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

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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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2,288 matching releases

Trial of Benchmark’s Clean Treat system: EIR release

Further to the Cabinet Secretary’s comments in the Scottish Parliament just now (online via https://www.scottishparliament.tv/), please provide information on Benchmark’s CleanTreat system. Fergus Ewing (in reply to Tavish Scott MSP) referred to Scottish agencies discussing a trial in Scotland. Please include any ema...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-07-05
Reference
FOI/19/01398
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A77 current maintenance policy and 12 month repair history: EIR release

Information relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A77 1.5 miles north of the South Ayrshire Boundary. Can you provide: 1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Send the full policy, but this should include details of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-07-04
Reference
FOI/19/01432
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Policy proposals for Deposit Return Scheme from specified stakeholders - correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence held by the Scottish Government relating to policy proposals (from the last two years) for the introduction of a Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland from the following stakeholders: Keep Scotland Beautiful The Federation of Small Businesses Scottish Retail Consortium The UK Dep...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-28
Reference
FOI/19/01326
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Infringements of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) fisheries management rules: EIR release

The number of incidents reported to Marine Scotland of suspected or actual infringements of MPA fisheries management rules (hereafter ‘incidents’) since 16 August 2015 until present day. The number of reported incidents subsequently investigated by Marine Scotland which led to an enforcement action, and a breakdown of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-26
Reference
FOI/19/01324
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Letters submitted to Deposit Return Scheme(DRS) Implementation Advisory Group chair: EIR release

You asked for copies of “three letters submitted collectively by industry stakeholders to DRS Implementation Advisory Group chair Don McGillivray ahead of the group’s meeting last Tuesday (21 May). I believe these were submitted on Monday 21 May.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01342
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Skye Bridge inspection report which precipitated road works: EIR release

I would like to request a copy of the full Skye Bridge inspection report which identified the faults in the bridge’s expansion joints and which precipitated the current road works on the bridge.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 8 attachments
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01338
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Claims for damage to vehicles caused by road surface A75/A77: EIR release

"I’d like to request under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act data about the number of claims for damage to vehicles caused by the state of the road surfaces (e.g. due to potholes, etc) on a) the A75 and b) the A77. In particular I would like to know 1) the number of claims, 2) a summary of the damage claimed for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01419
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Wind weather procedures with Forth bridges: EIR release

1· With respect to the two bridges across the Forth (Forth Road Bridge and the Queensferry Crossing) please advise us what kind of windy weather has to occur for the bridges to be closed (whether prevailing wind speed, maximum gust speed or any other information that informs the decision); 2· What are the rules for cl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01394
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan maintenance questions: EIR release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan between 1 May 2018 to 28 May 2019. In particular, we require the following information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing: 1. Any reports or complaints of roa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01341
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Enquiries of Site AUC002 Millflat inclusion in the current Fifeplan: EIR release

‘My enquiry centres on the information passed from Fife Council to Reporter Ms Katrina Rice. I am seeking information regarding the inclusion of Site AUC002 Millflat in the current Fifeplan adopted in September 2017. This site was situated outside the settlement envelope in the St Andrews & East Fife Local Plan 2012. T...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2019-06-24
Reference
FOI/19/01433
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route traffic since opening: EIR release

On 21st May the First Minister announced (and tweeted) that "Around 50% of traffic has shifted from Aberdeen city onto the new Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route since it fully opened in February – easing congestion and improving air quality in the north east" https://twitter.com/ScotGovFM/status/1130434309662367744 P...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-24
Reference
FOI/19/01368
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Energy & Climate Change Directorate communications with Committee on Climate Change: EIR release

You asked for ‘all email communications between Scottish Government officials (now clarified as staff from Energy & Climate Change Directorate) and the Committee on Climate Change between 1 February 2019 and 11 May 2019’.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-17
Reference
FOI/19/01282
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

High mast lighting replacement contracts questions: EIR review

Thank you for your request of 6 July 2017 for a review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for the following information relating to two contracts for the replacement of high mast lighting on the 4G trunk road network published through Public Contracts ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-06-13
Reference
FOI/17/01101
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Management of fishing within Small Isles Marine Protected Area (MPA): EIR release

All correspondence, dates & minutes of meetings between SG, Ministers, members or representatives of the fishing industry which have included discussion of Small Isles MPA or the management of fishing within it, between January 2015 & present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-06-07
Reference
FOI/19/01218
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M8 off ramp Junction 18/Bothwell Street, ownership and date built: EIR release

All documentation you hold showing: when the M8 off ramp at Junction 18 onto Bothwell Street was built, information on the ownership of this section of motorway, and how title to that area of land was acquired and who owns it now

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2019-06-07
Reference
FOI/19/01373
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Testing for Piscine Reovirus (PRV)/Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI): EIR release

You asked for information on Piscine Reovirus (PRV) and Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI) since 1 January 2018, to include: Data on sampling and testing for Piscine Reovirus (PRV) and Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI) in farmed salmon, seawater and processing plant effluent (and any other sampling ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-04
Reference
FOI/19/00882
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Wind Farm or single Wind generator appeals - Malcolm Mahoney: EIR release

I am looking for all decisions made by Malcolm Mahoney regarding Wind Farm or single Wind generator appeals, since he became a reporter until present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01249
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Valuation and cost of the CPO/Landowner compensation for AWPR & A90 projects: EIR release

1. Please can you please provide the most up to date valuation for the total of CPO and landowner compensation for AWPR & A90 Dualling Balmedie to Tipperty Projects? 2. Please can you confirm if the publicised £745 million fixed price cost for AWPR & A90 Dualling Balmedie to Tipperty Projects is inclusive of the above...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01171
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence sent to Nicola Sturgeon regarding Fracking: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Nicola Sturgeon on the Scottish Government’s position on fracking between (a) 1 March 2018 and 31 August 2018 (b) 1 January 2019 and 31 March 2019. We interpreted your request to mean correspondence from outside of the Scottish Government i.e. from external...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 38 attachments
Published
2019-05-30
Reference
FOI/19/01018
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route financial questions: EIR release

1) Please can you confirm that fixed price contract award value was £745 million? 2) Please can you provide the current total valuation of the AWPR & A90 Dualling Balmedie to Tipperty Projects as being discussed by Transport Scotland and AWPR contractors? 3) Please can you confirm whether Transport Scotland and AWPR ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01143
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance, policy, and accidents of A77 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 A77T Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but thi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.3 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-28
Reference
FOI/19/01146
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

LED street lights: EIR release

1. I would like to know when Transport Scotland decided to install LED street lights. 2. I would like to know why Transport Scotland decided to install LED street lights.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-05-23
Reference
FOI/19/01214
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) correspondence: EIR release

You asked for a copy of all correspondence, minutes and discussions, between the Scottish Government and the Shetland Shellfish Management Organisation (SSMO) over the last 12 months regarding the operation of the SSMO, its effectiveness and any requests the Scottish Government has made of the SSMO.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-22
Reference
FOI/19/01092
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning&Environmental Appeals Division, Cala Homes, Homes for Scotland, Holder Planning: EIR release

1. Records of any visits made to your Callendar Road office in Falkirk by anyone of the following – Cala Homes, Homes for Scotland and Holder Planning covering the time period August 2017 to the present day. 2. Copies of any correspondence sent to any reporter in your organisation from Homes for Scotland or their lega...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 14 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01063
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Protection of beavers in Scotland Ministerial correspondence: EIR release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to Roseanna Cunningham on the Scottish Government’s position on beavers in (a) 2018 and (b) 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01033
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector