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

Correspondence concerning illegal felling investigation in Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire: EIR release

You asked for all correspondence between Scottish Forestry and A & G Rentals concerning illegal felling investigation undertaken by Central Scotland Conservancy at NS 77418 76408 and NS 77206 76428 Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire.

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

Published: 2020-12-04
Reference: FOI/202000113623
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Various questions regarding Road Bridges: EIR release

Defining a “road bridge” as a structure with a span of 1.5m or more providing public highway passage for motor vehicles over an obstacle such as a watercourse, railway, road or valley, please provide the following information for all road bridges for which you own as highway authority, including those which are jointly...

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

Published: 2020-12-02
Reference: FOI/202000098133
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Exercise Hazel and Exercise Juniper reports: EIR release

Copies of the reports of the lessons identified from two avian influenza exercises, Exercise Juniper in 2018 and Exercise Hazel in 2019.

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

Published: 2020-11-26
Reference: FOI/202000087700
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme: EIR release

All and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence, dates of diary appointments, notes of telephone calls etc that you have in relation to all and any comm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2020-11-24
Reference: FOI/202000078625
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme route options: EIR release

All and any information and evidence in relation to the number of residential properties within 50m of the proposed road, and the elevation of the road at those properties, for all route options in the A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen dualling scheme.

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

Published: 2020-11-24
Reference: FOI/202000089401
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen correspondence: EIR release

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2020-11-24
Reference: FOI/202000071133
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish 4G Infill Programme – Traquair Mast: EIR request

All relevant information, emails, plans and other documents that the Scottish Government holds which relate to the decision to locate a mast at Traquair, and at the particular site chosen, under the S4GI programme, including any analysis of existing 4G coverage in the area, any discounted options, all relevant correspo...

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

Published: 2020-11-19
Reference: FOI/202000089001
Directorate
Topic

Reporting of faults on the A725 Bellshill: EIR release

"We would refer to the above and would be grateful if you could provide us with any reports of damaged and or faulty traffic lights and confirmation of the traffic light sequence at the Shawhead Flyover, North Road, A725 Bellshill, on the 13th November 2018 on and around 13:00pm."

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2020-11-18
Reference: FOI/202000097789
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Spend on mitigation measures on the A83 Rest and be Thankful: EIR release

How much has been spent on mitigation measures on the A83 Rest and be Thankful Road in the last 5 years? Broken down by year if possible please.

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

Published: 2020-11-12
Reference: FOI/202000101736
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Questions concerning the enforcement of the Ragwort Control Act: EIR release

1) a copy of the instruction set which DEFRA has agreed with the RPID for handling complaints raised under the Ragwort Control Act.in Scotland (in England such a document is called 'The Combined Instructions'). 2) for every complaint raised under this process in 2019 and 2020, the following information a) case refere...

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

Published: 2020-11-10
Reference: FOI/202000096207
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

Keith Brown in advance of £1b roadworks at M73/M74/M8 in 2016 said that the works would ‘shave around 20 minutes off the journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow.’ Did Mr Brown make this claim or similar claims In parliament, or in committee, or elsewhere when speaking on behalf of the government, or in his capacity? It was...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2020-11-10
Reference: FOI/202000080912
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Valve Site 14 and the Forties Pipeline System: EIR release

You asked for:- All correspondence pertaining to the property known as Valve Site 14 and/or the Forties Pipeline System, between Transport Scotland and BP (and vice-versa) between 1 January 2016 – 26 August 2020. All correspondence pertaining to the property known as Valve Site 14 and/or the Forties Pipeline System, b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 8 attachments

Published: 2020-11-09
Reference: FOI/202000081153
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Success rate of windfarm development applications: EIR release

1. The percentage of applications for windfarm developments which have been approved by Scottish Ministers for the past five year? 2. For the approved windfarm developments in the last five years, how many sent to Public Inquiry? 3. Scottish Ministers approving percentage after Public Inquiry?

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

Published: 2020-11-09
Reference: FOI/202000095942
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Records of damage caused by landslides: EIR release

You asked for "how many properties have been damaged by landslides over the past ten years in Scotland and how many times have major trunk roads and motorways been blocked by landslides in the past ten years in Scotland." On 17 September you further clarified that you were "looking for how many times, broken down by r...

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

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000085047
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Landslide mitigation works and contract: EIR release

You asked for the following: "1. I asked who in contracts is responsible for the BEAR Scotland contract. My understanding of Treasury rules is if there is a significant change in the terms or scope of a contract then the whole contract should be reappraised. BEAR Scotland were contracted as a road maintenance company ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000096254
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence related to Broadsands House: EIR release

You asked for information in connection to FOI 20200006601, the property in question is now known as Broadsands House. Do you have any correspondence not already sent that refers to this name for the property, rather than Dirleton New Mains.

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

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000081424
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Vessels Monitoring System (VMS) data for 46E7, 47E7, 47E8 and 46E8: EIR release

Data type: Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) and fishing sightings data. Area of interest: ICES rectangles 46E7, 47E7, 47E8 and 46E8 Period of interest: 2015 – 2018 Please provide: Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for ICES rectangles 46E7, 47E7, 47E8 and 46E8 over the entirety of 2015 and 2018, including the following...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-11-05
Reference: FOI/202000083196
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Types of road fatalities which occurred on the A96: EIR release

With regard to your previous application (202000083106), you asked how many of the collisions identified involved pedestrians.

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

Published: 2020-11-05
Reference: FOI/202000090639
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

A83 between Cairdow and Arrochar closures due landslips: EIR release

"The precise locations on the A83 between Cairndow and Arrochar in Glen Kinglas and Glen Croe where landslips have blocked the carriageway resulting in closure for any period of time since 1980. Alternatively, if you do not hold information as far back as 1980 or this is too costly to retrieve, for whatever period you ...

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

Published: 2020-11-03
Reference: FOI/202000089343
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

The existing approved A78 pedestrian crossing plan: EIR release

"Drawings of the new crossing design and the former crossing design for the westwards location" at Ravenscraig on the A78.

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-11-02
Reference: FOI/202000087538
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Collapsed section of the A68 trunk road: EIR release

You asked for "the following information in connection with the recently collapsed section of the A68 trunk road: a) please confirm exact location of the incident b) please advise initial cost estimate for reinstatement and projected dates for partial and full reopening of the A68 c) please confirm whether maintenan...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments

Published: 2020-11-02
Reference: FOI/202000076274
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Marine Mammal Protection Act: EIR release

1. On 3rd June, Mike Palmer, Deputy Director for marine planning and policy at Marine Scotland, stated to the ECCLR Committee that ‘In March—so, really very recently—we finally got written confirmation from the US authorities that they would require us to take legislative action by way of amending our licensing regime....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 12 attachments

Published: 2020-10-29
Reference: FOI/202000044610
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Local authority planning permission appeals submitted to the Scottish Government: EIR release

1. All planning decisions made by local authorities submitted to the Scottish Government for appeal, which have been overturned by Scottish Government reporters, broken down by local authority area, from April 1 2015 – August 1 2020. If possible, the developer’s details (who made the appeal) should be included in this ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-10-29
Reference: FOI/202000079457
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Space port planning application from Highland Council (20/00616/FUL): EIR release

In relation to the planning application submitted to Highland Council (reference 20/00616/FUL) for Construction of vertical launch space port with launch operations control centre, site integration facility, launch pad complex, antenna park, access road, fencing, services and associated infrastructure: All information ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.41 s.20 s.1 s.39(2) s.11 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-10-28
Reference: FOI/202000070852
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Speed survey data used to inform the decision to install safety cameras: EIR release

The full speed survey data which was used to inform the decision to install safety cameras. Can you please also include the number of collisions, how many of which had speed as a contributing factor and how many of which were fatal. This information was requested regarding 24 new safety camera sites published on 8 Sep...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-10-26
Reference: FOI/202000085649
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport