Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 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 1,279 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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3,069 matching releases

Advice informing policy positions in Social Security Position Papers: FOI release

You asked for “the advice notes that the Disability and Carers Benefits Expert Advisory Group (DACBEAG) supplied to the Government which it has used to inform it policy positions in the Social Security Position Papers and the Social Security: A Consultation on Disability Assistance in Scotland”. You have specifically a...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-16
Reference: FOI/19/00793
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Maintenance of footway on Main Street, Largs: EIR release

“Our client had an accident on the footway adjacent to the premises of Robert F Duff & Co Ltd Solicitors, 30 Main Street, Largs KA30 8AB and we would be grateful if you would provide us with the following information relating to this pavement on Main Street, Largs:- 1. Inspection records, including the inspection rout...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-04-16
Reference: FOI/19/00831
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route - Balmedie to Tipperty traffic signs: EIR release

In relation to the AWPR/8-T Project, we request copies of all records including, but not limited to, files, note, memos, reports, letters, emails, faxes, applications, invoices, contractual documentation, whether in hard copy or stored electronically, and all other documents relating to and concerning those matters set...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00119
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Agriculture & Rural Economy Directorate - staff costs, Pillar 1, 2 subsidization: FOI release

You asked for: · The total number of FTE staff and total cost (£GBP) of the Agriculture Directorate. · The total number of FTE staff and total cost of (GPB) of the Rural Payments & Inspection division. · The total cost (£GBP) of administration of Pillar 1 direct payment farming subsidies in Scotland and total amount of...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00813
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Fly-tipping, reports and prosecutions recorded by year and local authority: FOI release

You asked for Number of reports of fly-tipping recorded in each year since a national system for recording such reports introduced, number of reports recorded for those years for each local authority, number of reports that have resulted in prosecution/legal action.

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.33 s.17(1)

Published: 2019-04-15
Reference: FOI/19/00885
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Road traffic incidents at A9 Tibbermore junction near Perth: EIR release

How many collisions / road traffic incidents have there been at the Tibbermore junction of the A9 near Perth in the past five years? How many collisions / road traffic incidents have there been at the Tibbermore junction of the A9 near Perth in the past ten years? How many fatalities have been reported as a result of...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2019-04-12
Reference: FOI/19/00835
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Ministers and Special Advisers roles responding to FOI requests: FOI review

Please provide the following: (A) any and all procedures, guidance, emails that set out the current role of Ministers and Special Advisers in responding to FOI requests and requests for internal review. (B) a risk assessment that sets out the data protection compliance considerations associated with (A).

FOI not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.1(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-09
Reference: FOI/19/00669 Review
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Marine Scotland - use of hydrogen peroxide in fish farming: EIR release

Question 1 You will see that SEPA has not commissioned research into the time period Hydrogen Peroxide remains sufficiently active in seawater to impact on the health of wildlife and specifically crustaceans, but they sent on the literature list, which is also annexed. Has Marine Scotland commissioned any such researc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-05
Reference: FOI/19/00723
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Abellio ScotRail modelling and outcomes - Transport Scotland, Cabinet Secretary correspondence: EIR release

1. Sufficient detail to allow access to all of the facts, modelling and decision outcomes (Abellio ScotRail undertook to reach the December 2018 timetable proposals) 2. Copies of all meetings/ discussions/ minutes in developing response and those received to date, including all correspondence between Transport Scotland...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-04
Reference: FOI/19/00742
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

Kelp harvesting - Scottish Seaweed Association, Chemical Industries Association correspondence: EIR release

You asked for the Scottish Government to provide any correspondence held from the following bodies that relates to the commercial use of kelp. Firstly, I am interested in any briefings documents, presentations, reports, emails, text, WhatsApp or other electronic messages, or paper letters. 1. The Scottish Seaweed Assoc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 132 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts whatsapp s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-04-02
Reference: FOI/18/03512
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Prisoners on remand in Scotland that lived in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for: “1. The total number of prisoners who were held on remand across prisons in Scotland that lived in a Scottish local authority prior to entering prison. 2. Can you provide this information for the following periods: 2018 3. How many prisoners who were held on remand in 2018 were registered with no fixed ...

FOI not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2019-03-28
Reference: FOI/201900000132
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Term “justifiable assault” in Scottish courts cases: FOI release

A. How many times the legal defence of “justifiable assault” has been used in Scottish courts each year, over the past ten years? B. How many times a plea of “justifiable assault” was accepted in Scottish Courts each year, over the past ten years? C. How many times a plea of “justifiable assault” was rejected in Scot...

FOI not held 40 score 17 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-03-27
Reference: FOI-201900000606
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Auschwitz in October 2018: FOI release

You asked for information in relation to the First Minister's visit to Auschwitz in October 2018.

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2019-03-25
Reference: FOI/201900000339
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Regional Improvement Collaboratives - budget, staff, time spent: FOI release

You asked for the following information: What budget was given to each of the Regional Improvement Collaboratives for Financial Years 2017/18. 2018/19 and 2019/20 (as per the Scottish Government's draft budget)? How many staff are employed directly by Regional Improvement Collaboratives, broekn down by each? How many ...

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2019-03-25
Reference: FOI/201900000411
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Public sector

M74 noise levels and Scottish Government guidelines: EIR release

I am aware of work undertaken last year regarding M74 noise levels and there was no difficulty in having the tests carried out and written up. I find it most odd indeed that it will take until May 2019 to have this work completed. Is there any explanation for this? Also can I have a copy of the results when available. ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.10(4)

Published: 2019-03-25
Reference: FOI/19/00567
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government switch from Ryde's Scale to quantum meruit basis: EIR release

We have been advised that Transport Scotland issued an instruction to the District Valuer’s Office to the effect that agents negotiating fees for any compensation claim relating to the AWPR received prior to 1 May 2014 were to be treated on the basis of Ryde’s Scale +25%. Any claims received after that date would be tr...

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

Published: 2019-03-25
Reference: FOI/19/00483
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Colin Clark, communications regarding A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen: EIR release

Please provide all communications to and from MP Colin Clark on the A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme, including the content of email attachments. Please also provide minutes of all meetings with this MP on the same subject.

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

Published: 2019-03-22
Reference: FOI/19/00452
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications around incident of inappropriate treatment of cadavers, Dundee University: FOI release

All inspection materials and the final report into an incident of cadavers being mistreated by medical students at Dundee University in November 2016. All emails between HM Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland and Dundee University in relation to this incident. Please include all attachments and the content of those attac...

FOI not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2019-03-22
Reference: FOI/19/00682
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Education, Law and order, Public sector

Information regarding Cross border bus services, routes and concessions: FOI release

1. A list of all bus routes in Scotland that cross the border in to England (including the route number and where it goes to and from and the bus operator who runs it). 2. For each route please advise if it is a commercial service or if it is a council contract (and if so please advise which council(s) funds it). 3. ...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2019-03-22
Reference: FOI/19/00521
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 claims incurred on A82 with Transport Scotland: EIR release

1. How many compensation claims have been lodged with Transport Scotland for vehicular damage incurred on the A82 trunk road each year for the past 5 years? 2. How much money has been paid out in compensation for damages (incurred on the A82) each year for the past 5 years? To which you clarified the location on 25 F...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00548
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Public Interest Test used in Freedom of Information requests: FOI review

For the last 500 responses (see note 1) to Freedom of Information requests issued by the Scottish Government please: (A) State the total number of times the Public Interest Test was used. (B) Summarise in a table the total number of times the Public Interest Test was used by FOISA qualified exemption category (an exe...

FOI not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence s.30 s.17(1) s.15 s.15(1)

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00558 Review
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Public sector

NHS Scotland - elective surgeries, patient concerns, elderly care: FOI release

You asked for the Scottish Government to provide you with answers to the following questions: 1. The process which the Scottish Government uses to ensure that policy with relation to the pre-requisites for elective surgeries is consistent across all NHS Boards in Scotland. 2. The process which is in place should ther...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.4 s.1

Published: 2019-03-20
Reference: FOI/19/00433
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector