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

Ministerial engagement briefing documents: EIR release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting attended by the then Cabinet Secretary for Finance Derek Mackay, Professor Iain Docherty, Ross Martin and Damian Henderson on the 19 December 2019. Details being sought include: Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from mee...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-06
Reference
FOI/202100228798
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meeting between Director of Rail and Professor Iain Docherty: FOI Review

I am requesting a review of case number 202100228760 for: A list of all meetings that have taken place between Director of Rail, Bill Reeve, and Professor Iain Docherty of Stirling University. From those meetings can you provide: · Pre meeting briefing(s) · Agenda · Venue and list of attendees · Minutes or notes from...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2021-10-05
Reference
FOI/202100231984 review of 202100228760
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Planning (Scotland) Bill meeting: EIR release

Details of the meeting between Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, CBI Scotland, Homes for Scotland, and Scottish Renewables on 25 July 2019, including; 1. pre meeting briefing(s); 2. any speech or pre-prepared words; 3. agenda; 4. venue and list of attendees; 5. minutes or notes from meeting; 6. post meeting ac...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100228792
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Details of Cabinet meetings: FOI release

1. How often does the Cabinet meet and for how long? 2. Is an agenda always circulated in advance and is that publicly available? 3. Is a minute always taken and, if so, is that publicly available? 4. What Committees have been established and what information about them is publicly available? 5. Which Ministers, Commit...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100232471
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information regarding meetings with Oil & Gas UK: FOI release

According to the Scottish Parliament’s lobbying register, the then energy minister, Paul Wheelhouse, had a video conference with officials from Oil & Gas UK on 8 September 2020 to discuss the North Sea transition deal. The register also reports that the same topic was discussed at a video meeting between Oil and Gas UK...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.40 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100230231
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Programme of Engagement with Business Organisations meeting: FOI release

Details of the following meeting attended by Minister Jamie Hepburn and Professor Iain Docherty on the 5 September 2020. Details being sought include: Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-24
Reference
FOI/202100228802
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) meeting on 14 November 2017: FOI release

The Minister for Housing and Local Government Kevin Stewart meeting with Scottish Association of Landlords (SAL) on 14 November 2017. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any speech or pre-prepared words Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points Cost o...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17 s.30 s.38(1)B 8 attachments
Published
2021-09-24
Reference
FOI/202100228784
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meeting with Slovenian ambassador: FOI release

Could you please provide the minutes from the meeting which took place on Tuesday, August 3 between Angus Robertson, the cabinet secretary for the constitution, external affairs and culture, and Slovenia's ambassador to the UK, Simona Leskovar.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-23
Reference
FOI/202100227975
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Minister for Housing and Local Government meeting with Homes for Scotland: FOI release

The Minister for Housing and Local Government Kevin Stewart with Homes For Scotland on the 22 April 2020 and 17 June 2020. Details being sought include: Pre meeting briefing(s) Any speech or pre-prepared words Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-23
Reference
FOI/202100228796
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Homes For Scotland Annual Conference November 2019: FOI release

Details of the event attended by the Minister for Housing and Local Government Kevin Stewart, and then Finance Cabinet Secretary at the Homes For Scotland Annual Conference on 13 November 2019. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Any speech or pre-prepared words 3. Agenda 4. Venue and list of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-09-23
Reference
FOI/202100228787
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Official meeting with Andrew Bruce, Scottish Futures Trust: FOI release

Details of the meeting between Kevin Stewart and Andrew Bruce, Scottish Futures Trust on 11 September 2018. Details being sought include: 1. Pre meeting briefing(s) 2. Agenda 3. List of all attendees and venue 4. Minutes or notes from the meeting 5. Any action points from the meeting

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100228778
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

COVID-19 restrictions in places of worship: FOI release

1. What date it was agreed by our Governing Officials that 'singing' should be banned. 2. Which key department body agreed when singing should be permitted again in 'places of worship'. 3. Which places of worship were affected i.e. all faiths, sporting events and any other.

FOI unclear 55 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227542
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Equality and rights, +1 more … Public sector

Designated bathing water status Wardie beach Edinburgh: EIR release

1. Copies of all paperwork submitted to SEPA and to the bathing water designation review panel during the determination process, 2. Correspondence with any parties during the determination process. 3. A copy of the report sent to Scottish Ministers including any recommendations, 4. A copy of any subsequent corresponden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100228360
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

COVID-19 the use of face masks in schools: FOI release

I would like a copy of all the scientific data showing the use of face masks in schools. This information must include the following: 1. The scientific peer reviewed paper/papers and/or studies which the Scottish Government base their use of face coverings to stop the spread of Covid-19. 2. The scientific data that pr...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.4 s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227918
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Minutes between First Minister and education officials: FOI release

Last week it was revealed that the First Minister has met with education officials to discuss the SQA’s new alternative accreditation model, as reported in TES (see here: https://www.tes.com/news/SQA-sturgeon-we-wont-have-another-qualifications-fiasco) I would like (a) copy of the minutes taken at the meetings between ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100206212
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Discussion held with UK Government regarding Cambo oil field: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish and UK government relating to the new Cambo Oil Field. This should include emails, letters, minutes of meetings, consultation responses and any other documents related to the proposed project.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100226595
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Minutes of meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle: EIR release

Full minutes of the meeting between Scottish Ministers and representatives of Nestle.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-13
Reference
FOI/202100225719
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands meeting with SPPO: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100218180 I understand that Mr Tavish Scott, representing Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, held a meeting with Ms Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands on 10th June 2021. I would like to request a copy of the Minutes of this meeting please. Your request for rev...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-10
Reference
FOI/202100227775 review of 202100218180
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communication regarding lawful bases for processing subject’s information: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100218162 I would like to narrow the scope to number 3 on my list; “please provide ALL communications, incl. records relating to communications, ie diary entires, notebook records etc., including but not limited to, agendas and minutes of meetings, minutes of telephone calls, agendas and minu...

FOI unclear 75 score 8 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-06
Reference
FOI/202100229207 review of 202100218162
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Bus Partnership Fund application criteria: FOI release

All correspondence and meeting minutes, from 1/1/20 to 9/11/20, relating to the application criteria for the Bus Partnership Fund. If this information is not available or would exceed the allowable expense for a Freedom of Information request, please provide all correspondence between ministers and Transport Scotland ...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 6 attachments
Published
2021-09-06
Reference
FOI/202100224549
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Property Federation event: FOI request

Please provide details of the Scottish Property Federation event attended by Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy, Kate Forbes on March 4 March 2020. Specifically: 1) · Pre meeting briefing(s) 2) · Any speech or pre-prepared words 3) · Agenda 4) · Venue and list of attendees 5) · Minutes or notes from meeting 6) ...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-08-23
Reference
FOI/202100228806
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Public Health Scotland (PHS) information regarding discharges from hospitals to care homes: FOI release

The provision of electronic copies of draft versions of the Public Health Scotland reports into discharges from hospitals to care homes in the initial months of the pandemic, and in relation to electronic correspondence dated between 1 April 2020 and 14 June 2021 held in relation to discussions surrounding the reports....

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-23
Reference
FOI/202100213136
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID 19 shielding user research survey wristband question supporting material: FOI release

All supporting material that led to the inclusion of the question - “If you were offered something small to wear (such as a wristband) to indicate that you’d prefer people to keep their distance, would you use it?” in a recent survey for those on the higher risk list. Including, but not limited to, research, emails, m...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-23
Reference
FOI/202100224390
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Meeting between Director of Rail and Professor Iain Docherty: FOI release

A list of all meetings that have taken place between Director of Rail, Bill Reeve, and Professor Iain Docherty of Stirling University and from those meetings can you provide Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.40(2)
Published
2021-08-23
Reference
FOI/202100228760
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport