Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,353releases indexed
38,320attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
7,898partially withheld
2017-09-26oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 7,898 unclear 7,051 not held 2,997 released 1,494 already published 663 cost limit 597 clarification 343 withheld 236 transferred 74

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4826 s.20 4178 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3386 s.30 2817 s.17(1) 2697 s.25(1) 2345 s.10(4) 1939 s.11(2) 1538 s.29(1) 1147 s.2 1138 s.3 894

Timeline

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Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,237 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 945 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 896 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 837 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 692 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 660 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 641 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 622 releases · 25.8 avg days
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M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

Keith Brown in advance of £1b roadworks at M73/M74/M8 in 2016 said that the works would ‘shave around 20 minutes off the journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow.’ Did Mr Brown make this claim or similar claims In parliament, or in committee, or elsewhere when speaking on behalf of the government, or in his capacity? It was...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000080912
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Local authority planning permission appeals submitted to the Scottish Government: EIR release

1. All planning decisions made by local authorities submitted to the Scottish Government for appeal, which have been overturned by Scottish Government reporters, broken down by local authority area, from April 1 2015 – August 1 2020. If possible, the developer’s details (who made the appeal) should be included in this ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-29
Reference
FOI/202000079457
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

A75 and A77 closures: EIR release

"how many times has the A77 and A75 have been closed with diversions in place over the past five years, and to date this year. With the reason why for the closure and what was the official diversion route given?" Following clarifications you reduced the scope of your request to cover the financial years of 2017/18, 201...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000066548
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A78 Bridge 1 High Street, Greenock correspondence: EIR release

"documentation and correspondence relating to the following: (a) the date on which the two outside lanes of highway over the Bridge were closed; (b) the purpose of the closure of two lanes of the highway over the Bridge." Further to the clarification dated 15 June, you confirmed that "the period of lane closure is the ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000045365
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Pot hole claim records for specific trunk roads: EIR release

"1) The number of compensation claims made for pothole claims in the last five years on (A) A75 (b) A77 (C) A82- Dalnottar to Inverness (d) A9 (e) A84 Stirling- Crianlarich. (F) A701 Dumfries-Edinburgh (G) A96 Aberdeen to Inverness 2) How many of these claims on each trunk road were (A) successful or b (unsuccessful) 3...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-19
Reference
FOI/202000051036
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme: EIR release

Freedom of Information request FOI/19/01927 In reference to the above FOI can you provide clarification on the following statement: "As confirmed at the May 2019 public engagement events held on the East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme https://www.transport.gov.scot/publication/exhibition-materials-may-2019-east-of-huntly...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 17 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-17
Reference
FOI/202000054501
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A9 Blackford to Auchterarder major improvements: EIR release

"1) Major Improvements and opening dates to the A9 Between Blackford and Auchterarder. 2) Opening dates for listed road schemes (a) A9 Blackford Bypass (b) A9 Burnside to Broxden (c) A9 Helmsdale Bridge (d) A9 Dunbeath Bridge (e) A835 Gorstan to Garve (f) A835 Gorston to Silverbridge (g) A835 Contin River Bridge" Follo...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-06-25
Reference
FOI/202000040276
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

National Highways Sector Schemes (NHSS) contractor compliance: EIR release

"1. Do Transport Scotland, or its contractors, have the means to check and record a contractor's compliance with the National Highways Sector Schemes before and after award of contract? If so, would it be possible to give us the following information: 2. Details of all contracts awarded on behalf of each Transport Sco...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 4 attachments
Published
2020-06-03
Reference
FOI/202000020273
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport, Work and skills

M90 southbound carriageway at Bridge of Earn inspection data: EIR release

"a copy of the Trunk Road Inspection Data for the south bound carriageway of the M90, south of Bridge of Earn (below Balmanno Hill) prior to the roadworks that took place there around 8th-12th December 2019. It is only data for the southbound carriageway I am interested in." A further clarification confirmed that you w...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2020-05-07
Reference
FOI/202000028793
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Motorist claims & outcomes of vehicle damage sustained from A725 potholes: EIR release

Claims submitted for road defects along the A725 to maintainers Scotland Transerv, particularly from the Wraith interchange join, along with their outcome." Further clarification confirmed that you were "looking for claims and their outcomes made by motorists for vehicle damage caused by potholes across roads maintaine...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2020-03-19
Reference
FOI/202000018645
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M80 various questions: EIR release

"1. Confirmation of which organisation is in control of the M80. 2. Any details held pertaining to road traffic accidents that occurred between junctions 7 and 9 from February 2017 to date. 3. Any complaints that are held about the surface water between junctions 7 and 9 from 1 February 2017 to date. 4. Information abo...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-18
Reference
FOI/202000017685
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A82 at Bowling Roundabout inspection reports: EIR release

You asked for "I would request that under FOI you furnish me with all information/complaints relating to the A82 at Bowling Roundabout which reported damage to the road surface from 1st January 2020 up to the date of the incident" A further clarification confirmed that you would like: "1. All reports from members of ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000016192
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road studs - North West unit; defective, replacements and resurfaced numbers: EIR release

You asked for: "As a regular user of the trunk roads i would like information on road studs and road stud defects on the network particularly northwest unit. How many defective road studs are there per route? please can you provide numbers per route over the last 3 year inspection data How many road stud schemes have...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-02-21
Reference
FOI/202000013309
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90/A96 Haudagain Improvement Scheme principal contractor: FOI release

I would ask for your comments on their correspondence, namely: What proof do you have that Environtec Ltd was principal contractors of the site? Why were there two principal contractors? A request for clarification was issued on 6 February 2020 to clarify if question 1 was referring to the site of the whole A92/A96 H...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.13 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-19
Reference
FOI/20/00089
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90 Foveran culvert maintenance records, construction drawings and correspondence: EIR release

You asked for “Construction drawings for the replacement culvert and associated works at Foveran (Old A90) which commenced on 2 September 2019. Proposed embankment repairs at the corner of Blairythan Terrace/old A90. Maintenance records for the A90 Foveran culvert between September 2009 and January 2016. Copy of th...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.3 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-02-17
Reference
FOI/20/00062
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Salmon Ova imports data: EIR release

Ova import data since the last import detailed in the information disclosed today via FOI/18/01553 (i.e. data since 8 June 2018) including data on Scottish Sea Farms. Ova import data for 2016 (as previously requested and disclosed except for Scottish Sea Farms via FOI/18/02912). Information in relation to discussions r...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2020-02-17
Reference
FOI/19/02663
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project planned SUDS ponds: EIR release

There were a number of SUDS ponds planned as part of the above project. I require information about these ponds. Specifically I would like information on. 1. How many of the SUDS ponds which were proposed have either been cancelled, relocated, scaled down, scaled up, or had any other significant change made to them. Th...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/19/02411
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accident statistics for sections of the A9, A82 & A90: EIR release

You asked – “I would be grateful if you could provide me, if necessary under FOI, the number of fatalities on the A9, between the Keir Roundabout and Inverness, in 2018. If you have any figures for the number of fatalities so far this year, 2019, that would also be helpful. Likewise, I would be grateful for the 2018 f...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/19/02534
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

The Scottish Borders Railway Line evaluation reports and projections: EIR release

You asked for: A Scotsman report on the recent AGM of the Campaign for Borders Rail quoted a Transport Scotland spokesperson as saying: “The Borders Railway has been a phenomenal success as it continues to grow……………..communities along its length” 1. Please provide empirical evidence to support these assertions. 2. P...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-09
Reference
FOI/19/02392
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector, Transport

A702/A703 Junction and Old Pentland Road vehicle accidents: EIR release

You asked for "some further information regarding the process so far: Richard Perry mentions personal injuries in the attached letter. Are you able to clarify the number of instances, severity and type of road user affected? When conducting their review of the junction, did Amey consult with other bodies with special...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/19/02314
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Developers appealed planning decisions with local council questions: EIR release

1. How many times have developers appealed planning decisions by local councils to the Scottish Government, since 1999? Please break down your response by council area, and calendar year. 2. How many times, again broken down by council area and by year, has the Scottish Government ruled in favour of developers appeali...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/02196
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Personal injury accidents on slip road from M876 at Junction 7 to M9 Eastbound: EIR release

You asked for “details of road traffic collision and accidents that have occurred on the M876 junction 7 southbound to MP 9 eastbound slip road, Falkirk”. After a clarification request you confirmed the timescale of your request on 19 September 2019 as the last 3 years and that the MP9 should have been the M9. As the...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02152
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Forth Road Bridge risk assessments and suicide related questions: EIR release

“1. Details of risk assessments that have been undertaken in regards to suicides and attempted suicides on the Forth Road Bridge from 1999 to date. 2. Details of installations, maintenance repairs and alterations that have been undertaken to the Forth Road Bridge since 1 September 1999 in relation to or in response to...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7
Published
2019-10-17
Reference
FOI/19/02080
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M74 junction 9 southbound winter maintenance policy: EIR release

‘We should be obliged if you could provide records for the winter maintenance policy and details of all gritting operations on the week prior to and after the 25th January 2018. This should include the 24 hour forecast for 24/25th January 2018 and we request the Masternaught Data should have dates attached to the salti...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-26
Reference
FOI/19/02024
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Peel Ports applications submitted to Marine Scotland: EIR release

You asked for “All mainland and marine license applications submitted by Peel Ports to Marine Scotland - Licensing Operations Team, for all projects, from the time Peel Ports took possession of the Hunterston site.” I requested clarification “In order to identify and locate the information that you have asked for we n...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2019-09-24
Reference
FOI/19/02052
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector