Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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907 matching releases

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

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

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

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

Number of incidents on the A90: EIR release

I have read the information about the cameras for the A90, along with claims that the use of cameras on the A9 and A77 have seen reductions in accident rates, but nothing to suggest any considerations has been put into the differences in the roads involved. I believe that according to Scottish Govt figures, exceeding ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.3 s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-11-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Insects-Aphids data: EIR release

The use of the Data base (Insects-Aphids) of The SASA Research Institute and provided details to clarify your request on 31 October 2017.

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

Published: 2017-11-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Salmon mortality rates at farming sites 1997-2016: EIR release

1. Mortality rates between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 2016 at salmon farming sites at East and West Loch Roag, Isle of Lewis, namely: a. Eughlamb. Taranaishc. Vacasayd. Kyles Vuiae. Vuia Morf. Vuia Beag andg. Gousam. 2. Information identifying the constituent cause(s) of fish mortality at the above named sites in...

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

Published: 2017-11-10
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspection summary and complaints record A92 in Glenrothes: EIR release

We request documentation for a period of 12 months prior to 15 April 2017 being: Records of inspection for the A92 in the area of the Tullis Russell roundabout in Glenrothes. Maintenance Records, including records of independent contractors working in the area of the Tullis Russell roundabout on the A92 in Glenrothes....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2017-11-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Research investigation and public consultation on fracking: EIR release

You asked for full details on all expert opinion (including reference papers, email correspondence, authors etc) called upon by the Scottish government to inform on the question of whether on-shore and off-shore fracking should be permitted in Scotland.

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

Published: 2017-11-03
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Clyde District catch data including Endrick Water: EIR release

Please provide details of the specific river by river data held by Marine Scotland or its approved partners, agents or subcontractors in particular for the Endrick SAC to determine more accurately than previous years, the wetted area, returning numbers of adult Salmon, types of Salmon, Grilse, Spring, Summer, availabil...

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

Published: 2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

River Leven, Loch Lomond and Endrick Water categorisation: EIR release

I refer to your request dated 24 September 2017 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA), the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) and the Inspire (Scotland) Regulations 2009 for information relating to categorisation of The River Leven (Dunbartonshire), Loch Lomond and Endri...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.4 14 attachments

Published: 2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland data on Endrick Water SAC: EIR release

Please confirm that wetted area used in calculations for season 2018 was the same as that agreed between meeting of Marine Scotland and LLAIA and LLFT Scientist on the 21st September 2016 as previous suggestions for wetted area included water above impassable falls, the R Blane was excluded as no salmon spawn there, pl...

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

Published: 2017-10-25
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mortality data at fish farms in 2016/17: EIR release

Summary information on the numbers, weight and causes of salmon mortalities at all fish farms in Scotland in 2016 and 2017.

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

Published: 2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited: EIR release

'AOWFL, as per your own statement, state that they have been in discussions with local fishermen. You don't get any more local than me, Donald Trump and others who I am in contact with. Under the FOI, please provide evidence of such discussions.' 'On 26 March 2013, Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited (AOWFL) received c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(1) s.11(2) 8 attachments

Published: 2017-10-17
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A75 Traffic Control Measures at Springholm: EIR release

Information in relation to the A75 Traffic Control Measures at Springholm.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.1B s.10(4) s.2 s.4A s.5 s.10(5) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2017-10-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Service road under Forth Road Bridge: EIR release

Information relating to the service road under the Forth Road Bridge, to the east at South Queensferry. In particular, we require the following information:- Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing maintenance and inspection records for the service road. Information including ...

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

Published: 2017-09-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Scottish Roads Partnership compensation claims: EIR release

M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project I am making an official request under The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 for details of the number of vehicles who have made a claim for damage by sheet metal/road signs since the road project begun and have been paid compensation. If it is not possible to provide t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.16 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 8 attachments

Published: 2017-09-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M73 litter clearance: EIR release

The central reservation of much of the M73 has been strewn with litter and debris for many, many months. It is the equivalent of at least Grade C or even Grade D in COPLAR which states that it should be cleared in 4 or 1 week(s) respectively I want to know when the central reservation of the M73 was last cleared of lit...

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

Published: 2017-09-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Accidents on A90 and A9: EIR release

How many notifiable road traffic accidents, serious injuries and deaths can be directly attributed to vehicles driving in excess of the national speed limit on the A90 between Dundee and Aberdeen? If possible, the information should be broken down year above categories and by year since 2010. Please also supply the sam...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2017-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road accidents on A82, A9 and in Highlands: EIR release

Can you confirm how many accidents have occurred on the A82 Inverness to Glasgow trunk road over the last five years and with a breakdown for each year. Can you also confirm how many of these accidents were fatal. Can you also confirm how many of these accidents have occurred in the Highland region and also how many we...

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

Published: 2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Wildlife corridors: EIR release

You asked for detail of the number of custom built wildlife corridors which have been constructed, in Scotland, as habitat reduction mitigation, in cases of the building of new roads, road widening schemes, new housing developments, industrial expansion and retail developments. You also requested details of the locatio...

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

Published: 2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland Science catch data: EIR release

You asked the following questions in relation to a Marine Scotland Science document: Using Catch Data to Examine the Potential Impact of Aquaculture on Salmon & Sea trout, published online on the Scottish Government website and dated January 2016. Who asked Marine Scotland Science to provide an independent assessment ...

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

Published: 2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Balmedie to Tipperty Project: FOI release

1. How much is a landowner paid per acre to compensate for land purchased by compulsory purchase order and how is that calculated? 2. Is this the same in England and Wales? 3. Also, what (and how many) farm specific constructions will have to be built to accommodate the bypass (e.g. underpasses etc)? Can I get costin...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5

Published: 2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport