Scottish Government FOI Index

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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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3,481 matching releases

Transport Scotland roads which are illuminated at night: EIR release

I would like to have a complete list of all sections of roads your organisation manages that is permanently illuminated at night.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-04-20
Reference: FOI/202100153894
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of accidents occurred at A9 Tain: EIR release

How many accidents have occurred in the last five years on the A9 at all junctions for Tain. These are junctions: B9174 at both junctions, Moss Road, Craighill Terrace and Cameron Road.

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

Published: 2021-04-19
Reference: FOI/202100173450
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

United states of America Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions communication: EIR release

Please assist me by identifying and supplying electronic copies of any such comparability finding request in draft or final form, or which has been sent to the US authorities by the UK or Scottish Governments. Please also assist me by identifying and supplying electronic copies of correspondence between Scottish Govern...

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

Published: 2021-04-19
Reference: FOI/202100152459
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications between Coul Links and the Chief Reporter: EIR release

All emails about Coul Links to and from Paul Cackette (Chief Reporter) between 1st January 2018 and 31st December 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-15
Reference: FOI/202100154266
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Entangled gannets in top nets at salmon farms: EIR release

Any material held regarding reports of recent incidents in which gannets have become entangled and killed in top nets at salmon farms on the west coast.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-15
Reference: FOI/202100149905
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Highway Inspection Records, defect notices and complaints 2018-2020: EIR release

Copies of the Highway Inspection Records together with all opening/closing notices, defect notices and records of complaints for 2 years prior to 25/08/2020" in relation to the A701 between Amisfield and Beatock. In particular the stretch of the A701 by Amisfield, around Easting 305965, Northing 591960.

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

Published: 2021-04-15
Reference: FOI/202100165196
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Speed limit and activated halt signals at Springholm: EIR release

1. We wish to know the intended duration of the trial of the experimental speed activated traffic halt signals on main street Springholm and if a trial conclusion date has been set. 2. We wish to know the methodology by which it is proposed to evaluate the success of the these experimental speed activated traffic halt ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.5 s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-12
Reference: FOI/202100161024
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Local authority breakdown of flood and coastal funding schemes: EIR release

1. How much govt funding has been provided to local authorities for construction of flood and coastal protection schemes in Scotland in the last 3-5 year? 2. How much funding is due to be provided to local authorities for construction of flood and coastal protection schemes in the next 3-5 years? 3. When local authorit...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-09
Reference: FOI/202100137848
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Planning application for windfarm development: EIR release

1. How many planning applications for large-scale windfarm developments (over 50MW) has the Scottish Government received in the past five years, and what has been the outcome of each decision. 2. How many planning appeals has the Scottish Government received in relation to windfarm developments following a rejected dec...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-04-07
Reference: FOI/202100133800
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Atlantic salmon ova import data since July 2020: EIR release

Ova import data since the last imports detailed in information disclosed via FOI 20200058422 – a previous request for information relating to imports of Atlantic salmon ova.

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

Published: 2021-04-07
Reference: FOI/202100158979
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Changes to Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) casework portal: EIR release

1. "DPEA... have now integrated their case management system with Planning and Architecture Division (PAD)". Please provide (a) the date of this change and (b) information about any publicity given to the change at any stage. 2. "The DPEA is responsible for the administration of over 20 different types of casework." Pl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.4 s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-04-06
Reference: FOI/202100132932
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Planning permission River and East of Woodilee Road Lenzie: EIR release

All Information in respect of the response provided, on Subject: TP/ED/20/0904 Application for Planning Permission (including changes of use and surface mineral working) Site South Of River and East Of Woodilee Road Lenzie East Dunbartonshire.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-01
Reference: FOI/202100167827
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Breakdown of spend on carbon credits annually: EIR release

1. Any figures on how much public money is spent on carbon credits each year. I have checked your website and couldn't find any information on this. 2. I have also checked the UK Land Carbon Registry and although Forestry and Land Scotland is listed as an account holder, there is no information about the projects they ...

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

Published: 2021-03-31
Reference: FOI/202100159516
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Emails pertaining to road works and road closures of the A82: EIR release

Information sent by email, pertaining to the road works and road closure of the weekend 13th and 14th March on the A82 Stirling Road (Dumbarton) / Junction with Glasgow Road (also commonly known as the Milton Junction to local people. The A82 (Stirling Road) from Dumbarton to Milton was reduced to a single lane and Gl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-03-31
Reference: FOI/202100175000
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Development information regarding former Cockenzie power station site: EIR release

Recorded information held by your organisation that relates to the development of the former Cockenzie power station site with regard to early proposals from the organisations named in this news report: https://www.eastlothiancourier.com/news/18881072.green-energy-project-proposed-former-cockenzie-power-station-site/ T...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-31
Reference: FOI/202000113641
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to decision of Garden District application: EIR release

Explanation for the reasoning behind the decision on the Garden District application and also for a copy of all correspondence between the Planning and Architecture Division, the appellant and DPEA relating to the determination of the called in application.

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

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202100152322
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Chargeplace Scotland charge point malfunction statistics: EIR release

How many days were lost in 2020 as a result of ChargePlace Scotland charge points malfunctioning in the local authority area covered by Shetland Islands Council?

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

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202100155950
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Strategic investment in zero or low emission buses: EIR release

The Scottish Government stated in its programme for government on 1 September that in the lead up to the Scottish National Investment Bank launch, engagement is underway with bus operators on options to support the net-zero transition. I would like to request all information that the government holds relating to this e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 92 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202000094606
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning cladding information: EIR release

From 1 June 2020 to present: Copies of all correspondence (emails, texts, briefings, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls, memos and/or otherwise) between civil servants, Special Advisors and Housing Minister Kevin Stewart regarding a cladding fund and/or banning combustible cladding.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-29
Reference: FOI/202100145113
Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland award and payment of subcontractors: EIR release

1. Are these companies vetted to ensure they have the funding? 2. Are they credit checked to ensure they are honourable businesses?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2021-03-26
Reference: FOI/202100168549
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Tarbolton Landfill Site: EIR release

1. Information contained in copies of correspondence (including emails), internal and external reports, notes of internal and external meetings, and other documentation held by the Scottish Government (SG) in relation to any investigations, risk assessments, remediation strategies, requests for remediation funding or o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 8 attachments

Published: 2021-03-25
Reference: FOI/202100133009
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Breakdown of traffic on A8 Greenock: EIR release

Traffic data information for the East Hamilton Street, A8 Greenock. This information is required for looking into Air Quality in the local area. On 18 February you further clarified that you required the following information: 1. The total count of traffic on the Greenock A8 road from the period Jan- Dec 2019 and the t...

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

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100159448
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scotland Rural Development Program 2007- 2020 information on woodland options: EIR release

I am writing to request information relating to the take up of Scotland Rural Development Program 2007- 2020 options targeted to improve the conditions of juniper populations as outlined in this document https://scotland.forestry.gov.uk/images/corporate/pdf/junipersrdptechnicalnote.pdf. I have identified the following ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-23
Reference: FOI/202100152335
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Culchunaig Farmhouse planning application: EIR release

Information regarding planning application 18/04194/FUL - Culchunaig Farmhouse, Westhill Inverness, you also asked specific questions regarding the handling of the same case. 1. Please inform me of the name of the signatory of the decision letter of 17 November in relation to the above aqpplication and an organogram sh...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.2 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-22
Reference: FOI/202000114543
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to speed restriction within Langholm: EIR release

Please provide copies of any emails, communications, minutes of discussions, speed surveys data or reports both internal and to any external bodies or persons, associated with the setting of 20mph speed limits within Langholm for the period 1st January 2016 to 30th Nov 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-19
Reference: FOI/202000116465
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport