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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Marine Scotland approach to publicly reporting veterinary images of farm-raised salmon: EIR release

Marine Scotland is a directorate of the Scottish Government. Accordingly, Marine Scotland requires to comply with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (The 2002 Act) and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs). It is my understanding that Marine Scotland has received requests made und...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.10 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.4 s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-08
Reference
FOI/202000051814
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

“I would ask for sight of all flood risk assessments and modelling, and copies of all correspondence, minutes of meetings and email correspondence between Transport Scotland and the other stakeholders ie SEPA, Aberdeenshire Council and Amey Arup relating to your DMRB Stage 2 assessments for crossing the River Don flood...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-08
Reference
FOI/202000062988
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Trunk Road reports and manuals: EIR release

"a copy of the following documents: 1. The latest version of the term contract for the Management and Maintenance of the Scottish Trunk Road Network in the north east of Scotland. 2. A copy of the Transport Scotland Trunk Road Inspection Manual 3. A copy of the Trunk Road Condition Manual 4. I would also be pleased if ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000067095
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine finfish site FS0605 - Creag an T'Sagairt (Loch Hourn).: EIR release

“I refer to marine finfish site FS0605 - Creag an T'Sagairt (Loch Hourn). Please provide the following information: (i) copies of any current licences issued under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010, or predecessor legislation, in respect of this farm site, to include any mooring licences or relevant well boat licences; (i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000068316
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Imports of Salmon eggs and Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) since 16 December 2019: EIR release

Imports of ova (salmon eggs) and Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) since 16 December 2019 and further specified: Ova import data since the last imports detailed in the information disclosed via FOI-19-02663 (i.e. data since 16 December 2019). Information in relation to discussions re. ova imports since 16 December 2019,...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000058422
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Economy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Crocketford crossings full installation costs: EIR release

"the full cost of installing both the crossings in Crocketford in April/May 2019 and July/Aug 2020."

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 2 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000074152
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Tree Health Pest & Disease Surveys Scotland Framework results: FOI release

1. That I am provided with contact details for your superior officer so that I may submit a complaint about your handling of this appeal and your failure to return my voicemail of 9 December regarding the GDRP aspect of the tender. 2. That I am provided with a copy of the responses received from other bidders with rega...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000032394
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

A78 Bridge 1 High Street, Greenock correspondence: EIR release

"documentation and correspondence relating to the following: (a) the date on which the two outside lanes of highway over the Bridge were closed; (b) the purpose of the closure of two lanes of the highway over the Bridge." Further to the clarification dated 15 June, you confirmed that "the period of lane closure is the ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000045365
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Field trials of Imidacloprid (Ectosan/BMK08) by the salmon farming industry: EIR release

1) ‘..details on any proposed, in progress and completed field trials of Imidacloprid (Ectosan/BMK08) by the salmon farming industry in Scotland since 2017.’ You further qualified this part of your request by stipulating that this ‘would involve documentation pertaining to any field trials - however illegal, unsanction...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-01
Reference
FOI/202000038615
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Statistics relating to FOI requests raised: FOI release

For all FOI requests raised in the last 48 months can you please provide data on all FOI requests including: FOI reference Date Request Made Date Request Answered Number of each type of exemption which have been applied (including exemption Section (para) (clause))

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-01
Reference
FOI/202000064095
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Disability Assistance Assessments providers TUPE to ATOS correspondence: FOI release

Papers and correspondence relating to the preparation of, and discussion relating to, planned Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 actions relating to staff who currently work variously for IAS (formerly Atos) and/or Maximus/CHDA for the purposes of: 1. delivering disability assistance a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-31
Reference
FOI/202000061219
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Necessary Wayleave Application correspondence: EIR release

Over the 3 requests you asked for the following : WAY-340-4 - I would like to receive copies of all documents and correspondence held by the government's Planning and Environmental Appeals Division regarding their case reference WAY-340-4 which concerned a Necessary Wayleave Application Under Schedule 4 To The Electric...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34 8 attachments
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000065941 / FOI/202000066513 / FOI/202000067102
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Energy, Public sector

Infringements of MPA fisheries management rules (MCOs): EIR release

The number of incidents reported to Marine Scotland of suspected or actual infringements of MPA fisheries management rules (MCOs) and fisheries spatial management rules – both seasonal and permanent - relating to the Inshore Fishing Order 2004 (hereafter ‘incidents’) between 26th May 2019 and 25th May 2020 The names of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000051696
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project: EIR release

1. Please provide any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records, minutes or notes of meetings, letters, instant messaging, sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" being undertaken by the...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-08-20
Reference
FOI/202000043321
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project correspondence: EIR release

To narrow down the scope of the FOI request please include information since 27 October 2019 on funding/support by the salmon farming sector and dialogue with the salmon farming sector in relation to the West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project and the Aquaculture Interactions Manager job. Please include any informatio...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-08-20
Reference
FOI/202000052658
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Work and skills

Pot hole claim records for specific trunk roads: EIR release

"1) The number of compensation claims made for pothole claims in the last five years on (A) A75 (b) A77 (C) A82- Dalnottar to Inverness (d) A9 (e) A84 Stirling- Crianlarich. (F) A701 Dumfries-Edinburgh (G) A96 Aberdeen to Inverness 2) How many of these claims on each trunk road were (A) successful or b (unsuccessful) 3...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-19
Reference
FOI/202000051036
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 trunk road Haughs Road in Keith repairs: EIR release

‘a full and detailed description of repairs carried out between 1st January 2020 and 1st June 2020 on the section of road specified - A96 trunk road between Haughs Road in Keith and the 89016 junction (and the turn off towards Buckie). The section that I would like full details on is the section of road 17675/13 : JUNC...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-17
Reference
FOI/202000053359
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme: EIR release

Freedom of Information request FOI/19/01927 In reference to the above FOI can you provide clarification on the following statement: "As confirmed at the May 2019 public engagement events held on the East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme https://www.transport.gov.scot/publication/exhibition-materials-may-2019-east-of-huntly...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-17
Reference
FOI/202000054501
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90 A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme: EIR release

“1) the number of objections received by TS in relation to this scheme. 2) the origin of each objection. I understand commercial sensitivity may preclude some of this information so I would accept "a landowner" or "a local authority" in this instance. 3) the details of the nature of each objection and how they were lod...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-08-17
Reference
FOI-202000053335
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Detrunked A737 in Dalry: EIR release

I require the monitoring data if possible. Can you supply this please as these signs are being regularly activated.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2020-08-12
Reference
FOI/202000054527
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Tree Health Pest & Disease Surveys results: FOI Review

Q1. Request for contact details for a senior person in the procurement division. Q3. Evidence of legal advice being sought and obtained. Q4. Evidence to substantiate Lynda Collin’s claim that an assessment of the conduct of the tender took place and that it was found that the process had met the requirements of the Pub...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.17(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-12
Reference
FOI/202000050145
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment projects: EIR release

Details regarding 'Environmental Impact Assessment projects. 1. Please can you tell me the number of times Scottish Forestry asked applicants to apply for consent for forestry projects in areas that were below the thresholds it publishes in the years 2020; 2019 and 2018? 2. Please can you tell me how many individual pr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.1 s.4 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000051539
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops: FOI release

The following documents, reports and policy logs regarding First Ministers declaration that face masks are to be mandatory in shops announced 2nd July 2020. 1. Copies of scientific reports name, authors and recommendations. 2. Minutes of cabinet meetings or other meetings relating to same 3. Copies of who voted and ho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-10
Reference
FOI/202000056858 FOI/202000055985
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Fish Farming Businesses meetings: EIR release

Minutes, attendees, and meeting place of meetings between Fergus Ewing and fish farming businesses in the last 2 years (12 June 2018 - 12 June 2020), including other industries seeking to farm other natural products such as kelp.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-08-06
Reference
FOI/202000047081
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8 Trunk Road junction 20, West Street Off Ramp: EIR release

1. all maintenance inspections times, dates and information reported, negative or otherwise 2. repairs & exact locations on carriageway.(specifically to the above ) 3. incident reports of damage to the carriageway received at your control room or otherwise informed to the aforementioned from the 1st February to 1st Mar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-03
Reference
FOI/202000054241
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport