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

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

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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Information regarding fly-tipping: EIR release

1. The cost of cleaning up fly-tipping in total from 1 November 2020 to 29 November 2021. 2. Numbers of recorded cases of fly-tipping across Scotland from: 1 November 2019 to 1 November 2021 and 1 November 2020 to 29 November 2021. 3. And any other Scottish Government figures on fly-tipping from the period 1 November 2...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-01-28
Reference
FOI/202100258306
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Overturned windfarm applications: EIR release

1. The number of windfarm applications rejected by local authorities that were subsequently overturned by a Scottish Government reporter in Edinburgh in each of the last five financial years? 2. Can this be broken down by each local authority for the last five financial years, including the number of applications that ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100259733
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Woodland removal within Stonebyres estate: EIR release

Information on all requests relating to woodland removal/felling/replanting for areas within the Stonebyres estate for the last 20 years. Postcodes ML119UW/L/P

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-25
Reference
FOI/202100255575
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland current responsibility for bridges: EIR release

Please provide the following information for all road bridges for which you own as highway authority, including those which are jointly owned with another authority, but for which you are the lead authority: 1. How many road bridges are you responsible for maintaining? 2. For the last financial year (2020/21) how many ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-25
Reference
FOI/202100256828
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

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

Briefing notes and communications around Homes for Scotland event: EIR Review

Your request, reference 202100240001: “In relation to the Homes for Scotland (HfS) virtual event on the 15 September 2021: 1. Copies of all briefing notes and advice provided to the Minister for Public Finance, Planning & Community Wealth by Special Advisors and Civil Servants; 2. Copies of all communications between H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.16(3) s.11(2) s.4 s.7 s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2022-01-24
Reference
FOI/202100254655 Review of 202100240001
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

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

Documents associated with Decommissioning Challenge Fund (DCF): EIR release

All documents associated with the DCF (Scottish gov decommissioning fund) awarded to KPL Kishorn Port Ltd. I would also like copies of the requirements needed to gain the award.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5)E 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202000114479
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Media advertising expenditure on COVID-19 and vaccination advice: FOI release

"The amount of expenditure that the Scottish Government has spent during the pandemic on media advertising, be that television, radio, printed press including postal leaflets and online to advise the public about Covid 19 and vaccinations.”

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100258267
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding Whiteshore Cockles since July 2021: EIR release

Information on Whiteshore Cockles since 26 July 2021 including any Cabinet Secretary, internal correspondence, complaints, photos, videos, emails, letters and any other information.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100254831
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

Restored hectares of peatland: EIR release

How many hectares (or acres) of Peatlands have been repaired or rejuvenated in Scotland in the period 1 November 2014 to 24 November 2021?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-01-18
Reference
FOI/202100257504
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Oceans Institute and Clyde Fishermen's Association study: EIR release

1. Please provide a copy of the study undertaken by the Scottish Oceans Institute and Clyde Fishermen’s Association referenced at paragraph 11 of the current Clyde Cod Spawning Closure Consultation ( available https://www.gov.scot/publications/clyde-cod-spawning-closure-2022-23-consultation/documents/ ) 2. All correspo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252395
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

North Moine (Port na Moine) fish farm site: EIR release

"Information concerning the North Moine (Port na Moine) fish farm site operated by Mowi and/or Kames since 1 January 2020. Within your request, you made specific reference to both Mowi and Kames in terms of the operation of the fish farm site and requested ‘any information including emails, letters, ownership details, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.9 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100258238
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

Tree felling in the Den of Kildrummy: EIR release

If Kildrummy estate has a felling license to cut trees in the Den of Kildrummy due to the recent storm.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100262426
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

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

Approval of road signs on M8 bus lane: EIR release

A copy of the letter granting permission to use a non-standard road signs as part of the M8 bus lane eastbound from Claylands to Hermiston Gait please?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100256578
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Luing Woodland Scheme application reference 19FGS36978: EIR release

The following information under the FOI Scotland Act and/or the environmental information regs, regarding application ref 19FGS36978, Luing Woodland Scheme: 1. A copy of the application for approval; 2. A copy of the relative Environmental Impact Assessment; 3. A copy of the grant award letter, with the sum awarded and...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100263867
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

COVID-19 Various statistics related to vaccine passports: FOI release

1. Can you please provide statistics from Scotland's data to show the impacts that this NPI has had on the spread of coronavirus in the Scottish population? 2. Can you provide statistics of any Scottish coronavirus outbreaks linked to places which have Vaccine passports in place since 1/10/21? 3. Can you please advise ...

FOI unclear 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.4 s.20
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100252298
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Queensferry Crossing bridge closures: EIR release

1. The number of times the Queensferry Crossing bridge was shut down due to ice, since its opening in 2017, with a breakdown by year 2. The duration of each closure, mentioned above.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100262527
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to A9 and A96 dualling programme: EIR release

I wish to request the following under freedom of information legislation. 1. Copies of all correspondence sent to or from the Cabinet secretary for net zero,energy and transport, and/or the minister for transport, relating to the dualling of the A9 and/or the A96, in August, September and/or October.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100251442
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine (Vaxzevria) wastage and destruction: FOI release

This freedom of information request relates to stocks of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine (Vaxzevria). 1. Please let me know the number (if any) of doses of the above vaccine destroyed of disposed of by, or on behalf of, NHS Scotland or the Scottish Government as a result of reaching or approaching their expiry date. 2...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.17 s.20
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100258692
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, 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

Statistics regarding outbreaks of tree diseases since 2016: EIR release

1. How many outbreaks of tree diseases has there been in the years of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021? 2. What tree diseases were causing the outbreaks in the years of 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021? 3. What prevention measures did the Scottish Government introduce or recommend when there was outbreaks in the ye...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-05
Reference
FOI/202100254584
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector