Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

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Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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7 questions relating to an accident on A76: EIR release

We require information in relation to the following; Please confirm that the road between Kirkconnel and New Cumnock A76 as shown on the attached map is the responsibility of Transport Scotland. Please provide copies of all gritting records on the day of the accident and three days prior. Please provide all weather fo...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-11-20
Reference
FOI/19/02063
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Carlisle Road, Lanark - ownership and maintanence: EIR release

You asked for: i. "Please confirm that ownership of the subjects at Carlisle Road, Lesmahagow, Lanark is held by Scottish Ministers, as per the enclosed Title Sheet and Plan ii. Please confirm whether or not there is a duty to inspect the area at Carlisle Road. iii. Please confirm how often the inspections are under...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/02250
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish parliament's lobbying register: FOI release

Information relating to seven instances of lobbying of ministers, as disclosed in the Scottish Parliament's Lobbying Register. These meetings are: 1) GFG Alliance and Jamie Hepburn on 8/2/19 2) GFG Alliance and Jamie Hepburn on 31/10/18 3) GFG Alliance and Derek Mackay on 13/9/18 4) GFG Alliance and Keith Brown on 29/...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-13
Reference
FOI/201900005015
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Reported accidents on the A74 motorway: EIR release

I am looking for the following information relative to the past 5 years: Number of multi-vehicle reported accidents on the A74(M) Motorway; Number of single-vehicle reported accidents on the A74(M) Motorway; Number of reported accidents involving a vehicle or vehicles on the A74(m) southbound in the area of Greenhills...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/19/02330
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Dualling of the A96 - de-selection of Q route option: EIR release

You asked for: “all and any information, minutes of meetings ,briefing packs, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence etc relating to… …the making of the decision leading to the initial de-selectio...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2019-09-26
Reference
FOI/19/02009
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen - violet and orange route questions: EIR release

You asked for: “……….please could you supply me with all and any records and data arising from all and any ‘on the ground’ environmental surveys on the ‘violet’ and ‘orange’ route options of the A96 dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen project carried out between October 2018 and May 2019, and between June 2019 and Augu...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-26
Reference
FOI/19/02013
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A9 Inverness to Thurso route and A99 Latheron to Wick road closures: EIR release

“Can we please have information about the amount of times the A9 and also the A99 Inverness to Wick road has been closed for 2018-2019 and 2019-date. The amount of road accidents on the A9 and A99 for 2018-2019 and 2019 - to date.” You clarified the location of your request on 26 August as the A9 Inverness to Thurso r...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-09-23
Reference
FOI/19/01997
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Monitoring GP practices provision of online services to patients: FOI release

The 2018 GMS contract stated " Under the proposed new contract, GP practices will be required to provide online services to patients such as appointment booking and repeat prescription ordering, where the practice already has the existing computer systems and software required to implement online services safely." As t...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.17C
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/01994
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Various documents and correspondence between Marine Scotland and Envirocentre: EIR release

You asked for:- “a. Letter 024 attached to the email of 1.3.19 from EnviroCentre to MS-LOT b. The "Assessment" referred to in the 1st para of the email of 19.7.19 from Marine Scotland to Envirocentre, which was to be submitted by 16.8.19 c.The applicants' response to the request from MS in their email of 19.7.19 for...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/02061
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

Please could you supply me with all and any information, data (including, but not limited to, the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence etc that you have in relation to the specific comparison of environmental constraints and impacts of online dualling of the A96 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 6 attachments
Published
2019-09-03
Reference
FOI/19/01720
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Low Carbon Transport Loan Fund and E-bike Grant fund breakdown by region: EIR release

You asked for a breakdown of the Low Carbon Transport Loan Fund; a breakdown of spend of the E-bike Grant fund; and for this information to be broken down by Scottish Parliamentary region and project type for 2018.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-08-28
Reference
FOI/19/01737
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Hectares of Eucalypts planted and grant-aided: EIR release

Since October 2017 how many hectares of Eucalypts (any species) have been planted on the National Forest Estate (FLS or FES)? Since October 2017 how many hectares of Eucalypts have been grant-aided by Forestry Commission and Scottish Forestry?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-08-28
Reference
FOI/19/01947
Directorate
Topic

Transport Scotland hotel bookings for AWPR purposes: EIR release

Please provide me with information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 relating to expenses during construction of the AWPR – including and between 1 June 2014 and 28 February 2019. Please tell me how many time Transport Scotland staff claimed back expenses from hotel stays in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshir...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-21
Reference
FOI/19/01595
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route snagging: EIR release

• All reported snagging on AWPR, broken down by type • A timetable for completion of snagging work • The projected cost of snagging works

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-13
Reference
FOI/19/01701
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents, fatalities: A725 between Whirlies Roundabout and High Blantyre: EIR release

In relation to road safety on the A725 between the Whirlies Roundabout and High Blantyre how many reported accidents have there been on this stretch of road in the past five years and how many fatalities have there been on this stretch of road in the same period?’

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2(2)
Published
2019-08-02
Reference
FOI/19/01761
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen questions: EIR release

You asked for:- 1. All and any information, data etc relating to the business case for the including the most recent study by AECOM referred to by Alan Frew of AmeyArup at the Inverurie public meeting in May 2019. 2. All and any information, data, drawings etc relating to the online dualling of the A96 through Inveru...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-17
Reference
FOI/19/01470
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Approved Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) arrangements: FOI release

You asked for the following information: How many DAS arrangements have been approved that last between 0-5 years per organisation, how many of these clients are homeowners. How many DAS arrangements have been approved that last between 5-10 years per organisation, how many of these clients are homeowners. How many DA...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.27(1) s.17 s.8 s.20 s.9 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-17
Reference
FOI/19/01514
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Queensferry Crossing, levels of traffic, congestion and operational lanes: EIR release

Average levels of traffic using the Queensferry Crossing outwith peak times. Average levels of traffic using the Queensferry Crossing at peak times. Number of occasions in 2019 where motorists have been caught up in tailbacks approaching the Queensferry crossing. The number of weeks/days in 2019 that the Queensferry...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 s.6(1) s.6 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01384
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Snaring-related offences and prosecutions: EIR release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: 1) How many snaring-related offences have been recorded in Scotland in the last ten years? 2) How many prosecutions have there been in Scotland regarding snaring-related offences in the last ten years?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01598
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Law and order, Public sector

Wilton Hill Hawick, road maintenance, complaints and accidents: EIR release

We are making a request under the above act for information relating to Wilton Hill, Hawick, TD9 8BA. In particular, we require the following information, including sight of any written or electronic communications, detailing:- 1. All maintenance and full service reports regarding the carriageway/footway at the above...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-07-10
Reference
FOI/19/01328
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Testing for Piscine Reovirus (PRV)/Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI): EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) in which you asked for information on Piscine Reovirus (PRV) and Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI) since 1 January 2018, to include: Data on sampling and testing for Piscine R...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.10(4)
Published
2019-07-05
Reference
FoI/19/00882
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Demolitions and demolition criteria on A96 dualling project: EIR release

How many properties have been, or will be demolished in the construction of the A9 dualling project and at what distance from the carriageway is it deemed appropriate to demolish a property? Will exactly the same demolition criteria be applied to properties on the A96 Dualling project and if not, why not?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-07-02
Reference
FOI/19/01388
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road marker post locations for Trunk Roads in Scotland: EIR release

Can I get a copy of the Road marker post location for main roads and motorways in Scotland. Can the data be provided in an excel format, contain the reference number, name of the road, direction, os grid, latitude and longitude, Postcode sector, postcode unit, postcode, local authority name, Local Authority code, count...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01392
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Breakdowns per road: EIR release

For each of the financial years 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, and 2018/19 (April to March), please provide the number of breakdowns per road, broken down by road section (i.e. junction-to-junction). Please could you also provide the number of breakdowns for each of the above years, broken down by month and day o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-31
Reference
FOI/19/01229
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport