Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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109 matching releases

Arderseir Waste Water Treament Plant Development: FOI release

Any and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Water/Scottish Water Horrisons and The Highland Council regarding the following: The Arderseir Waste Water Treament Plant Development The "Bund" at Ardersier Community / Resident Issues Landownership considerations in connection with the laying of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.38(1) s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister meeting Oil and Gas ILG: FOI release

You asked for a copy of all background notes and/or briefings provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with Oil and Gas ILG in relation to the meeting on Oil and Gas held on 3rd March 2017. A copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

Minister meeting Sir Ian Wood: FOI release

a copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with Sir Ian Wood of ONE in relation to the meeting on the local economy held on 31st March 2017. A copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

Minister meeting with Oil and Gas UK: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefings provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with Oil and Gas UK in relation to the meeting on Oil and Gas held on 3rd March 2017. A copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy meeting AmecFW: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefings provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with AmecFW in relation to the meeting on Oil and Gas held on 10th March 2017. A copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.