Scottish Government FOI Index

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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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2,288 matching releases

Carbon balance of wind farms on Scottish peatland: EIR release

I would like to request information about the carbon balance of wind farms on Scottish peatland. This should include the central database that has been compiled from the carbon calculator tool, which "compares the carbon costs of wind farm developments with the carbon savings attributable to the wind farm". I would arg...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.36 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Global Citizenship, Scotland's International Development Strategy: EIR release

How much money has been spent on Gaelic signage in Scotland since the SNP Government came into office How much money has been spent on Ministerial transport costs in the last five years How much money does Scottish Government give to overseas aid, please give a breakdown of projects.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence in relation to Coul Links golf development: EIR release

Any and all correspondence (written and / or electronic) between Scottish Government ministers / officials and any of Mike Keiser, Kemper Sports, Todd Warnock, Edward Abel Smith or the Embo Trust on the issue of the Coul Links golf development.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Guidance on construction of cycleways: EIR release

Government guidance on the construction of cycleways, including the legal position on allowing cyclists to cycle on a footway not covered by a redetermination order to access a cycle track.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.12 s.6(1)

Published: 2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm: EIR release

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm Carstairs Junction. Information sought: The relevant period is from 10 September 2017 to 22 November 2017 The correspondence to include all emails, letters, fax transmissions, notes, photographs, meeting notes, telephone calls and minutes of meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Salmon mortalities associated with hydrogen peroxide treatment: EIR release

Salmon mortalities reported to the Scottish Government which have been associated with hydrogen peroxide treatment since the reporting criteria were included in the industry Code of Good Practice for Finfish Aquaculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Instances of Pasteurella skyensis or gill pathology: EIR release

Instances of Pasteurella skyensis or gill health pathology which has been recorded or identified by fish health inspectorate diagnostic investigations for the years 2007-2017.

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

Published: 2017-12-18
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Glasgow Airport Access Project business case: EIR release

You asked for the Glasgow Airport Access Project report produced by Jacobs, relating to the proposals to provide a tram train between Glasgow Central and Glasgow Airport.

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

Published: 2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Inspection report A8 slip road near Newbridge roundabout: EIR release

You asked for a copy of the road inspection maintenance report for the road on the west bound slip road from the A8 where the road joins the M8, prior to the A8 joining the Newbridge roundabout.

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

Published: 2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Senior Civil Servant correspondence regarding building cladding: EIR release

You asked for: Any correspondence between Scottish Government ministers or their staff and/or special advisers and/or senior civil servants on the topic of cladding or ACM cladding between August 10 and September 5, 2017. Any correspondence from August 10 to September 5, 2017 involving Scottish Government ministers or...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.2(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Community Right to Buy applications CB00219 & CB00221: EIR release

You asked for a copy of all correspondence between Scottish Ministers (the Community Land Team) and the Community Body, in relation to Community Right to Buy applications (case refences CB00219 & CB00221). Under regulation 5(2)(a) of the EIRs, our response to your request was due on 30 October 2017. Unfortunately, it t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.5(2) s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Project information for the A9 dualling programme: EIR release

Whether there exists a timetable for the upgrade of the A9 to dual carriageway, and if so, a copy of this, and Any information which gives an overview of the scrutiny and project management processes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information on Emamectin benzoate (Slice) in fish farming: EIR release

You asked for information on Slice (Emamectin benzoate) since 1 September 2017, to include: Any discussions with SSPO, Marine Harvest and other salmon farming companies; dialogue with Merck, SEPA, SNH, VMD, SAMS, SARF, the Scottish Parliament and any other references to Slice (Emamectin benzoate). Any data on the use ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Climate Justice Innovation grant applications and associated budgets: EIR release

You asked for copies of the successful Climate Justice Innovation Grant applications and their corresponding budgets, under Freedom of Information.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 24 attachments

Published: 2017-12-07
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Opening the Queensferry Crossing: EIR release

1. All communications relating to today's events (4 September 2017) between Scottish Government and schools and the bridge authority responsible for the opening of the new Queensferry Crossing today by Her Majesty the Queen.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 26 attachments

Published: 2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Agricultural businesses issued entitlements under Basic Payment Scheme: EIR release

How many other agricultural businesses in Scotland would have been issued entitlements under Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), have had those entitlements withheld because they purchased entitlements in 2014.

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

Published: 2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Inspection and maintenance of the A83 trunk road: 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 A83 on the Rest and be Thankful. Please can you send me: 1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please sen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland cameras: EIR release

1. Would it be possible to get a full list of your cameras and not just the "live" ones? 2. Also was wondering what legislation regulates the operation of the cameras? 3. I am aware of the Statutory Instrument "The Road Traffic Offenders (Prescribed Devices) Order 1992. This allows for unattended traffic cameras to b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Forth Road Bridge maintenance: EIR release

Information regarding the following: 1. Why is the FRB restricted to public transport vehicles and cycles? 2.1 Was consideration ever given to allowing HGV's to use the FRB? 2.2 If not, why not? 2.3 If it was, why are they not to be allowed to use it? 2.4 If the reason relates to weaknesses in the FRB does this me...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.4

Published: 2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A77 cycleway Ayr: EIR release

'Cycleway, A77(T) Ayr I would be grateful if you could provide the following information - 1. When did the cycleway come into being? 2. Did a footway exist originally and was this simply redetermined as a cycleway? 3. Was a safety audit undertaken when the cycleway was provided? If so what procedure was followed? ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.2 s.5

Published: 2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A9 Speed cameras: EIR release

How many average speed cameras are on the A9? How many average speed cameras are on theA9 between Perth and Inverness? Of these cameras, on average, how many of them are switched off? Please provide an annual break down forevery year since the cameras were installed, including 2017 so far. Why are speed cameras switche...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(4) s.6

Published: 2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A90 road safety campaign finance: FOI release

'Please tell me how much money Transport Scotland has spent on the A90 road safety campaign: http://a90road.info/ Please tell me when this campaign started, and how much has been spent in total per month.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A83 road signs between Drishaig and Dunderave: EIR release

The following information regarding "caution slippery surface" signs on the A83, 1.5 miles from the Oyster Bar: "I would also request under the freedom of information act the dates that these signs were put up and/or put up again after falling down." To which you clarified that the required date of your request as 11...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Richard Lochhead meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Richard Lochhead, then Cabinet Secretary of Rural Affairs, relating 'tail docking/tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017' to hel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) 20 attachments

Published: 2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence with Ineos: FOI release

'Email correspondence between the Scottish Government and Ineos between 1 September 2017 and 24 October 2017.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector