Scottish Government FOI Index

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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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Giant Pandas at Edinburgh Zoo related correspondence and information: EIR release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) in relation to the giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I would like this information from the date of 01/01/2019 u...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/19/02159
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Perth and Kinross Council 'Main Issues Report - Local Development Plan' correspondence: EIR release

“I refer to a document produced by Perth and Kinross Council entitled 'Main issues Report - Local Development Plan' dated September 2010 which is available to view and download at the following web address: https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/3634/Main-Issues-Report/pdf/MIR_for_publication_updated_small.pdf?m=6360996740557000...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(3) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-10-31
Reference: FOI/19/02262
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cost of traffic light installation at Old Craighall Junction: EIR release

You asked for the cost of the recent works to install traffic lights to Old Craighall Junction, the intersection of the A720 and A1. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with yo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-10-25
Reference: FOI/19/02248
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A725 Eastbound - road surface, road maintenance policy and repair history: EIR release

You asked for “1. All third party notifications, reports received via whatever medium regarding the poor state of the road surface or defects on the A725 Eastbound from the dates 27/05/2018 to the 27/05/2019. 2. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-10-25
Reference: FOI/19/02313
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Risk posed by Scottish burial sites of BSE infected carcasses correspondence: EIR release

You asked for internal and external government communication relating to the risk posed by Scottish burial sites of BSE infected carcasses. Risk meaning information relating to potential adverse consequences; including but not limited to the perceived likelihood that prions could have entered Scottish watercourses and ...

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

Published: 2019-10-23
Reference: FOI/19/02183
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Inspection and maintenance records for A9 Perth to Inverness Road: EIR release

We make a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 for copy inspection and maintenance records for A9 Perth to Inverness Road, more specifically 200 metres both north and south of the Kindallachan junction, Ballinluig, Perthshire for a period commencing 3 years prior to the date of the above acciden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-23
Reference: FOI/19/02240
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

EU Exit preparation - receipt and allocation of funding: FOI release

You requested detail regarding the receipt and allocation of funding associated with EU Exit preparation.

FOI transferred 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20

Published: 2019-10-18
Reference: FOI/201900004712
Directorate: Public Spending Directorate
Topic: Brexit, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit cases WAY-350-1 and WAY-350-4 correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence between the Scottish Government/Ministers and Energy Consents Unit in respect of 2 cases, referenced WAY-350-1 and WAY-350-4.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6 4 attachments

Published: 2019-10-17
Reference: FOI/19/02189
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Personal injury accidents on slip road from M876 at Junction 7 to M9 Eastbound: EIR release

You asked for “details of road traffic collision and accidents that have occurred on the M876 junction 7 southbound to MP 9 eastbound slip road, Falkirk”. After a clarification request you confirmed the timescale of your request on 19 September 2019 as the last 3 years and that the MP9 should have been the M9. As the...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-10-17
Reference: FOI/19/02152
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Forth Road Bridge risk assessments and suicide related questions: EIR release

“1. Details of risk assessments that have been undertaken in regards to suicides and attempted suicides on the Forth Road Bridge from 1999 to date. 2. Details of installations, maintenance repairs and alterations that have been undertaken to the Forth Road Bridge since 1 September 1999 in relation to or in response to...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7

Published: 2019-10-17
Reference: FOI/19/02080
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Origin and source of a seed stock of Cara potatoes: EIR release

You asked for the origin and seed stock of crop 103306. Further to this, you asked for a breakdown of seed labels issued for crop 103306.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2019-10-10
Reference: FOI/19/02219
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fairness at Work process characteristics breakdown: FOI release

Your request followed an earlier request about the Scottish Government’s Fairness at Work process (FOI/19/01911). In your request, you asked for information about ‘the age, gender, disability, grade, qualification held length of service of both the complainant(s) and the respondent(s) and of course the outcome’.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)

Published: 2019-10-10
Reference: FOI/19/02137
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

A830 Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan defect report NW345 14366-236805981: EIR release

1.Information relating to defect report NW345 14366-236805981 on the A830 between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan between 1 May 2018 and 25 June 2019. In particular any written or electronic communication and records detailing: 2. The identification of the defect report 3.The categorisation of the defect under the 4th Genera...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-10
Reference: FOI/19/02122
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Questions about double red lines on the Trunk Road Network: EIR release

1. How many miles of road under your jurisdiction currently have double red lines/are classified as red routes? 2. How many miles of road under your jurisdiction had double red lines/been classified as red routes in September 2018, September 2017, September 2016, and September 2015? 3. Do you currently have any plans...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4)

Published: 2019-10-04
Reference: FOI/19/02126
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Phase 2 of the Bus Abatement Retrofit Programme (BEAR) scheme: EIR release

You asked for the following information on Phase 2 of the Bus Abatement Retrofit Programme (BEAR) scheme. Specifically: 1. All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Energy Saving Trust regarding views expressed by specific bus operators on the phase 2 of the bus emissions abatement retrofit programme and probl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 121 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-10-03
Reference: FOI/19/01070
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Marine Harvest application - Clauchlands shore on Arran: EIR release

You asked for “As a local resident on Arran I am writing to explore whether you retain documentation concerning this planning application which was submitted by Marine Harvest back in 2008. This was at a time when local authorities in Scotland were not involved with the planning process relating to marine aquaculture i...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score correspondence s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-10-02
Reference: FOI/19/02077
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Alcohol testing carried out within Scottish Government: FOI release

1. The number of alcohol tests carried out on Scottish Government employees each year since 2014. 2. Details of all alcohol tests which have been failed by Scottish Government employees since 2014. Please include the date of the test, the reason for the testing, the employee’s department, and any relevant punishment gi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1)

Published: 2019-09-27
Reference: FOI/19/02086
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Dualling of the A96 - de-selection of Q route option: EIR release

You asked for: “all and any information, minutes of meetings ,briefing packs, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence etc relating to… …the making of the decision leading to the initial de-selectio...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02009
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M74 junction 9 southbound winter maintenance policy: EIR release

‘We should be obliged if you could provide records for the winter maintenance policy and details of all gritting operations on the week prior to and after the 25th January 2018. This should include the 24 hour forecast for 24/25th January 2018 and we request the Masternaught Data should have dates attached to the salti...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02024
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen - violet and orange route questions: EIR release

You asked for: “……….please could you supply me with all and any records and data arising from all and any ‘on the ground’ environmental surveys on the ‘violet’ and ‘orange’ route options of the A96 dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen project carried out between October 2018 and May 2019, and between June 2019 and Augu...

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

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02013
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Local Rail Development Fund offer and rejection correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of all the offer and rejection letters for applications to the 2019 Local Rail Development Fund, including the annexes providing further information on the decision.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02022
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: dualling at Inverurie: EIR release

“Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 please could you supply me with all and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 24 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02011
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

West Loch Lomond Cycle Path between Luss and Inverbeg maintenance: EIR release

You asked for “We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to procedures in place for maintaining and inspecting the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path between Luss and Inverbeg. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication, detailing all accidents which have been reported t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-26
Reference: FOI/19/02038
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M8, M73 and M74 Motorways Improvement project: EIR release

All information on the integrity or safety of central reservation barriers on sections of the M8 motorway not upgraded by the M8, M73 and M74 Motorways Improvement project in the last five years. This should include any routine examination reports which suggest the need for improvement and / or replacement. Any further...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-09-25
Reference: FOI/19/01837
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Peel Ports applications submitted to Marine Scotland: EIR release

You asked for “All mainland and marine license applications submitted by Peel Ports to Marine Scotland - Licensing Operations Team, for all projects, from the time Peel Ports took possession of the Hunterston site.” I requested clarification “In order to identify and locate the information that you have asked for we n...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)

Published: 2019-09-24
Reference: FOI/19/02052
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector