Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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

Valuation and cost of the CPO/Landowner compensation for AWPR & A90 projects: EIR release

1. Please can you please provide the most up to date valuation for the total of CPO and landowner compensation for AWPR & A90 Dualling Balmedie to Tipperty Projects? 2. Please can you confirm if the publicised £745 million fixed price cost for AWPR & A90 Dualling Balmedie to Tipperty Projects is inclusive of the above...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01171
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on a potential new Cost Benefit Analysis of the A96 Dualling project: EIR release

In your request, you noted that:- “Cost estimates for the A96 Dualling project are now publicly stated (£3 billion) to be more than double those used in the Business Case (£1.496 billion) calculations (published under FOI-18-01932)" You asked:- “Have Transport Scotland, or their appointed consultants, carried out new ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01185
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road maintenance spend through each of the three operating companies: EIR release

Could you please provide the spending made on road maintenance made through each of the three operating companies working under the 4th Generation Term Contract for Management and Maintenance of the Scottish Trunk Road Network. Bear Scotland – for the NW and NE of Scotland Scotland Transerv – for the SW Scotland Amey ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01174
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence sent to Nicola Sturgeon regarding Fracking: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Nicola Sturgeon on the Scottish Government’s position on fracking between (a) 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018 (b) 1 January 2019 and 31 March 2019. We interpreted your request to mean correspondence from outside of the Scottish Government i.e. from external...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 38 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01018
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence sent to Paul Wheelhouse regarding Fracking: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Paul Wheelhouse on the Scottish Government’s position on fracking between (a) 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018 (b) 1 January 2019 and 31 March 2019. We interpreted your request to mean correspondence from outside of the Scottish Government i.e. from external...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 22 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01019
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Heathrow Airport Limited (HAL): EIR release

- A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Scottish Government and Heathrow Airport, as referenced here https://news.gov.scot/news/support-for-heathrow-expansion - Any assessment the Scottish Government has undertaken of its ability to enforce the commitments made in that MOU. - Any assessments the Scottis...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01055
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Opening dates, costs and contractors for specified A9 road schemes: EIR release

Schemes, opening dates, costs and contractors for A9 Killiecrankie to Calvine, Perth Western Bypass, Broomhill to Logie Easter, Logie Easter to Garrick Bridge and Greenloaning to Dunblane. “Thank you very much for finding and providing the information to me. It has helped filled gaps in the Knowledge and your contribu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01187
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route financial questions: EIR release

1) Please can you confirm that fixed price contract award value was £745 million? 2) Please can you provide the current total valuation of the AWPR & A90 Dualling Balmedie to Tipperty Projects as being discussed by Transport Scotland and AWPR contractors? 3) Please can you confirm whether Transport Scotland and AWPR ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01143
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance, policy, and accidents of A77 road: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A77T Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but thi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.3 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-28
Reference
FOI/19/01146
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government and travel bookings: FOI release

You asked for details of: How many contracts the Scottish Government hold with third-party companies or organisations for the provision of travel bookings? What specific contractual business function do each of these companies or organisations perform for the Scottish Government? How much does the Scottish Government ...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2019-05-23
Reference
FOI/19/01255
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route - CO2 volume: EIR release

1. Can the Scottish Government please confirm the amount of CO2 generated during the construction of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route? 2. Can the Scottish Government also confirm the estimated CO2 volume that will be produced by the AWPR over a 30 year operating period. 3. Can the Scottish Government confirm tha...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3
Published
2019-05-23
Reference
FOi/19/01091
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

LED street lights: EIR release

1. I would like to know when Transport Scotland decided to install LED street lights. 2. I would like to know why Transport Scotland decided to install LED street lights.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-23
Reference
FOI/19/01214
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Applications under Community Right to Buy: FOI release

1) The number of community right to buy applications under the Community Right to Buy (Abandoned, Neglected or Detrimental Land) (Scotland) Regulations 2018 since it was introduced in June last year. 2) The number of those applications that have been refused, the number approved, and the number still being processed. ...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.20
Published
2019-05-22
Reference
FOI/19/01141
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) correspondence: EIR release

You asked for a copy of all correspondence, minutes and discussions, between the Scottish Government and the Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) over the last 12 months regarding the operation of the SSMO, its effectiveness and any requests the Scottish Government has made of the SSMO.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-22
Reference
FOI/19/01092
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning&Environmental Appeals Division, Cala Homes, Homes for Scotland, Holder Planning: EIR release

1. Records of any visits made to your Callendar Road office in Falkirk by anyone of the following – Cala Homes, Homes for Scotland and Holder Planning covering the time period August 2017 to the present day. 2. Copies of any correspondence sent to any reporter in your organisation from Homes for Scotland or their lega...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 14 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01063
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Protection of beavers in Scotland Ministerial correspondence: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Roseanna Cunningham on the Scottish Government’s position on beavers in (a) 2018 and (b) 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01033
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Statistics concerning applications made to Planning Authorities: EIR release

1. Of the 36,247 applications made to Planning Authorities in the period 2016 - 2017, how many of those applications were for major housing developments? 2. How many of that number were refused by the Planning Authority? 3. How many of these refusals were appealed by the applicant? 4. How many of these appeals were ref...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01057
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Concerns made to Marine Scotland: EIR release

You asked for the following information – 1. How many times has Marine Scotland or the FHI been contacted by whistleblowers/concerned parties/staff raising concerns from within the salmon farming industry in the past 5 years? 2. What issues have been raised by existing and or former staff from the salmon industry in ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01017
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries

New house build applications and solar panels: EIR release

You asked for the Scottish Government to confirm how many successful new build applications have been made in the last three years and of those how many chose to incorporate solar panels.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01110
Directorate
Topic
Housing

Cala Homes planning permission Aberdour: EIR release

1. Records of any communications from Cala Homes, its subsidiary companies or any of its representatives or agents to any of the Scottish Ministers or their policy officials relating to its application for planning permission to develop on Land South of Main Street, Aberdour, now the subject of DPEA appeal PPA-250-2312...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01062
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Hoolan Energy and Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) correspondence: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information act, can you provide me with all documents/emails and records of correspondence between Lizzie Foot and Tom Campbell from Hoolan Energy and the DPEA, the case officer Scott Mackenzie and the reporter Malcolm Mahony please.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01165
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges stage 1 assessments: EIR release

You asked for:- 1. What DMRB Stage 1 assessments have been done for routes north east of Inverurie and; 2. What the ‘Do Minimum’ option is for the A96 Aberdeen to East of Huntly section.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-20
Reference
FOI/19/01148
Directorate
Topic
Transport

Questions regarding the Government Reporter, Cala Homes and major developments: EIR release

1. Records of any communications between Mr Stephen Hall, Scottish Government reporter and Cala Homes, Cala Management Ltd or their agent or representative between the period 24 September 2018 and today’s date. 2. Confirmation of the number of planning appeals relating to major developments that Mr Stephen Hall has de...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-17
Reference
FOI/19/01065
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Analysis on including glass in forthcoming deposit return scheme: EIR release

Details and outcomes of analysis conducted on the impact of including glass in the Scottish Government's forthcoming deposit return scheme compared with the current recycling systems. We have interpreted your request as applying to any analysis held by the Scottish Government and conducted by us or Zero Waste Scotland...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-17
Reference
FOI/19/01048
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland Traffic Count data B9001 and B9170: EIR release

Provide traffic count data for the B9001 road between Rothienorman and Inverurie from 2008 to 2018 and Provide traffic count data for the B9170 road between Oldmeldrum and Inverurie from 2008 to 2018

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-05-15
Reference
FOI/19/01142 and FOI/19/01144
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport