Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

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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

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1,619 matching releases

Scottish Natural Heritage correspondence: FOI review

In addition to internal Scottish Government records, you asked specifically for any correspondence in this connection between the SG and: 1. the UK Government, 2. Scottish Natural Heritage, and/or 3. any other persons or organisations external to the SG irrespective of whether such parties may or may not have sought to...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 5 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.16(3) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/00577 REVIEW
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

INEOS Planning appeal: FOI release

A copy of any written briefings, e-mails or minutes of meetings provided to the Minister by Scottish Government Civil Servants and/or advisors from the date of the report (20 November 2018) and the Minister’s decision letter (22 March 2019) in connection with the planning appeal (PPA-240-2051) at Ineos, Bo’ness Road, G...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11(2) s.11 s.20 s.10(3) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-01
Reference
FOI/19/00967
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Protection of Wild Mammals review & Code of Practice: foxhounds packs - costs: EIR release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: 1. the financial cost attributed to the Scottish Governments Lord Bonomy review of the Protection of Wild Mammals Scotland Act 2002. 2. the financial cost in establishing the Scottish Government chaired stakeholder group formed to establish a Code of Practice for Scottish M...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-04-29
Reference
FOI/19/00942
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route - Balmedie to Tipperty traffic signs: EIR release

In relation to the AWPR/8-T Project, we request copies of all records including, but not limited to, files, note, memos, reports, letters, emails, faxes, applications, invoices, contractual documentation, whether in hard copy or stored electronically, and all other documents relating to and concerning those matters set...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/00119
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Treatment of potential oil spillage A84 at Kilmahog: EIR release

“I’m looking to obtain some information on the treatment of a road following a potential oil spillage which took place on the evening of 13th August 2018. A84 at Kilmahog (near Callander) at between approximately 20:30 – 22:30hrs Were Bear Scotland called out with a spreader truck and sand to treat the road? At what t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/00893
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Carriageway inspection - A75, between Newton Stewart roundabout and B735 junction: EIR release

Under the general requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 2002, I would be grateful if you would provide the following information in relation to the A75 between the Newton Stewart roundabout and the junction with the B735. 1. Dates of all safety inspections undertaken on the carriageway in the two years preced...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.5 s.10 s.3 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-12
Reference
FOI/19/00681
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Inspections, defects, and claims of carriageway A78: EIR release

I am now requesting the details of your appeal process as this was not conveyed in any the your response letters thus far. I also seek the following information as way of understanding how this decision was reached and in order for me to have all the facts correct before planning my next stage. I am thereby submittin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6 4 attachments
Published
2019-04-10
Reference
FOI/19/00624
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Abellio ScotRail modelling and outcomes - Transport Scotland, Cabinet Secretary correspondence: EIR release

1. Sufficient detail to allow access to all of the facts, modelling and decision outcomes (Abellio ScotRail undertook to reach the December 2018 timetable proposals) 2. Copies of all meetings/ discussions/ minutes in developing response and those received to date, including all correspondence between Transport Scotland...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-04
Reference
FOI/19/00742
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A737 Dalry Bypass - risk assessments, traffic management plan: EIR release

I am looking for the risk assessments, traffic management plan and daily toolbox talk for the 6th of February.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00553
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government switch from Ryde's Scale to quantum meruit basis: EIR release

We have been advised that Transport Scotland issued an instruction to the District Valuer’s Office to the effect that agents negotiating fees for any compensation claim relating to the AWPR received prior to 1 May 2014 were to be treated on the basis of Ryde’s Scale +25%. Any claims received after that date would be tr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00483
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Colin Clark, communications regarding A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen: EIR release

Please provide all communications to and from MP Colin Clark on the A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme, including the content of email attachments. Please also provide minutes of all meetings with this MP on the same subject.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00452
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Deputy First Minister to Children’s Commissioner on No Safe Place report

You asked for a copy of the Deputy First Minister’s response to the Children’s Commissioner on the report No Safe Place: Restraint and Seclusion in Scotland’s Schools.

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2)
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00474
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road: EIR release

1 · A copy of the Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road (South bound) carriageway towards Glasgow/Renfrew from 1st February 2018 to 5th February 2019 2 · Details and dates of all carriageway defects identified during safety inspections during these dates. 3 · The time period adopted between iden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00500
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fish farms; mortalities, enforcement notices, civil sanctions, and prosecutions: EIR release

You asked for: 1. In the last five years, how many on-farm farmed fish mortalities have been recorded in Scotland due to treatment losses (mortalities caused by, or believed to be caused by, or contributed to by bath-type treatments, hydrogen peroxide treatments, mechanical treatments such as freshwater, thermo- or hy...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00412
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) land tribunal appeals: FOI release

Please tell me how many land tribunal appeals there have been to date. For each such claim please state: 1. The nature of the circumstances giving rise to the claim. 2. The geographical area soon. 3. The date it was made and whether it has been resolved, still outstanding or cisted. 4. The sum sought. 5. The sum paid o...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00451
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Montrose Port Authority disposal licence: EIR review

All internal and external correspondence, letters, emails, notes and briefings between the Scottish Government Minsters, Special Advisors and Civil Servants and Marine Scotland pertaining to the renew of the Montrose Port Authority disposal licence from 1st July 2017 until the present date. And clarified on 20th Septe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.10 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-12
Reference
FOI/18/02488 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project documentation relating to Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation: EIR release

1. A copy of the report issued to MS-LOT (and SNH) by DRAGADOS/AHB, as specified in Sub-section 4.2 (Page 3) of the report headed Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation - Marine Mammals: Document AHEP-DRA-EMP-0003; 2. Copies of data/data summaries/evaluations of vibration monitoring as specified in Section 4.2 ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2)
Published
2019-03-12
Reference
FOI/18/03699
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications in relation to accident at Strone point: EIR release

1. Details of any correspondence, communications or requests sent from Police Scotland to BEAR Scotland in connection with the accident locus at the A83 at Strone Point, approximately 3 km north east of Inveraray on 13/07/2018 and; 2. Details of any works, including sweeping of the carriageway, completed or organised ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 8 attachments
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00484
Directorate
Topic

Roseanna Cunningham’s MSP 2017 visit to Montrose: EIR review

All internal and external correspondence, letters, emails, notes, minutes and briefings between the Scottish Government Minsters, Special Advisors and Civil Servants and Marine Scotland pertaining to the meeting between Roseanna Cunningham, the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Angus Council, The Montrose Golf ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.10 s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/18/02657 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Culvert on A82 Fourth Avenue Dumbarton, access and safety: EIR release

All email dialogue between Transport Scotland (including Scotland Transerv) and West Dunbartonshire Council that relates to a culvert, its access and its safety. The location of this culvert structure is close to a retaining wall on the A82 (opposite Fourth Avenue, Dumbarton G82 2PY) and is the entry point for the Hun...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-04
Reference
FOI/19/00488
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road Safety Audit at the A944: EIR release

Can you please provide a copy of the ‘Road Safety Audit’ referenced in your reply to Ross Thompson MP? Some photos in the email trail below may help explain why it requires further scrutiny.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-02-27
Reference
FOI/19/00387
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport