Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

4,100releases indexed
6,376attachments found
25.6avg calendar days
1,683partially withheld
2025-05-08oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 1,683 unclear 998 not held 683 released 264 already published 195 cost limit 138 clarification 71 withheld 52 transferred 16

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 1230 s.34(1) 920 s.20 818 s.30 745 s.39(2) 676 s.17(1) 634 s.25(1) 505 s.10(4) 431 s.11(2) 362 s.29(1) 297 s.2 287 s.3 212

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 298 releases · 25.1 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 254 releases · 28.0 avg days Culture and External Affairs Directorate 173 releases · 27.7 avg days Marine Directorate 150 releases · 26.9 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 149 releases · 32.6 avg days People Directorate 144 releases · 23.2 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 132 releases · 26.4 avg days Safer Communities Directorate 120 releases · 22.6 avg days
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Correspondence between the Justice Secretary and Professor Alexis Jay: FOI release

1. Any record provided by the Justice Secretary Angela Constance to her private ministerial office or other Scottish government officials of her call with Professor Alexis Jay on December 6, 2025. 2. Confirmation of whether any other Scottish Government officials were on the call and if any minute was taken. 3. Provi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202500498679
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

List of Justice and Home Affairs briefing materials concerning Alexis Jay correspondence and parliamentary record: FOI release

A list of all ministerial briefing submissions, advice notes, or internal summaries provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs between 26 September 2025 and the 11th of December which relate to: the letter sent by Professor Alexis Jay to the Cabinet Secretary on 26 September any consideration of co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202500497894
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Policy on funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) for eligible two‑year‑olds: FOI release

1. Policy Rationale and Evidence Base Any documentation, briefing papers, ministerial submissions, impact assessments, or internal analyses outlining the rationale for extending funded ELC to two‑year‑olds based on parental benefit status. Any modelling or evidence used to support the statement that this policy would ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600511271
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Information regarding deaths of children and young people in care: FOI release

Information regarding the deaths of children and young people in care across the calendar years 2021-2025 inclusive. You also asked for the following information in relation to the deaths of children and young people in care: a list of names, with ethnicity, gender, age and date of death, and the type of care the chil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.39(1) s.17(1) s.17(6) s.17A s.26A s.29 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508918
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) Strategic Group meeting information: FOI release

The following information relating to the meeting of the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) Strategic Group held on 28 January 2026. 1. The agenda for the meeting. 2. The minutes or note of meeting. 3. Copies of any papers, presentations, or written updates tabled or circulated to members in advance...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-14
Reference
FOI/202600503592
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Ministry of Defence and Scotland’s Redress Scheme: FOI release

You asked for 'disclosure of any recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to the Ministry of Defence’s decision to join the Scottish Redress Scheme as announced in the Written Ministerial Statement HCWS841 dated 17 July 2025. In particular, ... the following information:- 1. Any recorded guidance,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.14 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.30P s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-08
Reference
FOI/202600503254
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Mayor of New York City correspondence: FOI release

Please provide me with copies of the following: - correspondence since 1 November 2025 referring to Zohran Mamdani.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600503113
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, International, Public sector

Correspondence and cost of providing the New York Mayor with a baby box: FOI release

Please state the total cost of providing New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani with a baby box. Include a breakdown of all costs: postage, shipment, and baby box components. Provide all correspondence with officials on this topic, including any involving Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville or First Minister John...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600503077
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, International, Public sector

Documentation and cost to send a baby box to New York: FOI release

How much did it cost the government to send a baby box to New York, and could you supply a full breakdown of these costs? Could you supply all documentation held by the government about this, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received and briefings, from the last two months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600503246
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, International, Public sector

Baby Box Programme correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about the Scottish Baby Box, from the past month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600503159
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Shetland Islands Council Early Adopter Communities Project funding reports: FOI release

The below reports with regard to the 'Early Adopter Communities Project: 1 September 2024 - 31 March 2026', where grant funding was given to Shetland Islands Council. The monitoring and reporting mechanism used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Project, including how the project has embedded the approach princip...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-09
Reference
FOI/202500498813
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence on advice from Professor Alexis Jay relating to Parliamentary debate on group-based child sexual exploitation: FOI release

"Any written record held by the Scottish Government of advice received from Professor Alexis Jay which informed, contributed to, or was relied upon for statements made by the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs during the Parliamentary debate on 3 December 2025 on group-based child sexual exploitation. For ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500496850
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

National review of responses to group-based child sexual exploitation materials: FOI release

All Ministerial briefing packs, communications briefing materials, and presentation materials prepared for the announcement made by the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills on Wednesday 4 December 2025 regarding the national review of responses to group-based child sexual exploitation. This should include: mini...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500497242
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence sent to former First Minister regarding child sexual exploitation and abuse: FOI release

You asked for any emails, letters, or other written correspondence sent by members of the public (constituents or non-constituents) to the former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, or to her private office (nicolasturgeon.msp@parliament.scot or firstminister@gov.scot) between 1 January 2018 and 20th December 25th 2025 th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FO/202600499932
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence held within Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs’ Private Office mentioning Alexis Jay: FOI release

You asked for all emails and email chains held by the following staff within the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs’ Private Office that mention “Alexis Jay” either in the body or subject between the time period of the 10 September to 19 November 2025: Private Secretary (C1) Deputy Private Secretary (B3) D...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500494500
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence and costs relating to Scottish Government sending Baby Box to Mayor of New York City: FOI release

Please provide copies of any internal correspondence, submissions, briefings or approvals relating to the decision. Please provide the total cost incurred by the Scottish Government in producing, packaging and sending the Baby Box.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202600502973
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Costs involved in sending Scottish Government baby box to New York City Mayor: FOI release

A cost breakdown of the costs involved in sending a Scottish Government baby box to New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani Any internal Scottish Government communications (between ministers, civil servants and advisors) regarding the sending of a baby box to the New York City mayor, including but not limited to emails, wr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202600503409
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group meeting briefings: FOI release

You asked for any briefings prepared for ministers and officials ahead of the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group meeting on 8 October 2025. You also requested the agenda and minutes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500493183
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Professional organisations and groups engaged in the Review of Best Start Grant: FOI release

1. A full list of all "Professional organisations and groups engaged in the Review" This information is already in the public domain and is provided in Appendices E and F of the Best- start-five-year-forward-plan-maternity-neonatal-care-scotland 2. A full list of all meetings and events involving "professional organis...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 17 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500490735
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

National review of responses to group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation documentation: FOI release

All documents held by the Scottish Government relating to the establishment, remit, governance, and operation of the national review of responses to group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation, announced on 4 December 2025 and that this should include: 1. The formal terms of reference of the review. 2. Governance...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.4 s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500497247
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Registered Fostering Agency (RFA) queries: FOI release

What action is planned to eliminate the practice of RFA’s transferring money to their parent organisation in the form of loans? What steps are being taken to recover the public funds extracted by creative accounting?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491955
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group information: FOI release

Information regarding the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group. 1. The dates and minutes of all meetings of the Group held since 1 January 2023. 2. A list of any sub-groups or working groups established by the Group, with their purpose and membership where available. 3. Copies of any action p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491045
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Documentation regarding free school breakfast clubs: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about free school breakfast clubs, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488053
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence on whether a correction to the Official Report was necessary regarding remarks on Professor Alexis Jay: FOI release

You asked "for the period 16th September 2025 - date, please provide all internal and external correspondence (including by direct messaging application) and notes of phone calls or meetings (in person or virtual) which discuss the question of whether a correction to the Official Report was necessary with respect to re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500498692
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Proposed downgrade of Ninewells neonatal intensive care unit correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence relating to the proposed downgrade of Ninewells neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) received by or communicated from Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, Jenni Minto from September 1 2024 to date. This includes all forms of communication available, not limited to but including, email, text...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500484999
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector