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

Mortality within fish being transported for 2017 harvest: EIR release

Information on 'mortality within fish being transported for harvest during 2017'. Your request made specific reference to 'other correspondence' with Marine Harvest and other companies/parties concerning this subject area and followed on from a reply issued to you on 13 December 2017 in response to a previous request -...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Upgraded section of road at Dundreggan on A887: EIR release

I refer to the recently upgraded section of the road at Dundreggan on the A887 and would appreciate the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000: 1. When were the works carried out? 2. Who carried out the works? 3. To what specification was the contractor requested to finish the road in terms ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Contractors for main routes in East Kilbride area: EIR release

'I continually have difficulty having contractors for main routes in the East Kilbride area respond to complaints. To assist me I would ask you for a map of the routes you have contracted out and information on the individual contractors. I would also request that you supply me with a record of the specification for r...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland's Notices and Orders, Acquisition of Land Act(1947):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) remain extant, (That is to say have been served...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A77 Inspection Defect Summary Report: EIR release

On 01.11.17 on the A77, 500yards inside Turnberry I hit a pothole that had previously been filled in. This resulted in a split wheel and bulge in a brand new tyre. Receipts etc have been submitted to transerve who state they inspect the roads every 7 days so we have no claim. After seeking legal advice we were told due...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Private Water Supplies: EIR release

Private Water Supplies in Scotland.

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

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Road traffic accidents on the A75 and A77: EIR release

I would like a list of road traffic accidents on both over the past five years. Including, if you hold this information: whether RTC was slight or serious whether fatal whether HGV involved how many individuals involved (rough) locations

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

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A737 and A77 statutory processes and economic assessments: EIR release

Information as to how the decision was made to prioritise this road improvement [A737 Dalry Bypass] before the A77 Maybole bypass. Information on the Economic Impact Assessment for both projects. Information about the removal of the traffic lights which have been sited on the A77 at Carlock hill as to whether the plann...

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

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Dark lamps within South West 4G contract: EIR release

A list of All dark lamps with in the South West 4G contract. To which you clarified, the routes concerned within your request were; A8, M74, M77, M8 and M80.

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

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Roads Limited's Principal Contractor: EIR release

'Under the Freedom of Information act please could I request a full list of all the sub-contractors/suppliers that are or have been involved on the AWPR under the main contractors Aberdeen Roads Limited. These details can be found in the health & safety documents (which is a requirement by law), if you cannot locate th...

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

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fish Health Inspectorate's aquatic animal health surveillance inspection: EIR release

Information on cleaner fish relating to diseases and mortalities since 1 January 2017, to include correspondence, letters, photos and other data on mortalities and diseases in cleaner fish during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Perth and Kinross Council Site MU70: EIR release

You asked for the following information: Copies of all correspondence, emails, notes of meetings and discussions that have taken place between Transport Scotland and Perth and Kinross Council as regards Site MU70 and the proposed new road junction off the A9. Copies of all correspondence, emails, notes of meetings and...

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

Published: 2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Flooding reports for M8 between J8 and J20: EIR release

Please confirm: the number (and date) of flooding reports lodged on the M8 between j8 and j20 in the last three years. the location of these flooding issues and any remedial measures undertaken. the date and time of all central reserve gully cleaning operations undertaken in the last three years. the deductions withhe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A77 cycleway road safety audits and inspection reports: EIR release

Follow up to previous FOI/17/02299 available here Point 3 – can you please provide a copy of the Stage 2 Road Safety Audit, clarify when this was undertaken, and advise what actions were taken to address any recommendations therein. Can you advise if subsequent Stage 3 and Stage 4 audits, as described in DMRB, were un...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Salmon Company fish health and mortality: EIR release

You asked for information on 'mortalities and diseases at salmon farms operated by the Scottish Salmon Company during 2017'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning decisions taken by Ministers and their training: EIR release

Information about Planning decisions taking by Ministers and what specific training the Minister has had. On 4 January after receiving original response you indicated that this did not answer your enquiry so you asked for an analysis of the data you created. This is detailed in the format you requested below: Total D...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Sea Farms fish health and mortality: EIR release

You asked for information on 'mortalities and diseases at salmon farms operated by Scottish Sea Farms during 2017'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A83 road accidents between Inveraray and the B8001: EIR release

Would you be able to provide me with five years-worth of accident data (including contributory factor and vehicle type data) for: A83 between its junctions with the access to Inveraray Castle north of Inveraray and the B8001 at Kennacraig.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road signs on A85 George Street, Oban: EIR release

Accident: 19/09/2017Locus: George Street, Oban We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with the following: Your policy for affixing road signs, in particular within a pedestrian area. The minimum height at which a sign within a pedestrian area should be fixed. Details of all complaints rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.9 6 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Structural changes to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: EIR release

Part 1 Information relating to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) (relating to any discussed future structural changes to the service) including:- i) A record of any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last six months;ii) Minutes from any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 16 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Wind turbine appeal decisions: EIR release

You asked for "details of all formal appeals under DPEA and/or DPEA Scotland Regulations that were adjudicated and decided by your appointed official Reporter, Mr Mike Croft, that pertain to planning applications for either wind turbines, wind energy or wind farms."

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

Published: 2018-01-16
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Traffic report on the M8 Uddingston to Edinburgh: EIR release

Can I please request a traffic report of the traffic on the M8 Uddingston to Edinburgh Airport on 12th December 2017 at 0745-1000. This is requested for a legal case where I'm told it was 2 hours in traffic to get to the airport that morning so would like confirmation of this please.

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

Published: 2018-01-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Proposed golf development at Coul Links, Sutherland: EIR release

Copies of any correspondence in 2016 and 2017 relating to the proposed golf development at Coul Links, near Embo in Sutherland, between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity and other Scottish Government Departments, Highland Council, Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Environment ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-12
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Action Porty application to Making Places Fund: EIR release

You asked for the Making Places application form relating to the Westbank site in Portobello, Edinburgh.

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

Published: 2018-01-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Dualling of single-line railway between Montrose and Arbroath: EIR release

Email correspondence between Humza Yousaf and a) Network Rail, b) Transport Scotland regarding the dualling of the single line railway between Montrose and Arbroath, between the period 01 January 2016 to 07 December 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport