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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Common Grazing Committees granted Business Reference Numbers: EIR release

1. Total number of Common Grazing Committees which have been granted Business Reference Numbers (BRN). 2. The total number of Common Grazing Committees which have had IACS applications validated as approved in the years 2016, 2017 and as at today's date for 2018. 3. The total combined value of payments made under the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited project: EIR release

'The Cable Laying Strategy Revision 8 and Approval Letter is not available on your website. I also note there has been no comment regarding the Popper & Hawkins report.' 'Please advise if Marine Scotland are going to await such a document before issuing other consents? Under the Environmental Information Act and the F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.11(2) 34 attachments
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Regulatory Impact Assessment of Proposals for Flood Risk: EIR release

The 'Regulatory Impact Assessment of Proposals for Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Bill' published on 3 September 2008 advises at Section 3, 3.4 and 3.5 that a consultation document was released in 2007 and had a response from 145 organisations. I have been unable to locate these on your website and I would therefore...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 28 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pothole repair on M77 northbound: EIR release

I note that the Inspection Defect Summary Report (Annex A) shows that no defects were recorded. However, I note that the Defect Report (Annex B) records several defects including a defect dated 15/02/18, "2 large potholes in outside lane at MP 13/7 & 13/7+50, carry out repairs with back up of to IPV vehicles. Could you...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence concerning planned A77 Improvement scheme Drummuckloch/Innermessan: EIR release

Information on the review in 2012/13 which established that the Drummuckloch to Innermessan, Ardwell to Stockenray (sic), and Burnside Improvement schemes offered poor value for money and so would not be taken forward.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence with Scottish Water regarding Gairloch sewage treatment: EIR release

Supply the details of all meetings, conversations and other communications between staff, officials and/or members of the Scottish Government and the staff or other representatives of Scottish Water in connection with Scottish Water's various proposals for modification of its sewage treatment and/or effluent discharge ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Statistics for 6 Improvement projects: EIR release

The following statistics for each of the following projects Forth Replacement Crossing, M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements, Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, A9 Dualling Kincraig to Dalraddy; Planned Completion Date of each Project Issuance of Permit to Use for each of the Projects (where applicable) The contractual da...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.3 s.10(4) s.7 s.8 s.4 s.5 s.33 s.6
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Risk assessments NE Scotland roads grass verges/shrubbery: EIR release

Copy of the risk assessment for BEAR Scotland in respect of the contract they have with Transport Scotland for works carried out to maintain the grass verges and shrubbery alongside the trunk roads and minor roads in the North East of Scotland. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic

Overspends on the M8/M73/M74 projects: FOI release

Any overspends on the M8 M73 M74 projects. How much of an overspend has there been to the original budget? 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 Reg...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Flooding complaints on M9 April 2017-April 2018:FOI Release

M9 - Northbound - between J2 & J3 Could you please provide me with all information regarding complaints of flooding from April 2017 to April 2018 and also can you clarify if anything has been done to rectify the area? As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic

DPEA Environmental Consent Appeal, appeal reference ENVC-170-1: EIR release

All information and material held in relation to the DPEA Environmental Consent Appeal, appeal reference ENVC-170-1.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)E 26 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: meeting notes: EIR release

'May I request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act of 2002, details of any meetings or correspondence between Transport Scotland and Mr Andrew Jackson/Mr Phil Kolon, between 01 January 2017 and 18 January 2018. May I also request whether Transport Scotland holds records of any management meetings with exte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

East Lothian Council/Inch Cape Offshore Windfarm: EIR release

Correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers/officials and East Lothian Council regarding the Inch Cape Offshore Windfarm Development and associated Onshore development in East Lothian over the past 12 months. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Maintenance policy/repair history for A702: FOI release

1) A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to the A702 (Wandel Area). Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road safety inspections, how these inspections should be conducted and the maximum time between identification of a defect and repairs being ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic

A83 wind, crash barrier and risk assessment data: EIR release

All wind related data from the nearest weather station to the A83 near Loch Restil between 2 December 2017 and 10 December 2017. Also require sight of the following documentation: All reports, memoranda and other written communications in respect to the installation, maintenance and removal of any roadside crash barr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Field inspection at Burnside of Dipple, Fochabers: EIR release

All correspondence at Local Area and Headquarters Office level relating to a field inspection at Burnside of Dipple, Fochabers.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding and correspondence in relation to Oxfam projects: FOI release

Details of all funding provided by the Scottish Government to Oxfam (including Oxfam Scotland, Oxfam UK and Oxfam worldwide). Details should include the amount and the purpose it was given. Details of correspondence (including letters, emails and records of any phone calls) between Scottish Government Ministers and off...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 38 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency's energy management system: EIR release

Information regarding the Scottish Public Pension Agency's contract relating to their energy management system. Not all organisations have energy management system and if the organisation does not have one please ignore the contractual part of my request (1-6) and concentrate on questions 7-12. 1. The supplier who pro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic

AECS Inspection and Re-mapping at Kirkhill Farm, Elgin: EIR response

All correspondence or e-mails held on file relating to an AECS Inspection and Re-mapping at Kirkhill Farm, Elgin, and in particular the way in which the solar panel array was dealt with in this latter case.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Details Safety Inspections A85, 2 years to 28/4/18: FOI release

In relation to the A85 between Connel and Bridge of Awe, specifically in the area around Taynuilt: A. Dates of safety inspections undertaken in this area in the two years prior to Saturday 28/4/18. B. Details of carriageway defects identified during safety inspections in the two years prior to Saturday 28/4/18. C. D...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road closure figures A83 Inveraray to Tarbet 2017: FOI release

The A82 road closure figures for 2017,section between Inveraray and Tarbet. This was later clarified to the A83. As the information requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with the request under those Regula...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

SASA's objection/agreement and related application/correspondence re Garden District: EIR release

a. A copy of SASA's original objection to the planning application for a "Garden District" next to SASA's land b. A copy of subsequent correspondence with the applicant and their agents in relation to the application c. A copy of the documents forming the "agreement" with the applicant that led to SASA's withdrawal o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 26 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Marine Scotland Statutory Seal Licence Return Forms: EIR release

'Copies of seal licence return forms for 2016 and 2015 as well as any information on post-mortems, necropsy reports and data on carcasses. Please also include information detailing the change of policy to move from seal licence return forms to electronic data collection. For example, please include emails and correspon...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 26 attachments
Published
2018-05-24
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Plan of temporary junction between A1 and A1087: EIR release

Plan of temporary junction between A1 and A1087 on 15th June 2017, the date from which it was to take effect and the time at which it was put in place, any other relevant information such as start and completion dates of works.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Future of Flood Risk Management in Scotland: EIR release

The 'Regulatory Impact Assessment of Proposals for Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Bill' published on 3 September 2008 advises at Section 3, 3.4 and 3.5 that a consultation document was released in 2007 and had a response from 145 organisations. I have been unable to locate these on your website and I would therefore...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 28 attachments
Published
2018-05-24
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector