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

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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Future plans and farm payment model - post Brexit: FOI release

Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) between Fergus Ewing and Scottish Government Officials relating to a plan outlining a future farm payment model post-Brexit Documentation outlining plans for a future farm payment model post Brexit Timeframe: since September 2018. FOI/19-01664: Documentation outlining ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01663
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Farming and rural, Public sector

Loan to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited: FOI appeal

All information held regarding the loan of £30 million made by the Scottish Government in June 2018 to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited, including but not limited to: 1. All minutes and notes of meetings held between FME Limited and the Scottish Government. 2. The loan agreement including interest terms and basis ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 129 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.25(1) 36 attachments
Published
2019-08-13
Reference
FOI/18/01835
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

A96 Dualling - material for de-selection of the existing “on-line” A96 option: EIR release

You asked for:- …the briefing pack/material provided to the “decision maker”, leading to the de-selection of the existing “on-line” A96 option. ….the minutes of relevant meetings/briefings where the de-selection decision was made.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/01616
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings details of proposed publicly owned energy company: EIR release

You asked for: Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Ministers Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Government Special Advisor Documentation outlining Scottish Government plans f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-08
Reference
FOI/19/01673
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agendas: FOI review

Further to my email of 28/06/2019, I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request dated 30 May 2019 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) which asked: Under FOISA, please provide all drafts and copies of Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body minutes and agend...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-25
Reference
FOI/19/01363
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Social Security Scotland Executive Advisory Body advice on Annual Business Plan: FOI release

Further to my email of 28/06/2019, I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request dated 30 May 2019 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) which asked: Under FOISA please provide the advice from members of the Executive Advisory Body in relation to the draft structure of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.5 s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-25
Reference
FOI/19/01370
Directorate
Topic

D F Barnes Services Limited correspondence - sale of Burntisland Fabrications: FOI release

You asked for all communications between the Scottish Government and representatives of DF Barnes regarding the sale of BiFab. This should include any emails, telephone conversations, minutes, agendas, notes (written or recorded), and any action points taken from meetings pertaining to the aforementioned. The period th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.30 s.33 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-22
Reference
FOI/19/01452
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Appropriate Adult Network (SAAN) Annual Report 2018/19: FOI release

A copy of the Scottish Appropriate Adult Network (SAAN) Annual Report 2018/19 and for copies of the minutes from SAAN meetings held in 2019 to date

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-19
Reference
FOI/201900002228
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings and correspondence with Leader of Glasgow City Council: FOI release

1. A list of all meetings Ministers have held with the Leader of Glasgow City Council since May 2017. 2. The minutes of meetings between Ministers and the Leader of Glasgow City Council since May 2017. 3. Correspondence between the First Minister and the Leader of Glasgow City Council since May 2017. 4. Corresponden...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-19
Reference
FOI/19/01497
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Evaluation Attainment Scotland Fund Head Teacher Survey 2019: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, documents or otherwise) involving Scottish Government ministers and/or senior civil servants and/or special advisers regarding the following publication prior to its release date, including the original draft of the publi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-17
Reference
FOI/201900002236
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Guardhouse Studios correspondence with Scottish Government regarding film studio complex: FOI release

You asked that: “Scottish Government disclose all documentation it holds - including but not limited to minutes, memos, emails, letters, and other correspondence - relating to its discussions with Guardhouse Studios (as well as its associated corporate entities Guardhouse Productions, and Guardhouse Studios Scotland),...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-15
Reference
FOI/19/01465
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland: Highlands and Islands Airport Limited Air Traffic Control Industrial Action: FOI release

All correspondence, emails, letters, telephone conversations, dates of meetings (internal and external), minutes of meetings (internal and external), since 1 January 2019 between Scottish Government Minister(s), civil servants or special advisors, and Highlands and Islands Airport Limited (HIAL) officials in relation t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-04
Reference
FOI/19/01300 & FOI/19/1301
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) Stakeholder Meeting: FOI release

You asked for "minutes/notes of the GIRFEC 3rd and Independent Sector Stakeholder Meeting of 30th May 2019 and all associated papers and documents relevant to that meeting."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.27(1) s.25 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-26
Reference
FOI/201900001890
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Minutes of specific meetings with EDF Energy: FOI release

You asked for copies of any notes taken, minutes, briefings or any other papers prepared or exchanged with regards to the below meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and representatives of EDF Energy: Ivan McKee was lobbied by David Cameron of EDF Energy at the Scottish Council for Development and Industry An...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-24
Reference
FOI/19/01383
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Flag Flying Protocol/Flag Guidance – Union Flag: FOI release

The Scottish Government Flag Protocol/ Flag Guidance versions 1 through 22 show only insignificant changes. Between versions 22 & 23 the instances of flying the Union Flag reduced from 15 to 1. Which office holder in the Scottish Government decided and communicated that reduction and to which Scottish Government dept.?...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38 s.6 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-24
Reference
FOI/19/01399
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence of meeting with Gordon Dewar of Edinburgh Airport and Derek Mackay: FOI release

You asked for 'any minutes, correspondence, briefing, notes, agendas or any other communications or documents relating to the meeting between Gordon Dewar of Edinburgh Airport and Derek Mackay on the 23 April 2019.' You also asked to see a list of attendees at the meeting.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-21
Reference
FOI/19/01258
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Various questions - Payment redress scheme for survivors of historical child abuse in care: FOI release

You asked for the rationale, decision making behind: 1. Only above age 70 or terminally ill, any advice re: either real or perceived discrimination or human rights ECHR IMPACT upon those not fitting with said gateway. 2. The decision to not seek corroboration or police verification of disclosure to police as per crim...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1)
Published
2019-06-18
Reference
FOI/201900001975
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Social care workers and real living wage correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following: (i) Correspondence from the Scottish Government to local authorities, health and social care partnerships, care providers and COSLA relating to the payment of the real living wage for overnight support for social care workers (including the distribution of additional funds to care provider...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-07
Reference
FOI/19/01155
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Management of fishing within Small Isles Marine Protected Area (MPA): EIR release

All correspondence, dates & minutes of meetings between SG, Ministers, members or representatives of the fishing industry which have included discussion of Small Isles MPA or the management of fishing within it, between January 2015 & present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-06-07
Reference
FOI/19/01218
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Heathrow Airport expansion - correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Details of any meetings (minutes, diary appointments, or otherwise) in 2019 between Scottish Government Ministers relating to the expansion of Heathrow Airport. (FoI/19/01263) 2. Any correspondence (letters, emails or otherwise) addressed to (a) Nicola Sturgeon (b) Derek Mackay (c) Michael Matheson ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-06
Reference
FOI/19/01263
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Bus and toilet facilities at Jarlshof site in Shetland: FOI release

Please provide a copy of all (a) correspondence and (b) minutes of meetings and discussions, since January 2016, between the Scottish Government and Historic Environment Scotland regarding bus and toilet facilities at the Jarlshof site in Shetland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.33 s.38 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-05
Reference
FOI/19/01221
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Joe FitzPatrick meeting information with David Thomson and Cat Hay: FOI release

You asked for information relating to a meeting which took place on the 7th of November 2018 between Joe FitzPatrick and both David Thomson and Cat Hay at the Scottish Parliament. Specifically, the information you requested was: 1. The minutes of the meeting; 2. Any preparatory documents prepared by the department; 3....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-05
Reference
FOI/19/01016
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Delay to capital investment plan for Scotland's NHS: FOI release

1. Provide the content of all documents including emails, minutes and reports regarding the announcement last month by Jean Freeman that the new capital investment plan for Scotland's NHS has been delayed. 2. Include any information that relates this decision to financial pressures within the Scottish Budget.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-03
Reference
FOI/19/01066
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Documents regarding ministerial engagements in November 2018: FOI release

You asked for any minutes or other official documents in relation to the following nine ministerial engagements in November 2018 which I have added below in the table: Minister Date Organisation/Individual met with / Subject Nicola Sturgeon 14/11/2018 Meeting Adrian O'Neill - Ambassador of Ireland to the United Kingdo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-29
Reference
FOI/19/01123
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Getting it Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Please can the Scottish Government provide all correspondence including emails, telephone calls records and minutes between the Scottish Government and the Chair of the Panel Prof. Ian Welsh since September 2018 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-23
Reference
FOI/201900001305
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector