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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1,571 matching releases

Salmon escape from Grieg Seafood's farm, Loch Snizort: EIR release

Information on any escape incidents on the Isle of Skye during 2018, in particular, details of the alleged escape of 50,000 salmon from Grieg Seafood's farm at Loch Snizort.

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

Published: 2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Isle of Man Government changes Scallop fishing rules: EIR release

Email correspondence (dates: 1/1/17-22/1/18) between Scottish Ministers and the Isle of Man Government regarding the scallop fishing rules change by the Isle of Man Government Email correspondence (dates: 1/1/17-22/1/18) between the Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon regarding the scallop...

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence ministers s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine licence applications in Millport Bay area: EIR release

Marine licence applications submitted in the past 3 years in the Millport Bay area (including surrounding area of the Cumbraes and out to Hunterston).

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 22 attachments

Published: 2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Traffic lights operating on Myrekirk roundabout in Dundee: EIR release

Reported faults in respect of the traffic lights operating on the Myrekirk roundabout in Dundee affecting said lights on 18 July 2017 Details of maintenance carried out on the traffic lights at the above location between 18/07/17 and 25/07/17

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

Published: 2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Accident on M8 in December 2017: FOI release

Any information you can provide regarding an accident involving an HGV on the M8 between J2 and J3 which happenned on 8th December 2017 roughly at 3.45p.m. I would be grateful if you could kindly provide me the following information as soon as possible: 1. All reports and documents prepared by the roads maintenance t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Marine Licence Application for Moorings at Loch Etive: EIR release

Full details, including application forms, any correspondence with the applicant or any other party, and any supporting information for the following applications that appear on the MS-LOT Public Register. Information related to File Reference: 06599

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 20 attachments

Published: 2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, 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

Accident at Dalrymple Road in Girvan: EIR release

An accident occurred at Dalrymple Road in Girvan just outside the Co-operative store. With reference to Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 please provide actual copies of any inspections, complaints and repair documentation held in relation to the accident location from 19 May 2015 to present.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score correspondence s.11(2) 14 attachments

Published: 2018-02-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

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

Craigendoran Sewer Rising Main replacement project: EIR release

"….environmental information held by Marine Scotland relative to the foreshore area of the town and its environs is provided to us in electronic format." The information requested relates to "…the project I have in mind was the new pipework that connects the Scottish Water foul water pumping network along the foreshore...

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 6 attachments

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

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

SEPA board meeting regarding Slice (Emamectin benzoate): EIR review

emails, discussions, and any other correspondence (particularly pertaining to Willie Cowan and Alastair Mitchell) with SEPA, the SSPO, Merck, SARF and SAMS a SEPA board meeting draft report on the issue of Slice (Emamectin benzoate) between 10 August 2016 and 1 November 2016.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Road signs on A85 George Street, Oban: EIR release

Accident: 19/09/2017Locus: George Street, Oban We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with the following: Your policy for affixing road signs, in particular within a pedestrian area. The minimum height at which a sign within a pedestrian area should be fixed. Details of all complaints rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.9 6 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Structural changes to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: EIR release

Part 1 Information relating to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) (relating to any discussed future structural changes to the service) including:- i) A record of any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last six months;ii) Minutes from any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 16 attachments

Published: 2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030: FOI release

Copies of the final versions of all documents presented in connection with any consultations that took place between Scottish Government and the industry in connection with the development of the term aquaculture Innovation Sites in the context of the "Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030", together with copes of...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.3 s.11(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Proposed Pentland Studios project: FOI release

Any correspondence to or from Fiona Hyslop MSP and/or any member of her staff regarding the proposed Pentland Studios project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 10 attachments

Published: 2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

MS-LOT Public Register applications: EIR release

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 24 attachments

Published: 2018-01-03
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Traffic accident A87 Invergarry to Skye road: EIR release

Road Traffic Accident: A87, Invergarry to Skye road We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with the following: All reports and documents prepared by the roads maintenance team, including those held by contractors, in respect of the clean up operation following our client's accident All re...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.3 s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Marine Scotland licence 03869/12/0-4705: EIR release

You asked for "information re the above licence…" licence "03869/12/0-4705". I enclose a copy of most of the information you requested (Annex A). While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide some of the information you have requested because an exception under r...

FOI/EIR released 85 score correspondence s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to Coul Links golf development: EIR release

Any and all correspondence (written and / or electronic) between Scottish Government ministers / officials and any of Mike Keiser, Kemper Sports, Todd Warnock, Edward Abel Smith or the Embo Trust on the issue of the Coul Links golf development.

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

Published: 2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm: EIR release

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm Carstairs Junction. Information sought: The relevant period is from 10 September 2017 to 22 November 2017 The correspondence to include all emails, letters, fax transmissions, notes, photographs, meeting notes, telephone calls and minutes of meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Mortalities and diseases at Marine Harvest fish farms: EIR release

You asked for information on mortalities and diseases at Marine Harvest fish farms during 2017, to include emails and correspondence with Marine Harvest on the issue of mortalities and diseases - including Mortality Event Reports, Marine Laboratory inspection reports, warning letters and other information since 1 Janua...

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

Published: 2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seal licences: EIR release

You asked "…although as you state you do not normally publicise how many seals a licensee is licensed to shoot at each site, or which sites a license relates to, in this case I am respectfully requesting that the data is supplied".

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information on Emamectin benzoate (Slice) in fish farming: EIR release

You asked for information on Slice (Emamectin benzoate) since 1 September 2017, to include: Any discussions with SSPO, Marine Harvest and other salmon farming companies; dialogue with Merck, SEPA, SNH, VMD, SAMS, SARF, the Scottish Parliament and any other references to Slice (Emamectin benzoate). Any data on the use ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector