Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Potential train station Auchenback Barrhead South Glasgow: EIR release

You asked for all material held regarding any discussions around the potential building of a new train station at the Auchenback/Barrhead South site and any new train stations in Barrhead (this should include internal communications, external communications, briefing/proposal documents, minutes of meetings and any othe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fish mortality reporting in aquaculture : EIR release

1. Information relating to the 'agreement' between farmed salmon producers in Scotland the Marine Scotland Science's Fish Health Inspectorate to report mortalities. 2. Copies of the "mortality database" referred to in scientific papers referenced in your request. 3. Copies of the assessment and the "data set containi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Average traffic speeds for M8 J26 to J19: EIR release

Do you have 2018 speeds for period November 2017 to Jan 2018 to compare? Can you also annotate these more recent winter months on the graphs? It is the traffic flows over this winter that seem to be particularly slow and traffic jams eastbound at night used to occur sometimes but they seem to be occurring all the time ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8 on Eastbound Carriageway: fatal incident report: EIR release

'I would like a copy of the report into the investigation that Transport Scotland said would be undertaken following a fatal RTA on the M8 in 2009, as stated in this news report: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7844476.stm Could you also clarify if the Health and Safety Executive were involved in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Proposed ban on exporting live animals outwith UK: EIR release

(a.) Advice received by Scottish Ministers which informed their recent decision not to support a UK wide ban on the export of live animals outside of the UK, including advice not only from agricultural departments, but also that from the Scottish Government animal welfare division and any other advice received by Minis...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

1. Was a Disability Equality impact assessment undertaken of the footway at the top of the Bogs Brae prior to the commencement of the proposal for the M74/M8/M73 upgrade? 2. What consideration, if any, was made, to widening and improving the footway at the top of the Bogs Brae at the initial design and planning of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Appointment letters of planning appeal reporters: EIR release

1. "True copies" of the appointment letter of Planning Appeal Reporters, and in particular that of Mr Scott Ferrier. For the avoidance of doubt, I require "true copies" of all letters of appointment for current Planning Appeal Reporters; 2. Confirmation of the Scottish Administration's aspirations on Onshore Wind Turb...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme: Submission by Aberdeenshire Council: EIR release

1. We would therefore be grateful if you would provide us with copies of the documentation submitted to you by Aberdeenshire Council, so that we can ensure that our objections were duly considered by Scottish Ministers as required by the Act. 2. Please provide us with a copy of the methodology/evaluation criteria you ...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Revised Elgin dualling proposals: EIR release

On 28th of February, during a local presentation of the revised Elgin dualing proposals, I asked SWECO consultants, who are your agents, to explain their changes to the northern and southern routes. For over an hour I tried to elicit concise answers with little success. I assume, as I never received straight answers, t...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance policy for M77 with inspections reports: EIR release

'I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the M77 GWO DBFO Scheme as stated in your reply, specific location provided below. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maint...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.1 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland data on Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

How many accidents related to the construction of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route have been reported to Transport Scotland? Please provide a list of incident. How many of these accidents reported to Transport Scotland have resulted in injury or death? Please provide a list of incidents. As reported to Transport...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.16 s.10(5)
Published
2018-04-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Flood Prevention Schemes submitted for approval: EIR release

'Please provide information on how many Flood Prevention Schemes have been submitted to you for approval since the enactment of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009, where it is the Local Authorities intention to implement the scheme through private land holdings without consent and there are unresolved object...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A77: Defects inspections and repair programme: EIR release

Can you provide copies of inspections since Christmas, what defects were noted and associated repair programme for these (for both the A77 and the DBFO company). Who oversees the governance of this and ensure the correct action being taken.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 10 attachments
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Farmed Salmon: EIR release

You asked for information on viruses, diseases, bacteria, listeria, salmonella and other disease, viral and bacterial agents in Scottish farmed salmon since 1 January 2017. Upon clarification of your request, I indicated that information relating 2017 has either been supplied in responses to previous requests, or has a...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic

Number and locations of fish counters: EIR release

How many fish counters are there in Scotland, in 2018? How many were there in each year between 2007 and 2017? Documentation from Marine Scotland outlining a plan for the expansion or reduction of the number of fish counters?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-16
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Perth and Kinross Council planning application 16-02156-AMM: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible. I would like to request copies of all emails and other correspondence between Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government relating to Pe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

1. The volume of fuel, broken down into both petrol and diesel, has gone missing from AWPR sites since the start of the project. 2. The total estimated cost of the missing fuel, broken down into petrol and diesel during the same time frame? 3. Are there any security measures to prevent people stealing fuel from the A...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.4 s.5
Published
2018-04-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A77 road maintenance at Maybole South Ayrshire: EIR release

I request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A77 just outside the town of Maybole, South Ayrshire as per highlighted section below. Please can you send me the following information: 1. A copy of your...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Implementation of Low Emission Zone: EIR release

1. Information sent to local authorities, namely, Glasgow City Council, Edinburgh City Council, Dundee City Council and Aberdeen City Council regarding the implementation of Low Emission Zone, 2. An outline to councils detailing the funding allocation to implement these zones, 3. Email correspondence between Transpor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Repair log Junction 6 M77 to A77: EIR release

A request for copies of the following: Reports of the inspection history, Safety inspection, Safety patrols, Identified defects and subsequent repairs Repairs To Jct 6 Galston slip off from M77 to A77. The period in question is from 19/01/18 to 01/02/18. To which you clarified the timeframe of your request as; Extend...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Proposed Dundee Local Development Plan 2: EIR release

All of the information submitted to the Scottish Government by Dundee City Council relating to the proposed Dundee Local Development Plan 2.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-04-09
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A76 road between Auchinleck and Mauchline: EIR release

'I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to the A76 road between Auchinleck and Mauchline; A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic

M8 near Tannochside, road report and maintenance: EIR release

A copy of the road report for the M8 near Charing Cross for the date range of 24 to 26 February 2018. A copy of the road maintenance policy which outlines the timeframe of when potholes should be fixed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Capital expenditure budget for A77: EIR release

The following information with regard to Transport Scotland for the last 10 years i.e. from 01/03/2008 to date. 1. A detailed breakdown of the Capital Expenditure budget for each year, for the A77 from Whittlets roundabout to Stranraer. 2. The percentage of the total capital budget for every Road Project in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2018-04-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Tree felling on A85 East of Gilmerton: EIR release

In relation to a tree felling operation which had taken place in conjunction with Transport Scotland on 27 January 2018 on A85 east of Gilmerton.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport