Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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2,344 matching releases

Fishing sightings data for 2019 and 2020: EIR release

I wonder if you could provide us this sighting data but for the past years, 2019 and 2020. We would be interested in getting the data with the following parameters: Year Month Date Vessel Nationality Vessel Type Latitude Longitude Activity ICES Rectangle If you could also provide some metadata about this dataset.

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

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100204681
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breakdown of razor clam fishery from February 2017 to date: EIR release

The following information relating to the razor clam fishery dating from 1 February 2017 to date [28 April 2021]: 1. Total landings & values (by creek where possible). 2. Number of days fished. 3. REM data sufficient to provide a footprint of the fishery. 4. Any information that indicates any changes in Landings per Ef...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100198357
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Razor clam fishery data from February 2017 to April 2021: EIR release

All data collected, research undertaken, and findings published by (or on behalf of) Marine Scotland Science relating to the razor clam fishery dating from 1 February 2017 to 29 April 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-07
Reference: FOI/202100198334
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8 emergency roadworks at junction 16 and 17: EIR release

With regard to the “Emergency Works: M8 J16 - J17 Woodside Viaducts” you asked "to register both a complaint and an FOI request. The knock-on effect these works are creating is significant, there are substantial traffic jams at all times now in this area. I would like under the FOI Act the following: 1. All RAMS for th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-06-04
Reference: FOI/202100197563
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Discussion held between Sarah-Jane Laing and Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy: EIR review

I would like to see all correspondence relating to conversations or meetings between ministers or civil servants of the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform directorate with representatives of Scottish Land and Estates Ltd, in the year 2020. I am particularly interested in correspondence between that organisatio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.16(3) s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-02
Reference: FOI/202100194532 review of 202000109289
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Planning permission appeal PPA-350-2036, land at Haddockston House Estate: EIR release

“I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information concerning the Planning Permission Appeal PPA-350-2036: Land at Haddockston House Estate, West Glen Road, Houston, Renfrewshire, PA6 7GU – Renfrewshire Council Planning Authority Ref: 20/0102/PP "Formation of Commercial ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2021-06-02
Reference: FOI/202100198585
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Forestry investigation into possible illegal tree felling: EIR release

All available material in relation to the above investigation including reports submitted outlining result of investigations conducted, all reports concerning the designation of the land, all emails held by you pertaining to the investigation, all officer’s notes pertaining to the investigation and all photographs take...

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

Published: 2021-05-27
Reference: FOI/202100191068
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Road repair history of M8 Westbound at the Kingston Bridge and J20: EIR release

In relation to the M8 Westbound at the Kingston Bridge and J20: "1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-27
Reference: FOI/202100197945
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Planning permission details regarding alterations to waste recycling facility: EIR release

Regarding the appeal case PPA-260-2055, 865 South Street, Glasgow, the release of the following information relating to the proposal for the period between 20/01/17 and 24/03/21: (a) all internal communications between Scottish Government officials (b) all communications between officials and Scottish Ministers; (c) al...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-05-27
Reference: FOI/202100189524
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Funding provided to Dawnfresh: EIR release

1. Full details of any applications made by, and grants or funding provided to, Dawnfresh from the Seafood Producers Resilience Fund. 2. Full details of any other funding from Scottish Government sources provided to Dawnfresh over the last year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-26
Reference: FOI/202100184872
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence of Scottish Conservatives policy to stop overturning of council decisions: EIR release

From 21 November 2020 to present: Copies of any correspondence (briefing, emails, letters, handwritten notes, memos, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, attachments and/or otherwise) from and/or to civil servants and/or Special Advisers regarding the Scottish Conservatives policy to introduce a new law to stop Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-26
Reference: FOI/202100189834
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Road maintenance and repair history relating to A90: EIR release

1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to the A90 just before Lonmay. This should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time between identification of a defect and repairs being carried out. 2) A copy of the r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-26
Reference: FOI/202100195010
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NatureScot’s advice to Marine Scotland on the national status of Priority Marine Features (PMFs): EIR release

A copy of NatureScot’s advice to Marine Scotland on the national status of Priority Marine Features (PMFs) in relation to the proposed management options within the ‘Improving protection given to Priority Marine Features outside the Marine Protected Area network’ project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-20
Reference: FOI/202100184477
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications involving the Scottish Government relating to beaver management: EIR release

Electronic copies of all communications involving the Scottish Government which relate to beaver management, including the process of obtaining and issuing licences from NatureScot to kill or control beavers, including any such communications which are critical of the approach taken at the relevant time. This request r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5)

Published: 2021-05-20
Reference: FOI/202100164199
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Average conviction of environmental crimes from 2017 onwards: EIR release

Statistics on sentencing trends for environmental offences committed by individuals/organisations in Scotland from 2017 onward. In particular, the number of individuals/organisations sentences, what percentage of sentences were fines, the mean and median fine and the percentage of individuals/organisations that receive...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-18
Reference: FOI/202100188343
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence with Edinburgh Zoo regarding pandas: EIR release

Copies of the following 1. All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between Scottish Government and Edinburgh Zoo/RZSS in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for this information for dates from 01/08/2020 up until to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-13
Reference: FOI/202100177486
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, International, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Information held in relation to A96 dualling project: EIR release

1. Any internal Scottish Government emails which include references relating to i) the estimated costs ii) timetable iii) delays iv) downsizing v) financial risks vi) policy reviews associated with the A96 dualling project. I would like this information for the period November 2020 to January 2021. 2. Any a) briefings ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-12
Reference: FOI/202100154186
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communication relating to the export of livestock: EIR release

From 1st November 2020 to the day this request is processed please provide all correspondence and communications on the export of livestock between Andrew Voas, Scottish Government veterinary head of animal welfare, and the following organisations and individuals - 1 - Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-12
Reference: FOI/202100174195
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Information relating to funding paid from Marine Scotland: EIR release

1. How much funding in total have the various Fishery Boards and Fishery Trusts received from Marine Scotland for completion of the salmon pressures study. 2. How much funding each year have the various Fishery Trusts received from Marine Scotland to undertake the annual netting programme to assess sea lice infestation...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-05-07
Reference: FOI/202100181646
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Cycle and pedestrian counters on the Forth Road Bridge: EIR release

1. Can you please tell me the cost of implementing the cycle and pedestrian count at the south end of the Forth Road Bridge 2. What are the benefits of the count considering that they have been out of action most of the winter?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-05-07
Reference: FOI/202100189387
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland Science spending on sea lice research: EIR release

1. I would like to request how much Marine Scotland Science has spent on sea lice research (excluding staff costs) since 2010. This includes all aspects of research including modelling as well as the more direct research. 2. I would also like to ask how much Marine Scotland have given to the west coast Fisheries Trust...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-05-06
Reference: FOI/202100174987
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland traffic sign statistics: EIR release

"1. How many traffic signs are there on highways maintained or managed by Transport Scotland? (broken down by warning signs, signs giving order, direction signs and information signs) 2. The number of traffic warning signs on highways maintained or managed by Transport Scotland broken down by the individual sign type? ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-05
Reference: FOI/202100155740
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fisheries protection around the island of Rockall: EIR review

With apologies for the slight delay, further to my letter of 8th March 2021, I have now completed my review of our response to your request for: 1. All letters, emails and documents exchanged between the Scottish and Irish government relating to fishing rights for EU trawlers around the island of Rockall, dating from 1...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.10(5) s.10(4) s.11 s.11(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-05
Reference: FOI202100152931 review of 202100133316
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to Case for Change Report: EIR release

With regards to the STAG Appraisal - Case for Change Report - March 2021 - A9 - North Kessock to Tore study: 1. How much WSP Consultants were paid for preparing the above study 2. Why has the list of representatives of stakeholder organisations at Appendix J of the report been redacted.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2021-04-30
Reference: FOI/202100186285
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland Non-Prescribed Sign Applications: EIR release

A list of all non-prescribed signs, including designs of said signs, that local authorities have sought approval for from Scottish Ministers since 2018.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-28
Reference: FOI/202100165487
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport