National Speed Management Review consultation document: FOI release

Information requested

1. Survey Briefing and Guidelines:

a. Copies of any documents or communications that were given to the people who wrote the survey questions. This should include details on the purpose of the survey, the goals of the survey, and any instructions on how to write the questions.

b. Any specific objectives or outcomes that the Scottish Government wanted to achieve with the survey.

2. Survey Design:

a. A breakdown of how the survey questions were chosen and written, including why each question was worded in a certain way.

b. Any documents that explain why certain questions were included, and how they were presented to the public.

c. Information about whether experts were involved in designing the survey questions.

3. Potential Bias in the Survey:

a. Was any consideration given to avoiding bias in the survey questions? For example, were any psychological factors (such as how people might interpret questions) considered to make sure the questions were neutral?

b. Were any reviews done to check if the survey might unintentionally lead people to answer in a certain way?

4. Public Feedback:

a. Any reports or information showing how feedback from previous consultations was used to shape the survey questions.

b. Information about whether the survey was tested with a small group before being released to the public.

5. Evaluation of Results:

a. How the survey results were or will be reviewed and used or to be used to make decisions about the change in speed limits from 60mph to 50mph.

b. Was there any evaluation of whether the survey effectively gathered honest, representative feedback from the public?

Response

The answer to your questions is:

1.a. The National Speed Management Review consultation document was prepared by Transport Scotland officials. The development of this was informed by the Scottish Government Consultation Good Practice Guide. You can view this at SG Consultation Good Practice Guidance.

1.b. The purpose of the consultation was to gather views from stakeholders and the public on the proposed changes to speed limits contained within the National Speed Management Review.

2.a. A response to this point is contained in answers to question (1.a) and question (1.b).

2.b. A response to this point is contained in answers to question (1.a) and question (1.b).

2.c. The consultation questions were developed and agreed by officials across Transport Scotland.

3.a. A response to this point is contained in the answer to question (1.a).

3.b. A response to this point is contained in the answer to question (1.a).

4.a. A response to this point is contained in the answer to question (1.a).

4.b. A response to this point is contained in the answer to question (1.a).

5.a. Information on next steps following the conclusion of the National Speed Management Review public consultation are set out at: Frequently asked questions | Transport Scotland

5.b. A response to this point is contained in the answer to question (5.a).

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