Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

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Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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A75 Barlae trunk road roadworks: EIR release

"All information in connection with the planning of the roadworks currently being undertaken on the A75 Stranraer to Dumfries road at Barlae. In particular I request all records related to the use of the diversion route via the A747 through Port William, the affect of the diversion of heavy traffic particularly ferry t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300371793
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Forestry Grant Scheme Conifer Option screening applications: EIR release

Could you confirm, for Scotland as a whole and by region, under the Conifer Option of the Forest Grant Scheme since 2015: How many screening applications have been made to Scottish Forestry; Of the screening applications identified above, how many have been required to complete an Environmental Impact Assessment; Wher...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.4
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202300342433
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A96 dualling between Inverness and Nairn: EIR release

All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, texts, minutes of meetings, any other records) provided to Scottish Government ministers - including the minister for transport, the cabinet secretary for net zero and just transition, the cabinet secretary for finance and the first minister - relating to the procedures and p...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300369829
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information about the rhododendron management/eradication: EIR release

Information about the rhododendron management/eradication. Specifically: I would like to know the amount of rhododendron cleared, preferably by hectare, across the country for each of the last three years? Whether all of this work took place in the Scottish rainforest/Atlantic forests? And if not the breakdown between...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202300342711
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Forestry and Land Scotland works in the Greenesk area and subsequent investigation: EIR release

Regarding Forestry and Land Scotland works in the Greenesk area and subsequent investigation: 1. Please can you provide a map of the area restocked [in 2010] and what the planting buffer zone requirements for Private Water Supplies was at this time? 2. An email dated 20th Oct supplied in response to EIR request refer...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200295976
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to consultation in connection with case FPA-8627: The Ford: EIR release

Correspondence relating to consultation in connection with case FPA-8627: The Ford. 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 are applyi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 1 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200298404
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of installing LED road studs: EIR release

The following information: How much money Transport Scotland has invested in years 2021, 2022 and 2023 (to date) on these led road studs and how many were installed each year. I also request the same information for conventional reflective road studs. Details of any reports commissioned by Transport Scotland that just...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300374411
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings with fisheries representatives to discuss the outcome of the ScotWind Leasing Round: EIR release

On 19th January 2022, Scottish Government Ministers met with fisheries representatives to discuss the outcome of the ScotWind Leasing Round. Please provide the minutes of this meeting and/or any notes/communications about the meeting. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purpose...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200298011
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

ORE Catapult report about offshore wind energy: EIR release

Page 78 of the Scottish Government’s Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy includes this statement: 'Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (“ORE Catapult”) are currently engaged in an examination of these grid infrastructure and connectivity issues and possible solutions, including the use of novel technologies a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200298359
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of battery electric vehicle (BEV) rapid charging stations in Scotland: EIR release

The current number of battery electric vehicle (BEV) rapid charging stations in Scotland >100kW How the number of rapid chargers has increased in the past ~10 years. How many of Scotland’s rapid chargers are fed from renewable sources 100% of the time (wind, solar hydroelectric). How many BEV rapid charging stations ar...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200303725
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vessel 802 stage 14 payment: EIR release

Stage 14 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 21/06/2018, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the fourteenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what checks w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200291953
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inspection records for pavement at 365-367 Kingsway Dundee: EIR release

Copies of inspection records for the pavement running along the frontage of 365-367 Kingsway Dundee for the period 12 months prior to 14 February 2022 as well as any inspections since that time along with any reports made to third parties about defects or other issues discovered during those inspections. Copies of any...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202300343635
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferguson Marine 8th Milestone And Stage 8 Payment: EIR release

About the Stage 8 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 26/01/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: 1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the eighth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200303047
Directorate
Topic

Stage 12 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL: EIR release

With reference to the Stage 12 payment for vessel 802 made to FMEL on 26/03/2018, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/17: What evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the twelfth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. What checks were carried...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.80 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200304776
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M8 inspection/repair records: EIR release

With reference to the M8 eastbound from junction 12 to 11: The record of inspections for the area of the M8 which the incident occurred (between junction 12 and 11, East Bound) for the past 12 months. Records of repairs for the area for the last 12 month. Confirmation of how the area is inspected. Any records of simil...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202300350591
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Jenny Gilruth's meeting with SNP/Green MSPs: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Jenny Gilruth's meeting with SNP/Green ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300338458
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inspection of the A84 in Callander: EIR release

The inspection reports from BEAR for the A84 in Callander between Keltie Bridge and the traffic light junction with the A81 for November and December 2022 and January 2023, together with the necessary information to enable the lay reader to understand what is being said. Details of when this section of road was last ma...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300345408
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M8 from Shields Road to Exit 15, 2012-22: EIR release

Twenty-one questions in relation to the M8 and Glasgow City Centre (the M8 from Shield's Rd. in the West, to East at exit 15). The timescale is for the last 10 calendar years. 1. Which measures does Transport Scotland consider to implement in order to reduce the harmful impact of the M8 on Glasgow’s City Centre? 2. H...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.9 s.12 s.14 s.21 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300336505
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vessel 801 stage 12 payment: EIR release

Stage 12 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on dates between 06/06/2017 – 04/08/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the twelfth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Pl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202200291939
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Amey contract for carriageway maintenance: EIR release

What contract conditions are in place on Amey to ensure a reasonable level of carriageway maintenance? What contract conditions relate to the environmental impacts? How is contractor performance measured? What penalties can be imposed on Amey for breaches. How long the Amey contract will run? Are there any grounds for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.8 s.9 s.5 s.6 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300354738
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vessel 801 stage 16 payment: EIR release

Stage 16 payment for vessel 801 made to FMEL on 22/11/2017, according to the revised payment schedule of 12/05/2017: Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the sixteenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. Please set out what checks ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 189 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202200291928
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A82 Pulpit Rock and Tarbert-to-Invernarnan Schemes: EIR release

In relation to the A82 Tarbet to Inverarnan scheme: 'a copy of the minuted agreement not to carry out a STAG Appraisal as intended.' In relation to the A82 Pulpit Rock Improvement scheme: 'On a similar theme the Pulpit Rock Appraisal reads “Due to the extensive preliminary assessment work carried out as part of the A82...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
02200332036
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Shared cycle and pedestrian path on the westbound side of the A898: EIR release

Information relating to the shared cycle and pedestrian path situated adjacent to the A898 on the westbound side of the carriageway, specifically: Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing any risk assessments carried out at the locus between February 2019 to date. Information in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 14 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202200331874
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inspection records for Kingsway, Dundee and surrounding area from Oct 2020-Feb 2023: EIR release

Inspection records for Kingsway, Dundee and the immediate surrounding area from 01.10.20 to present since we have recently received notification of a personal injury claim arising from hole caused by a missing grate/chamber cover within the cycle path at the above location. Street inspection records to include driven s...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.81 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300345039
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Felling Permission Application guidance: EIR release

The application form and any method statement submitted in relation to case FPA-8627: The Ford. 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. W...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200290988
Directorate
Topic
Public sector