Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,099releases indexed
37,554attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
7,804partially withheld
2017-11-17oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 7,804 unclear 6,977 not held 2,955 released 1,470 already published 656 cost limit 586 clarification 342 withheld 235 transferred 74

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Timeline

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Minister for Equalities meeting with Glasgow City Parents: FOI release

“On the 16/5/24, Minister for Equalities Kaukab Stewart met Glasgow City Parents. I’d like to ask for the minutes from that meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-25
Reference
FOI/202400436605
Directorate
Topic

Meetings with salmon farming industry: EIR release

Information on meetings and site visits, between ministers and cabinet secretaries with representatives of Salmon Scotland and of salmon farming operating businesses from 11 September 2019 to 11 September 2024, including 1. Meeting/visit dates 2. Meeting/visit attendees. 3. Requesters of the meeting/visit 4. Subjects ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400431333
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group: FOI release

You provided the following background to your request: ‘The gender identity healthcare access team are secretariats for the gender identity healthcare reference group. The role of a secretariat for the STAC are Scottish Government officials’ whose role is to make arrangements for meetings, produce minutes and facilita...

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.12 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.2A 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433076
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and Petroineos, PetroChina and INEOS: EIR release

1. A list of all meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and Petroineos, PetroChina and INEOS between 28th March 2024 and 12th September 2024 - information prior to 28th March has already been published as request FOI/202400409653 2. A full list of attendees and minutes or discussion points at these meetings. ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-22
Reference
FOI/202400431748
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings with Alexander Dennis, NFI Group and NFI International Limited: EIR release

1. A list of all meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and representatives of Alexander Dennis and/or NFI Group and/or NFI International Limited between 1st March 2023 and 12th September 2024 2. A full list of attendees and minutes or discussion points at these meetings. 3. Any correspondence relating to the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-17
Reference
FOI/202400431749
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and Deputy Israeli Ambassador Meeting: FOI release

1. The minutes from Angus Robertson’s meeting with the Deputy Israeli Ambassador Daniela Grudsky. 2. All drafts and amended versions of the minutes. 3. All submissions covering or about the minutes of the meeting. 4. All minutes, correspondence and documents about the visit and meeting, whether before, after or duri...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.3 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426731
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Angus Robertson's meeting with the Deputy Israeli Ambassador: FOI release

Minutes of Angus Robertson's recent meeting with the Deputy Israeli ambassador. This should include:- 1. All minutes, correspondence and documents about the meeting. 2. Please include amended and draft minutes. 3. Specifically all communications with First Minister and his office before or after the meeting. 4. Al...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.3 s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426734
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and the Israeli Deputy Ambassador: FOI release

In relation to the recent meeting between Angus Robertson MSP, in his official ministerial capacity, and the Israeli Deputy Ambassador: 1. The minutes of the meeting. 2. All drafts and amended versions of the minutes. 3. All submissions and minutes covering or about the minutes or the meeting. 4. All minutes, corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.3 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426737
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meeting between Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and the Deputy Israeli Ambassador: FOI release

1. The official minutes of the meeting between Angus Robertson and the Deputy Israeli Ambassador. 2. All drafts and amended versions of the minutes. 3. All submissions and minutes covering or about the minutes or the meeting. 4. All minutes, correspondence and documents about the visit and meeting, whether before, a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.3 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426814
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Melville Monument, Dargavel Primary School, Celtic title and cup celebrations and D-Day events: FOI release

1. All documentation held by the Government, including correspondence, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and internal correspondence, about/mentioning the Melville Monument in Edinburgh, from the last six months. 2. All documentation held by the Government, including correspondence, briefings, minutes/notes from ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1)
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400421066
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Education, Public sector

Ministerial Roundtable on Spiking: FOI Review

Original request 202300384168 1. The dates of all the meetings of the ministerial roundtable on spiking. 2. Who attended these meetings. 3. The agenda, minutes and any supporting papers discussed at the meeting. 4. Please can you also provide any ministerial briefings on spiking for the last three years. 5. Please...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.5 s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-12
Reference
FOI/202400393148 Review of 202300384168
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Nuclear waste, Grangemouth Ineos plant and oil and gas licences: EIR release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government over the dumping of nuclear waste in Scotland, including internally, and all briefings about this, from the last six months. 2. All correspondence between the UK and Scottish Government about Grangemouth's Ineos plant from the last three months. 3. Co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
EIR/202400416699
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Former Deputy First Minister's 2017 trip to India: FOI release

1. All meetings John Swinney had during his December 2017 trip to India, the attendees of those meetings, the minutes of those meetings and any actions taken by the Scottish Government as a result of those meetings. 2. Any messages, emails or letters sent by John Swinney between 1 and 6 December 2017 (inclusive) that ...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400412239
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

New safeguards introduced in relation to XL Bully dogs in Scotland: EIR release

Various information concerning the new safeguards that have been introduced in relation to XL Bully dogs in Scotland.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6 s.16 s.10(4) s.18 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400411738
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence concerning United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): FOI release

1. What was the reason Humza Yousaf gave to overrule officials to give money to UNRWA as reported here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/03/08/humza-yousaf-gave-250k-gaza-despite-officialadvice/ -Could you supply any analysis done on this decision and why it was overruled? 2. Could you supply all internal c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.36 s.30 s.38(1) s.38 s.3 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400403608
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

National Clinical Director of Healthcare Quality and Strategy and council tax rises: FOI release

1. All minutes from meetings Jason Leitch has held in the last three years (2021-24) where he mentions the words "open and honest" together. 2. All correspondence received (including internal) and sent, including minutes from phone calls and meetings, between councils and the Scottish Government which mentions council...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
FOI/202400396145
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), Equinor, Ian Wood and True North correspondence: EIR release

Any documentation relevant to the following meetings between the Scottish Government and SSE, Equnior, Ian Wood and True North in 2022-2024. I request copies of attendance, topics discussed and any agreed actions. [Date / location / company / Minister / Where meeting was identified] 1) 07/10/2022, SNP Party Conferen...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.6 s.7 s.9 s.10 s.12 s.13 s.14 s.15 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.11 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-29
Reference
EIR/202400401637
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documentation about the A96 dualling project: EIR release

1. Could you supply the full cost of the A96 dualling project so far, and the current progress made on it? 2. Could you supply all documentation you hold about the A96 Climate test report, including the report itself, correspondence sent and received about it, minutes/notes from meetings about it, from the last three m...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
FOI/202400421478
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

International trips and correspondence relating to specific celebrities: FOI release

1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence, mentioning Brian Cox, and between Brian Cox and the Scottish Government between January 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefing notes, minutes and notes prepared for and after Angus Robertson's British Irish Council meetings this year, including a full...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.32(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-07-17
Reference
FOI/202300381800
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding closure of 218 service: FOI release

'Please provide me with the following in relation to the imminent closure of the 218 Centre Bath St: 1. A copy of the last review of the centre submitted to the government by Glasgow City Council with a date. 2. The dates of any discussions with Scottish Government about the 218 centre in the past 12 months. 3. Copi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.3 s.4 s.38 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-20
Reference
FOI/202300390904
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Law and order, Public sector

Racism in cricket in Scotland: FOI release

1. The dates and locations of all meetings between 1 July 2021 and 31 March 2023 Humza Yousaf had (a) with sportscotland and Cricket Scotland or (b) just with Cricket Scotland or (c) just with sportscotland at which racism in cricket in Scotland was discussed. 2. The names of all those who attended those meetings. 3....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.4 s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-15
Reference
FOI/202400391573
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme: EIR release

1) Current Project Status: Please provide a comprehensive overview of the current status of the A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme. This should include details on any recent developments, ongoing activities, and any potential challenges or delays that may impact the project's timeline. This should also i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.2 s.10(4) s.3 4 attachments
Published
2024-04-01
Reference
FOI/202300386811
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture trip to China: FOI release

1. All briefings, notes taken and correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government about Angus Robertson’s trip to China in November, between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. An itinerary of Mr Robertson from the trip, including minutes and notes taken at meetings and briefings prepared for the...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.12 s.32 s.38(1) s.27(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-03-25
Reference
FOI/202300389354
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Amount of records destroyed in accordance with Record Management Policy from 2019 - date: FOI release

How many records the Scottish Government have destroyed in accordance with Record Management Policy in 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23 and so far in 2023-24. Please detail whether these records included emails, WhatsApps, minutes of Scottish Government meetings etc and any other information that is recorded about th...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.3 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-05
Reference
FOI/202300384324
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister's meetings during July and August 2023: FOI release

1. All minutes and briefing notes taken at Humza Yousaf's alcohol harm meeting on July 31, plus a list of all attendees. Also supply proposed outcomes and plans following the summit 2. All minutes and briefing notes taken at the Celtic Forum in August, attended by Shona Robison, plus a list of all attendees. 3. Cost ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.25(1) s.38 s.29 s.30 s.28 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-13
Reference
FOI/202300374367
Directorate
Topic
Public sector