Scottish Government FOI Index

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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4,485 matching releases

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

Marine Scotland correspondence with Aquaculture industry: EIR release

1. I note that you state - “Marine Scotland recently wrote to the aquaculture industry reminding them of their obligations under the Habitats Regulations and EPS licensing. The letter also advised that as a responsible regulator, Marine Scotland has a duty to ensure that the Habitats Regulations are being complied with...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-19
Reference: FOI/202100194935
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Average conviction of environmental crimes from 2017 onwards: EIR release

Statistics on sentencing trends for environmental offences committed by individuals/organisations in Scotland from 2017 onward. In particular, the number of individuals/organisations sentences, what percentage of sentences were fines, the mean and median fine and the percentage of individuals/organisations that receive...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-18
Reference: FOI/202100188343
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence with Edinburgh Zoo regarding pandas: EIR release

Copies of the following 1. 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 01/08/2020 up until to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-13
Reference: FOI/202100177486
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, International, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Information held in relation to A96 dualling project: EIR release

1. Any internal Scottish Government emails which include references relating to i) the estimated costs ii) timetable iii) delays iv) downsizing v) financial risks vi) policy reviews associated with the A96 dualling project. I would like this information for the period November 2020 to January 2021. 2. Any a) briefings ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-12
Reference: FOI/202100154186
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communication relating to the export of livestock: EIR release

From 1st November 2020 to the day this request is processed please provide all correspondence and communications on the export of livestock between Andrew Voas, Scottish Government veterinary head of animal welfare, and the following organisations and individuals - 1 - Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-12
Reference: FOI/202100174195
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Accidents on A77 resulting in personal injury: EIR release

RTC information on A77 covering 2000 to 2020 full trunk route to intersection with A75 at Stair Drive. Fatal, serious and slight. Percentage result of right hand turning and percentage of vehicles that are 7.5tonnes and above. You further clarified that you would adjust my information request to personal injury inciden...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 1 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-11
Reference: FOI/202100190256
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to accidents on A90 Drumlithie junction: EIR release

With regard to the A90 Drumlithie Junction and the following news article https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/aberdeenshire/2740258/christmas-setand-hold-msp-calls-for-actionto-prevent-more-atrocious-collisions-at-a90-junctionwhere-three-died-in-crash/ 1. Please supply a copy of the papers for (reports, risk asse...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence meetings spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.75 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-11
Reference: FOI/202100183444
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A835 Braes junction risk assessment: EIR release

1. Please supply the detailed Risk assessment for the Braes junction on A835 Trunk Road. I suggest we utilise the file probably held for the period of 2010 - 2020. Due to assessment by TS on the roads issue in 2000's, Highland Council deemed it inappropriate for Brae's development to be expanded. This was incorporated ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-10
Reference: FOI/202100180547
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Killing of seals and breaches of Seal Licence since January 2018: EIR release

Please provide information on the illegal killing of seals and breaches of Seal Licences by salmon farmers since 1 January 2018. This new FOI request requests the "Wildlife Crime intelligence held by the Scottish Government" since 1st January 2018 in relation to seals killed by salmon farms. Scottish Salmon Watch has a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.11 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-10
Reference: FOI/202100155371
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to funding paid from Marine Scotland: EIR release

1. How much funding in total have the various Fishery Boards and Fishery Trusts received from Marine Scotland for completion of the salmon pressures study. 2. How much funding each year have the various Fishery Trusts received from Marine Scotland to undertake the annual netting programme to assess sea lice infestation...

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

Published: 2021-05-07
Reference: FOI/202100181646
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Official meeting with Miller Homes 16 January 2020: EIR release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting Scottish Government Minister, Kevin Stewart meeting Miller Homes on the 16 January 2020 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda of any meeting Venue and list of attendees on visit Minutes or notes from any meeting Post meeting action points

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-07
Reference: FOI/202100167563
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Cycle and pedestrian counters on the Forth Road Bridge: EIR release

1. Can you please tell me the cost of implementing the cycle and pedestrian count at the south end of the Forth Road Bridge 2. What are the benefits of the count considering that they have been out of action most of the winter?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-05-07
Reference: FOI/202100189387
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Total cost per route of motorways in Scotland: EIR release

The total cost per route of other motorways in Scotland over the same time span as the M90.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 2 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-05-07
Reference: FOI/202100195556
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland Science spending on sea lice research: EIR release

1. I would like to request how much Marine Scotland Science has spent on sea lice research (excluding staff costs) since 2010. This includes all aspects of research including modelling as well as the more direct research. 2. I would also like to ask how much Marine Scotland have given to the west coast Fisheries Trust...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-05-06
Reference: FOI/202100174987
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland traffic sign statistics: EIR release

"1. How many traffic signs are there on highways maintained or managed by Transport Scotland? (broken down by warning signs, signs giving order, direction signs and information signs) 2. The number of traffic warning signs on highways maintained or managed by Transport Scotland broken down by the individual sign type? ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-05
Reference: FOI/202100155740
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fisheries protection around the island of Rockall: EIR review

With apologies for the slight delay, further to my letter of 8th March 2021, I have now completed my review of our response to your request for: 1. All letters, emails and documents exchanged between the Scottish and Irish government relating to fishing rights for EU trawlers around the island of Rockall, dating from 1...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.10(5) s.10(4) s.11 s.11(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-05
Reference: FOI202100152931 review of 202100133316
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seals killed by salmon farmers since 1 January 2020: EIR review

Thank you for your request for a review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for information on seals killed by salmon farmers since 1 January 2020 (Case ref 202000118346). I have been asked by the Director of Marine Scotland to carry out the review beca...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-05-05
Reference: FOI/202100154178 review of 202000118346
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to Case for Change Report: EIR release

With regards to the STAG Appraisal - Case for Change Report - March 2021 - A9 - North Kessock to Tore study: 1. How much WSP Consultants were paid for preparing the above study 2. Why has the list of representatives of stakeholder organisations at Appendix J of the report been redacted.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2021-04-30
Reference: FOI/202100186285
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Offences in relation to salmon farming: EIR release

(i) Information relating to all/any offences relating to salmon farming (not all aquaculture) and not just those offences outlined under section 45 (3) of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. To include all non-compliances and offences relating to salmon farming (in seawater and freshwater); and (ii) that a table of informa...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.45 s.20 s.39 s.43 s.11 s.11(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-29
Reference: FOI/202100164409
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland Non-Prescribed Sign Applications: EIR release

A list of all non-prescribed signs, including designs of said signs, that local authorities have sought approval for from Scottish Ministers since 2018.

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

Published: 2021-04-28
Reference: FOI/202100165487
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport