Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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

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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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Scottish Executive Circular 6/1995: EIR release

You asked for Scottish Executive Circular 6/1995 as amended June 2000 (also known as “Revised Circular 6/95”) or, if that Circular is no longer current, a copy of the updated Circular/other document.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-07
Reference
FOI/201900008726
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project correspondence: EIR review

Please provide any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" being undertaken by the Atlantic Salmon Trust. Additionally please provi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-12-30
Reference
FOI/19/02451
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Road bridge numbers and maintenance: EIR release

I am asking, under the Freedom of Information Act, the following set of questions: Defining a “road bridge” as a structure with a span of 1.5m or more providing public highway passage for motor vehicles over an obstacle such as a watercourse, railway, road or valley, please provide the following information for all ro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.13 s.9 s.11
Published
2019-12-20
Reference
FOI/19/02555
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Arboriculturist report on Lundiemuir Plantation: EIR release

You asked for a copy of the Arboriculturist report on Lundiemuir Plantation.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-18
Reference
FOI/19/02616
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to the roadworks at Junction 4 on the M8: EIR release

You asked: ‘I wish to complain about the roadworks at Junction 4 on the M8, In order for me to make a proper and formal complaint I will need the following information. 1. A copy of the report as to why the work needs to be done, a copy of the original report from the person or complaint who carried it out would be b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/19/02408
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

M80 slip road safey concern: EIR release

You asked ‘On my commute home this evening there was yet another collision on the overhead part of the Hornshill Junction of the M80. There have been a large number of accidents at the same part of this overhead roundabout which have included fatalities. Given test these are happening between the M80 off ramp and the r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/19/02437
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents caused by wildlife on the M9: EIR release

You asked “Please provide copies of data/information documenting the number of near misses or accidents caused by or attributed to the presence of deer or other wildlife on the M9 between the Stirling Motorway Services and its junction with the M876, providing details of the date, time and location of each reported in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/19/02536
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8, Junction 15 maintenance by Scotland Transerv: EIR release

You asked: “ 1. From what date specifically have Scotland TranServe been acting on Transport Scotlands' behalf with regards to the safety checks & 'making safe' the M8? 2. How frequently are Scotland TranServ required to undertake safety regulations of the M8? 3. How many times have they failed to meet their obligat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.7 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-11
Reference
FOI/19/02492
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Information concerning the Mainshill coal site in South Lanarkshire: EIR release

The question you asked: Can you supply me with all information you hold regarding Mainshill opencast coal site in South Lanarkshire?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) s.10(3) s.11(1) s.38 12 attachments
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02462
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information, Gill Health, Sea Lice and Cleaner Fish sub group prioritises: EIR release

You asked for a copy of the work plan discussed in the Information, Gill Health, Sea Lice and Cleaner Fish sub group Terms of Reference of 23 November 2018, and any information relating to that work plan.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02494
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Various questions relating to the A9 between Gleneagles and Aberuthven: EIR release

You asked for “1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of road surface defects on the A9, Auchterarder between A824 and Main Road A824 junctions from February 2019 to June 2019. 2. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02469
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between the Housing Minister, the Housing Minister's staff and Gladmans: EIR release

“…correspondence between the housing minister & his staff and a land agent called Gladman regarding a planning appeal for housing in Strathblane that is currently being considered.” I clarified your request, and ascertained that the case referred to was PPA-390-2060-1, and that you would like records of correspondence...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02449
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

Roadworks on the A725: EIR release

You asked: 'We are currently investigating a collision on A275 North, Whittlebury Junction. We have been advised by Transerv that you will have records of the Traffic Management involved. We require a list of jobs completed on this section of road 48 hours prior to the incident dated above.’ You clarified on 4 Novembe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02308
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

8 questions regarding M9, specifically between Junctions 2 and 5: EIR release

"Accident - 27/07/2019, //Request for Information Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with information pertaining to the M9 motorway, particularly between junctions 2 and 5. Please provide us with the following information: Confirmation of wha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-11-26
Reference
FOI/19/02404
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A737 Dalry Bypass contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and consultants: EIR release

Under the Freedom of information act 2000 please can you send me an up to date list of all contractors, sub-contractors and suppliers that have been working on the construction of “A737 Dalry Bypass“; Scheme comprises single carriageway road with an approximately length of 3.5KM/4KM, includes roundabouts at north and s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/19/02490
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

“Please could you supply me with all and any communications of any kind including but not limited to email, letters, reports, etc., between Transport Scotland, their contractors and subcontractors and Aberdeenshire Council from August 2018 to October 2019 relating to the Orange, Violet and Online options of the propose...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2019-11-20
Reference
FOI/19/02352
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Sections of A82 - maintenance reports: EIR release

"Information on the maintenance of the A82 north stretch between Invergarry and Fort Augustus." Further information was received from you – "information between invergarry petrol station and the canal swing bridge north of invergarry."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/02458
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Traffic movements at various bridge locations: EIR release

You asked for ‘Data on the average number of daily, weekly, monthly or yearly traffic movements at the following locations in each of the last five years: The A87 Skye Bridge The A9 Dornoch Bridge The A9 Cromarty Bridge The A9 Kessock Bridge Data on the average number of daily, weekly or monthly traffic movements on...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-13
Reference
FOI/19/02435
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Closures, temporary traffic control and diversions on A75: EIR release

“Could I have details of any road closures, temporary traffic control and diversions (maps would be useful, alternative roads used if maps are not available) on the A75 in the last seven days (including today)”.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-12
Reference
FOI/19/02348
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M74 gullies – drainage and maintenance checks: EIR release

1. "I am requesting information regarding clearance of gullies and drainage on M74 Northbound between J12 and J11. 2. I am particularly interested in when drainage and maintenance checks were last done around the bridge over Douglas water. The areas I am interested in is 1 km stretch south of the co-ordinates 55.579473...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-11-11
Reference
FOI/19/02327
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Various questions surrounding LED lighting in Scotland: EIR release

You asked: "1. I would like to know how many LED street lights have failed since January 2019 2. I would like to know how many complaints Transport Scotland has received about LED street lights since January 2019. 3. I would like to know what the complaints said. 4. Iwould like to know how many sodium street lights...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-11-11
Reference
FOI/19/02306
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Road and footway maintenance and management questions: EIR release

You asked: We would be obliged if you would provide us with the following information. We confirm that the request is made under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. 1. Has the footway at the locus been adopted for maintenance by you and was it so adopted on 28th June 2019. 2. Have you taken steps to comp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.4 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-11
Reference
FOI/19/02310
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Perth and Kinross Local Development Plan - Main Issues Report: EIR release

You asked for copies of all documents Scottish Forestry sent to or received from Perth and Kinross Council regarding the document produced by the Council entitled ‘Main issues Report – Local Development Plan’ dated September 2010.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-06
Reference
FOI/19/02257
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour minutes and correspondence: EIR release

You asked for “I wish to recieve the following information with regards to the Aberdeen Harbours dealings with Marine Scotland: 1) copies of minutes of meetings held between Abredeen Harbour Board and Marine Scotland between March 2018 and September 2019. 2) copies of emails or other written correspondence between Ab...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-11-05
Reference
FOI/19/02158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector