Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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206 matching releases

Snaring-related offences and prosecutions: EIR release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: 1) How many snaring-related offences have been recorded in Scotland in the last ten years? 2) How many prosecutions have there been in Scotland regarding snaring-related offences in the last ten years?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-07-15
Reference: FOI/19/01598
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Law and order, Public sector

Wilton Hill Hawick, road maintenance, complaints and accidents: EIR release

We are making a request under the above act for information relating to Wilton Hill, Hawick, TD9 8BA. In particular, we require the following information, including sight of any written or electronic communications, detailing:- 1. All maintenance and full service reports regarding the carriageway/footway at the above...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2019-07-10
Reference: FOI/19/01328
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Concerns made to Marine Scotland: EIR release

You asked for the following information – 1. How many times has Marine Scotland or the FHI been contacted by whistleblowers/concerned parties/staff raising concerns from within the salmon farming industry in the past 5 years? 2. What issues have been raised by existing and or former staff from the salmon industry in ...

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

Published: 2019-05-21
Reference: FOI/19/01017
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries

Cala Homes planning permission Aberdour: EIR release

1. Records of any communications from Cala Homes, its subsidiary companies or any of its representatives or agents to any of the Scottish Ministers or their policy officials relating to its application for planning permission to develop on Land South of Main Street, Aberdour, now the subject of DPEA appeal PPA-250-2312...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-05-21
Reference: FOI/19/01062
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Housing, Public sector

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

Various questions on LED street lights and heads: EIR release

1. I would like to know how many complaints that Transport Scotland has received about LED street lights since January 2018. 2. I would like to know what the complaints said. 3. I would also like to know how many LED street light heads have fallen off the light pole since January 2018. 4. I would also like to know how ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-04-04
Reference: FOI/19/00686
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, inspections, maintenance and repairs: EIR release

1. Details of all works, planned or otherwise, on the footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, between Whitemoss Roundabout and the entrance to Avondale Avenue, in the period from 28/10/2017 to 28/11/2018. 2. Details of Transport Scotland’s Code of Practice for maintaining the road and pathways next to the road. 3....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-03-21
Reference: FOI/19/00566
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Compensation for Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and Balmedie to Tipperty: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) you have asked for the following: 1. How many landowners are eligible for AWPR compensation? And also for Balmedie to Tipperty? 2. How many claims have been made to date for each scheme respectively? 3. How many claims have been lodged in the Lands Tribunal ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-03-14
Reference: FOI/19/00335
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Costs incurred in compensation claims regarding potholes: EIR release

1. How much money overall has been paid out by Transport Scotland in compensation as a result of claims (whether or not liability was accepted) relating to potholes involving (a) cyclists and (b) motorists in each of the last five financial years: 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18? Please provide the response...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2019-02-07
Reference: FOI/19/00111
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty scheme, compensation claimed and paid: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 15 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-01-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Questions regarding road maintenance and compensation costs: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 15 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) s.3

Published: 2018-12-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Series of questions on Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 15 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2E s.3 s.4 s.9 s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-12-04
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vacasay Salmon Farm: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-11-06
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information on railway stations fully accessible to persons with disabilities: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-10-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector, Transport

Annual breakdown on use of chemicals on salmon farms via tarpaulins: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-10-16
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breaches of lice limits during 2017 and 2018 on Scottish salmon farms: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-10-12
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Total budget for capital road projects in Dumfries and Galloway: FOI release

FOI/EIR not held 15 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2018-09-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget, Transport

Mortality events on salmon farms involving cleaner fish since 2010: FOI release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-11
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Management of razor clams in Scottish waters: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-07
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning meeting Gladman Developments: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Insect Pollinators Initiative: membership of review panel and funding criteria: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence ministers s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-08-31
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Number of mortalities on salmon farms from January 2018: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-08-22
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Queensferry Crossing: congestion reasons, maintainance and snagging works: EIR release

Information relating to the Queensferry Crossing.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)

Published: 2018-08-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Antimicrobial/antibiotic/Hydrogen Peroxide use at salmon farms: EIR release

Details of antimicrobial/antibiotic and hydrogen peroxide use at salmon farms carried out on well-boats since 2002.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.6(1) s.10(4) 16 attachments

Published: 2018-06-13
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector