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

Scottish Energy Strategy, decarbonising gas network using hydrogen: EIR release

Documentation/Email correspondence detailing research into the feasibility of the potential of decarbonising the gas network using hydrogen, in Scotland, and Documentation/Email correspondence detailing the cost implications of decarbonising the gas network using hydrogen.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Beattock, Thornhill and Eastriggs train stations: EIR release

You asked for 'a breakdown of the meetings that the Minister for Transport and the Islands has had with all stakeholders regarding the potential re-opening of Beattock, Thornhill and Eastriggs train stations.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Discussions between Kevin Stewart MSP and Andrew Kerr: EIR release

You asked for documentation and minutes of the discussions between Kevin Stewart MSP and Andrew Kerr, Chief Executive, and Leader of City of Edinburgh Council from their meeting on 22 August 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ban on use of electric shock dog collars: EIR release

Agendas, minutes, notes, correspondence relating to, and associated papers of meetings held by the Scottish Government where the meeting related to the sale, regulation or possibility of a ban on the use of electric collars (sometimes known as 'e-collars' or 'shock collars') dated between 1 January 2016 and 10 January ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Road accidents recorded as serious or fatal: EIR release

1: Can you confirm how many working speed/safety cameras were in place and active on the A90 between Dundee and Stonehaven between September 1st and October 30th 2017. 2: Can you state how many accidents recorded as Serious or Fatal occurred during this time frame. 3: Can you state how many accidents recorded as Seri...

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

Published: 2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): EIR release

You asked for information relating to the Scottish Government tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): Written report and policy recommendations Electronically navigable user guide and technical references Electronically navigable final report Research summary -giving a wider look at what the fi...

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

Published: 2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning Decisions taken by Ministers: EIR release

You asked for information about Planning decisions taking by Ministers and what specific training the Minister has had.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Mortality within fish being transported for 2017 harvest: EIR release

Information on 'mortality within fish being transported for harvest during 2017'. Your request made specific reference to 'other correspondence' with Marine Harvest and other companies/parties concerning this subject area and followed on from a reply issued to you on 13 December 2017 in response to a previous request -...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Upgraded section of road at Dundreggan on A887: EIR release

I refer to the recently upgraded section of the road at Dundreggan on the A887 and would appreciate the following information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000: 1. When were the works carried out? 2. Who carried out the works? 3. To what specification was the contractor requested to finish the road in terms ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Contractors for main routes in East Kilbride area: EIR release

'I continually have difficulty having contractors for main routes in the East Kilbride area respond to complaints. To assist me I would ask you for a map of the routes you have contracted out and information on the individual contractors. I would also request that you supply me with a record of the specification for r...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland's Notices and Orders, Acquisition of Land Act(1947):EIR 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) remain extant, (That is to say have been served...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A77 Inspection Defect Summary Report: EIR release

On 01.11.17 on the A77, 500yards inside Turnberry I hit a pothole that had previously been filled in. This resulted in a split wheel and bulge in a brand new tyre. Receipts etc have been submitted to transerve who state they inspect the roads every 7 days so we have no claim. After seeking legal advice we were told due...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Private Water Supplies: EIR release

Private Water Supplies in Scotland.

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

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Road traffic accidents on the A75 and A77: EIR release

I would like a list of road traffic accidents on both over the past five years. Including, if you hold this information: whether RTC was slight or serious whether fatal whether HGV involved how many individuals involved (rough) locations

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A737 and A77 statutory processes and economic assessments: EIR release

Information as to how the decision was made to prioritise this road improvement [A737 Dalry Bypass] before the A77 Maybole bypass. Information on the Economic Impact Assessment for both projects. Information about the removal of the traffic lights which have been sited on the A77 at Carlock hill as to whether the plann...

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

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Dark lamps within South West 4G contract: EIR release

A list of All dark lamps with in the South West 4G contract. To which you clarified, the routes concerned within your request were; A8, M74, M77, M8 and M80.

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

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Roads Limited's Principal Contractor: EIR release

'Under the Freedom of Information act please could I request a full list of all the sub-contractors/suppliers that are or have been involved on the AWPR under the main contractors Aberdeen Roads Limited. These details can be found in the health & safety documents (which is a requirement by law), if you cannot locate th...

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

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fish Health Inspectorate's aquatic animal health surveillance inspection: EIR release

Information on cleaner fish relating to diseases and mortalities since 1 January 2017, to include correspondence, letters, photos and other data on mortalities and diseases in cleaner fish during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Perth and Kinross Council Site MU70: EIR release

You asked for the following information: Copies of all correspondence, emails, notes of meetings and discussions that have taken place between Transport Scotland and Perth and Kinross Council as regards Site MU70 and the proposed new road junction off the A9. Copies of all correspondence, emails, notes of meetings and...

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

Published: 2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Flooding reports for M8 between J8 and J20: EIR release

Please confirm: the number (and date) of flooding reports lodged on the M8 between j8 and j20 in the last three years. the location of these flooding issues and any remedial measures undertaken. the date and time of all central reserve gully cleaning operations undertaken in the last three years. the deductions withhe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A77 cycleway road safety audits and inspection reports: EIR release

Follow up to previous FOI/17/02299 available here Point 3 – can you please provide a copy of the Stage 2 Road Safety Audit, clarify when this was undertaken, and advise what actions were taken to address any recommendations therein. Can you advise if subsequent Stage 3 and Stage 4 audits, as described in DMRB, were un...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Salmon Company fish health and mortality: EIR release

You asked for information on 'mortalities and diseases at salmon farms operated by the Scottish Salmon Company during 2017'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning decisions taken by Ministers and their training: EIR release

Information about Planning decisions taking by Ministers and what specific training the Minister has had. On 4 January after receiving original response you indicated that this did not answer your enquiry so you asked for an analysis of the data you created. This is detailed in the format you requested below: Total D...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Sea Farms fish health and mortality: EIR release

You asked for information on 'mortalities and diseases at salmon farms operated by Scottish Sea Farms during 2017'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A83 road accidents between Inveraray and the B8001: EIR release

Would you be able to provide me with five years-worth of accident data (including contributory factor and vehicle type data) for: A83 between its junctions with the access to Inveraray Castle north of Inveraray and the B8001 at Kennacraig.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport