Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

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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869 matching releases

Driver frustration: EIR release

The names of all Transport Scotland-backed schemes and strategies that have placed a monetary value on the relief of ‘driver frustration’ during their development and assessment. The total value placed on that relief of driver frustration, for each scheme/strategy. The econometric methodology used to derive the monetar...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-08-04
Reference: FOI/202200284929
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Private water supply: EIR release

1. Please can I get all emails or any other correspondence between Scottish Forestry and FLS over this matter or in relation to this private water supply. 2. Please can I get information on what repercussions there are for FLS for not following the relevant guidance as the report proves. 3. Please can I get information...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-04
Reference: FOI/202200283840
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Sherriffhall Roundabout traffic, shared use spaces and climate assessment: EIR release

Provide details of assessments that have been carried out regarding: 1.The overall change in traffic (i.e. induced demand) on the A720 and surrounding roads. a. Outputs from relevant modelling. 2. Details of emissions and air quality modelling that matches (1). 3.Whether the modelling in (1) & (2) has been re-assessed ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.10 s.35 s.20 s.39(2) s.5 s.10(4) s.4 s.8 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-02
Reference: FOI/202200278136
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A82 at Lomondgate roundabout: EIR release

1. A list of the road accidents which have taken place at the Lomondgate Roundabout in Dumbarton, since it was constructed in 2008. This should include: the date of each incident whether there were any injuries/fatalities what measures were put into place by Transport Scotland to rectify the issues 2. A copy of the r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-22
Reference: FOI/202200299916
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Antibiotics and pesticides used in live stock farming and tax related to salmon farming: EIR release

The following information for Scotland covering the period 3 March 2017 to 3 March 2022 on the: Chicken and pig rearing industry a) Data on the quantity of use of antibiotics and/or pesticides (by any authority) over the last 5 year. b) Loans or grants to these industries (intensive production systems i.e. indoor stall...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.32

Published: 2022-07-13
Reference: FOI/202200285171
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Statistics and questions regarding aquaculture policy: EIR release

1 Detailed figures showing the calculations behind yesterday’s figure of £1.3 billion, broken down by sector, viz, salmon aquaculture, other aquaculture (e.g. mussels, oysters), bottom dredged, other trawled, creel caught and wild caught. 2 Please differentiate between direct employment and indirect and the extent to w...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2022-06-07
Reference: FOI/202200297273
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Repair and construction information regarding the M8: EIR release

"Information regarding the M8. Specifically, Could you confirm how much has been spent on repairs to the M8 in the last 20 years, broken down by year? Could you provide the estimated cost for the repairs to the Woodside Viaduct as well as what has already been paid? Could you confirm the current estimate for the lengt...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200291425
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Building and fire safety working group: EIR release

1.Provide the update SG Officials provided on the Single Building Assessment (SBA), including any notes, briefings and slides circulated or prepare. 2. Detail the the make-up of the buildings included in the pilot phase which illustrates the "range of different building sizes and issues to ensure the SBA process is rob...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.25(1) s.6

Published: 2022-05-16
Reference: FOI/202200293106
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

UK's offshore wind capacity: EIR release

In a tweet sent on 5th August 2021, Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport, make the following statement: “Scotland has 60% of UK's offshore wind capacity and 25% of Europes wind resource.” Please provide the analysis and data which justifies this statement.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-05-11
Reference: FOI/202200292407
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Eskdalemuir Rifle Ranges application and approval information: EIR release

1. Copies of the application made by the target shooting club reference DDG 5/5 DG4, and all relevant correspondence; 2. Confirmation that the club approval letter dated 13 July 2017, reference DDG 5/5 DG4, was forwarded to the Chief Constable of the Police Service of Scotland; 3. Details of any amendments to the 13 Ju...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.4 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-20
Reference: FOI/202200274221
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Repair work undertaken to sections of the M8: EIR release

"Full details of all repair work that has been undertaken to section of the M8 as follows: Eastbound carriageway of the M8 (in direction of Edinburgh) between Junction 3a and 3. Details to include depths of all potholes present and the repair work that was undertaken to repair these. Information to cover all repairs un...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-04
Reference: FOI/202200287705
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence with CPE Consultancy (or Conor Price Engineering Limited) pertaining to the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme. A list of any associated documents (including but not limited to maps, data, reports) which relate to the Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme.

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

Published: 2022-03-30
Reference: FOI/202200276269
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Salmon Industry - EIR release

How much public money is (was) given to the Scottish Salmon Industry, including grants, subsidies and any other benefits for the years 2017-2020 inclusive? Your request was further clarified by you on 25 March, asking for an annual figure for 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Either the calendar year or the financial year.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-28
Reference: FOI/202100184149
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccination campaign on electronic road signs: EIR release

"The following information via a freedom of information request, thank you in advance. Who co-ordinated and/or directed the advertisement campaign to ‘get COVID-19 vaccinations’ on the trunk roads and motorways electronic signs within transport Scotland? Was this ‘vaccination campaign on electronic road signs’ an inte...

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

Published: 2022-03-02
Reference: FOI/202200280378
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Transport

A76 from Enterkinfoot to Drumlanrig Castle road junction: EIR release

Information relating to the A76 from Enterkinfoot to its junction with Drumlanrig Castle Road End from 1 January 2021 to date. In particular, we require the information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the detailed roads inspection regime in place and records thereof and any SCRIM or...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.5 s.6(1) s.10(4) 12 attachments

Published: 2022-03-01
Reference: FOI/202200271898
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ova testing, imports/exports and disease risk assessments: EIR release

Information concerning ova testing, imports/exports and disease risk assessments associated with farmed salmon ova, smolts wrasse and lumpfish. The exact specifics of the request are contained below under the response section with answers provided appropriately. 1. Is Marine Scotland Science being hired privately by sa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3 s.11(2) s.5 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202100259890
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Dredging licence granted to Moray Council: EIR release

Please provide me with a breakdown of the dredging licenses granted to The Moray Council in respect of dredging their six harbours. It would be helpful if the dates, volumes and cost could be provided for the individual harbours. i.e. Buckie, Burghead, Cullen, Findochty, Hopeman and Portknockie. If possible could this ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-02-07
Reference: FOI/202100266449
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspection report for A78: EIR release

Copy of the following information, electronically:- 1. Road report for February and July 2021 from the north of Largs to Netherhall. 2. Road report from the traffic lights at the junction of the A78 and the Haylie Brae to the Fairlie bowling club. 3. The certification of your inspectors showing how he/she is competent ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-25
Reference: FOI/202100251025
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Traffic data on A85 from 2011 to 2021: EIR release

With regard to the A85 through Taynuilt, you asked for "data and analysis of traffic numbers, types and speeds as it passes through our village." On 24 November you clarified that you "would like to request the latest data,(raw data and any analysis), between 1/11/2019 and 1/11/2021 you may have on traffic speeds, type...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-20
Reference: FOI/202100256840
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Maintenance on M74: EIR release

1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time between identification of a defect and repairs being carried out. ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-01-17
Reference: FOI/202100252536
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Agreement between Scottish Government and State Government of California: EIR release

an agreement signed this week by Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary in Scottish Government and Eleni Kounalakis on behalf of the State Government of California at COP 26 in Glasgow, ‘to protect biodiversity’. The information I request is: A copy of the agreement The tangible benefits expected to accrue to the signator...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-01-14
Reference: FOI/202100253062
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ness district and River Moriston SAC - Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE): EIR release

"Information on the rivers Ness and Moriston", clarified to "rod days and CPUE of the rivers Ness and Moriston and Oich" on the 11 November 2021.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-12-15
Reference: FOI/202100254211
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Further information pertaining to payments made to Jacobs and BEAR Scotland: EIR release

In relation to your previous FOI application (202100224562) you asked the following: 1) Can I have the information on spending only in relation to works on the A83 at the rest and be thankful and old military road extracted from these totals. 2) Can I confirm my understanding that the response is that there has been n...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-12-10
Reference: FOI/202100248460
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Hydrodynamic modelling and outputs relating to fish farms: EIR release

Information concerning the details of hydrodynamic modelling and outputs relating to a number of fish farm sites. You also asked for some specific details concerning the application of the model in general terms and in relation to the sites specified.

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

Published: 2021-12-09
Reference: FOI/202100247510
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A75 and truck roads accident statistics: EIR release

"The following information for the A75 truck road (between Gretna and Stranraer) over the past five years; Traffic levels (vehicles movements per km/mile of road, if possible), with HGV and other road users identified. Details of the yearly road traffic accidents, with the number involving fatal and serious injuries i...

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

Published: 2021-12-07
Reference: FOI/202100248780
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport