Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,641releases indexed
40,480attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5150 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

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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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Inspection logs for A75 Annan Road towards Dumfries: EIR release

Inspection, maintenance and repair logs/notes and any other relevant documentation for the A75 Annan Road towards Dumfries, specifically the slip road to turn into Shell Collin Service, for the period covering 31 January 2015 to 31 January 2017; and details of the system used to identify and subsequently repair road de...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of distance marker locations for junctions: EIR release

Details of the distance marker locations for junctions, service areas and toll plazas on roads where such signs have been installed (or a list detailing the distances of such on motorways and major dual carriageways).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road defects categories and response times: EIR release

I refer to the letter referenced NW/A82/17/1208, dated 22.06.17. I need several statements made in the above letter clarified. I would like a definition of what exactly is a "CAT 1" as there is no description given in the letter. Please provide me with a list of "CATs" and a description of each. In the letter it stat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8 (Baillieston-to-Newhouse) full details of the compensation sums: FOI release

Full details of the compensation sums agreed by (or on behalf of) The Scottish Ministers with all claimants affected by the above mentioned Compulsory Purchase Order.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Clackmannanshire Bridge high wind closures in January 2015: EIR release

The following information: The Policy and Guidelines regarding the monitoring, control and closure of the Clackmannanshire Bridge in high winds in place during January 2015. The orders issued regarding the closure of the Clackmannanshire Bridge during January 2015.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.67
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on safety inspections of A82 in 2017: FOI release

Information on safety inspections (how and when) of the A82 from the 4th January 2017 – 4th of July 2017 Information on when maintenance was last done on the following stretch of road and reports of potholes/areas of road surface missing: A82 from Inveruglas going north for five miles to ensure I have the information I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cat's eye road markings on M8 Motorway: FOI release

"I was driving recently on the M8 Motorway on the section to the east of the newly constructed section when I was concerned that the cat's eyes do not appear to be working properly. Please let me know: Do the cat's eye road markings on this stretch of road comply with all relevant regulations? Frequency of inspection...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Roadworks on southbound carriageway of M74, February 2016: FOI release

"I write to request information on the layout of the roadworks on the southbound carriageway of the M74 on 4th February 2016 from Junction 5 to Junction 7 southbound. Please forward any maps, site plans or other information held. Please advise of any speed restrictions in place there. I also request information held s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8, M73 and M74 Motorway Improvements Project: FOI release

1. Was lighting along the entire stretch of M74 which was previously lit included in the original improvement plan? 2. If lighting was not planned why was this the case? 3. If the length of carriageway to be lit after the improvements was reduced from that originally planned A why was this decision taken, B when was ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.6 s.9
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Camera footage of M74 on 4 February 2017: FOI release

"I write to request information on the layout of the road works on the southbound carriageway of the M74 on the 4th February 2016. Please forward any maps, site plans or other information held. I understand average speed cameras along the section of the M74 north of junction 7 on the southbound carriageway. I therefor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road repairs on M73 towards M74 February 2017: FOI release

"I would like to request Freedom of Information for the dates of 02/02/0217 to 23/02/2017 involving the section of motorway after junction 2 south on the M73 towards the M74 of all road repairs to that section of motorway. I would also like to request all complaint that have been made on or about this section of motorw...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Potato crops in Scotland 2015-2017: FOI release

Information regarding specific potato growing crops – crop varieties and hectares; grades in 2015, 2016 and 2017; related field inspections; related meetings and action taken.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2)
Published
2017-07-31
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Repairs carried out by BEAR Scotland February 2017: FOI release

"I am currently in the dispute with Bear Scotland regarding some damage to my car caused, I believe, by damaged road surface for which they are responsible. What I wanted to know was: when were these repairs carried out was the timing of this in accordance with some pre-arranged schedule and, if so, when was that sche...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road mitigation measures for wildlife in Scotland: FOI release

"I am doing a research project at Cardiff University for Project Splatter and I am trying to build a database of all the road mitigation measures that are in place for wildlife across the UK. Is there a way of accessing a list of all the measures in place in Scotland." To which you updated your request on 12 June to:...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 20 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Extent of specific Transport Scotland maintained trunk roads: EIR release

Confirmation of the extent of Transport Scotland adopted road at the following locations: POI Location Description Co-ordinates 1 A87 - East Pier Junction at Kyle of Lochalsh 57.281234, -5.709221 2 A87 - West Pier Junction at Kyle of Lochalsh 57.280956, -5.716437 3 Kyleakin Roundabout 57.272584, -5.744795 4 A87 - Broa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 16 attachments
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Bi-lingual road and rail signs: EIR release

Under the freedom of information legislation I shall be obliged if you could advise me the cost of the aforementioned signs since local government reorganisation in 1996. If possible I would like the breakdown per financial year for each local authority.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary visiting Grangemouth Petrochemical Plant: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work with regard to the tour of the Grangemouth Petrochemical Plant on 30th March 2017. A copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this visit. As the information you have requested is 'environ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

Minister meeting CEO of Petrochina International PetroIneos Trading: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and briefings provided to Ministers and officials in relation to the meeting with Yozhou Luo (Petrochina International Petroineos Trading) on 22 March 2017. A copy of any minute/note taken during/after the meeting. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector