Scottish Government FOI Index

22,642releases indexed

40,482attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,387partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 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) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 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

2026-09 3 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 962 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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3,593 matching releases

A835 Braes junction risk assessment: EIR release

1. Please supply the detailed Risk assessment for the Braes junction on A835 Trunk Road. I suggest we utilise the file probably held for the period of 2010 - 2020. Due to assessment by TS on the roads issue in 2000's, Highland Council deemed it inappropriate for Brae's development to be expanded. This was incorporated ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-10
Reference: FOI/202100180547
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Official meeting with Miller Homes 16 January 2020: EIR release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting Scottish Government Minister, Kevin Stewart meeting Miller Homes on the 16 January 2020 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda of any meeting Venue and list of attendees on visit Minutes or notes from any meeting Post meeting action points

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-07
Reference: FOI/202100167563
Directorate
Topic: Housing, 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

Total cost per route of motorways in Scotland: EIR release

The total cost per route of other motorways in Scotland over the same time span as the M90.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 2 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-05-07
Reference: FOI/202100195556
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

Total cost of resurfacing works on M90: EIR release

Further to your previous request (ref 202100172354) you asked for the exact, or estimated, cost of the road re-surfacing works which had been carried out on the M90 Perth to Inverkeithing motorway over the last year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-04-27
Reference: FOI/202100187886
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of accidents on A90 from January 2017: EIR release

Details of the number of fatalities and accidents on the A90 Perth to Dundee road over the last three years, including a breakdown of where these took place and when? Can you also please provide details of when the last safety road audit of the A90 Perth to Dundee road was carried out by the Scottish Government? You al...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-20
Reference: FOI/202100172252
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland roads which are illuminated at night: EIR release

I would like to have a complete list of all sections of roads your organisation manages that is permanently illuminated at night.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-04-20
Reference: FOI/202100153894
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of accidents occurred at A9 Tain: EIR release

How many accidents have occurred in the last five years on the A9 at all junctions for Tain. These are junctions: B9174 at both junctions, Moss Road, Craighill Terrace and Cameron Road.

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

Published: 2021-04-19
Reference: FOI/202100173450
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

United states of America Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions communication: EIR release

Please assist me by identifying and supplying electronic copies of any such comparability finding request in draft or final form, or which has been sent to the US authorities by the UK or Scottish Governments. Please also assist me by identifying and supplying electronic copies of correspondence between Scottish Govern...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-19
Reference: FOI/202100152459
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications between Coul Links and the Chief Reporter: EIR release

All emails about Coul Links to and from Paul Cackette (Chief Reporter) between 1st January 2018 and 31st December 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-15
Reference: FOI/202100154266
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Entangled gannets in top nets at salmon farms: EIR release

Any material held regarding reports of recent incidents in which gannets have become entangled and killed in top nets at salmon farms on the west coast.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-15
Reference: FOI/202100149905
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Highway Inspection Records, defect notices and complaints 2018-2020: EIR release

Copies of the Highway Inspection Records together with all opening/closing notices, defect notices and records of complaints for 2 years prior to 25/08/2020" in relation to the A701 between Amisfield and Beatock. In particular the stretch of the A701 by Amisfield, around Easting 305965, Northing 591960.

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

Published: 2021-04-15
Reference: FOI/202100165196
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Speed limit and activated halt signals at Springholm: EIR release

1. We wish to know the intended duration of the trial of the experimental speed activated traffic halt signals on main street Springholm and if a trial conclusion date has been set. 2. We wish to know the methodology by which it is proposed to evaluate the success of the these experimental speed activated traffic halt ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.5 s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-12
Reference: FOI/202100161024
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Local authority breakdown of flood and coastal funding schemes: EIR release

1. How much govt funding has been provided to local authorities for construction of flood and coastal protection schemes in Scotland in the last 3-5 year? 2. How much funding is due to be provided to local authorities for construction of flood and coastal protection schemes in the next 3-5 years? 3. When local authorit...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-09
Reference: FOI/202100137848
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Planning application for windfarm development: EIR release

1. How many planning applications for large-scale windfarm developments (over 50MW) has the Scottish Government received in the past five years, and what has been the outcome of each decision. 2. How many planning appeals has the Scottish Government received in relation to windfarm developments following a rejected dec...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-04-07
Reference: FOI/202100133800
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Atlantic salmon ova import data since July 2020: EIR release

Ova import data since the last imports detailed in information disclosed via FOI 20200058422 – a previous request for information relating to imports of Atlantic salmon ova.

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

Published: 2021-04-07
Reference: FOI/202100158979
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Changes to Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) casework portal: EIR release

1. "DPEA... have now integrated their case management system with Planning and Architecture Division (PAD)". Please provide (a) the date of this change and (b) information about any publicity given to the change at any stage. 2. "The DPEA is responsible for the administration of over 20 different types of casework." Pl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.4 s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-04-06
Reference: FOI/202100132932
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Planning permission River and East of Woodilee Road Lenzie: EIR release

All Information in respect of the response provided, on Subject: TP/ED/20/0904 Application for Planning Permission (including changes of use and surface mineral working) Site South Of River and East Of Woodilee Road Lenzie East Dunbartonshire.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202100167827
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Breakdown of spend on carbon credits annually: EIR release

1. Any figures on how much public money is spent on carbon credits each year. I have checked your website and couldn't find any information on this. 2. I have also checked the UK Land Carbon Registry and although Forestry and Land Scotland is listed as an account holder, there is no information about the projects they ...

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

Published: 2021-03-31
Reference: FOI/202100159516
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector