Scottish Government FOI Index

22,642releases indexed

40,482attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,387partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 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 962 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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Plan and profile of Pink Route in A96 Dualling East project: EIR release

“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 Pink Route identified in t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-09-03
Reference: FOI/19/01961
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

Please could you supply me with all and any information, data (including, but not limited to, the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence etc that you have in relation to the specific comparison of environmental constraints and impacts of online dualling of the A96 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 6 attachments

Published: 2019-09-03
Reference: FOI/19/01720
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Number of claims made by the public on roads A77/A76/A75 between 2008 and 2018 and the number successful: EIR release

The number of claims made by the public on Scotland Transerv for the A77, A76, A75. Since 2008 to 2018, in addition the number of successful claims for A77, A76, A75 over the same time period. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotla...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-09-02
Reference: FOI/19/01896
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Electric vehicle charging network points installation and investment: EIR release

How much has been invested in building Scotland’s electric vehicle charging network in each of the past five years? In each of those years, how much was spent in each local authority area? In each of those years, how many charging points were installed in each local authority area, and how many of those were (i) fast c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-30
Reference: FOI/19/01756
Directorate
Topic

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

Low Carbon Transport Loan Fund and E-bike Grant fund breakdown by region: EIR release

You asked for a breakdown of the Low Carbon Transport Loan Fund; a breakdown of spend of the E-bike Grant fund; and for this information to be broken down by Scottish Parliamentary region and project type for 2018.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-08-28
Reference: FOI/19/01737
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Hectares of Eucalypts planted and grant-aided: EIR release

Since October 2017 how many hectares of Eucalypts (any species) have been planted on the National Forest Estate (FLS or FES)? Since October 2017 how many hectares of Eucalypts have been grant-aided by Forestry Commission and Scottish Forestry?

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

Published: 2019-08-28
Reference: FOI/19/01947
Directorate
Topic

Operation of the traffic lights at specified location: EIR release

I would like to request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for; 1. A copy of the light sequencing for the traffic lights at this location on 8 December 2018. 2. The date on which the traffic lights at this location were installed, and 3. Any complaints made about the operation of the traffic ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-26
Reference: FOI/19/01804
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

AWPR - Compensation cost and purchase of land spend: EIR release

“The projected costs for resolving disputes arising from compulsory purchase orders made for the purpose of the AWPR.” In response to our clarification e-mail of 19 July 2019 in which we asked you to confirm your definition of costs and disputes you clarified the following in your e-mail of 22 July 2019: “Costs: fees...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-08-23
Reference: FOI/19/01753
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

Transport Scotland - Incidents at various sites: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002), I wish to acquire the following information: Reported (a) accidents and (b) incidents, broken down by (i) near miss and (ii) undesired circumstance reported on the following projects: • M8 Motorway Improvements • M73 Motorway Improvements • M74 Motorway Improvements • Forth...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-08-23
Reference: FOI/19/01818
Directorate
Topic: Transport, 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

Transport Scotland hotel bookings for AWPR purposes: EIR release

Please provide me with information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 relating to expenses during construction of the AWPR – including and between 1 June 2014 and 28 February 2019. Please tell me how many time Transport Scotland staff claimed back expenses from hotel stays in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshir...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-08-21
Reference: FOI/19/01595
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

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route snagging: EIR release

• All reported snagging on AWPR, broken down by type • A timetable for completion of snagging work • The projected cost of snagging works

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

Published: 2019-08-13
Reference: FOI/19/01701
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