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

2026-09 3 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 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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3,593 matching releases

Survey reports by Transerve of the A77 and A75: EIR release

“Is it possible to get copies of the weekly survey reports undertaken by Transerve of the A77 and A75?” To which you clarified the timeframe of your request as; “for the whole of March and any of April”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-07
Reference: FOI/19/01180
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scotland's Trunk Road Network expenditure - resurfacing and street lights: EIR release

I would like to know how much money has been spent on resurfacing Scotlands Trunk Road Network since January 2018. I would like to know how much money has been spent on replacing/ upgrading street lights on Scotlands Trunk Road Network since January 2018.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-05-07
Reference: FOI/19/00980
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Imports of salmon eggs (ova) involving Marine Harvest/Mowi: EIR release

You asked for information on imports of salmon eggs (ova) involving Marine Harvest/Mowi since 1 January 2018.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-05-07
Reference: FOI/19/00976
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost of maintaining and upgrading the A96 Aberdeen/east of Huntly: EIR release

If Transport Scotland’s proposed new A96 dual carriageway, Aberdeen to East of Huntly section goes ahead, Aberdeenshire Council will become responsible for the maintenance and care of the declassified A96. What has been the annual cost, for the last 5 years, of maintaining and upgrading the existing A96 in the above ar...

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

Published: 2019-04-30
Reference: FOI/19/00917
Directorate
Topic: Transport

A9, Keir to Inveralmond roundabouts, schemes, dates, cost and contractors: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 35 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-04-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Protection of Wild Mammals review & Code of Practice: foxhounds packs - costs: EIR release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: 1. the financial cost attributed to the Scottish Governments Lord Bonomy review of the Protection of Wild Mammals Scotland Act 2002. 2. the financial cost in establishing the Scottish Government chaired stakeholder group formed to establish a Code of Practice for Scottish M...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2019-04-29
Reference: FOI/19/00942
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A82-STSV75508 at Dumbuckhill Quarry, accidents reported, inspections and repairs: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Animal by-products specifically roadkill used to create biofuel: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 35 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2019-04-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Appeals to Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) by developers: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Weak bridges status and maintenance: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 35 score correspondence spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Personal Rapid Transit System correspondence - Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Historical statutory sampling from fish farms for certain pathogens: EIR release

FOI/EIR clarification 50 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-24
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A90 Northwaterbridge/Glenbervie, accidents resulting in injuries or fatalities: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road traffic accidents on A78, Bankfoot Roundabout to Wemyss Bay: EIR release

Please supply under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, the dates and locations of all road traffic accidents reported on the A78 between Bankfoot Roundabout and Wemyss Bay since January 2012. Please also share details of any safety work planned to improve the A78/Inverkip Main Street (East) junction.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-16
Reference: FOI/19/00837
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Maintenance of footway on Main Street, Largs: EIR release

“Our client had an accident on the footway adjacent to the premises of Robert F Duff & Co Ltd Solicitors, 30 Main Street, Largs KA30 8AB and we would be grateful if you would provide us with the following information relating to this pavement on Main Street, Largs:- 1. Inspection records, including the inspection rout...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-04-16
Reference: FOI/19/00831
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route - Balmedie to Tipperty traffic signs: EIR release

In relation to the AWPR/8-T Project, we request copies of all records including, but not limited to, files, note, memos, reports, letters, emails, faxes, applications, invoices, contractual documentation, whether in hard copy or stored electronically, and all other documents relating to and concerning those matters set...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00119
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Nigg Bay marine licence 05965/16/0: EIR release

You asked for: “Copies of any and all revisions to Marine Licence - Construction 05965/16/0 issued on 4 November 2016 including any revisions issued after 15 August 2018 by Marine Scotland (MS-LOT) in relation to blasting and/or drilling issued to Aberdeen Harbour Board for the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Ni...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/01004
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Treatment of potential oil spillage A84 at Kilmahog: EIR release

“I’m looking to obtain some information on the treatment of a road following a potential oil spillage which took place on the evening of 13th August 2018. A84 at Kilmahog (near Callander) at between approximately 20:30 – 22:30hrs Were Bear Scotland called out with a spreader truck and sand to treat the road? At what t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00893
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road traffic incidents at A9 Tibbermore junction near Perth: EIR release

How many collisions / road traffic incidents have there been at the Tibbermore junction of the A9 near Perth in the past five years? How many collisions / road traffic incidents have there been at the Tibbermore junction of the A9 near Perth in the past ten years? How many fatalities have been reported as a result of...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-04-12
Reference: FOI/19/00835
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Traffic signals at Methven Primary School on the A85: EIR release

A85 Methven Primary We are involving all the authorities in looking at speeding measures and are waiting for response from Police Scotland regarding statistics for speeding motorists. Can you please advise how many times the puffin crossing has been out of action for say the past 12 months?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-04-12
Reference: FOI/19/00891
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Inspections, defects, and claims of carriageway A78: EIR release

I am now requesting the details of your appeal process as this was not conveyed in any the your response letters thus far. I also seek the following information as way of understanding how this decision was reached and in order for me to have all the facts correct before planning my next stage. I am thereby submittin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6 4 attachments

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00624
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - road studs replaced and total road miles maintained: EIR release

I would very much appreciate information for the number of Road Studs that are replaced Annually in Scotland (the most recent year you have on record would be fine and just one year) could you please specify the year they relate to? Could you also tell me the total miles of roads that you maintain/look after?

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

Published: 2019-04-10
Reference: FOI/19/00770
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Processing information relating to specified Mortality Event Reports: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to Mortality Event Reports MRT00751, MRT00797, MRT00806, MRT00814: The date Marine Scotland/FHI was notified and/or became aware of each mortality event. The method of communication by which the mortality event came to be known by Marine Scotland/FHI. Please provide ...

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

Published: 2019-04-09
Reference: FOI/19/00692
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland - use of hydrogen peroxide in fish farming: EIR release

Question 1 You will see that SEPA has not commissioned research into the time period Hydrogen Peroxide remains sufficiently active in seawater to impact on the health of wildlife and specifically crustaceans, but they sent on the literature list, which is also annexed. Has Marine Scotland commissioned any such researc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-05
Reference: FOI/19/00723
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Abellio ScotRail modelling and outcomes - Transport Scotland, Cabinet Secretary correspondence: EIR release

1. Sufficient detail to allow access to all of the facts, modelling and decision outcomes (Abellio ScotRail undertook to reach the December 2018 timetable proposals) 2. Copies of all meetings/ discussions/ minutes in developing response and those received to date, including all correspondence between Transport Scotland...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-04
Reference: FOI/19/00742
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport