Scottish Government FOI Index

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

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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2,981 matching releases

Meeting with Association of Palestinian Communities in Scotland: FOI review

Meeting 16 June 2015 At this meeting, commitments were made by Dr Allan on behalf of the Scottish Government. There is no mention of Dr Allan promising that the Palestinian story would be told or that he instructed Education Scotland to give support. A review is requested to ensure an accurate record of the meeting. ...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Inspection of Argyll and Bute Councils' Educational Services: FOI release

All correspondence made and received in relation to the inspection of the educational functions of Argyll and Bute Council. All correspondence made and received in relation to the timing of publication of the report on the inspection of the educational functions of Argyll and Bute Council.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Invitations to Bute House dinner in March 2017: FOI Release

A copy of each invitation, paper or electronic, to a dinner in Bute House on 21 March 2017 for those people listed below; Anne Budge Katherine Garret-Cox Jayne-Anne Gadhia Marie Macklin Jim McColl Sir Ian Wood Sir David Murray Calum Paterson Sir Ewan Brown CBE Chris van der Kuyl Dan MacDonald Sir Brian Souter Togethe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister's Standing Council on Europe: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications between the First Minister and members of her Standing Council on Europe since July 2016. All correspondence between the First Minister and members of her Standing Council on Europe since July 2016. All minutes and notes taken of meetings between the First Minister and individuals on h...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Ministerial briefing for meeting of Joint Ministerial Committee: FOI release

The briefing given to Mike Russell and Nicola Sturgeon ahead of meetings of the Joint Ministerial Council from 23 June 2016.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.38(1)

Published: 2017-07-25
Reference
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Brexit, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting with Faculty of Advocates: FOI release

Minutes from the meeting held between Michael Russell MSP and Gordon Jackson and Angela Graham on 15 March 2017 All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

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

Published: 2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Constitution and democracy, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Hiring and remit of John Sturrock QC: FOI release

A copy of any internal analysis on the cost of using John Sturrock QC to assist in the FE lecturers dispute. A copy of any payments made to John Sturrock QC. A copy of any bills received from John Sturrock QC. A copy of all correspondence between ministers, advisors and civil servants regarding the hiring of and remit ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

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

Keith Brown MSP meeting with Russian Consul General: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Keith Brown MSP and the Russian Consul General on 15 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.33(1) s.3(2) s.38(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Diary of Special Adviser Stuart Nicolson supporting FM: FOI release

A copy of the diary Scottish Government Special Adviser, Stuart Nicolson. A copy of any pre-meeting briefing, all people in attendance, agenda for meeting, note or minute taken and/or all action points from the meeting and any post meeting briefing from any of the meetings that this Special Adviser participated in.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: 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 Life Sciences Scotland (LSS): FOI release

copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with Life Sciences Scotland ILG in relation to the meeting on Life Sciences held on 14th March 217. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation I request a copy of a...

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

Published: 2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings in relation to Edinburgh Zoo pandas: FOI release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Chinese government in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for the information for dates starting January 2015 up until today's date (21...

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

Published: 2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic: International, 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.