Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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M73: winter maintenance plan with gritting priority programme: EIR release

The following documents are requested covering the period 28th February 2018 to 28th March 2018 in terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002: A copy of the winter maintenance plan showing the general gritting priority programme; The gritting records in respect of the location referred to above Records of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Licences and Conditions for dumping at Sandpoint: EIR release

All information about the granting of licences to dump at sandpoint along with conditions set. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. We...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information re M74 Hamilton J6 via Raith northbound: EIR release

In relation to the M74 northbound carriageway inside lane "Exit 6" 'Hamilton' through to Raith interchange northbound M74: 1 – A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that stretch of M74, which should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.5 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on restricted and non-restricted roads: EIR release

Can you please provide me with a copy of: The Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 –Transitional Order – Restricted and Non-Restricted Roads 1985, including the Schedules annexed to the same. The details of the proposals of the THE A82 TRUNK ROAD (INVERNESS) (30MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 2007. If held, the full reports of any traf...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence, emails and minutes for Interactions Working Group: EIR release

Please provide all information relating to the Interactions Working Group - as detailed online via http://www.gov.scot/Topics/marine/Fish-Shellfish/MGSA/Interactionsworkinggroup Please include emails, correspondence, minutes of meetings, Cabinet Briefings, dialogue with the SSPO and other industry partners as well as a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8 in Glasgow between A803 and J16: EIR release

How many repairs did they carry out on the stretch of road during the period of time (despite not finding any issues with it themselves)? How many reports of road defects did they receive from the public during the period of time above? How many times did they pay compensation to motorists for damage caused by road d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Costs of installation of attitude lights in Springholm: EIR release

All costs involved in the installation of attitude lights in Springholm, including all consultation, external contracting, and remedial and repair costs. An indication of all future costs for the attitude lights in Springholm. All costs attributed to all traffic monitoring and traffic calming methods in Springholm sinc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on seals killed by salmon farms: EIR release

Information on seals killed by salmon farms since 1 January 2017. 'Please include various versions of Excel spreadsheets prepared internally by the Scottish Government and those posted publicly online during 2017. Please make available all versions for 2017 and any data for 2018 which is available. Please include data...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-07-09
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Maintenance policy for A702 NE of West Linton: FOI release

'I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road whose records your authority is responsible for keeping. Amey Highways Limited are responsible for maintaining the road in question and they have referred me to Transport Scotland to present this request. Specifically, my quer...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 4 attachments
Published
2018-07-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Traffic light sequence report for A96 Aberdeen: EIR release

Traffic Light Sequence Report or similar document which provides the following information: i. the sequence of lightsii. the time interval settings for each phase in the sequence of the lightsiii. any variation or alternatives to the above settings, e.g. at different times of the day; controlling the junction of Nort...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on salmon ova imports in 2017: EIR release

Information on salmon ova imports since 1 January 2017, including: details of egg import licence documents, any tests for disease, health certificates, emails and any other information related to salmon ova imports since 1 January 2017. information on the Norwegian Government's decision to ban the import of salmon egg...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 22 attachments
Published
2018-07-03
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

List of meetings with ANM directors 2013-2018: EIR release

A list of the meetings between some Government officials and some ANM directors from 2013 to date, the government officials of interest are, either, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity or Minister for Local Government and Housing or DPEA officials and reporters and the specific ANM directors, are, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-07-02
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Wellboats chemical licensing and related database information: EIR release

'Information on well boat licences issued by MS-LOT to fish farm operators to permit the discharge of chemotherapeutants. Please provide copies of all well boat licences and copies of well boat licence returns detailing chemical use. Finally, please clarify whether the use of chemical via well boats is included in the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2018-07-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Maintenance/inspection/repair A77, Girvan to Dipple: EIR release

Information relating to a road Scotland TranServ is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, relating to the A77 on the section between Girvan and Dipple. Please can you provide: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Contractors and suppliers involved with Forth Bridges Unit: EIR release

'Under the Freedom of Information act 2000, please could I request a full list of Main Contractors, Consultants/Civil Engineers, Sub-contractors and suppliers involved with your new build and roads maintenance works from your Forth Bridges Unit, South East Unit, A74(M) DBFO, North East Unit, South West Unit, North West...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 12 attachments
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Scadabay inspections/2016 escape: EIR release

All correspondence, emails, and other communications concerning the two Scadabay inspections, or the 2016 Scadabay escape, since the request that made to us for these reports on 5 April 2018. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotlan...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

UK Government's scientists/stakeholders advice re microwave radiation: EIR release

Formal advice the Scottish Government's Health Directorate has received from UK Government's scientists and stakeholders relating to the public health implications of microwave radiation. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) R...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence/Paperwork: Transport assessment for Highland Council application: FOI release

Re: FOI request about Transport Assessment for Highland Council Application 17/05667/FUL A copy of all correspondence by letter, e mail (or copied into e mails), minutes of meetings, and transcriptions of phone calls, in connection with the above planning application and associated Transport Assessment by ARUP. This ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Accidents, safety concerns /works/alterations A74(M) south Junction 14: EIR release

Regarding the A74 motorway, Glasgow to Carlisle road approximately 6 miles south of the junction 14, near to Tinny bank, Crawford. We have been advised that this may be an accident hotspot and are seeking information in relation to the locus. We are looking for information in the period 18/11/11 to present. In terms of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-25
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Full list Main M8 Contractors/Consultants/Civil Engineers/Sub-contractors: EIR release

A full list of Main Contractors, Consultants/Civil Engineers, Sub-contractors and suppliers involved with your new build and roads maintenance works from your M8 DBFO (indicated on your Asset Management Map https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/35770/oc-map.jpg over the past 12 months to present. I have been advised th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A9 Dualling: EIR release

'A few years ago you initiated an investigation via a firm of consultants into the issues relating to a potential upgrading of the already dualled part of the A9 road between the northern end of the M9 motorway near Bridge of Allan and the single carriageway section commencing at Luncarty. Please supply me with a copy...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Screening request for former Shanks & McEwan site: EIR release

Copies of all documents, correspondence, internal and external meeting notes and consultation responses in relation to the screening request of the former Shanks & McEwan site near Carnbroe.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 18 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Options, correspondence, Ministerial minutes, emails on Usan junction: EIR release

A list of the options currently under consideration for dealing with the stretch of single track at Usan junction, any written correspondence and emails regarding track improvements between Aberdeen and the Central Belt and minutes from Ministerial meetings regarding track improvements between Aberdeen and the Central ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on the organisation's energy management system: EIR release

Details of the organisation's contract relating to their energy management system. Not all organisations have energy management system and if the organisation does not have one please ignore the contractual part of my request (1-6) and concentrate on questions 7-12. 1. The supplier who provides the software to the org...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Energy, Public sector

Information on the Thermolicer and Optilicer: EIR release

Information on the Thermolicer and Optilicer since 7 April 2017, including: information on any deaths, injuries and welfare concerns relating to the Thermolicer and Hydrolicer any complaints regarding the operation of the Thermolicer and Hydrolicer any scientific research, dialogue with Norwegian agencies and authorit...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector