Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

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Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Information relating to aquaculture practices within the Scottish Aquaculture industry: EIR release

Information regarding aquaculture practices within the Scottish aquaculture industry, specifically: In 2018 and 2019 respectively, what tonnage of finfish produced in Scotland was stunned prior to slaughter? In 2018 and 2019 respectively, what tonnage of finfish produced in Scotland was not stunned prior to slaughter?...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.3
Published
2021-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000116077
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

List of buyers and projects in the UK Woodland Carbon Registry: EIR release

A list of all buyers setup in the UK Woodland Carbon Registry: Contact Name Company Name (If applicable) Contact details (phone, email, address) Date joined the register Total quantity of WCU purchased to date Could you also please provide me with a list of all projects in the UK Woodland Carbon Registry: Date of ap...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.7 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000116437
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public Sector

Communications regarding ‘pulse fishing’: EIR release

To summarise, you asked for communications in the past two years between: Marine Scotland and Scottish Ministers Marine Scotland and DEFRA Marine Scotland the owner of the Scottish vessel In relation to “electro trawling” or “pulse fishing” and the Scottish vessel permitted to carry out the activity.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-09
Reference
FOI/202100135563
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries

Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge monthly statistics: EIR release

You requested the following information; "and the Forth Road Bridge broken down by: bridge type of vehicle month from November 2019 to the present day" You further clarified that you required the monthly traffic flows for the Queensferry Crossing and Forth Road Bridge for the above period.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-08
Reference
FOI/202000111588
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning applications submitted between 2015-2020 in local council area: EIR release

1. For the last five years (2015-2020) how many applications have been received about sites planning flats or other residential dwellings in Aberdeen city boundaries? 2. What % proportion have been found in favour of the appellant?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-02-08
Reference
FOI/202000125829
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Collision and death numbers on A75: EIR release

Statistics of deaths on the A75 and collisions on the A75 from the earliest date possible to the present date? If you could separate this data so I am able to see how many deaths happened in each calendar year and then how many collisions happened in each calendar year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-04
Reference
FOI/202000122397
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Cycling accidents at the A835 and A890 railway crossings: EIR release

You asked for "details of all accidents involving cyclists that have been recorded at or adjacent to the following two level crossings: A835 Garve A890 Balnacra I do not require any personal information but would be grateful to see as much other information as you are able to release, in particular the date/time and ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-03
Reference
FOI/202000122318
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

Number of past collisions involving pedestrians at A96: EIR release

You asked for clarification "as to the number of collisions with pedestrians for the same time period (i.e 1 January 2010 until 30 October 2020) that were not fatal."

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-03
Reference
FOI/202000121553
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

Employees of Marine Scotland trained to identify sea lice species: EIR release

1. How many people at Marine Scotland are trained to identify salmonid sea lice species present on fish farms in Scotland? 2. Please provide details of the training received and when it was delivered. 3. Please breakdown the numbers of those individuals trained by each department. 4. How many times in 2018, 2019 & 2020...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2021-02-03
Reference
FOI/202000113655
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Complaints regarding road condition of M8: EIR release

You asked for "Any complaints (including emails, letter, phone records and Twitter direct messages) from commuters around the travelling conditions on the M8 on 3 December 2020."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000120388
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Installing heated wires on the Queensferry Crossing: EIR release

Can you please confirm if Transport Scotland has looked at the possibility of installing heated wires to the cables of the Queensferry Crossing to prevent the build-up of ice? Can you also please confirm if Transport Scotland has looked at measures used in other countries that have experienced the build-up of ice on b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000113269
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Total number of approved planning applications for wind farms: EIR release

1. How many planning applications for wind farms have been approved by the Energy Consents Unit/Scottish Ministers over the objections of the Highland Council in the last five years (to the date of the request). 2. How many planning applications for wind farms have been approved by the Energy Consents Unit/Scottish Min...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.36C s.10
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202000112033
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Farming and rural, Public sector

4G infill programme rental costs associated with new mast sites: EIR release

You asked for: Information for the 35 sites listed on your website which have been acquired and are in build or built. 1. site address 2. agreed rent 3. lease term 4. rent review basis 5. any premium or incentive paid

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-28
Reference
FOI/202000111684
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

The number of called-in planning applications by the Scottish Government: EIR release

1. The number of planning applications that were called-in by the Scottish Government in each of the last 5 years (financial or calendar year). 2. The number of called-in planning applications that were accepted in each of the last 5 years (please provide this in the same format as above, financial or calendar). 3. T...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000117558
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Contract for Chargeplace Scotland EV Network to Charge Your Car Ltd: EIR release

1) Please provide details of the commercial process followed to award the contract for Chargeplace Scotland EV Network to Charge Your Car Ltd including: a) Overall budget allocation from Transport Scotland/ScotGov (estimated figures are sufficient if commercial sensitivity exists regarding the exact contract award figu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6
Published
2021-01-25
Reference
FOI/202000106393
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Traffic data for the A9 Between Brora and Helmsdale: EIR release

You asked for traffic data for the A9 Between Brora and Helmsdale between 2016-2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 1 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-01-14
Reference
FOI/202000107760
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine fish farm at Carradale North: EIR release

Information relating to the marine fish farm situated at Carradale North, with reference to the recent escape event occurring in August 2020. Specifically, you asked for the following with reference to ‘applications to Marine Scotland’ in relation to the specifications (of the mooring ropes and system) given by the app...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-16
Reference
FOI/202000080506
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 49F1, 49F2, 50F1 and 50F2: EIR release

The following VMS fishing data: • ICES Rectangles 49F1, 49F2, 50F1 and 50F2 for all of 2018, all of 2019 & Jan-Sep 2020; If available, the following fields would be useful: • Gear type • Nationality • Length • Tonnage • Activity • Speed

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-15
Reference
FOI/202000095157
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Animals found on the road figures: EIR release

You asked for "the following data points regarding dead animals found on the road network you manage for the period from 01 June 2019 and the 13 September 2020. The count and types of animals found on each road split by species (dog, badger, cat etc.) The volume of reports by month split by road name and animal type A...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000091928
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen Programme Board meeting notes: EIR release

You asked for: "Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 please could you supply me with the A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen Programme Board meeting minutes, papers and material presented from Sept 2018 to the current date.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-12-07
Reference
FOI/202000092070
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Repair and remedial works carried out on the M8 Westbound Junction 21: EIR release

You asked for "an itemised list of all repair and remedial works carried out on the M8 Westbound Junction 21 from 01/12/2019 to 31/01/2020. This should include: The type of repair; Date of repair/works; List of road defects reported by the public with dates and type of defects."

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000109918
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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