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

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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Electric vehicle loan scheme breakdown: EIR release

Please detail how much money has been made available/budgeted for each year since 2011 for the electric vehicle loan scheme. (if allocations for the personal loan and the business loan of up to £120,000 are budgeted for separately, please list them separately) Please detail how much money has actually been given out u...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-08-28
Reference
FOI/19/01735
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Low Carbon Transport Loan Fund breakdown: EIR release

You asked for how much of the Low Carbon Transport Loan Fund has been paid out and for this information broken down by spend and project type for 2018.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-08-28
Reference
FOI/19/01736
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - complaints of roads in Inverclyde: EIR release

You asked for “In each of the last five years, how many complaints has Transport Scotland received about roads in Inverclyde it is responsible for, for example the A8 and the A78; what was the nature of the complaints, ie potholes, traffic light issues etc; and what action was taken, if any, to remedy the complaints? C...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-08-23
Reference
FOI/19/01609
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Damaged roads infrastructure insurance monies recovered: EIR release

Does Transport Scotland, or the Scottish Government, recover any monies from the insurance industry relating to motor vehicles that have damaged roads infrastructure such as railings, lampposts, signs, etc. If so, what is the total value of the monies recovered in the last year. Also, is there an estimate of the total ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-08-23
Reference
FOI/19/01825
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Monies recovered from damaged roads infrastructure: EIR release

You asked for "1. Does Transport Scotland, or the Scottish Government, recover any monies from the insurance industry relating to motor vehicles that have damaged roads infrastructure such as railings, lampposts, signs, etc. If so, what is the total value of the monies recovered in the last year. 2. Also, is there an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-08-23
Reference
FOl/19/01825
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

SEPA correspondence regarding pollution on the AWPR: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002), I wish to acquire the following information: Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) from Sepa related to pollution on the AWPR site This was clarified on 17 July to; Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) from Sepa related to pollution on the AWPR si...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-21
Reference
FOI/19/01665
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to a registered farm holding available to the public: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for 1. Can you tell me what, if any, information relating to a registered farm holding is available to the public? 2. Any information as to the exact use of specific land and it's chronology.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-08-19
Reference
FoI/19/01586
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Street lighting policy: EIR release

“I would like to know what your street lighting policy is.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-08-16
Reference
FOI/19/01762
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 dualling Inverness to Aberdeen cost per section and supplier: EIR release

In relation to the A96 Dualling Inverness to Aberdeen how much money has been spent on the project whilst it has been live, for each of the sections and the supplier(s) who own that section upgrade. For the following suppliers:-  AAJV  Mott MacDonald/Sweco,  Jacobs/Fairhurst

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-08-16
Reference
FOI/19/01710
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower questions: EIR release

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower. I refer to your letter, dated 8th July, 2019. I have amended my original request and have reduced the area of road that I would like you provide information regarding and as you requested, I have also reduced the date range. I would be grateful if you please provide t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01823
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

South West Scotland Strategic Transport Review 2019: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Aecom LTD, in relation to the South West Scotland Strategic Transport Review in 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.5 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-14
Reference
FOI/19/01459
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Environmental performance of Scottish agriculture correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) sent to (a) Fergus Ewing and (b) Roseanna Cunningham relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-12
Reference
FOI/19/01684
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Improving environmental performance of Scottish agriculture - Roseanna Cunningham correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Roseanna Cunningham and Scottish Government Officials relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture and documentation outlining plans for improving the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-12
Reference
FOI/19/01685
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Improving environmental performance of Scottish agriculture - Fergus Ewing correspondence: EIR release

You asked for any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture and documentation outlining plans for improving the environmental performance of Scottish agriculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-12
Reference
FOI/19/01686
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen objectives and assessment: EIR release

You asked for:- 1) Details of the criteria used to assess each route option – specifically what are the “scheme objectives” 2) The assessment of the on-line dualling of the A96 against no 1 above 3) Same assessment undertaken on the two remaining options 4) “Like for like” assessment for all 3 routes that justify t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/01508
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling at Inverurie – Dualling Feasibility and Appraisal report questions: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to the A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Online at Inverurie – Dualling Feasibility and Appraisal report:- ...all and any information, data (including, but not limited to, the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated corres...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/01647
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling - Reports, environmental surveys, landowner consultation: EIR release

You asked for:- The reports associated with the 'detailed appraisal' of the route options which were selected and deselected prior to the October 2018 public exhibition to determine the 'better performing' options A record of all environmental surveys undertaken on the ground between the October 2018 and the deselecti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/01578
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling - material for de-selection of the existing “on-line” A96 option: EIR release

You asked for:- …the briefing pack/material provided to the “decision maker”, leading to the de-selection of the existing “on-line” A96 option. ….the minutes of relevant meetings/briefings where the de-selection decision was made.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/01616
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings details of proposed publicly owned energy company: EIR release

You asked for: Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Ministers Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Government Special Advisor Documentation outlining Scottish Government plans f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-08
Reference
FOI/19/01673
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Local authority awarded funds from Local Authority Installation Programme: EIR release

How much has been awarded to each local authority in total from all rounds of funding of the Local Authority Installation Programme? How many charging points have been installed in each local authority in total as a result of funding from the Local Authority Installation Programme? Details of how funding awards for eac...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-07
Reference
FOI/19/01733
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

A9 carriage dualling scheme contractors, consultants, sub-contractors and suppliers : EIR release

A full list of all the contractors, consultants, sub-contractors & suppliers (Complete with either telephone number of office address details, both of which will be in the public domain and therefore not effected by GDPR) that are or have been involved on the A9 Perth to Inverness Carriage Dualing Scheme by project; A...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-06
Reference
FOI/19/01728
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of road maintenance by local authority area: EIR release

You asked for A breakdown of spend of the £10 million pledged by the Scottish Government for road maintenance. This information broken down by local authority area.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-08-06
Reference
FOI/19/01729
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding environmental issues at St Ambrose school campus, Coatbridge: EIR release

You asked for: In the last year, any correspondence (emails, letters, notes, phone calls, briefing documents or otherwise) from parents to Nicola Sturgeon or John Swinney on issues with water safety or contaminants or toxic land at St Ambrose school campus in Coatbridge.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-29
Reference
FOI/19/01534
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen designs: EIR release

You asked for:- “Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 please could you supply me with all and any information, data, correspondence etc that AmeyArup have in relation to the Plan and Profile of the entire length of the Violet Ro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2019-07-25
Reference
FOI/19/01509
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Report of defect on A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan: EIR release

Information relating to defect report NW34474665-236531691 and Category 236576857 on A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan between 1 May 2018 to 25 June 2019. In particular, we require the following information including sight of any written or electronic communication and records detailing: 1. The identif...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-07-24
Reference
FOI/19/01512
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport