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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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4,280 matching releases

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement scheme: EIR release

In relation to the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement scheme, “1) How much has Transport Scotland spent on this project so far in total? 2) Please break down the total cost by what Transport Scotland has spent money on in general terms: ie, public consultation, the design process, surveying, etc. 3) Please tell...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-11-04
Reference: FOI/202100241329
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A90 River Dee bridge noise survey: EIR release

I write to you because I have received several complaints from residents regarding the noise from the AWPR in Milltimber and in particular the noise of traffic crossing the expansion joints on the A90 River Dee bridge. I have been advised that a noise survey pertaining to these joints was conducted last year and I woul...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.19 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-04
Reference: FOI/202100241262
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Infectious Salmon Anaemia Virus (ISAV) information: EIR release

Your request made reference to a positive test result for infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) virus recently identified through the Scottish Government’s Aquatic Animal Health Surveillance programme, from sample taken from a fish farm site in Scotland. This surveillance confirmed the presence of a non-pathogenic strain of ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-11-03
Reference: FOI/202100234467
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Supplier application for A90/A96 Haudagain improvement: EIR release

I would be most grateful if you would provide, under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), details in respect to the contract below. This is to help facilitate market research into those companies that have not been successful in securing this public sector contract. Please would you also acknowledge receipt of this F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-10-28
Reference: FOI/202100240871
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Original drawings of Connel Bridge: EIR release

Any of the original drawings relevant to the bridge (or point me to a body that might have this information if its not something you possess?) I am particularly after any drawings from when the bridge had shared road and rail use, however any construction/arrangement drawings will be of use.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-27
Reference: FOI/202100229149
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Estimate payback under Community Orders (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2021: FOI release

When the Scottish Government produced an estimate of 290,000 hours being cut as part of the Community Orders (Coronavirus) (Scotland) Regulations 2021, how they came up with this estimate. Please provide all data used in order for the Scottish Government to compute this estimate.

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-27
Reference: FOI/202100235677
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Law and order, Public sector

Fatalities on A9, A90, A82 and A92: EIR release

you kindly provided me with the 2019 fatality statistics for the following roads covered by average speed cameras: A9 Keir Roundabout to Longman Roundabout A90 Average Speed Camera Section (William Fitzgerard Way Roundabout, Dundee to Auchenblae Road, Stonehaven) And also, for comparison purposes, for the following a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-27
Reference: FOI/202100235245
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

Correspondence pertaining to the welfare of sheep on St Kilda: EIR release

A copy of your division’s correspondence, internal and external, pertaining to the welfare of, specifically the sheep on the St Kilda archipelago – including their considered legal welfare status – from the time of preliminary discussions around the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 to the present day

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) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-26
Reference: FOI/202100235081
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

COVID-19 pandemic emergency plan January 2020: FOI release

1. Was there a pandemic emergency plan in place at the start of the SARS-CoV-2 / coronavirus pandemic (e.g. January 2020)? If so, please provide it. 2. How did it account for dangerous pathogens in the ACDP hazard group 3, and group 4? How did it account for any defined Highly Contagious Infectious Disease (HCID)? (Th...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.18 s.7 s.20 s.5 s.25(1)

Published: 2021-10-26
Reference: FOI/202100242684
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Covid 19 managed isolation and quarantine: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100224407 1. The number of individuals who have applied for exceptional arrangements to be made on compassionate grounds under Regulation 6D(2)(xi) of the Health Protection (Coronavirus) (International Travel) (Scotland) Regulations 2020 since 15th February 2021. 2. The number of individuals ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.6D s.20 s.6C s.12

Published: 2021-10-26
Reference: FOI/202100238934 review of 202100224407
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

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

Cost of Digital Planning YouTube videos: EIR release

"I notice that the Scottish Government has published a number of videos on its YouTube channel about Digital Planning. I would like to request information on how much the Scottish Government has spent on creating these videos such as money paid to external companies."

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20

Published: 2021-10-25
Reference: FOI/202100241044
Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Landlord Register information: FOI release

1. Any estimate you hold of the number of private rented properties in Scotland that remain unregistered. 2. The revenue received by, and operating costs for, the Scottish Landlord Register for each year since its inception. 3. The number of landlords in Scotland who have been prosecuted since the Scottish Landlord Reg...

FOI unclear 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20

Published: 2021-10-25
Reference: FOI/202100238560
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

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

Notifications from the Care Inspectorate regarding looked after children deaths: FOI release

For the years of 2014-2021 inclusive, how many times local authorities have notified the Scottish Government of the death of: A looked after child. A care leaver.

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.6 s.20

Published: 2021-10-21
Reference: FOI/202100236654
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government position on the A9 dualling project: EIR release

I write to request an update from the Scottish Government on the Government’s position on the A9 Dualling Project. I welcome the opening of the Luncarty to Pass of Birnam section, which will provide almost 10 miles of full dual carriageway north of the Inveralmond Roundabout. 1) Is Tomatin to Moy the next section of th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.10(4)

Published: 2021-10-20
Reference: FOI/202100234102
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Road accident statistics for Scottish Borders council area 2020: EIR release

"I would like to request data regarding the number of deaths caused by road traffic accidents, and the number of overall road traffic accidents in the past year (2020-2021) in the Scottish Borders Local Authority Area. If it is easier, the figure for the number of deaths and accidents can relate to the last year alone....

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-10-20
Reference: FOI/202100239334
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence pertaining to pandas at Edinburgh Zoo: EIR release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between Scottish Government and Edinburgh Zoo/RZSS in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for this information for dates from 16/03/2021 up until today’s date (31/08/2021) or ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-10-19
Reference: FOI/202100234796
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Total cost of A77 Carlock Wall project: EIR release

Please can you supply the costs,figures, that have been, no1 already paid, no2 invoiced, and no3 established for the completion of the FULL project at "CARLOCK WALL" works on the A77 South of Ballantrae. I am looking for the FULL costs to date, for example all the scoping and investigations relating to the project,desi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2021-10-19
Reference: FOI/202100237273
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Procurement of Commercial Advisors Rapid Response Unit: FOI release

Please provide the following information in relation to the Procurement of Commercial Advisors - Rapid Response Unit - Framework Agreement; 1. Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the PQQ & ITT stages 2. Could you please provide copies of all proposals ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.20

Published: 2021-10-19
Reference: FOI/202100238956
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Status of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in Scotland: FOI release

1. The supportive legislation and policy for the status and role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) and massage in the Scottish healthcare system. 2. Part 7, sections 222-229 of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 legislate the role of unregulated healthcare professionals and the role and responsibilities ...

FOI unclear 55 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.22 s.25D s.20 s.4

Published: 2021-10-19
Reference: FOI/202100223753
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector