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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Craibstone and Dyce junctions: payments through Non-Profit Distributing: EIR release

The full payment schedule for the AWPR/B-T project, in terms of the Scottish Government payments through its Non Profit Distributing model to the individuals or organisations undertaking the project/programme. I would like the information to contain: 1. The payment period (in years) for the whole project and what pay...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-05-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Expenditure on road repairs 2013 to 2018: EIR release

1. What is the total amount spent by trunk road operators on road repairs in each of the last five years, broken down by year? 2. What is the total number of potholes which have been filled by trunk road operators in each of the last five years, broken down by year? 3. What is the current backlog of road repairs need...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.2 s.3 s.6(1) s.12
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Management of the M77 and A77: EIR release

Records of monitoring inspections (and findings) in connection with term contracts for the management and maintenance of the roadway of M77 motorway and A77 (Fenwick to Kilmarnock (bellfield interchange) ) since 1/12/2017 ito present in connection with the aforesaid roads maintained by balfour beatty connect M77 GSO co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Catch statistics held for Loch Lomond/River Leven system: EIR release

All catch statistics held for all areas of the Loch Lomond/ River Leven system. Particularly: River Leven River Endrick River Fruin Clyde Estuary

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

BEAR Scotland compensation claims: EIR release

The number of compensation claims made to BEAR by motorists whose vehicles have allegedly been damaged by potholes on trunk roads. The number of claims BEAR has paid out and the total amount from 1 March 2017 to 1 March 2018. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.12
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Pot-hole damage claims for 2013 to 2017: EIR release

The total number and total value of pot-hole damage claims on the following roads: A1, A68, A6091/A7, A76, A78, A701, A702, A725, A726, A737, A82, A83, A84, A85, A86, A87, A828, A830, A835, A876, A887, A889, A898, A9, A90, A92, A972, A95, A96, A977, A985, A99. The total number of unsuccessful pot-hole damage claims: ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

MPA fisheries management rules: EIR release

Number of incidents reported to Marine Scotland of suspected or actual infringements of MPA fisheries management rules (hereafter 'incidents') since 22 May 2017 until present day. The number of reported incidents which were subsequently investigated by Marine Scotland. The number of individual vessels these incidents r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data collection system for seals killed by salmon farms:EIR release

Information on the electronic data collection system for seals killed by salmon farms since 1 January 2017, including copies of electronic data submissions from salmon farming companies and emails, correspondence and other information detailing the electronic data collection system.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland information: EIR release

How many incursions has Marine Scotland been made aware of and logged in their records; What action has been taken with a view to prosecution of offending vessels, if any; When might we expect MS and MS Compliance to conduct themselves in the manner expected on behalf of the rural communities and people of Scotland? A...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding chemical usage in salmon farming: EIR release

Information requested on the use of chemicals via well boats including the 'Clean Treat' system since 1 January 2017. Please include data on the use of Azamethiphos, Deltamethrin, Hydrogen Peroxide and any other chemicals used via well boats. Please include correspondence with salmon farming and chemical companies (inc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic

Media interview regarding the Pentland Hills Eagle disappearance: EIR release

Can you please advise whether or not there was an email or formal written request submitted by Chris Packham or Ruth Tingay to meet with Roseanna Cunningham MSP to request a media interview regarding the Pentland Hills Eagle disappearance and, if so, when was this submission made? If the request was not made using the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-05-15
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic

Safety inspections and defect summaries for M77 Northbound: EIR release

Copies of the following: Reports of the inspection history, Safety inspections, Safety patrols, Defects, Repairs to the M77 northbound between Jct 5 and Jct 4 Time frame: 15/01/2018 until 16/02/2018.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Burncrooks water treatment works, East Dunbartonshire: EIR release

East Dunbartonshire - Burncrooks water treatment works. Copy of correspondence between agencies, national bodies and SG regarding assessment of this case. Copies of "all correspondence that was generated between agencies that will include national bodies and Scottish Government when carrying out a proper assessment of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Potential train station Auchenback Barrhead South Glasgow: EIR release

You asked for all material held regarding any discussions around the potential building of a new train station at the Auchenback/Barrhead South site and any new train stations in Barrhead (this should include internal communications, external communications, briefing/proposal documents, minutes of meetings and any othe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fish mortality reporting in aquaculture : EIR release

1. Information relating to the 'agreement' between farmed salmon producers in Scotland the Marine Scotland Science's Fish Health Inspectorate to report mortalities. 2. Copies of the "mortality database" referred to in scientific papers referenced in your request. 3. Copies of the assessment and the "data set containi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-03
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Average traffic speeds for M8 J26 to J19: EIR release

Do you have 2018 speeds for period November 2017 to Jan 2018 to compare? Can you also annotate these more recent winter months on the graphs? It is the traffic flows over this winter that seem to be particularly slow and traffic jams eastbound at night used to occur sometimes but they seem to be occurring all the time ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8 on Eastbound Carriageway: fatal incident report: EIR release

'I would like a copy of the report into the investigation that Transport Scotland said would be undertaken following a fatal RTA on the M8 in 2009, as stated in this news report: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/7844476.stm Could you also clarify if the Health and Safety Executive were involved in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Proposed ban on exporting live animals outwith UK: EIR release

(a.) Advice received by Scottish Ministers which informed their recent decision not to support a UK wide ban on the export of live animals outside of the UK, including advice not only from agricultural departments, but also that from the Scottish Government animal welfare division and any other advice received by Minis...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

1. Was a Disability Equality impact assessment undertaken of the footway at the top of the Bogs Brae prior to the commencement of the proposal for the M74/M8/M73 upgrade? 2. What consideration, if any, was made, to widening and improving the footway at the top of the Bogs Brae at the initial design and planning of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Topic

Appointment letters of planning appeal reporters: EIR release

1. "True copies" of the appointment letter of Planning Appeal Reporters, and in particular that of Mr Scott Ferrier. For the avoidance of doubt, I require "true copies" of all letters of appointment for current Planning Appeal Reporters; 2. Confirmation of the Scottish Administration's aspirations on Onshore Wind Turb...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Stonehaven Flood Protection Scheme: Submission by Aberdeenshire Council: EIR release

1. We would therefore be grateful if you would provide us with copies of the documentation submitted to you by Aberdeenshire Council, so that we can ensure that our objections were duly considered by Scottish Ministers as required by the Act. 2. Please provide us with a copy of the methodology/evaluation criteria you ...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-01
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Revised Elgin dualling proposals: EIR release

On 28th of February, during a local presentation of the revised Elgin dualing proposals, I asked SWECO consultants, who are your agents, to explain their changes to the northern and southern routes. For over an hour I tried to elicit concise answers with little success. I assume, as I never received straight answers, t...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance policy for M77 with inspections reports: EIR release

'I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the M77 GWO DBFO Scheme as stated in your reply, specific location provided below. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maint...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.1 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland data on Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

How many accidents related to the construction of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route have been reported to Transport Scotland? Please provide a list of incident. How many of these accidents reported to Transport Scotland have resulted in injury or death? Please provide a list of incidents. As reported to Transport...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.16 s.10(5)
Published
2018-04-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Flood Prevention Schemes submitted for approval: EIR release

'Please provide information on how many Flood Prevention Schemes have been submitted to you for approval since the enactment of the Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009, where it is the Local Authorities intention to implement the scheme through private land holdings without consent and there are unresolved object...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector