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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4,280 matching releases

Marine Scotland - Wild salmonid locational guidance and information: EIR release

You asked for the following information – Copies of powerpoint presentations presented to you by Marine Scotland Science staff on the 18th April 2019. All reports on the constraints and opportunities project sent to or presented by MSS to the Scottish Government’s aquaculture technical working group, and by MSS to the...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2019-08-02
Reference: FOI/19/01408
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding environmental issues at St Ambrose school campus, Coatbridge: EIR release

You asked for: In the last year, any correspondence (emails, letters, notes, phone calls, briefing documents or otherwise) from parents to Nicola Sturgeon or John Swinney on issues with water safety or contaminants or toxic land at St Ambrose school campus in Coatbridge.

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

Published: 2019-07-29
Reference: FOI/19/01534
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen designs: EIR release

You asked for:- “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, data, correspondence etc that AmeyArup have in relation to the Plan and Profile of the entire length of the Violet Ro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-07-25
Reference: FOI/19/01509
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Report of defect on A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan: EIR release

Information relating to defect report NW34474665-236531691 and Category 236576857 on A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan between 1 May 2018 to 25 June 2019. In particular, we require the following information including sight of any written or electronic communication and records detailing: 1. The identif...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-07-24
Reference: FOI/19/01512
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen questions: EIR release

You asked for:- 1. All and any information, data etc relating to the business case for the including the most recent study by AECOM referred to by Alan Frew of AmeyArup at the Inverurie public meeting in May 2019. 2. All and any information, data, drawings etc relating to the online dualling of the A96 through Inveru...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-07-17
Reference: FOI/19/01470
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Decision to approve St Ambrose campus site: EIR release

All information held by the Scottish Government on the original decision by Scottish Ministers to approve the St Ambrose campus site in Coatbridge, including but not limited to any briefing documents, proposals, decision notices, risk assessments.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.11(2) s.20 s.11 s.10(3) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-17
Reference: FOI/19/01507
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Approved Debt Arrangement Scheme (DAS) arrangements: FOI release

You asked for the following information: How many DAS arrangements have been approved that last between 0-5 years per organisation, how many of these clients are homeowners. How many DAS arrangements have been approved that last between 5-10 years per organisation, how many of these clients are homeowners. How many DA...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.27(1) s.17 s.8 s.20 s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-17
Reference: FOI/19/01514
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Notices and or Orders regarding compulsory purchase of land: EIR release

“We would like to (and hereby do) make an Information Request that we be provided with all information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under Section 1 of the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947 for all Notices/Orders that; (1) Have been Served, (2) remain extant, (That is t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 3 working days correspondence s.1 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-07-17
Reference: FOI/19/01555
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Amendments to the Climate Change Bill - correspondence: EIR review

Further to my letter of 12 June 2019, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for any information, briefings, advice, emails or analysis in relation to the amendments to the Climate Change Bill to set a legally binding target ...

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

Published: 2019-07-16
Reference: FOI/19/01346
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Queensferry Crossing, levels of traffic, congestion and operational lanes: EIR release

Average levels of traffic using the Queensferry Crossing outwith peak times. Average levels of traffic using the Queensferry Crossing at peak times. Number of occasions in 2019 where motorists have been caught up in tailbacks approaching the Queensferry crossing. The number of weeks/days in 2019 that the Queensferry...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 s.6(1) s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-15
Reference: FOI/19/01384
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Snaring-related offences and prosecutions: EIR release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: 1) How many snaring-related offences have been recorded in Scotland in the last ten years? 2) How many prosecutions have there been in Scotland regarding snaring-related offences in the last ten years?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-07-15
Reference: FOI/19/01598
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Law and order, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland, overtime, pay and productivity targets: FOI release

1. Confirm the number of hours and cost for overtime during the period April 2018-March 2019, split by core SG staff and Contract workers 2. Confirm the productivity rate and volumes delivered during the overtime periods versus normal working hours split by SG staff and contract workers 3. Confirm the cost of paid br...

FOI transferred 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.12 s.20

Published: 2019-07-11
Reference: FOI/19/01348
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Transport Scotland gritting operations details on M8 motorway: EIR release

Details of gritting operations on the M8 motorway for a distance of one mile on either side of junction 30 together with details of gritting operations on the slip road off the M8 at junction 30 giving access to the M898 and covering the period 1st February 2019 – 7th February 2019. Details of weather information reli...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-07-11
Reference: FOI/19/01478
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Wilton Hill Hawick, road maintenance, complaints and accidents: EIR release

We are making a request under the above act for information relating to Wilton Hill, Hawick, TD9 8BA. In particular, we require the following information, including sight of any written or electronic communications, detailing:- 1. All maintenance and full service reports regarding the carriageway/footway at the above...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-07-10
Reference: FOI/19/01328
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Forth Replacement Crossing lane restrictions: EIR release

How many days, broken down into each month, has the Forth Replacement Crossing been subject to lane restrictions since and including January 2018?

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

Published: 2019-07-09
Reference: FOI/19/01450
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Former A90 and Aberdeen West Peripheral Route traffic counter data: EIR release

Data collected to date by traffic counters on the former A90 and on the AWPR. On 20 June you clarified the timeframe as November 2018 to the date of your request.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01486
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Proposed Local Authority Waste Management and Recycling Initiatives: EIR release

A list of proposed local authority waste management and recycling initiatives over the next three years that are due to receive full or part funding from the Scottish Government and/or Zero Waste Scotland and the proposed level of such funding in each case. Where concerns have been raised about the potential impact of ...

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

Published: 2019-07-08
Reference: FOI/19/01456
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Trial of Benchmark’s Clean Treat system: EIR release

Further to the Cabinet Secretary’s comments in the Scottish Parliament just now (online via https://www.scottishparliament.tv/), please provide information on Benchmark’s CleanTreat system. Fergus Ewing (in reply to Tavish Scott MSP) referred to Scottish agencies discussing a trial in Scotland. Please include any ema...

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

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FOI/19/01398
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Buchanan and St Ambrose High Schools construction planning approval: EIR release

Q1) Copies of all correspondence and relevant documentation between DPEA and North Lanarkshire Council relating to planning approval for construction of Buchanan and St Ambrose High Schools in Coatbridge and; Q2) information held on the rationale behind the Scottish Government's decision to agree the application.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.20 s.11 s.10(3) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FOI/19/01466
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Testing for Piscine Reovirus (PRV)/Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI): EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) in which you asked for information on Piscine Reovirus (PRV) and Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI) since 1 January 2018, to include: Data on sampling and testing for Piscine R...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.10(4)

Published: 2019-07-05
Reference: FoI/19/00882
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

HMP Inverness correspondence and HMP Highland delays: FOI release

i) All correspondence, emails, letters, telephone conversations, dates of meetings (internal and external), minutes of meetings (internal and external), since 6 May 2016 between Scottish Government Minister(s), civil servants or special advisors and Scottish Prison Service officials in relation to HMP Inverness regard...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2019-07-04
Reference: FOI/201900001700
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

A77 current maintenance policy and 12 month repair history: EIR release

Information relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A77 1.5 miles north of the South Ayrshire Boundary. Can you provide: 1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Send the full policy, but this should include details of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-07-04
Reference: FOI/19/01432
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Demolitions and demolition criteria on A96 dualling project: EIR release

How many properties have been, or will be demolished in the construction of the A9 dualling project and at what distance from the carriageway is it deemed appropriate to demolish a property? Will exactly the same demolition criteria be applied to properties on the A96 Dualling project and if not, why not?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-07-02
Reference: FOI/19/01388
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Policy proposals for Deposit Return Scheme from specified stakeholders - correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence held by the Scottish Government relating to policy proposals (from the last two years) for the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland from the following stakeholders: Keep Scotland Beautiful The Federation of Small Businesses Scottish Retail Consortium The UK Dep...

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

Published: 2019-06-28
Reference: FOI/19/01326
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Infringements of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) fisheries management rules: EIR release

The number of incidents reported to Marine Scotland of suspected or actual infringements of MPA fisheries management rules (hereafter ‘incidents’) since 16 August 2015 until present day. The number of reported incidents subsequently investigated by Marine Scotland which led to an enforcement action, and a breakdown of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-06-26
Reference: FOI/19/01324
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector