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

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

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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LED street lights: EIR release

1. I would like to know when Transport Scotland decided to install LED street lights. 2. I would like to know why Transport Scotland decided to install LED street lights.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-23
Reference
FOI/19/01214
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) correspondence: EIR release

You asked for a copy of all correspondence, minutes and discussions, between the Scottish Government and the Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) over the last 12 months regarding the operation of the SSMO, its effectiveness and any requests the Scottish Government has made of the SSMO.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-22
Reference
FOI/19/01092
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning&Environmental Appeals Division, Cala Homes, Homes for Scotland, Holder Planning: EIR release

1. Records of any visits made to your Callendar Road office in Falkirk by anyone of the following – Cala Homes, Homes for Scotland and Holder Planning covering the time period August 2017 to the present day. 2. Copies of any correspondence sent to any reporter in your organisation from Homes for Scotland or their lega...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 14 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01063
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Protection of beavers in Scotland Ministerial correspondence: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Roseanna Cunningham on the Scottish Government’s position on beavers in (a) 2018 and (b) 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01033
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Statistics concerning applications made to Planning Authorities: EIR release

1. Of the 36,247 applications made to Planning Authorities in the period 2016 - 2017, how many of those applications were for major housing developments? 2. How many of that number were refused by the Planning Authority? 3. How many of these refusals were appealed by the applicant? 4. How many of these appeals were ref...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01057
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Concerns made to Marine Scotland: EIR release

You asked for the following information – 1. How many times has Marine Scotland or the FHI been contacted by whistleblowers/concerned parties/staff raising concerns from within the salmon farming industry in the past 5 years? 2. What issues have been raised by existing and or former staff from the salmon industry in ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01017
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries

New house build applications and solar panels: EIR release

You asked for the Scottish Government to confirm how many successful new build applications have been made in the last three years and of those how many chose to incorporate solar panels.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01110
Directorate
Topic
Housing

Cala Homes planning permission Aberdour: EIR release

1. Records of any communications from Cala Homes, its subsidiary companies or any of its representatives or agents to any of the Scottish Ministers or their policy officials relating to its application for planning permission to develop on Land South of Main Street, Aberdour, now the subject of DPEA appeal PPA-250-2312...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01062
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Hoolan Energy and Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) correspondence: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information act, can you provide me with all documents/emails and records of correspondence between Lizzie Foot and Tom Campbell from Hoolan Energy and the DPEA, the case officer Scott Mackenzie and the reporter Malcolm Mahony please.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01165
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges stage 1 assessments: EIR release

You asked for:- 1. What DMRB Stage 1 assessments have been done for routes north east of Inverurie and; 2. What the ‘Do Minimum’ option is for the A96 Aberdeen to East of Huntly section.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-20
Reference
FOI/19/01148
Directorate
Topic
Transport

Questions regarding the Government Reporter, Cala Homes and major developments: EIR release

1. Records of any communications between Mr Stephen Hall, Scottish Government reporter and Cala Homes, Cala Management Ltd or their agent or representative between the period 24 September 2018 and today’s date. 2. Confirmation of the number of planning appeals relating to major developments that Mr Stephen Hall has de...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-17
Reference
FOI/19/01065
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Analysis on including glass in forthcoming deposit return scheme: EIR release

Details and outcomes of analysis conducted on the impact of including glass in the Scottish Government's forthcoming deposit return scheme compared with the current recycling systems. We have interpreted your request as applying to any analysis held by the Scottish Government and conducted by us or Zero Waste Scotland...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-17
Reference
FOI/19/01048
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland Traffic Count data B9001 and B9170: EIR release

Provide traffic count data for the B9001 road between Rothienorman and Inverurie from 2008 to 2018 and Provide traffic count data for the B9170 road between Oldmeldrum and Inverurie from 2008 to 2018

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/19/01142 and FOI/19/01144
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland salt usage on roads, costs and alternatives: EIR release

Salt usage on roads in Scotland. 1. How much salt is used annually? 2. How much does road salt cost? 3. Are supplies secure? 4. Have you looked at any alternatives to rock salt? 5. Do you have any details on the brine study that you conducted and what type of brine did you use?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/19/01147
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Work on laybys on A96 through Moray, cost comparisons: EIR release

“I would like to ask 2 Freedom of Information questions, in regards to work on laybys on the A96 through Moray. How much did it cost to carry out the recent work on the A96 layby on the north side of the A96 just east of Terie Crossroads? The second FOI questionis, how much did it cost to carry out similar work on th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-10
Reference
FOI/19/00908
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland A77 surveys various locations: EIR release

Copy of the data from the fresh survey work on the A77 road between Whitletts, Holmston and Bankfield? Or would I have to submit a Freedom of Information Request for this?” and Can you please provide a copy of the original speed survey which was carried out on the A77 road between Bogend Toll and Ardwell Bay in Ayrshi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-09
Reference
FOI/19/00932
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ushenish, South Uist marine fish farm development: EIR release

Copies of all papers / responses to external enquiries / internal correspondence from Marine Scotland Science relating to the development of a marine fish farm at Ushenish, South Uist at or around National Grid Reference NGR:NF86023620, specifically in respect of the potential implications that such a development would...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-09
Reference
FOI/19/00730
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland planned maintenance schedule M8 junction 31 to 19: EIR release

1. What the planned maintenance schedule is for this section of the M8 from Junction 31 to Junction 19 regarding the inspection clearance of waste and larger items from central reservations. 2. What the planned maintenance schedule is for this section of the M8 from Junction 31 to Junction 19 relating to the inspectio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-09
Reference
FOI/19/00838
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland A737 Dalry by-pass and The Den realignment: EIR release

Regarding the A737, I would request under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act: The supplier of the concrete used in the A737 Dalry by-pass The origin of the concrete used in the A737 Dalry by-pass The supplier used in the A737 The Den realignment The origin of the concrete used in the A737 The Den realignment ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FOI/19/00910
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Recreational Huts and Building Standards: EIR release

1. What is the definition of a recreational hut in Scotland? 2. How much time are hutters officially allowed to spend at their huts? 3. What designation of land types can huts be built on? 4. What is the Scottish Government policy and current legislation with regards to Recreational Huts? 5. Is this policy and legi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.5 s.4 s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FOI/19/01020
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Spillage on slip road junction to Milnathort: EIR release

Location – Perth to Edinburgh Road M90. About 500m north of J7 and its slip road junction to Milnathort. Accident Date - 25 December 2015. As part of our investigation, we require to know if a spillage was reported to you at the location and date above. If so, please can you confirm who reported the spillage to you, t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00983
Directorate
Topic
Transport

Survey reports by Transerve of the A77 and A75: EIR release

“Is it possible to get copies of the weekly survey reports undertaken by Transerve of the A77 and A75?” To which you clarified the timeframe of your request as; “for the whole of March and any of April”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01180
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scotland's Trunk Road Network expenditure - resurfacing and street lights: EIR release

I would like to know how much money has been spent on resurfacing Scotlands Trunk Road Network since January 2018. I would like to know how much money has been spent on replacing/ upgrading street lights on Scotlands Trunk Road Network since January 2018.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00980
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Imports of salmon eggs (ova) involving Marine Harvest/Mowi: EIR release

You asked for information on imports of salmon eggs (ova) involving Marine Harvest/Mowi since 1 January 2018.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00976
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector