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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3,064 matching releases

Deputy First Minister communication regarding 2021 exam diet: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100203007 1. Any emails, text messages, OneNote memos, or other correspondence between John Swinney, his ministerial office and/or special advisers and the SQA on the topic of the 2021 exams diet and alternative certification model between November 1, 2020 to the date of this request. 2. Any ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.30 s.12 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-09
Reference
FOI/202100241427 review of 202100203007
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Official meeting with Alex Hynes on 17 November and 15 December 2020: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Mathieson and Alex Hynes on 17th November 2020 and 15 Dec 2020. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from meetings Post meeting action points

FOI not held 70 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.30 s.38 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-08
Reference
FOI/202100232184
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to health data: FOI release

"I would be grateful if you could send me all correspondence between Professor Andrew Morris or other representatives of Health Data Research UK, and the Chief Scientists Office and/or the Health Minister which relates to the management of Scottish health data. I am interested in all communications since January 2020. ...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.36(2) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-08
Reference
FOI/202100240987
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings held to discuss publicly owned energy company: FOI release

Details of meetings held by Scottish ministers about the potential of setting up a publicly owned energy company. I would like a record of any meeting concerning a publicly-owned energy company since 2007 that was attended by a Scottish Government minister. I would also like to request the minutes for these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-08
Reference
FOI/202100241465
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Hospital and care home admissions discussed by Covid-19 Advisory Group: FOI release

1. The paper on hospital and care home admission discussed at the Scottish Government COVID-19 Advisory Group meeting on 30 April 2020. 2. Any previous iterations, drafts and versions of this document. 3. Any previous papers on hospital and care home admission discussed by the covid-19 advisory group since its inceptio...

FOI unclear 75 score 372 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202000034205
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Meetings with Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) between May and June 2021: FOI release

All meeting notes (agendas, notes, minutes) for meetings between the Scottish Government (including Ministers, officials and special advisors), with the Scottish Qualifications Authority between the 24th May 2021 - 3rd June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100209239
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Parliament and Call it Out: FOI release

You asked for any and all information, minutes of meetings and calls between the Scottish government, ministers and/or members of the Scottish Parliament and the special interest group Call it Out. Also, any and all information on meetings and/or calls between the Scottish government, minsters and/or members of the Sco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100237753
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture correspondence: FOI release

How many meetings has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, attended (either virtually or in person) where ‘Afghanistan’ was a subject on the agenda. I would like this information in the timeframe of between the date of his appointment to 15 August 2021. Please provide minut...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.3(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100237037
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, International, Public sector

Discussions with Pladis and trade unions regarding closure of McVities Tollcross: FOI release

I am seeking the following information from the Scottish Government, if it can be provided, regarding the closure of the Tollcross McVitie’s factory. 1. Written correspondence by way of emails or letters exchanged between the Scottish Government and pladis April 30, 2021 to the present date (August 12, 2021) regarding ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2021-11-01
Reference
FOI/202100230472
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Information pertaining to the Mobilisation Recovery Group: FOI review

1. The dates on which the Mobilisation Recovery Group have met in 2021 and a copy of the papers and minutes for those meetings. 2. The dates on which the Mobilisation Recovery Group has been scheduled and subsequently cancelled. 3. A copy of correspondence sent to members of the Mobilisation Recovery Group since the st...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100235816 Review of 202100226923
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Official engagement with Sir Tom Hunter: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Matheson and Tom Hunter on 27th October 2020 and 25 November 2020. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from meetings Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38 s.17 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100232182
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Briefing materials relating to the Minimum Income Guarantee: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications regarding the introduction of a ‘minimum income guarantee’. Please can this include any briefing material produced in relation to this subject. I would like this information between 7 August 2021 and 24 August 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100233241
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Justice and Police Scotland discussion regarding high risk data sharing: FOI review

1. Please provide all correspondence, between the Minister for Justice (including any Scottish Government officials),The Police Service of Scotland and the Scottish Police authority regarding the meeting held for the legitimate and lawful justification and evidence’s for High Risk data sharing to be changed from consen...

FOI not held 70 score 1 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100241159 review of 202100232466
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Local Serving Rates: FOI review

1) We need urgently to address what we consider to be a failure to meet the duty of candour attendant on this matter. By way of example only, in response to our request for “all information concerning the Rates List, including that which concerns… correspondence, telephone attendance notes, documents, charts and/or mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100225803 review of 202100216757
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Minister for Justice and Police Scotland: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence, between the Minister for Justice (including any Scottish Government officials),The Police Service of Scotland and the Scottish Police authority regarding the meeting held for the legitimate and lawful justification and evidence’s for high risk data sharing to be changed from consen...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100232466
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Minister for Transport engagement: FOI release

1. Since Graeme Dey MSP’s appointment as Minister of Transport: a. How many meetings has the Minister held with: i. Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited ii. CalMac Ferries Ltd iii. David Macbrayne Ltd iv. Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd v. Tim Hair, Turnaround Director, Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Ltd vi. Trade Uni...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100230806
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information pertaining to Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013: EIR release

1) Correspondence sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen, including the Queen's legal representatives and the Crown regarding the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013, including but not exclusively on whether any of its clauses required amendment regarding Queen'...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100226158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Cyber Resilience Leaders Board and Advisory Board minutes: FOI release

1. Can you tell me how much funding has been provided to the Scottish Business Resilience Centre by the Scottish Government over the past 7 years please? 2. Can you provide me with the minutes of the National Cyber Resilience Leaders Board and the National Cyber Resilience Advisory Board for the past 5 years please?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.31(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100233141
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister meeting with The Hunter Foundation May 2017: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100175036 Please can you provide details of the following meeting? Nicola Sturgeon meeting and dinner The Hunter Foundation on the 26th May 2017 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda Attendees at meeting and minutes or notes from meeting List of attendees at dinner,...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.21(4) s.38(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-12
Reference
FOI/202100235298 review of 202100175036
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence with SJC Trade Union 2021 and minutes of COSLA meeting: FOI release

Copies of the following - Letter from SJC Trade Unions Joint Secretaries dated 30 June 2021 regarding SJC pay 2021, together with minutes/notes/records of a meeting held with COSLA reps and Kate Forbes, Shona Robison and Shirley Anne Sommerville during June of this year/and any response to the above letter of 30 June.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-12
Reference
FOI/202100232202
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Deputy First Minister communication regarding 2021 exam diet: FOI release

1. Any emails, text messages, OneNote memos, or other correspondence between John Swinney, his ministerial office and/or special advisers and the SQA on the topic of the 2021 exams diet and alternative certification model between November 1, 2020 to the date of this request. 2. Any emails, text messages, OneNote memos,...

FOI cost limit 70 score 87 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-11
Reference
FOI/202100203007
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Cambo project: FOI release

1. Please provide the minutes of all meetings Ministers/Cab Secs have had in calendar years 2020 and 2021 with the companies behind the Cambo project on the subject of the Cambo project. 2. Please provide all communications to and from the companies behind the Cambo project on Cambo, covering calendar years 2020 and 20...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-11
Reference
FOI/202100232035
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Former Transport Minister meeting with Transport Scotland Chief Executive: FOI release

Details of meetings attended by Transport Minister Michael Mathieson and Roy Brannen on 3 November 2020, 24 November 2020 and 15 December 2020. Details being sought include: Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda(s) Minutes or notes from meetings Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30
Published
2021-10-08
Reference
FOI/202100232194
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information pertaining to the Aviation Working Group: FOI release

1. The date, time, location, attendance list, minutes, notes, agendas, handouts, presentations or memos for any meeting of the aviation working group announced by then Transport minister Michael Matheson in February, 2021. 2. Any correspondence within the Scottish Government between ministers, ministerial offices, spe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-07
Reference
FOI/202100231558
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 discussions with self-catering businesses on business recovery following pandemic: FOI release

“I would like to request details of the level of engagement, in the form of discussions, that have taken place between the hospitality sector, specifically self-catering businesses, and the Scottish Government on business recovery following the pandemic.”

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2021-10-06
Reference
FOI/202100231932
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector