many times a section of the fence has been rebuilt following a road traffic accident on the same stretch of road in the last 10 years. 3. The cost of ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Pot hole damage claims on A75 and A77: EIR release

The following information is requested: The total number and total value of pot-hole damage claims on the A75 and A77 The total number of rejected pot-hole damage claims for the A75 and A77 (for the years 2010-2017)

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Repairs and pot hole damage on roads: EIR release

For each route: A9, A90, A96, A82, A84, A701, A75, A76 and A77 - How much has been spent on repairing potholes, for each year, between 2010-2017? How much has been spent on road maintenance, for each year, between 2010-2017? How many claims for compensation for pothole damage were a) submitted b) successful c) unsucce...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Salmon farming in Scotland: EIR release

1. Information on the storage and transport of dead salmon since 1 January 2015. 2. Correspondence with the "three main salmon producers in Shetland" including proposals to set up a waste handling facility. 3. Information on how "each farming area will establish a macerating and ensiling point where fish waste can be...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Western peripheral route: EIR release

A request for a project directory which includes a list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants & telephone numbers involved in the bypass and fast link route and will be known as the Aberdeen Western Peripheral route. Includes a strategic link to Stonehaven linking existing major roads and key locations. The Ston...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen International Airport (between Craibstone and Dyce): EIR release

"Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002) the request is to acquire the following information: In light of the recent article in the Aberdeen Evening Express (https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/dont-know-can-stick-spring-deadline-awpr-says-minister/). The request is: Email correspondence between Keith ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Conservation of salmon, assessment for 2018 fishing season: EIR release

Information relating to categorisation of The River Leven (Dunbartonshire), Loch Lomond and Endrick Water SAC as category 3 for 2018.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6 14 attachments
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon farming industry, fish infected by Pasturella skyensis: EIR release

Information on Pasturella skyensis since 1 January 2015, specifically – details of any scientific studies and research conducted by the Scottish Government any emails and correspondence to the salmon farming industry any correspondence with scientists, Government officials or any other persons results of testing, moni...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Roadworks undertaken on A83 and A85: EIR release

Following several constituent enquiries regarding the condition of the A83 and A85 Michael would be grateful if you can please supply the following information: 1. The figures regarding compensation claims for damage on the A83 and A85 in Argyll & Bute over the past five years. 2. A record of the work carried out on ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.12
Published
2018-02-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Traffic accident data for A92 trunk road: EIR release

"I have recently requested data from you but I would like to expand the time frame that I am researching and therefore require additional data. I would be very grateful if you could provide me with the following information for the A92 trunk road: Road traffic accident data Including locations, severity, no. of vehic...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents and road closures on A9: EIR release

Information on how many accidents / road closures there was on the A9 for December 2017? To which you clarified the location of your request on 15 January; From Inverness to Perth.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accident on M8 in December 2017: FOI release

Any information you can provide regarding an accident involving an HGV on the M8 between J2 and J3 which happenned on 8th December 2017 roughly at 3.45p.m. I would be grateful if you could kindly provide me the following information as soon as possible: 1. All reports and documents prepared by the roads maintenance t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): EIR release

You asked for information relating to the Scottish Government tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): Written report and policy recommendations Electronically navigable user guide and technical references Electronically navigable final report Research summary -giving a wider look at what the fi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mortality within fish being transported for 2017 harvest: EIR release

Information on 'mortality within fish being transported for harvest during 2017'. Your request made specific reference to 'other correspondence' with Marine Harvest and other companies/parties concerning this subject area and followed on from a reply issued to you on 13 December 2017 in response to a previous request -...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Upgraded section of road at Dundreggan on A887: EIR release

I refer to the recently upgraded section of the road at Dundreggan on the A887 and would appreciate the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000: 1. When were the works carried out? 2. Who carried out the works? 3. To what specification was the contractor requested to finish the road in terms ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road traffic accidents on the A75 and A77: EIR release

I would like a list of road traffic accidents on both over the past five years. Including, if you hold this information: whether RTC was slight or serious whether fatal whether HGV involved how many individuals involved (rough) locations

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Roads Limited's Principal Contractor: EIR release

'Under the Freedom of Information act please could I request a full list of all the sub-contractors/suppliers that are or have been involved on the AWPR under the main contractors Aberdeen Roads Limited. These details can be found in the health & safety documents (which is a requirement by law), if you cannot locate th...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A77 cycleway road safety audits and inspection reports: EIR release

Follow up to previous FOI/17/02299 available here Point 3 – can you please provide a copy of the Stage 2 Road Safety Audit, clarify when this was undertaken, and advise what actions were taken to address any recommendations therein. Can you advise if subsequent Stage 3 and Stage 4 audits, as described in DMRB, were un...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Salmon Company fish health and mortality: EIR release

You asked for information on 'mortalities and diseases at salmon farms operated by the Scottish Salmon Company during 2017'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Sea Farms fish health and mortality: EIR release

You asked for information on 'mortalities and diseases at salmon farms operated by Scottish Sea Farms during 2017'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector