Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

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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993 matching releases

Inspection report for A78: EIR release

Copy of the following information, electronically:- 1. Road report for February and July 2021 from the north of Largs to Netherhall. 2. Road report from the traffic lights at the junction of the A78 and the Haylie Brae to the Fairlie bowling club. 3. The certification of your inspectors showing how he/she is competent ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-25
Reference: FOI/202100251025
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Traffic data on A85 from 2011 to 2021: EIR release

With regard to the A85 through Taynuilt, you asked for "data and analysis of traffic numbers, types and speeds as it passes through our village." On 24 November you clarified that you "would like to request the latest data,(raw data and any analysis), between 1/11/2019 and 1/11/2021 you may have on traffic speeds, type...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-20
Reference: FOI/202100256840
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information pertaining to weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions: EIR Review

Can you confirm whether or not you take account of General Policy 9b during weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions? If so, can you please explain how you take account of General Policy 9b during weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions? Can you please share the outcomes of this consideration during ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.15(2) s.16(3) s.1 s.2 s.15 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.20 s.34(1)

Published: 2022-01-19
Reference: FOI/202100245207
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Maintenance on M74: EIR release

1) 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, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time between identification of a defect and repairs being carried out. ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-01-17
Reference: FOI/202100252536
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Agreement between Scottish Government and State Government of California: EIR release

an agreement signed this week by Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary in Scottish Government and Eleni Kounalakis on behalf of the State Government of California at COP 26 in Glasgow, ‘to protect biodiversity’. The information I request is: A copy of the agreement The tangible benefits expected to accrue to the signator...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-14
Reference: FOI/202100253062
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Funding and grants provided to Relationships Scotland: FOI release

All funds and grants provided to Relationships Scotland, 18 York Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3EP, and Family Mediation Highland, 46 Church Street, Inverness, IV1 1EH from the Scottish Government to be provided to me. I'm looking for the following (Detailed): Funds provided to Relationships Scotland from the Scottish Government ...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.7 s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-01-10
Reference: FOI/202100252824
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Ness district and River Moriston SAC - Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE): EIR release

"Information on the rivers Ness and Moriston", clarified to "rod days and CPUE of the rivers Ness and Moriston and Oich" on the 11 November 2021.

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

Published: 2021-12-15
Reference: FOI/202100254211
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Further information pertaining to payments made to Jacobs and BEAR Scotland: EIR release

In relation to your previous FOI application (202100224562) you asked the following: 1) Can I have the information on spending only in relation to works on the A83 at the rest and be thankful and old military road extracted from these totals. 2) Can I confirm my understanding that the response is that there has been n...

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

Published: 2021-12-10
Reference: FOI/202100248460
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Hydrodynamic modelling and outputs relating to fish farms: EIR release

Information concerning the details of hydrodynamic modelling and outputs relating to a number of fish farm sites. You also asked for some specific details concerning the application of the model in general terms and in relation to the sites specified.

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

Published: 2021-12-09
Reference: FOI/202100247510
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A75 and truck roads accident statistics: EIR release

"The following information for the A75 truck road (between Gretna and Stranraer) over the past five years; Traffic levels (vehicles movements per km/mile of road, if possible), with HGV and other road users identified. Details of the yearly road traffic accidents, with the number involving fatal and serious injuries i...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-12-07
Reference: FOI/202100248780
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A75 traffic controls within Springholm: EIR release

1. Details of the time delays now operating at the Springholm A75 eastbound and westbound entering and exiting channel signals between initial detection of a speeding approaching vehicle and the commencement of presentation of the amber signal preceding red. If this delay varies according to signal approach location, t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.3 s.14(1) s.10(4) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-11
Reference: FOI/202100242248
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to A9 and A99: EIR release

I am requesting the following information regarding the A9 road stretching from Wick (Caithness) to Inverness. I would like this information to date back to 2015, if this is possible. 1. How many accidents has there been? Including serious/fatal. 2. How many road users (if possible) use this stretch of road? If there ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5 4 attachments

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100241229
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A92 routine inspection report from October 2020 – October 2021: EIR release

Can you please forward the weekly traffic island reports carried out by BEAR, last island in Broughty Ferry Road as it joins Greendykes Road and the first island in Greendykes Road, Dundee. You clarified the dates for this search as 1 October 2020 – 4 October 2021.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100244769
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A90 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) information: EIR release

“I am told that there are 63 outstanding applications to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland in relation to the AWPR which are sisted pending further negotiations. 1a. I am trying to find out what the quantum of the claims in relation to these 63 outstanding applications is. 1b. I am also trying to find out how many of the...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.1A s.1B s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2021-11-10
Reference: FOI/202100231022
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

The James Hutton Institute report on the impact of sewage sludge: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100219910 My request relates to a report on the human health and environmental impacts of the use of sewage sludge on agricultural land. I understand that the report was commissioned by the Scottish Government in 2016/2017 following the 2016 Sludge Review. I understand that the report was w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.27(1) s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-11-09
Reference: FOI/202100243526 review of 202100219910
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Vessel procurement processes: FOI release

Further to earlier correspondence regarding Cal Mac Ferries I request to know whether these tenders were still subject to the Public Procurement Act requirements and provide a copy of the Pre-qualification panels scoring for all yards.

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.17(1)

Published: 2021-11-08
Reference: FOI/202100245666
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Due diligence of Glasgow Prestwick Airport: EIR release

It would be great if we could get the due diligence on the discussions regarding the plans to turn Prestwick from a passenger airport to a cargo airport? Which considered closing down one of the runways and the reasons why it was rejected and Prestwick was to be sold and the financial aspects around all this? And why I...

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

Published: 2021-11-04
Reference: FOI/202100230803
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding snow gates: EIR release

I am looking to establish when we might experience weather conditions which disrupt road travel on a particular route. The route can be found here and I’ve pasted an image below too. Its Dundonnell to Glasgow (A832, A835, A9, M9, M80). I’m particularly interested in the route between Dundonnell and Inverness, where I e...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.6(1) s.2 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-27
Reference: FOI/202100225501
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Statistics relating to 20mph speed limit in Scottish Boarders: EIR release

1. How many prosecutions have there been in relation to the breaking this speed limit since its inception. 2. How many people have been injured in road accidents in 20 mph zones as opposed to the previous 30 mph zones. 3. How have average speeds been affected.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-27
Reference: FOI/202100234414
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information pertaining to Project CAVForth: EIR release

Please provide information relating to project CAVFORTH including project delivery dates and projected passenger usage.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-10-25
Reference: FOI/202100241308
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Investigation into high level pressures on wild salmon: EIR release

At the end of 2018, the Scottish Government published a list of High Level Pressures on wild salmon. This request is for information as to how much investigation of each pressure has occurred since the list was published. The information requested for the time spent by Marine Scotland Science researching each of the pr...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-10-21
Reference: FOI/202100238751
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Suppliers and subcontractors for the A9 Dualling project: EIR release

"Please may i request an up to date list of suppliers, subcontractors and consultants that have or will be involved with the development the A9 duallling from Perth to Inverness project. Please include phone numbers, where possible."

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-10-20
Reference: FOI/202100239332
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Inspection and maintenance information relating to A76 from January 2020: EIR release

"Information relating to the A76 from Enterkinfoot to its junction with Drumlanrig Castle Road End from January 2020 to date. 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of road surface defects on the A76 from Enterkinfoot to its junction with Drumlanrig Castle Road E...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-06
Reference: FOI/202100231586
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Planning (Scotland) Bill meeting: EIR release

Details of the meeting between Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, CBI Scotland, Homes for Scotland, and Scottish Renewables on 25 July 2019, including; 1. pre meeting briefing(s); 2. any speech or pre-prepared words; 3. agenda; 4. venue and list of attendees; 5. minutes or notes from meeting; 6. post meeting ac...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-09-28
Reference: FOI/202100228792
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, 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