Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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2,234 matching releases

Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy meeting Chrysaor: 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 Chrysaor in relation to the meeting on Oil and Gas held on 14th 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 2 attachments

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

Minister meeting Steve Phimester of Shell: 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 Steve Phimester of Shell 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.

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

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

Ministerial meeting with East Coast Oil and Gas: 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 East Coast Oil and Gas (EC-OG) in relation to the meeting on Oil and Gas 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 2 attachments

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

Changes to Land Registration and Public Services Acts: FOI release

"copies of all correspondence you or your office have made in respect of our concerns and complaint. Or please advise who to contact to make a Freedom of Information application to you".

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial meeting with Standard Life chief executive: FOI release

All background notes, briefing/s provided to the First Minister/Ministers/officials in relation to the meeting with Keith Skeoch, Standard Life on 29 March 17 alongside a copy of any minutes and notes taken during or subsequent to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Brexit, Economy, Public sector

SG officials at PAPLSC and Justice Sub-Committee meetings: FOI release

"Information from documents, meetings, communications, & discussions, relating to preparation for, and attendance of SG staff SPA Chair, CEO and serving & former Board members at PAPLSC on 20 April and 11 May 2017 and the Justice Sub-Committee on 18 May".

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2017-07-11
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Minister meeting Falkirk Economic Partnership: 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 Falkirk Economic Partnership in relation to the meeting on the local economy held on 2nd March 217, and a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2017-07-11
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic

Correspondence between Ms Robison and others: FOI release

You asked for Correspondence between Ms Robison or member of her Department anda) the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburghb) the Royal College of Physicians and surgeons of Glasgowc) the Chief Medical Officer for Scotland and her representatives, relating to the reconfiguration of the cleft surgical service in Scotla...

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

Published: 2017-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing for Highlands and Islands Enterprise Board meeting: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and fair Work with regard to the meeting with Lorne Crerar and the Board of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) in relation to the Enterprise and Skills Review held on 2nd March 2017 and a copy of any minute and note...

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

Published: 2017-07-04
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector