Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

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Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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Information pertaining to Scottish Government's Planning and Appeals Division (DPEA): EIR release

All types of documentation including emails and notes from phone calls and conversations, for all interactions between the DPEA and external parties, that is not already available publicly on the DPEA portal, for cases: DPEA APPEAL LBA-100-2011 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2001 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2002 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-09-27
Reference: FOI/202100230427
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Discussions held between Marine Scotland and Defra officials: EIR release

Details of correspondence and meeting between Marine Scotland and Defra officials in relation to the first round of international exchanges.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-24
Reference: FOI/202100227939
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A75 and A77 trunk roads: EIR release

Can you answer the following questions, under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act 2012, in relation to both the A75 and A77 trunk roads in South West Scotland: 1) During the period January 2016 to January 2021 inclusive, how many road traffic collisions were reported on the A75, A76 and A77? 2) During the period J...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-23
Reference: FOI/202100218949
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Designated bathing water status Wardie beach Edinburgh: EIR release

1. Copies of all paperwork submitted to SEPA and to the bathing water designation review panel during the determination process, 2. Correspondence with any parties during the determination process. 3. A copy of the report sent to Scottish Ministers including any recommendations, 4. A copy of any subsequent corresponden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-22
Reference: FOI/202100228360
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

M80 Stepps to Haggs scheme: EIR release

Please can you provide me average journey times from Stirling to Cumbernauld both now and before upgrading M80.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-09-16
Reference: FOI/202100229126
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentation relating to Tullochgorm layby area: EIR release

With regard to the Tullochgorm 'layby' area, "a copy of the report submitted to you on 4.11.20" and "sight of the documentation relating to the alleged ownership transfer to the Forestry Commission."

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-09-15
Reference: FOI/202100228488
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Funding provided for the regeneration of Stranraer: EIR release

1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and South of Scotland Enterprise regarding the regeneration of Stranraer, including all proposals and cases for any waterfront development, and any correspondence relating to the £6 million pound allocation for Stranraer regeneration? 2. All correspondence between t...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2021-09-14
Reference: FOI/202100217701
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands meeting with SPPO: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100218180 I understand that Mr Tavish Scott, representing Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, held a meeting with Ms Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands on 10th June 2021. I would like to request a copy of the Minutes of this meeting please. Your request for rev...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-10
Reference: FOI/202100227775 review of 202100218180
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meall Mhor fish farm: EIR release

Information concerning a disclosure made to Scottish Government relating to a possible offence under the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 at Meall Mhor fish farm. Specifically: 1. Was the disclosure notified to others within Marine Scotland and the Scottish Government? Please set out the positions held o...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-08-25
Reference: FOI/202100216680
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Green belt applications: EIR release

1. The number of green belt applications approved by council's since 2018 broken down by council. 2. How many green belt applications approved by reporters on appeal when the council has rejected the application. 3. How many appeals by property developers have been lodged following the failure of the local authority to...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-08-25
Reference: FOI/202100228378
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Dunoon to Gourock crossing: EIR release

1. What target for reliable operation is being set for any new vessels on the crossing e.g. in comparison with the former Streaker Service which was the baseline for the MVA report. 2. Will any penalties be applied for failure to meet reliability targets due to weather conditions. 3. What modelling was carried out, w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.3 s.10(4)

Published: 2021-08-24
Reference: FOI/202100224025
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information on Whiteshore Cockles since 1st May 2021: EIR release

Information on Whiteshore Cockles since 1 May 2021 including any emails, letters, Cabinet Briefings, photos, videos and other information. Also to include the correspondence cited in the letter, attached to request, from the Scottish Government; namely the letter/email from the Scottish Government on 5 July 2021 and re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-08-19
Reference: FOI/202100225785
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Payments made to Jacobs and BEAR Scotland: EIR release

1. Any documentation, correspondence, notes, emails etc within Transport Scotland and with any external individuals organisations about the compulsory purchase of any land within Glen Croe including the Old Military road. 2. Details of any payments made to Jacobs, or companies in which they are a significant shareholde...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-08-13
Reference: FOI/202100224562
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Information relating to Transport Scotland Extent of Unit document: EIR release

A copy of the document referred to in Annex I: Transport Scotland's Extent of Unit document. I would be grateful if you could also provide the latest version if there has been any revisions since the date of the FOI request.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-08-11
Reference: FOI/202100224032
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Monitoring, management and control of PFAS: EIR release

You asked for information on how the monitoring, management and control of PFAS (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances) is being done to protect Scotland’s population. Where are elevated concentrations/levels of PFAS present in Scotland’s environment?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-08-03
Reference: FOI/202100220283
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Closed-circuit television (CCTV) in slaughterhouses: EIR release

A copy of all Scottish Government internal communications containing mention of the subject of closed-circuit television in slaughterhouses from 1/1/19 to 31/12/21. As the closing date cited in your request parameters has not been reached, the closing date for your request has been taken to be the date on which your r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-26
Reference: FOI/202100208232
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Breakdown of animal welfare complaints: EIR release

1. How many welfare complaints did you receive in relation to the following: a. On-farm animal welfare; b. Welfare at markets; and, c. Welfare during transport? d. Welfare at a border post? 2. How many welfare complaints did you investigate in relation to the following: a. On-farm animal welfare; b. Welfare at markets;...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.25 s.24 s.11 s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.10(4)

Published: 2021-07-08
Reference: FOI/202100216412
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Land transfer of Crown Estate: EIR release

1. Please provide a list in Excel spreadsheet form of the land transferred from the Crown Estate to the Scottish Government. Please include the information like the address, coordinates, estimated financial value, land use and size (hectares/acres, etc.) 2. Please provide a list of the land transferred from the Crown E...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.39(2) s.90B s.36 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-01
Reference: FOI/202100208686
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding Whiteshore Cockles, North Uist from August 2018: EIR release

Information on Whiteshore Cockles in North Uist since 7 August 2018. This was to include information on disposal of mortalities, correspondence with European Commission, any other documents and information relating to the derogation, including copies of any correspondence and emails discussions relating to the October ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-06-29
Reference: FOI/202100207142
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Inquiries under the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act since 1998: EIR release

Access to the reports of any inspector appointed by the Scottish Ministers to carry out an inquiry under Schedule 1 of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 since 1998. I would also like any information concerning the decision of the Scottish Ministers whether to grant or refuse an application under the Sea Fisheries ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-28
Reference: FOI/202100205486
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breakdown of traffic on A78: EIR release

1. Which is the most recent report/s completed on the level of traffic on the A78? How can I access it/them online? 2. When was the study leading to that/those report undertaken? How can I access that/those online? 3. How were the decisions on any traffic control measures taken, by whom and when? Can I access the meeti...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.7 s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-17
Reference: FOI/202100197406
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Gourock, Dunoon, Kilcreggan Infrastructure and Vessels Project: EIR release

I understand that the steering group of the Gourock, Dunoon, Kilcreggan Infrastructure and Vessels Project (GDKIVP) met on May 10th 2021. Please supply agenda reports, minutes etc. considered at that meeting, as well as any background documents considered (e.g. presentations, reports).

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-16
Reference: FOI/202100205474
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of diversions and closures of A720 using B701: EIR release

I am seeking details of closures or diversions of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass that have used the B701 through Colinton Village in the last ten full calendar years (2010-2020) and during 2021 so far. 1. Planned Closures (i.e. diversions): The number, duration, reason for and time of day of (e.g. morning, afternoon, n...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(5) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-06-10
Reference: FOI/202100199971
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of razor clam fishery from February 2017 to date: EIR release

The following information relating to the razor clam fishery dating from 1 February 2017 to date [28 April 2021]: 1. Total landings & values (by creek where possible). 2. Number of days fished. 3. REM data sufficient to provide a footprint of the fishery. 4. Any information that indicates any changes in Landings per Ef...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-08
Reference: FOI/202100198357
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Razor clam fishery data from February 2017 to April 2021: EIR release

All data collected, research undertaken, and findings published by (or on behalf of) Marine Scotland Science relating to the razor clam fishery dating from 1 February 2017 to 29 April 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-06-07
Reference: FOI/202100198334
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector