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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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

A review of undercover policing in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for information regarding a potential inquiry into undercover policing in Scotland and the Scottish Government's decision not to order an independent Scottish inquiry for the period from 17/01/17 to the present day.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-10
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

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

Development of a soft drinks deposit return scheme: EIR release

Correspondence relating to the development of a soft drinks deposit return scheme from October 2016 to September 2017 between the Scottish government and the following companies and organisations: The British Soft Drinks Association The Association of Convenience Stores Incpen The British Retail Consortium The Foodser...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-06
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scotland's colleges, 'Delivering for all' policy paper: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government officials or external parties regarding the 'Scotland's colleges: delivering for all' policy paper published 19 January 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Prosecutions for fly-tipping offences broken down by council: EIR release

Can you please tell me how many prosecutions and convictions have been made for fly-tipping offences in the past 15 years for all local council areas in Scotland? Can you please specify the month and year of prosecutions and convictions? Can you provide details of convictions in terms of age of person, whether it was a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-05
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

A85 east of River Orchy bridge: 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 A85 east of the bridge over the River Orchy/ proximate to Kilchurn Castel car park turn off. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your curren...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road maintenance costs and improvement projects: EIR release

Current annual level of expenditure for both roads maintenance and road improvement projects within Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.10(5) s.10(4)
Published
2018-04-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Short term letting of property in Scotland: EIR release

1. Does the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division consider recent case law on the unlawfulness of AirBnB-style short-term letting (even when restricted to 90 days) in shared/flatted properties, when considering neighbour amenity in relation to planning appeals on SSCVAs? 2. If so, can you provide details of the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.25 s.25(1)
Published
2018-04-04
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Extension to Glasgow Queen Street Station : EIR release

1. Email correspondence between Transport Scotland and Network Rail relating to the review of the new Queen Street station extension 2. Email correspondence between Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers relating to the review of the new Queen Street station extension 3. Documentation outlining reasons for review ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.11 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Implementation of Programme for Government: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed/written notes, letters, calls, briefs or otherwise) where SpAds, Ministers or SCS offered advice on the implementation or political impact of Nicola Sturgeon's five 'PfG' ideas mentioned in Richard Rollisons email of 14/07/17.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.29(1) s.30B 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Details of the five Programme for Government ideas: FOI release

Details of the five 'PfG' ideas requested by the First Minister, as detailed in Richard Rollison's email of 14 July 2017. Information should include but not be limited to: any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, briefs or otherwise) between Nicola Sturgeon and Rollison mentioning o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.25 s.29(1) s.30B 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank: FOI release

The following information relating to the Scottish National Investment Bank: 1. Under what authority did the F.M. initiate the project? 2. Under what authority did the F.M. set aside 500 million for the Bank? 3. How was Mr Higgins engaged, by who and what are the costs? Fees, expenses travel and entertainment. 4. W...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Shiant Island Recovery Project: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence pertaining to the Shiant Island Recovery Project

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 52 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper Franchise Agreement: FOI release

An itemised list, with dates, of all derogations from or changes or amendments to the Caledonian Sleeper Franchise Agreement between The Scottish Ministers and Serco Caledonian Sleepers Ltd. Since May 2014; All published or unpublished documentation or recording of all such derogations, changes or amendments; A link to...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-04-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Category 1 defects identified on A82: EIR release

How many of the 44 Category 1 defects (between Drumnadrochit and Inverness) were repaired within the time specified within the BEAR Scotland contract, and the same for the further ten identified following the next inspection which I assume took place on either the 14th or 15th of February.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.40 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Installation and maintenance cost of A9 safety cameras: EIR release

I am writing to request information regarding the introduction of the Average Speed Cameras on the A9. I would like details of the exact cost of installation and maintenance,how much revenue has been made from Speeding fines since installation and what are the Statutory regulations for Average Speed camera signage. Can...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Budget allocated to A77 South of Ayrshire: EIR release

'It is noted that Scotland TranServ are currently proposing to undertaken remedial works on the A77 as a result of the recent weather conditions. We are pleased that works will be undertaken at Kirkoswald; between Girvan and Stranraer; and north of Kirkoswald. It may be the view of some that this level of deterioratio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

May 2016 Scottish Parliament election, Aberdeen Donside accounts: FOI release

A copy of the claim submitted by the Returning Officer for Aberdeen Donside in the 2016 Scottish Parliamentary Election, including forms A through L. I would also like to see all the annexes (A, B,C,D,E,F and G) submitted with Form G, and the invoice copy submitted to support the payment either to Idox or to Aberdeen C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence with BTP merger Joint Programme Board: FOI release

Copies of correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefs or otherwise) between the BTP merger Joint Programme Board (individual members and as a whole) and the Scottish Government, on the topic of further time being required to deliver BTP integration, from 1 Janua...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M8 road cleaning and litter collection: EIR release

The amount of littering along the M8 in Glasgow, essentially along its whole length in the city boundaries is shocking. How often is litter cleared from verges and land adjoining the motorway? Do you stipulate a minimum frequency of litter clearing by the companies you employ to maintain the trunk roads? How often are ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4
Published
2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport