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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A77 Maybole Bypass subcontractors: EIR release

Would it be possible to get a list of all subcontractors engaged previously or currently on the Maybole bypass ? If it helps , I only require current and previous subcontractors and only those involved onsite rather than a remote IT or architect or design company.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-10-22
Reference
FOI/202000086126
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

The A9 northbound lane defect summary 2017-2018: EIR release

You asked: "highlight the entries that relate to the section of the A9 we are interested in – starting approximately 150m south of the Kindallachan junction running north and ending at the junction." On 10 September you further clarified that "the area we are referring to is the A9 northbound lane starting 150 metres ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-22
Reference
FOI/202000082557
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information related to salmon disease prevention: EIR release

1) What steps are salmon farm operators and the Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation taking to ensure that salmon which have died prematurely from diseases, viruses, lice infestation, flaying damage etc are not entering the human food chain? 2) In cases where outbreaks occur, what percentage of the harvested fish ar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000078475
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Road marker post and Emergency SOS phone locations in Scotland: EIR release

A copy of the Road Marker post locations and Emergency SOS phone locations for main roads and motorways in Scotland. If possible can the data be provided in an excel document containing the post marker or SOS phone reference number, name of road, direction of travel and the OS grid reference number.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000088232
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Inspection records of the A83 from 2017-2020: EIR release

Inspection records for that small section of road (1.5 miles south of Lochgair) for the period 1 January 2017 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.16 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-20
Reference
FOI/202000079932
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Questions concerning works carried out on the A702: EIR release

1. Confirmation of what works were being carried out on the A702 near to its junction with the A72 Skirling Road on 18 August 2019; 2. The length of the works and dates; 3. The name of the company carrying out the works; 4. The name of the traffic management company on site, if any; 5. Whether or not local access w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.4 s.6 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-20
Reference
FOI/202000083141
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Coal Authority Report covering the M8 Baillieston to Newhouse area: EIR release

Mineral investigation / coal board reports for land taken from Messrs Sawyers at Junction 6 Newhouse / Chapelhall as part of the M8 /A8 upgrade. There are two separate plots involved.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-19
Reference
FOI/202000072127
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Landslides in Scotland which caused road closures between 2015-2020: EIR release

The total number of landslides which caused roads in Scotland to be closed between 01/01/2015 - 10/08/2020. It would be preferable if the data could be processed in xls form broken down into road name, month, year and number of landslides.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-15
Reference
FOI/202000077619
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Questions concerning road maintenance in the South East of Scotland: EIR release

1. The total amount of funding for road maintenance in the South East of Scotland. 2. The total number of road miles covered by this funding. 3. The total amount of funding for road maintenance in the South West of Scotland. 4. The total number of road miles covered by this funding. The formula by which this fundin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000078734
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Questions concerning the issuing of pension savings statements in Scotland 2018/2019: FOI release

Q1. In respect of the 2018/19 pension input period (PIP), please provide details of: a. The number of individuals who received automatic pension savings statement in accordance with regulation 14A of The Registered Pension Schemes (Provision of Information) Regulations 2006. For the avoidance of doubt, this request c...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.14A s.20
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000079862
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Fatal accidents which occurred on the A96 within the last 10 years: EIR release

You asked for: The number of fatal accidents which have occurred on the A96 in Brodie, Moray, in the last 10 years. On 3 September you further clarified that you were interested in the stretch of carriageway between Forres and the entry to the village of Brodie and you required the information for the last 10 calenda...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000083106
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Settlement Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA): FOI release

1. The number former employees that have signed an NDA or a compromise agreement upon leaving the Scottish Government 2. The total financial cost of each agreement, including pay in lieu of notice, payments to reflect lost earnings, pensionable pay, etc. 3. The reason for the payment (i.e. bullying, sexual harassment, ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)
Published
2020-10-06
Reference
FOI/202000038968
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Building a joint school campus: FOI release

How many joint campuses have been built in Scotland in the past 5 years? What scheme does the Local Authority apply under to be successful in gaining funding for this and is there a possibility it will not be granted? Is the funding provided by the Scottish Government and if not what percentage of cash comes from there...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.19 s.20
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000079676
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Education, Public sector

Well boats and salmon farms: EIR release

"Please provide information on well boats and salmon farms since 1 October 2018. - Please include data on chemical use including Azamethiphos, Deltamethrin, Hydrogen Peroxide, Emamectin benzoate, Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan) and any other chemicals, medicines, antibiotics and anti-parasiticides which may be used via we...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000058631
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Protected Areas management measures: EIR release

“Please provide all information held by the Scottish Government concerning the economic or ecological relationship between inshore fisheries and MPA management measures, excluding all information not relevant to the Clyde Sea Sill MPA, the Loch Carron MPA, the Loch Creran MPA, the Loch Sunart MPA, the Loch Sunart to So...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000053092
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning and Environmental Appeals Division: EIR release

1) Would it be possible to provide a list of planning appeals which have come before the Scottish Government planning reporter, Mr Nick Smith, together with the outcome of those appeals? 2) On the Notice of Intention for planning appeal reference: PPA-400-2107, dated 05 May 2020, in paragraph 7 on page 3 (Contamination...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000074170
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

A78 proposed traffic island at Ravenscraig Hospital site Greenock: EIR release

1.'For a) 2018 b) 2019 and c) 2020, dates, locations, attendance, minutes and agendas of meetings that took place between Transport Scotland and their contractors and Inverclyde Council regarding the proposed traffic island on the A78 (Inverkip Road) east of the entrance of the former Ravenscraig Hospital site in Green...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-09-24
Reference
FOI/202000060087
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Felling permission Addiewell Farm: EIR release

A copy of all comments and documentation received in relation to application reference number FPA-7376 for a felling licence at Addiewell Farm.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-22
Reference
FOI/202000068832
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Planning permission River & East of Woodilee Road Lenzie: EIR release

You asked for information in electronic format in regard to any comment made by Scottish Forestry in respect of Planning Permission in Principle for Residential Development, Site South Of River And East Of Woodilee Road Lenzie East Dunbartonshire (TP/ED/20/0405).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000069061
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Various questions regarding Forest Land Management Plans (FLMPs): EIR release

Information confirming the current status of each of the Forest Land Management Plans (FLMPs), including: Which FLMPs are being consulted upon by each of the agencies at present; Where consultation is ongoing, what stage they have reached in the administrative procedure and applicable timescales for any further commen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000076915
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Total area of commercial forestry felled in Strathoykel and catchment area: EIR release

Since a large part of Strathoykel has already been clear felled, under freedom of information I am interested in knowing the total [area of] commercial forestry in the catchment and the area that has been clear felled in the last 10 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000077926
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Newmains Farm Steading, Dirleton: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence relating to your clients property at Dirleton New Mains Farm, near North Berwick between the Council’s Planning Department (including the Landscape Officer), Scottish Forestry, Gullane Area Community Council and the Dirleton Village Association.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066001
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Farming and rural, Public sector

Costs associated with the Rest and Be Thankful road: EIR release

"the annual cost associated with the Rest and be Thankful road, in terms of all cost associated with its closures over the last 10 years, or as far back as you have them. It should include costs relating to : clearance, traffic management, all contractors repair costs, cost of contract procurement and management. In fa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000071138
Directorate
Topic

A75 and A77 closures: EIR release

"how many times has the A77 and A75 have been closed with diversions in place over the past five years, and to date this year. With the reason why for the closure and what was the official diversion route given?" Following clarifications you reduced the scope of your request to cover the financial years of 2017/18, 201...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000066548
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction improvement scheme: EIR release

“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 me the original target cost of this project.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-09-08
Reference
FOI/202000062980
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport