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

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route - Balmedie to Tipperty traffic signs: EIR release

In relation to the AWPR/8-T Project, we request copies of all records including, but not limited to, files, note, memos, reports, letters, emails, faxes, applications, invoices, contractual documentation, whether in hard copy or stored electronically, and all other documents relating to and concerning those matters set...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00119
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Nigg Bay marine licence 05965/16/0: EIR release

You asked for: “Copies of any and all revisions to Marine Licence - Construction 05965/16/0 issued on 4 November 2016 including any revisions issued after 15 August 2018 by Marine Scotland (MS-LOT) in relation to blasting and/or drilling issued to Aberdeen Harbour Board for the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Ni...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/01004
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Treatment of potential oil spillage A84 at Kilmahog: EIR release

“I’m looking to obtain some information on the treatment of a road following a potential oil spillage which took place on the evening of 13th August 2018. A84 at Kilmahog (near Callander) at between approximately 20:30 – 22:30hrs Were Bear Scotland called out with a spreader truck and sand to treat the road? At what t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00893
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road traffic incidents at A9 Tibbermore junction near Perth: EIR release

How many collisions / road traffic incidents have there been at the Tibbermore junction of the A9 near Perth in the past five years? How many collisions / road traffic incidents have there been at the Tibbermore junction of the A9 near Perth in the past ten years? How many fatalities have been reported as a result of...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-04-12
Reference: FOI/19/00835
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Traffic signals at Methven Primary School on the A85: EIR release

A85 Methven Primary We are involving all the authorities in looking at speeding measures and are waiting for response from Police Scotland regarding statistics for speeding motorists. Can you please advise how many times the puffin crossing has been out of action for say the past 12 months?

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

Published: 2019-04-12
Reference: FOI/19/00891
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Inspections, defects, and claims of carriageway A78: EIR release

I am now requesting the details of your appeal process as this was not conveyed in any the your response letters thus far. I also seek the following information as way of understanding how this decision was reached and in order for me to have all the facts correct before planning my next stage. I am thereby submittin...

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

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00624
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - road studs replaced and total road miles maintained: EIR release

I would very much appreciate information for the number of Road Studs that are replaced Annually in Scotland (the most recent year you have on record would be fine and just one year) could you please specify the year they relate to? Could you also tell me the total miles of roads that you maintain/look after?

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

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00770
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Processing information relating to specified Mortality Event Reports: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to Mortality Event Reports MRT00751, MRT00797, MRT00806, MRT00814: The date Marine Scotland/FHI was notified and/or became aware of each mortality event. The method of communication by which the mortality event came to be known by Marine Scotland/FHI. Please provide ...

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

Published: 2019-04-09
Reference: FOI/19/00692
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland - use of hydrogen peroxide in fish farming: EIR release

Question 1 You will see that SEPA has not commissioned research into the time period Hydrogen Peroxide remains sufficiently active in seawater to impact on the health of wildlife and specifically crustaceans, but they sent on the literature list, which is also annexed. Has Marine Scotland commissioned any such researc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-05
Reference: FOI/19/00723
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Abellio ScotRail modelling and outcomes - Transport Scotland, Cabinet Secretary correspondence: EIR release

1. Sufficient detail to allow access to all of the facts, modelling and decision outcomes (Abellio ScotRail undertook to reach the December 2018 timetable proposals) 2. Copies of all meetings/ discussions/ minutes in developing response and those received to date, including all correspondence between Transport Scotland...

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

Published: 2019-04-04
Reference: FOI/19/00742
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Dean Lockhart MSP, Transport Scotland - Correspondence on A84 Blairdrummond road: EIR release

“All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, notes, minutes) between Dean Lockhart MSP (including the office of Dean Lockhart MSP) and Transport Scotland. I would like to request that the information relates to the A84 Blairdrummond road.” To which you clarified the timeframe of your request as May 2016 to 4 March 201...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-04
Reference: FOI/19/00614
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Various questions on LED street lights and heads: EIR release

1. I would like to know how many complaints that Transport Scotland has received about LED street lights since January 2018. 2. I would like to know what the complaints said. 3. I would also like to know how many LED street light heads have fallen off the light pole since January 2018. 4. I would also like to know how ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-04-04
Reference: FOI/19/00686
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cyber attacks the Scottish Government suffered: FOI release

Could you please tell how many cyber attacks the Scottish Government suffered each year by year in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018? Furthermore could you tell me how many of these were successful?

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.20

Published: 2019-04-03
Reference: FOI/19/00800
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Kelp harvesting - Scottish Seaweed Association, Chemical Industries Association correspondence: EIR release

You asked for the Scottish Government to provide any correspondence held from the following bodies that relates to the commercial use of kelp. Firstly, I am interested in any briefings documents, presentations, reports, emails, text, WhatsApp or other electronic messages, or paper letters. 1. The Scottish Seaweed Assoc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 132 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts whatsapp s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-02
Reference: FOI/18/03512
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Planning appeal by Forbes Homes Limited - Inchgarth Farm, Aberdeen: EIR release

Thank you for your request dated 15 March 2019 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) to request all documents contained within the case file PPA-100-237.

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

Published: 2019-04-02
Reference: FOI/19/00829
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Kelp harvesting - Fergus Ewing, Marine Scotland, and Crown Estate correspondence: EIR release

You asked for the Scottish Government to supply copies of any correspondence since 2015 between Fergus Ewing, as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity or Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism, and Marine Scotland and the Crown Estate relating to proposals for kelp harvesting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 101 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-02
Reference: FOI/18/03511
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Speed surveys performed in Carlops on the A702: EIR release

Under the freedom of information act, can you please send us a copy of the results of the speed surveys performed in Carlops on the A702, for the period of the past 5 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-03-29
Reference: FOI/19/00615
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Use of 'university' - restrictions and law: FOI release

1. Whether the restrictions in Scotland on the use of the term 'university' in the name of a body are implemented by legislation 2. If so, what legislation. I am aware of sections 44-49 of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992, which enable the Privy Council to consent to changes in names. I am looking ...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.44 s.49(5) s.49 s.55 s.20

Published: 2019-03-27
Reference: FOI/19/00570
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost of the Borders Corridor Transport Study: EIR release

You asked for the total cost of the Borders Corridor Transport Study draft report and final report.

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

Published: 2019-03-26
Reference: FOI/19/00679
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Representation regarding the Dumfries & Galloway Local Development Plan: EIR release

Request to release [Redacted] representation regarding the Dumfries & Galloway Local Development Plan.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-26
Reference: FOI/19/00830
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Alterations to road markings approaching A68 at junction to Oxton: EIR release

We should be grateful if you would confirm any alteration in the road markings and signage particularly in the southbound carriageway on the approach to the Oxton Junction on the A68 from the date of 21 December 2014 to date.

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

Published: 2019-03-26
Reference: FOI/19/00564
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government switch from Ryde's Scale to quantum meruit basis: EIR release

We have been advised that Transport Scotland issued an instruction to the District Valuer’s Office to the effect that agents negotiating fees for any compensation claim relating to the AWPR received prior to 1 May 2014 were to be treated on the basis of Ryde’s Scale +25%. Any claims received after that date would be tr...

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

Published: 2019-03-25
Reference: FOI/19/00483
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Colin Clark, communications regarding A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen: EIR release

Please provide all communications to and from MP Colin Clark on the A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme, including the content of email attachments. Please also provide minutes of all meetings with this MP on the same subject.

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

Published: 2019-03-22
Reference: FOI/19/00452
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, inspections, maintenance and repairs: EIR release

1. Details of all works, planned or otherwise, on the footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, between Whitemoss Roundabout and the entrance to Avondale Avenue, in the period from 28/10/2017 to 28/11/2018. 2. Details of Transport Scotland’s Code of Practice for maintaining the road and pathways next to the road. 3....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-21
Reference: FOI/19/00566
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M8/M74 motorway closures when Glasgow Rangers playing at Ibrox: EIR release

Can you please advise on the motorway lane closures and full closures which have been put in place from the Helen street junction of the M8 along to Glasgow Fort junction of M8, and also the M74 between tradeston and Hamilton junctions when Glasgow Rangers have been playing at Ibrox Stadium from January 2017 until this...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-03-21
Reference: FOI/19/00179
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport