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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Managing Interactions Aquaculture Project (MIAP) steering group: EIR release

Minutes of meetings of the Managing Interactions Aquaculture Project (MIAP) steering group (Marine Scotland Science and Marine Scotland Policy were part of this steering group), from 2011 until it was disbanded. Copies of any guidance documents, briefing papers, overviews or explanations given to Scottish Government Mi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Briefings for Alasdair Allan's meetings in Poland: FOI release

All briefings prepared for Alasdair Allan for meetings in Poland between 19 March 2017 and 21 March 2017 as well as all minutes, actions points or notes taken following the individual meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communications between Scottish and Chinese Governments since 2016: FOI release

1) A breakdown of all communications between the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work and the Chinese Government since June 2016. 2) All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for the Economy, Jobs and Fair Work and the Chinese Government since June 2016. 3) All minutes and notes taken of telep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communications between FM and Chinese Government since 2016: FOI release

1) A breakdown of all communications between the First Minister and the Chinese Government since June 2016. 2) All correspondence between the First Minister and the Chinese Government since June 2016. 3) All minutes and notes taken of telephone communications between the First Minister and the Chinese Government sinc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Economy minister Keith Brown's meetings in Germany: FOI release

All briefings prepared for economy minister Keith Brown's meetings in Germany between March 5, 2017 and March 8, 2017; and all minutes, actions points or notes taken following the individual meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meeting of Medical Undergraduate Group 15 May 2017: FOI release

The details of the discussions held by the Medical Undergraduate Group regarding medical undergraduate numbers at its meeting held on 15 May 2017 and the minutes taken at the meeting of the Medical Undergraduate Group on 15 May 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Health and social care, Public sector

Minutes of meetings around High Hedges Scotland Act: FOI release

Any legal advice offered by Scottish Government lawyers on the High Hedges Scotland Act that impacts on how the Act is applied in relation to "hedges" and the minutes of meetings around the Act both before and after coming into law. On 13 July 2017, you asked to limit the FOI request to 'what the Minister knows and th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2017-08-04
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Funding for kinship care projects and services 2013-2017: FOI release

A list of all recipients of funding from the Department of Children and Young People for the provision of projects or services relating to kinship care between 1st April 2013 and the present date, including the recipient, the amount funded, and the remit of the project. This should include but not be limited to: CHILDR...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.33 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Meetings of Israel-Palestine Learning and Teaching Resource: FOI Release

A copy of the minutes were requested, including any agreed actions, in relation to the following meetings regarding the Israel-Palestine Learning and Teaching Resource:  19 November 2015  14 January 2016  9 May 2017  11 May 2017

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Meetings with Teach First 2016-2017: FOI release

A copy of the minutes for each of the three meetings between the Scottish Government and Teach First, held on 10 January 2017, 21 September 2016, and 26 August 2016, as detailed in the Written Answer to question S5W-09678.

FOI released 100 score correspondence meetings s.17 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Costs associated with implementation of national bargaining: FOI release

How much additional money will be provided by the Scottish Government towards meeting the costs associated with the implementation of national bargaining? What date(s) has this money been released, or will be released, by Scottish Government? When will this money be paid to Colleges Scotland? Please provide copies of a...

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence ministers meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, 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

Air Departure Tax exemptions for Highlands and Islands: FOI release

Copies of all forms of recorded information which the government holds which refers to the exemption from Air Departure Tax by air departures from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. This request should include: Correspondence (including emails, attachments, letters, and records of telephone calls) Records of meeti...

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence meetings spending s.12
Published
2017-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

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 Sir Angus Grossart Minutes: FOI release

A copy of all minutes from the meeting held between Derek Mackay MSP and Sir Angus Grossart on 2 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Michael Russell, Dr Eberhard and Christine Sasse meeting: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Michael Russell MSP and Dr Eberhard and Christine Sasse on 9 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
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

Meeting between Michael Russell and Dr Tannam:FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Michael Russell MSP and Dr Etain Tannam on 8 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
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

Cabinet Secretary meeting with Royal Scottish Geographical Society: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution for meeting with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society held on 16.03.2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(2) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting Tim Alderslade CEO Airlines UK: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution to meeting with Tim Alderslade CEO of Airlines UK on the Air Departure Tax held on 1st March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting ABTA on Air Departure Tax: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution to meeting with ABTA on the Air Departure Tax held on 2nd March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Meeting between Derek Mackay and Ken Barclay: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Derek Mackay MSP and Ken Barclay on 15 March 2017 and all correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI released 100 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting with Scottish Retail Consortium about Apprenticeship Levy: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Employability and Training with regard to the meeting with the Scottish Retail Consortium in relation to the meeting on the Apprenticeship Levy held on 14th March 2017. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation you requ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.29
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

National Bargaining wage rises for Further Education Lecturers: FOI release

A copy of information relating to the where the money has gone for the wage rises for Further Education Lecturers in Scotland for National Bargaining, details of any meetings about this issue, a copy of any minutes taken during any meetings or briefing prepared. A copy all emails between John Swinney and Colleges Scotl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector