Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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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

Request made regarding environmental information: FOI release

How many requests you received that related to:- Environment Building standards Drains Smokefree sites In the past 3 years- from anyone ie any requester.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.20
Published
2021-06-15
Reference
FOI/202100206694
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

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

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding ferry services: EIR release

“From October 1st 2020 to current day correspondence , emails, reports or papers about ferry services from Oban, Mallaig, Uig & Ullapool to the Outer Hebrides , Coll, Tiree, Mull, Colonsay , Arran & Islay between Transport Scotland, local MPs, MSPs and Councillors.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-09
Reference
FOI/202100197763
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fishing sightings data for 2019 and 2020: EIR release

I wonder if you could provide us this sighting data but for the past years, 2019 and 2020. We would be interested in getting the data with the following parameters: Year Month Date Vessel Nationality Vessel Type Latitude Longitude Activity ICES Rectangle If you could also provide some metadata about this dataset.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100204681
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

M8 emergency roadworks at junction 16 and 17: EIR release

With regard to the “Emergency Works: M8 J16 - J17 Woodside Viaducts” you asked "to register both a complaint and an FOI request. The knock-on effect these works are creating is significant, there are substantial traffic jams at all times now in this area. I would like under the FOI Act the following: 1. All RAMS for th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2021-06-04
Reference
FOI/202100197563
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with the Ferret regarding salmon farms: FOI release

1. Please include any emails and correspondence with the Ferret in relation to seals killed by salmon farms in Scotland since 1 February 2021. 2. Please also provide any information discussing the FOI request and reply via FOI- 2021-00155371. 3. Please also provide any information discussing any reaction to this mornin...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.25(1) s.7 s.20 s.12 s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100197576
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Discussion held between Sarah-Jane Laing and Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy: EIR review

I would like to see all correspondence relating to conversations or meetings between ministers or civil servants of the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform directorate with representatives of Scottish Land and Estates Ltd, in the year 2020. I am particularly interested in correspondence between that organisatio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.16(3) s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100194532 review of 202000109289
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Planning permission appeal PPA-350-2036, land at Haddockston House Estate: EIR release

“I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 to request the following information concerning the Planning Permission Appeal PPA-350-2036: Land at Haddockston House Estate, West Glen Road, Houston, Renfrewshire, PA6 7GU – Renfrewshire Council Planning Authority Ref: 20/0102/PP "Formation of Commercial ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100198585
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Forestry investigation into possible illegal tree felling: EIR release

All available material in relation to the above investigation including reports submitted outlining result of investigations conducted, all reports concerning the designation of the land, all emails held by you pertaining to the investigation, all officer’s notes pertaining to the investigation and all photographs take...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100191068
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat & Benchmark since October 2020: EIR release

Please provide any information on Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat and Benchmark since 26 October 2020 (i.e. since a FOI filed on that date: https://donstaniford.typepad.com/files/foiimidacloprid-26-oct-2020.pdf). Please include emails, reports, risk assessments, modelling results, surveys, photos, letters, Exc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100195003
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Road repair history of M8 Westbound at the Kingston Bridge and J20: EIR release

In relation to the M8 Westbound at the Kingston Bridge and J20: "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 b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100197945
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fish Health Inspectorate report from Hellisay fish farm: EIR release

You asked for the FHI (Fish Health Inspectorate) report from the Hellisay fish farm in relation to a recent escape event at the farm. We clarified with you, on 8 April 2021, that your request related to escape events relevant to 2018, 2019 and 2021 and should include both FHI reports issued to the operating company as ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100195490
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning permission details regarding alterations to waste recycling facility: EIR release

Regarding the appeal case PPA-260-2055, 865 South Street, Glasgow, the release of the following information relating to the proposal for the period between 20/01/17 and 24/03/21: (a) all internal communications between Scottish Government officials (b) all communications between officials and Scottish Ministers; (c) al...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100189524
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Funding provided to Dawnfresh: EIR release

1. Full details of any applications made by, and grants or funding provided to, Dawnfresh from the Seafood Producers Resilience Fund. 2. Full details of any other funding from Scottish Government sources provided to Dawnfresh over the last year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100184872
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence of Scottish Conservatives policy to stop overturning of council decisions: EIR release

From 21 November 2020 to present: Copies of any correspondence (briefing, emails, letters, handwritten notes, memos, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, attachments and/or otherwise) from and/or to civil servants and/or Special Advisers regarding the Scottish Conservatives policy to introduce a new law to stop Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100189834
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Road maintenance and repair history relating to A90: EIR release

1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to the A90 just before Lonmay. 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. 2) A copy of the r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-26
Reference
FOI/202100195010
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Recreational General Aviation during coronavirus pandemic communications: FOI release

Any information including but not limited to communication with the DfT / CAA, and internal communications, with respect to the status of Recreational General Aviation activities (including outdoor recreation powered flight, microlight, gliding activities etc) under the The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions...

FOI unclear 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 6 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100170573
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Fisheries Research Services (FRS) and Marine Scotland Science (MSS) publications list: EIR release

1. How much funding has been allocated for wild salmon research since 2005. 2. To provide a list of all the research papers, reports, studies published externally or internally since 2005.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100181648
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

NatureScot’s advice to Marine Scotland on the national status of Priority Marine Features (PMFs): EIR release

A copy of NatureScot’s advice to Marine Scotland on the national status of Priority Marine Features (PMFs) in relation to the proposed management options within the ‘Improving protection given to Priority Marine Features outside the Marine Protected Area network’ project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100184477
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish wildcat information and statistics: EIR release

What is the definition of wildcat (pelage and genetic thresholds) currently being deployed by the Scottish Government/agencies? What is the latest data on working population estimate (range quoted of 30 – 400)? What is the current scope of any trapping licences the Scottish Government/agencies have granted for the remo...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100194009
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Breakdown of use and expenditure of the Forth Road Bridge: EIR release

1. How many days the Forth Road Bridge has been fully open to motorised vehicles since the Queensferry Crossing was opened on 30th August 2017. 2. How much money has been spent in maintaining/repairing and upgrading the Forth Road Bridge since the Queensferry Crossing was opened to date.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100198066
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Communications involving the Scottish Government relating to beaver management: EIR release

Electronic copies of all communications involving the Scottish Government which relate to beaver management, including the process of obtaining and issuing licences from NatureScot to kill or control beavers, including any such communications which are critical of the approach taken at the relevant time. This request r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5)
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100164199
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector