Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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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

Information held regarding restructuring loan facility to Burntisland Fabrications Limited (Bifab): FOI appeal

‘All information held about the £10 million restructuring loan facility (with no fixed repayment prior to 2026) granted to Burntisland Fabrications Limited (Bifab) in 2018. This should include, but is not limited to (A) all internal memorandums and emails and (B) the loan agreement.’

FOI partially withheld 90 score 80 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 10 attachments
Published
2019-07-03
Reference
FOI/18/02772 Appeal
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Need for an inquiry into offshore helicopter safety: FOI release

All the information related to Paul Wheelhouse’s discussions with the Oil and Gas Authority on whether there is a need for an inquiry into offshore helicopter safety. This should include any correspondence both written and electronic, as well as minutes from any meetings. All information related to Michael Matheson’s ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-07
Reference
FOI/19/01007
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government and Saltire Prize Challenge Committee: FOI release

1. Please provide a copy of all the correspondence that the Scottish Government has had with the Saltire Prize Challenge Committee since 1 January 2014. 2. On what dates have ministers or officials had meetings with the Saltire Prize Challenge Committee since 1 January 2014? Please provide a copy of the minutes of thes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2019-04-03
Reference
FOI/19/00422
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Establishment of National Energy Company: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-10-11
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Meetings with representatives from Shell: FOI release

(a) A copy of any pre-meeting briefing; confirmation of all people in attendance at all meetings; agendas for all meetings; notes or minutes taken and/or action points decided during all meetings; and any post meeting briefings in relation to all meetings between any Scottish Government Minister(s) and any representati...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy meeting SSE: 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 SSE in relation to the meeting on Energy held on 15th March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Minister meeting Sir Ian Wood: 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 Sir Ian Wood of ONE in relation to the meeting on the local economy held on 31st March 2017. 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.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy meeting AmecFW: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefings provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with AmecFW in relation to the meeting on Oil and Gas held on 10th March 2017. 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.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

Minister meeting President UK of ConocoPhilips: 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 Terri King, President UK of ConocoPhillips in relation to the meeting on Oil and Gas held on 10th March 217. A copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy meeting Chrysaor: 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 Chrysaor in relation to the meeting on Oil and Gas held on 14th March 2017. 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.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

Minister meeting Steve Phimester of Shell: 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 Steve Phimester of Shell in relation to the meeting on Oil and Gas held on 10th March 2017. 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.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

Ministerial meeting with East Coast Oil and Gas: 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 East Coast Oil and Gas (EC-OG) in relation to the meeting on Oil and Gas held on 31st March 2017. 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.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector