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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Maps showing details of Croft 1 Luskentyre: EIR release

Any records or maps that would show details of Croft 1 Luskentyre.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Inverclyde Trunk Road Network: EIR release

What condition would transport Scotland currently class the Trunk Road Network contained within Inverclyde? What works are planned to address the concerns of Inverclyde residents and how much will be spent on these works? How much has transport Scotland spent on Inverclyde Trunk Roads in the past 5 years?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.1 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Mammal deaths adjacent to salmon farms in 2017: EIR release

Marine mammals (e.g. seals) killed by salmon farms during 2017

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electronic dog training collars and prong training collars: EIR release

Copies of all documents and information relating to electronic dog training collars and prong training collars presented to the Scottish Government by the Dog's Trust, Kennel Club and RSPCA. This would include any scientific studies, case studies, statistics and reports on their use or effects on dogs. I'd further lik...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6 s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Works required for completion of M8/M73/M74: EIR release

The following information: List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the M8/M73/M74 improvement works, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works. The timeframe planned for the completion of 'sn...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Works required for the completion of A9: EIR release

The following information: 1. List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the A9 Kincraig to Dalraddy, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works, 2. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works, 3. The timeframe planned for the completion ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3
Published
2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance policy for A1 southbound near Bankton: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A1 Southbound approximately 0.5 mile from Bankton. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A1 near Haddington junction - Incident report: EIR release

The incident that occurred on the A1 near the Haddington junction. It is alleged that there was an oil spillage on the road which caused the claimant's vehicle to skid into the central reservation. To help with our enquiries, please confirm if any spillage was reported to you. If so, please confirm when it was reporte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

International Gill Health Initiative meeting in Bergen: EIR release

Details on the "international group called the gill health initiative" which meets annually (as testified by Rob Raynard on 6 February), in particular a copy of the last report and any other documents, emails and other information relating to the last meeting including details of "how the science has moved on, what is ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspection reports, A83 north of Kilkenzie: EIR release

Any recorded defects held by Transport Scotland. I have read your online asset managment plan and would like any recorded information by your road inspectors on their 7 day inspections,phone in system and website. The stretch of road I am wanting information on for the last 2 years from 20/2/16 to 20/2/18 is the A83T ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Bear Scotland and Transport Scotland road repair information: EIR release

All contact information with Bear Scotland and Transport Scotland regarding the pothole just south of the Fort Augustus straight mile from 1.11.17 to present. Please include call logs, emails, letters and all contact from the public, Police Scotland, Transport Scotland, emails between Bear employees and anything or an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Defect summary report and complaints record for A90: EIR release

A pothole on the A90. The pot hole is approx 200 metres before the layby under the Brechin Castle Centre, before the junction with the A935. Please send us a copy of your maintenance/inspection records and complaints made about the road.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Sand Patch Test: EIR release

With regard to the Sand Patch test results provided by Breedon, answers appreciated to the following questions (which I have numbered consecutively from my previous submission) also under a FOI/ Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) request: 12. As 60% of the Determination of Texture Depth tests...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 75 score correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 and Nairn Bypass: EIR release

"…Copies of all documents including correspondence which has taken place with landowners who are believed to be the Cawdor Estates (of one of the companies or trusts associated therewith) in relation to the whole matter for the route for the dualled A96 and Nairn Bypass as it relates to the MacKinnon's land"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Perth and Kinross Planning Application 16/02156/AMM: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible. I would like to request copies of all emails and other correspondence between Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government relating to Pe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Diseases and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms: EIR release

Information on diseases (including sea lice) and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Advertisement spend for Road Traffic Regulation Orders: FOI release

Information on the annual spend in the local press of Road Traffic Regulation Orders (when there are going to be road closures etc) both the consultation and the Order. A history of annual spends or just your latest years figures would be fantastic.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road between Port Glasgow roundabout and Erskine Bridge: EIR release

How many pot holes have been filled between Port Glasgow round about and the Erskine Bridge since 01/01/2018 and 2 - How much did it cost to organise and stick names on your gritters.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance records for the M73 southbound: EIR release

We request copy of the maintenance records for the M73 southbound, just beyond junction 2. We also request copy of any reports/complaints. Please also confirm how often the condition of the road is/should be checked. Records should be for the period 6 months prior to the 06/02/2017 and the period of 1 month after.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A77 Inspection Report: EIR release

With respect to the November A77 2017 inspection, can you please advise if the inspection has now been completed and if so can the report be made available please. I have also noted in your response that you undertook to investigate the existence of Stage 3 and Stage 4 audit information with Amey. Could you update me o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Illegal disposal of waste (fly-tipping) in Scotland: EIR release

'Information on how many prosecutions and convictions have been made for the illegal disposal of waste (fly-tipping) in Scotland in the past 15 years? My understanding is that this offence falls under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. For each conviction, can you say what punishment/disposal was given? I am parti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with East Lochaber and Laggan Community Trust: FOI release

If any Scottish Government ministers or other official representatives of the Scottish Government met with trustees or other members of the East Lochaber and Laggan Community Trust to discuss the latter's intention to lodge a formal application under the community right to buy legislation in respect of the 100,000 acre...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Impact of cleaner fish: EIR release

Information on discussions on cleaner fish (including wrasse and lumpsuckers) and impacts on wild fish since 1 January 2017. Please include information on the licenses issued to fishermen and data on landings. Please include information on discussions on "what needs to be put in place before the fishery starts in Apri...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gritters deployed on the A82: EIR release

I am officially logging a Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 on the Gritters tracking devices deployed on the A82 on Thursday night 25th January 2018 into Friday morning 26th January 2018. I would like: A breakdown of the exact times the vehicles were deployed? How many times the stretch or road between bells...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland: EIR release

Confirmation of the total number of application forms to join the electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland Confirmation of the total number of applicants accepted to the trial Confirmation of the total number of applicants not accepted to the trial Of those applicants who have been accepted to the trial, confi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector