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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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

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

Total cost of education governance review: FOI release

What has been the total cost of the governance review from its commencement to the publication of materials on the 15th of June? (NB This figure should include all costs - preferably with breakdowns - such as the production of the consultation, events which took place during the consultation, analysis of the responses ...

FOI transferred 75 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

First Minister meeting with Deloitte UK: FOI release

A copy of the minutes from the meeting held between Nicola Sturgeon MSP and David Sproule on 20 March 2017 and all correspondence relating to this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Ministers meeting DWP to close job centre offices: FOI release

All communications and minutes of meetings between the ministers of the Scottish Government and ministers of the Department of Work and Pensions concerning the closure of job centres in Scotland (from April 1st 2016 to date).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) 18 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister visits USA: FOI release

FM in US A full list of engagements involving the First Minister during her trip to the US, includeing a list of people and organisations present at each meeting, the purpose, a summary of what was discussed and any outcome or agreement made, and full minutes of the FM's meetings with representatives of BlackRock and ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.1(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Ministerial meeting with Standard Life chief executive: FOI release

All background notes, briefing/s provided to the First Minister/Ministers/officials in relation to the meeting with Keith Skeoch, Standard Life on 29 March 17 alongside a copy of any minutes and notes taken during or subsequent to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Economy, Public sector

Correspondence between First Minister's Office and Arlene Foster: FOI release

Correspondence between the First Minister's Office and Arlene Foster from 11 January 2016, including any minutes of meeting.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers meetings 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Minister meeting with Longannet Task Force: 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 Longannnet Task Force in relation to the meeting on the local economy held on 1st March 217, and a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Number of FOI requests received by Scottish Government: FOI release

The number of FOI requests received by the Scottish Government in each year since and including 2011? The percentage of FOIs that were responded to within the statutory 20 day limit for each year since and including 2011? The number of FOIs that were refused on the grounds that the Scottish Government does not hold the...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.12
Published
2017-07-04
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

British Transport Police Integration Joint Programme Board papers: FOI release

All agendas, board papers and minutes from the British Transport Police Integration Joint Programme Board(s).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 58 attachments
Published
2017-07-03
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Briefings and minutes for meeting with Fraserburgh Taskforce: 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 Fraserburgh Taskforce meeting on local economy held on 3 March 2017 as well as 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.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-06-30
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Briefings for meeting with Federation for Small Businesses: 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 the Federation of Small Businesses in relation to the meeting on Small Businesses held on 9th March 2017 and; a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector