Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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M74: road works and schedule of repairs: EIR release

1. What work was carried out on the southbound carriageway of the M74 at junction 6 between the second and ninth of March 2018. 2. How many claims for damage to vehicles, including tyres were received relating to the same junction between the second and ninth of March 2018. 3. A schedule of repairs carried out on Jun...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.3 8 attachments
Published
2018-08-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

East Coast franchise: communications with Virgin Trains East Coast:FOI release

You asked to see all communications from the Scottish Government to the operators and predecessors of LNER London North Eastern Railway (ie Virgin Trains East Coast) and the DfT pertaining to LNER operations since 2 July 2016. In addition you also asked to see all correspondence from Permanent Secretary Scottish Gover...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2018-08-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 (Elgin) estimated split, light and heavy traffic: EIR release

Full and complete details of the most recent, and approved by TS, estimate of traffic, split between light and heavy (HGV), that will continue to use the A96 within Elgin (defined as within the footprint of the non-bypassed area) once your proposed new road is built, including a list outlining all the traffic survey an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2018-08-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland's notices under Acquisition of Land Act: FOI release

"We would like to (and hereby do) make an Information Request that we be provided with all information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under Section 1 of the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947 for all Notices/Orders that; 1. Have been Served, 2. remain extant, (That is t...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Flood Protection Schemes: General Capital Grant Offer Letter: EIR release

1. I understand that previously there were design standards to ensure that grant was only given to schemes that gave a 1 in 200 year protection. This, I am told by the Council, was later reduced to a 1 in 75 year protection. When did these design standards cease to be applied and on what basis? Please point me to the d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Serious and fatal accidents on A9 and A82: EIR release

'Can you please provide information on the number of accidents classed as "serious" and "fatal" on both the A9 and A82 roads over the past five years, for the full range of both roads? Can you break the data down by month and year? Can you please also specify the locations of each incident, even if it's a case of defi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-08-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cost benefit analysis for preferred option for A96: EIR release

"Full and complete details of the cost benefit analysis for the preferred option for the A96; all data used with sources, how this data was inputted with any assumptions made, all calculations with working etc, ie the complete final document plus all preliminary workings." In your email of 18 July you clarified that y...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 14 attachments
Published
2018-08-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Photographs of farmed salmon following 2016 mechanical treatment: EIR release

You asked for copies of photos of Scottish farmed salmon and Scottish salmon farms during 2018 (if there are further photos from the four cases already released) and during 2016 (over and above the photos already released of Marine Harvest farms) (FoI/18/01782) and copies of photos of farmed salmon (dead and alive) fol...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-08-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspection report on M8 at Kingston Bridge: EIR release

1. Copy of inspection report on M8 at Kingston Bridge carried out on 6/2/18 by Scotland Transerv. 2. Details of how inspection was carried out (ie on foot or in moving vehicle). 3. If inspection was carried out from a moving vehicle, which lane and what speed was the vehicle travelling in. 4. The weather condition a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cost of repairing road signs, lamp posts,and GATSO-speed cameras:EIR release

The following information: a) How much has been spent repairing road signs along the trunk road network, per year, for the years 2011-2017? b) How much has been spent replacing worn out road surfaces on the trunk road network, per year, for the years 2011-2017? c) How much has been spent replacing lampposts on the t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Deposit Return Scheme Consultation: packaging material recycling rates: EIR release

Information on how the current packaging material recycling rates are calculated as detailed in the Scottish Government's Consultation – A Deposit Return Scheme for Scotland Consultation. Specifically, the detail of the individual calculations and the data sources used.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

DPEA complaints procedure and quality plan: FOI release

A copy of DPEA's Quality Plan and written system of working and a copy of DPEA's Complaints Procedure.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.3
Published
2018-08-02
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Energy consents unit meeting Scottish Environmental Protection Agency: EIR release

All documentation that you hold relating to the meeting on 30 April 2018 at the offices of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar between Scottish Government's energy consents unit, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, Lewis Wind Power, Scottish Natural Heritage, the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency and the Scottish Government. Witho...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 24 attachments
Published
2018-08-02
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Applications for licences to shoot seals on salmon farms:EIR release

Copies of all applications for licences to shoot seals on salmon farms since 1 February 2016. Please also provide copies of all reports submitted by marksmen since 1 February 2016.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2018-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A85: road maintenance, repairs and inspections: EIR release

1. We wish to request access to access to documentation pertaining to all maintenance, repair and inspection works performed by BEAR Scotland on the A85 road at the area known as Fowlis Wester to Gilmerton and on the land bordering on The Abercairny Estate. 2. We also wish to request access to all documentation held a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A77: incident reports and inspection criteria reviewed: EIR release

In paragraph two of the above referenced letter, you state that "The A77 is maintained by Scotland TranServ and, under the terms of the contract with the Scottish Ministers…" 1. In relation to this statement, I have two requests: (i) TranServ's website http://www.scotlandtranserv.co.uk/ states "Scotland TranServ mana...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Reverse speed discrimination traffic signals in Springholm: EIR release

'Please could you provide me with a breakdown of the cost of installing and operating the reverse speed discrimination traffic signals in Springholm in Dumfries and Galloway. In particular, I would like to know: The cost of purchasing and installing the equipment at the end of 2017 The cost of any maintenance/repair...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M73: winter maintenance plan with gritting priority programme: EIR release

The following documents are requested covering the period 28th February 2018 to 28th March 2018 in terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002: A copy of the winter maintenance plan showing the general gritting priority programme; The gritting records in respect of the location referred to above Records of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the Isle of Ulva estate: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the North West Mull Community Woodland Company regarding the proposed purchase of the Isle of Ulva Estate. On the 10 May 2018 I sought clarification of the request and you advised that you would like all correspondence from October 2 2017, until the present date. ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 30 attachments
Published
2018-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Licences and Conditions for dumping at Sandpoint: EIR release

All information about the granting of licences to dump at sandpoint along with conditions set. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. We...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information re M74 Hamilton J6 via Raith northbound: EIR release

In relation to the M74 northbound carriageway inside lane "Exit 6" 'Hamilton' through to Raith interchange northbound M74: 1 – A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that stretch of M74, which should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.5 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on restricted and non-restricted roads: EIR release

Can you please provide me with a copy of: The Roads (Scotland) Act 1984 –Transitional Order – Restricted and Non-Restricted Roads 1985, including the Schedules annexed to the same. The details of the proposals of the THE A82 TRUNK ROAD (INVERNESS) (30MPH SPEED LIMIT) ORDER 2007. If held, the full reports of any traf...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence, emails and minutes for Interactions Working Group: EIR release

Please provide all information relating to the Interactions Working Group - as detailed online via http://www.gov.scot/Topics/marine/Fish-Shellfish/MGSA/Interactionsworkinggroup Please include emails, correspondence, minutes of meetings, Cabinet Briefings, dialogue with the SSPO and other industry partners as well as a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Related inspection, maintenance and correspondence for A823(M)/M90 junction: EIR release

The following documents are requested covering the period 24th August 2017 to 24th February 2018 in terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002:- 1. Records of inspection for the relevant stretch of road; 2. Maintenance records relating to the relevant stretch of road, including records of independent con...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-07-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport