Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Inspection report A8 slip road near Newbridge roundabout: EIR release

You asked for a copy of the road inspection maintenance report for the road on the west bound slip road from the A8 where the road joins the M8, prior to the A8 joining the Newbridge roundabout.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Disabled Students' Allowance guidance: FOI release

a. Does SAAS currently have an "exceptional cases" policy (whether formal or informal) for use in considering/ assessing cases where applicants fall outside the standard eligibility criteria for entitlement to loan funding and/ or DSA, and/or are asking for "reasonable adjustments" to be made under the Equality Act? b...

FOI released 100 score correspondence spending s.20 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Senior Civil Servant correspondence regarding building cladding: EIR release

You asked for: Any correspondence between Scottish Government ministers or their staff and/or special advisers and/or senior civil servants on the topic of cladding or ACM cladding between August 10 and September 5, 2017. Any correspondence from August 10 to September 5, 2017 involving Scottish Government ministers or...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.2(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Community Right to Buy applications CB00219 & CB00221: EIR release

You asked for a copy of all correspondence between Scottish Ministers (the Community Land Team) and the Community Body, in relation to Community Right to Buy applications (case refences CB00219 & CB00221). Under regulation 5(2)(a) of the EIRs, our response to your request was due on 30 October 2017. Unfortunately, it t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.5(2) s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Project information for the A9 dualling programme: EIR release

Whether there exists a timetable for the upgrade of the A9 to dual carriageway, and if so, a copy of this, and Any information which gives an overview of the scrutiny and project management processes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on Emamectin benzoate (Slice) in fish farming: EIR release

You asked for information on Slice (Emamectin benzoate) since 1 September 2017, to include: Any discussions with SSPO, Marine Harvest and other salmon farming companies; dialogue with Merck, SEPA, SNH, VMD, SAMS, SARF, the Scottish Parliament and any other references to Slice (Emamectin benzoate). Any data on the use ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Maintenance of northbound A77 near Mainholm Smallholdings: EIR release

In relation to the pavement on the northbound side of the A77 dual carriageway, immediately after Holmston Roundabout but before Mainholm Smallholdings, approximately 200m north of the Rver Ayr and heading in a northerly direction: 1. Confirmation of the cyclic maintenance of the hedges and shrubbery between the sign ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.4 s.5 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of incidents and deaths on A84: EIR release

'I am writing on behalf of Bruce Crawford MSP to enquire for some statistics. Bruce is keen to know how many incidents and deaths there have been on the A84 in the last 3 years. If statistics are available specificually for the stretch of the A84 at Blair Drummond, this would be much appreciated. If you could provid...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Climate Justice Innovation grant applications and associated budgets: EIR release

You asked for copies of the successful Climate Justice Innovation Grant applications and their corresponding budgets, under Freedom of Information.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 24 attachments
Published
2017-12-07
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Opening the Queensferry Crossing: EIR release

1. All communications relating to today's events (4 September 2017) between Scottish Government and schools and the bridge authority responsible for the opening of the new Queensferry Crossing today by Her Majesty the Queen.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 26 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

St. Mary's Music School funding: FOI release

Information regarding funding from the Scottish Government to the St Mary's Music School in Edinburgh. Additionally, you requested information regarding any additional past or future funding provided to the school by the Scottish Government and details of correspondence between Government Ministers.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.25(1) s.20
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Education, Public sector

Agricultural businesses issued entitlements under Basic Payment Scheme: EIR release

How many other agricultural businesses in Scotland would have been issued entitlements under Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), have had those entitlements withheld because they purchased entitlements in 2014.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Inspection and maintenance of the A83 trunk 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 A83 on the Rest and be Thankful. Please can you send me: 1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please sen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

AWPR & Balmedie to Tipperty compensation information: EIR release

AWPR – Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route Could you provide the following information please for both the AWPR project and the A96 Dualling Balmedie to Tipperty Project please? How many landowners are eligible for AWPR compensation? How many claims have been made to date? What is the total value of those claims? How m...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2017-12-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents or collisions on A82: EIR release

For all requests, please break the road into appropriate sections e.g. A82 Dumbarton-Loch Lomond - Tyndrum - Fort William - Inverness and A9 Dunblane - Perth- Aviemore - Inverness - Latheron - Thurso. Please note I am happy to use whatever sections you deem most appropriate, this is just a rough idea. How many acciden...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 16 attachments
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland cameras: EIR release

1. Would it be possible to get a full list of your cameras and not just the "live" ones? 2. Also was wondering what legislation regulates the operation of the cameras? 3. I am aware of the Statutory Instrument "The Road Traffic Offenders (Prescribed Devices) Order 1992. This allows for unattended traffic cameras to b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Forth Road Bridge maintenance: EIR release

Information regarding the following: 1. Why is the FRB restricted to public transport vehicles and cycles? 2.1 Was consideration ever given to allowing HGV's to use the FRB? 2.2 If not, why not? 2.3 If it was, why are they not to be allowed to use it? 2.4 If the reason relates to weaknesses in the FRB does this me...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.4
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A77 cycleway Ayr: EIR release

'Cycleway, A77(T) Ayr I would be grateful if you could provide the following information - 1. When did the cycleway come into being? 2. Did a footway exist originally and was this simply redetermined as a cycleway? 3. Was a safety audit undertaken when the cycleway was provided? If so what procedure was followed? ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.2 s.5
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A9 Speed cameras: EIR release

How many average speed cameras are on the A9? How many average speed cameras are on theA9 between Perth and Inverness? Of these cameras, on average, how many of them are switched off? Please provide an annual break down forevery year since the cameras were installed, including 2017 so far. Why are speed cameras switche...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.10(4) s.6
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90 road safety campaign finance: FOI release

'Please tell me how much money Transport Scotland has spent on the A90 road safety campaign: http://a90road.info/ Please tell me when this campaign started, and how much has been spent in total per month.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial correspondence relating to salmon mortality: EIR release

1. In the last three years, how many farmed salmon by numbers and total weight, have died as a result of a) amoebic gill disease b) sea lice and c) treatments? 2. Of the farmed salmon that have died, please can you give a breakdown by site, where they have died? 3. How were the carcasses of the dead salmon disposed o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A83 road signs between Drishaig and Dunderave: EIR release

The following information regarding "caution slippery surface" signs on the A83, 1.5 miles from the Oyster Bar: "I would also request under the freedom of information act the dates that these signs were put up and/or put up again after falling down." To which you clarified that the required date of your request as 11...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents on A86 between Newtonmore and Lochan Uvie: EIR release

Please could you tell me how many accidents, both fatal and non-fatal there have been in the last ten (10) years on the A86 Trunk Highway going west, between Newtonmore and the two lochans known as Lochan Uvie.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Richard Lochhead meetings relating to tail docking: EIR release

(a) Any ministerial briefing papers prepared in advance of meetings of Richard Lochhead, then Cabinet Secretary of Rural Affairs, relating 'tail docking/tail shortening/the Animal Health and Welfare Act (Scotland) 2006/Prohibited Procedures on Protected Animals (Exemptions) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2017' to hel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) 20 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Marine Scotland or Fish Health Inspectorate notifications: EIR review

full details of any notification made to Marine Scotland or the Fish Health Inspectorate by any farms exceeding the trigger levels of 3 or 8 respectively, covering the period 9th June 2017 to today's date (4 September 2017); copies of all site specific escalation action plans submitted to Marine Scotland or the Fish He...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector