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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182 matching releases

Correspondence between SG and SinoFortone Group: FOI release

All correspondence between representatives of SinoFortone Group, China Railway No 3 Engineering Group and the Scottish Government on 15 August 2016 (which terminated the Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties, signed in March 2016).

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

Published: 2017-08-18
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Meeting between Humza Yousaf MSP and Martin Dorchester: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Humza Yousaf MSP and Martin Dorchester on 29 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary meeting Alison McGregor CEO HSBC Scotland: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the meeting with Alison McGregor CEO of HSBC Scotland on 31st March 2017. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation you asked for a copy of any minute and note taken d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Meetings with Unite Union/workforce representatives/Doosan Babcock: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to Scottish Ministers in advance of meetings with representatives of Doosan Babcock in the past year. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation you asked for a copy of any minutes and notes taken during or subsequent to these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

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

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

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