Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

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Minutes of meetings between the Chief Entrepreneur and SG ministers: FOI release

The minutes of any meetings between the Chief Entrepeneur, Mark Logan, and any Scottish Government Minister since Mr Logan's position within the Scottish Government was announced on 07/07/2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202200331930
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

STAG Report on Beattock Railway Station: FOI release

Minutes/Notes of the Meeting, possibly by the Transport Strategy and Analysis team, which determined the conclusion that there was not strong enough evidence within the STAG Report to move it up to the Strategic Business Case (SBC) level for the reopening of Beattock Railway Station.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300364692
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Heat in buildings working groups: EIR release

Copies of the agendas, minutes and supporting documents for the Scottish Government’s heat in buildings working groups A breakdown of the cost to the government, in terms of staff time and resources, and any costs in securing external services, involved in the consultation on the Government’s proposed heat in buildings...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300382181
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Gender Reassignment Protocol for Scotland (GRP) update report 2022: FOI release

"The April 2022 minutes of the Scottish Government's National Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group refers to a presentation and update on the Gender Reassignment Protocol provided by Miles Mack and David Parker. https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-gender-identity-healthcare-reference-group-minutes-april-2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300369717
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding M8 Woodside between Glasgow City Council and Transport Scotland: EIR release

Please send me all correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council regarding the repair works to the M8 J16 - 17 - including (but not limited to) these repair works’ impact on the Underline Avenue project: its design and revised start and completion dates. As the information you have requested is ‘e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300355270
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Pamela Smith of Clydespace, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
202200331383
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting between Jamie Hepburn and Alan Renwick from UCL: FOI release

Can you release any briefings, minutes and correspondence relating to the meeting between Jamie Hepburn and Alan Renwick from UCL on 27/04/23?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300369081
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Barry White of the NSET Delivery Board: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Barry White of the NSET Delivery Board, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200331359
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Angus Robertson engagement with Spanish officials: FOI release

A list of meetings between Angus Robertson MSP and Spanish officials or politicians since his appointment as Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, and for all minutes and notes taken regarding the topics of Catalonia or Scottish independence if they were discussed.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202300358653
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Stephen Ingledew and their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Stephen Ingledew, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200331385
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Elaine Lorimer of Revenue Scotland, relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 202200325598.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200331391
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence on 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper: FOI release

Any correspondence, meeting minutes, briefings or notes, between the Scottish Government and Professor John Batchler of Strathclyde University relating to their input in the Scottish Government's 'Building a New Scotland - A stronger economy with independence' paper, as referenced in the FOI response reference 20220032...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202200331369
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Lorna Slater's meetings: EIR release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Lorna Slater's meeting with Anthie Zacha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300338440
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Parking Standards Group minutes and action points: FOI release

All minutes and action points from the Parking Standards Group for the last 2 years.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300359795
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SQA exam results for 2021: FOI release

Any correspondence including but not limited to emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages or internal messaging apps such as Gchat and details of meetings including agendas, minutes, notes, handouts, attendance lists, location, and purpose, on the topic of the SQA exam results for 2021 to and from the Scottish Governme...

FOI already published 80 score 471 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202100230956
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence between Minister for Trade and Tom Hunter Foundation: FOI release

All correspondence between Ivan McKee, Minister for Trade, Innovation and his civil servants, and Tom Hunter of the Hunter Foundation. I am looking for copies of all letters, emails, minutes of meetings, presentations, reports, and messages via Whatsapp, Signal or similar from April 2019 until May 2021.

FOI not held 70 score 332 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202100210817
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on reducing emissions from the fishing industry: EIR release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) within the Scottish Government regarding reducing emissions from the fishing industry, since May 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200293896
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes and reports of the Malnutrition Short Life Working Group: FOI release

All the minutes and reports of the Malnutrition Short Life Working Group (SLWG) to ascertain what is the current situation of malnutrition in Scotland and why it was not being monitored at all by the Scottish Government before now.

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300337427
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings discussing Deposit Return Scheme: EIR release

You asked for “Any minutes from meetings involving Scottish Government ministers (Patrick Harvie MSP and Lorna Slater MSP) that discuss the Deposit Return Scheme, due to come into effect on August 2023, between August 2022 to December 2022”.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300337696
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Minister for Housing and Glasgow City Council: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence* between the Paul McLennan and his civil services, and representatives and councillors from Glasgow City Council between March 2023 when the minister took up his post and the present date (25 July 23). I am specifically looking for all correspondence between the minister and his departm...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
FOI/202300368557
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

FM meetings: FOI Review

You requested a review stating the following: “I am writing to you to request an internal review of this decision. I do not believe the exemptions apply to all the information, particularly the briefing documents, and have been applied far too liberally. In any case, the public interest is in favour of disclosure.”

FOI already published 80 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.41 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
FOI/202300362913 review of 202300338437
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Professor Graeme Roy: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Graeme Roy, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-27
Reference
FOI/202300367633
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Professor Drew Scott: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and Professor Drew Scott, 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-27
Reference
FOI/202300367629
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Professor Alan Miller: FOI release

With respect to contact between Professor Alan Miller , 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or briefings. 3. All correspondence between the Constitutional F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-27
Reference
FOI/202300367626
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between constitutional futures division and Equality and Human Rights Commission: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Constitutional Futures Division and the Equality and Human Rights Commission , 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: 1. The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. 2. Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or br...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-27
Reference
FOI/202300367606
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector