Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 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 961 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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372 matching releases

Information relating to stopping up orders hearing: EIR release

You asked "please issue the SU-ABS-002 & -003 hearing report to me, the other participants and the public, so that we can implement action of the planning condition that has been held up pending the issue of the report."

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.42

Published: 2021-03-09
Reference: FOI/202100137883
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, 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

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

Telecommunications technology connectivity for vulnerable groups: FOI release

"In light of the Covid pandemic, vulnerable groups and the upcoming Christmas period (2020/21): 1. How many people in Scotland have no access any to telecommunications technology such as broadband, smartphone (3-5G), etcetera? i) of the above, how many people are estimated not to have the skills required to use forms o...

FOI clarification 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.5

Published: 2021-01-25
Reference: FOI/202000105084
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

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

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen correspondence: 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 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

Turnaround times for PVG - Scheme Record Disclosures and Updates: FOI release

You asked for the following information; The average length of time taken for a PVG scheme application (for new members) and PVG scheme existing member update to be processed by Disclosure Scotland. A previous FOI in 2018 (FOI/18/03515) asked this but I am interested to know whether the average time has remained much ...

FOI clarification 55 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2020-11-23
Reference: FOI/202000090656
Directorate
Topic: 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

Salmon and sea trout catches - Sgitheach and Allt Graad, Evanton: EIR review

Under the section of your response entitled "Information Regarding Fisheries on the Rivers Sgitheach and Allt Graad" I would like clarification on the following points: Paragraph 1. Sentence 1: Do the "7 catch forms" to which you refer relate to individual returns for various reparian owners with fishing rights on the...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000087750
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

Exam grade methodology data communications: FOI release

Following several requests, the SQA has confirmed that it will not release full details of the methodology being used to award grades this year until the day on which results are issued. The same is true of the Equality Impact Assessment information. Please answer the following questions: 1) On which date, and by what ...

FOI clarification 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-09-15
Reference: FOI/202000068096
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

A75 and A77 closures: EIR release

"how many times has the A77 and A75 have been closed with diversions in place over the past five years, and to date this year. With the reason why for the closure and what was the official diversion route given?" Following clarifications you reduced the scope of your request to cover the financial years of 2017/18, 201...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2020-09-14
Reference: FOI/202000066548
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A78 Bridge 1 High Street, Greenock correspondence: EIR release

"documentation and correspondence relating to the following: (a) the date on which the two outside lanes of highway over the Bridge were closed; (b) the purpose of the closure of two lanes of the highway over the Bridge." Further to the clarification dated 15 June, you confirmed that "the period of lane closure is the ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-09-02
Reference: FOI/202000045365
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Field trials of Imidacloprid (Ectosan/BMK08) by the salmon farming industry: EIR release

1) ‘..details on any proposed, in progress and completed field trials of Imidacloprid (Ectosan/BMK08) by the salmon farming industry in Scotland since 2017.’ You further qualified this part of your request by stipulating that this ‘would involve documentation pertaining to any field trials - however illegal, unsanction...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-09-01
Reference: FOI/202000038615
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID-19 testing scientific advice: FOI release

Specific scientific advice regarding COVID-19 testing that the Scottish Government received prior to 1 February 2020. Please disclose the expert health protection and public health advice from the following: The Chief Medical Officer Public Health Scotland The Scottish Health Protection Network NERVTAG The Advisory Co...

FOI clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-27
Reference: FOI/202000045001
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Palestinian Mission to the UK: FOI release

A press release issued by the ‘State of Palestine, Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom’ and dated May 29, 2020, and titled “Head of Palestinian Mission to UK demands apology” stated; “Ambassador Husam Zomlot, head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, has asked for urgent clarification from the Scottish National ...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-20
Reference: FOI/202000054258
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Pot hole claim records for specific trunk roads: EIR release

"1) The number of compensation claims made for pothole claims in the last five years on (A) A75 (b) A77 (C) A82- Dalnottar to Inverness (d) A9 (e) A84 Stirling- Crianlarich. (F) A701 Dumfries-Edinburgh (G) A96 Aberdeen to Inverness 2) How many of these claims on each trunk road were (A) successful or b (unsuccessful) 3...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-08-19
Reference: FOI/202000051036
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme: EIR release

Freedom of Information request FOI/19/01927 In reference to the above FOI can you provide clarification on the following statement: "As confirmed at the May 2019 public engagement events held on the East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme https://www.transport.gov.scot/publication/exhibition-materials-may-2019-east-of-huntly...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-08-17
Reference: FOI/202000054501
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Publications related to inclusive education: FOI release

All FoIs, complaints and letters, completed and outstanding, in the areas of inclusive education, LGBT, bullying and hate crime; querying content, substance and status of output sponsored and endorsed by the Scottish Government.

FOI clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-07-29
Reference: FOI/202000044381
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Contract for Hosting Build Support with IBM: FOI release

The Scottish Government's contract for Hosting Build Support with IBM - see here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Print.aspx?ID=JUN322535 Could you please provide me with the original ITT documents, any clarification Q&As, and any responses from all suppliers? If possible, it would be helpful t...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.28(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2020-07-06
Reference: FOI/202000040630
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

A9 Blackford to Auchterarder major improvements: EIR release

"1) Major Improvements and opening dates to the A9 Between Blackford and Auchterarder. 2) Opening dates for listed road schemes (a) A9 Blackford Bypass (b) A9 Burnside to Broxden (c) A9 Helmsdale Bridge (d) A9 Dunbeath Bridge (e) A835 Gorstan to Garve (f) A835 Gorston to Silverbridge (g) A835 Contin River Bridge" Follo...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2020-06-25
Reference: FOI/202000040276
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Coordination and distribution of the Standard Grocery Pack: FOI release

I require full details of who is responsible for the coordination and distribution of the "Standard Grocery Pack" within the Scottish Dewvolved Administration? For the avoidance of doubt, and to prevent unecessary clarification by Civil Servants, I seek the person's job description and not their personal details. I alr...

FOI clarification 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-06-10
Reference: FOI/202000030117
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

National Highways Sector Schemes (NHSS) contractor compliance: EIR release

"1. Do Transport Scotland, or its contractors, have the means to check and record a contractor's compliance with the National Highways Sector Schemes before and after award of contract? If so, would it be possible to give us the following information: 2. Details of all contracts awarded on behalf of each Transport Sco...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 4 attachments

Published: 2020-06-03
Reference: FOI/202000020273
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport, Work and skills

M90 southbound carriageway at Bridge of Earn inspection data: EIR release

"a copy of the Trunk Road Inspection Data for the south bound carriageway of the M90, south of Bridge of Earn (below Balmanno Hill) prior to the roadworks that took place there around 8th-12th December 2019. It is only data for the southbound carriageway I am interested in." A further clarification confirmed that you w...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-05-07
Reference: FOI/202000028793
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Home Energy Scotland funding: FOI release

You asked for the following information year-on-year funding that SG gives to Home Energy Scotland (administered by the England-based Energy Saving Trust (EST) for service delivery. With a specific breakdown on the following areas of funding. How much funding does SG give to the Energy Saving Trust? (Total? year-on-ye...

FOI clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.1(3) s.17(1)

Published: 2020-04-02
Reference: FOI/202000012693
Directorate
Topic: Energy, Money and tax, Public sector