Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

2,100releases indexed
3,550attachments found
25.3avg calendar days
909partially withheld
2025-12-02oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 909 unclear 448 not held 353 released 127 already published 115 cost limit 77 clarification 35 withheld 27 transferred 9

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 707 s.34(1) 498 s.30 419 s.20 410 s.39(2) 343 s.17(1) 316 s.25(1) 268 s.10(4) 201 s.11(2) 170 s.29(1) 165 s.2 164 s.3 114

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 164

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 177 releases · 24.9 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 105 releases · 25.7 avg days Culture and External Affairs Directorate 100 releases · 27.9 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 82 releases · 32.5 avg days Safer Communities Directorate 78 releases · 22.9 avg days People Directorate 70 releases · 23.4 avg days Children and Families Directorate 68 releases · 23.9 avg days Justice Directorate 65 releases · 27.8 avg days
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Cost of sending out baby boxes: FOI release

1. The cost of posting out a baby box to a new parent in Scotland? 2. The cost of posting the baby box sent to New York Mayor, Zohran Mamdani, by the Social Justice Secretary?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600503076
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Cost and contents of baby box sent to New York Mayor: FOI release

1. How much did that cost to do in total? 2. Did Swinney send anything else. Tell me the entire contents if you like of what he sent and what it cost to send it.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600503069
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

The total cost of the Scottish Government sending a baby box to New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Please break this down by all costs involved, such as the cost of the box, shipping costs, and other costs. Please also provide a list of the items included in the box.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600503034
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Cost of sending a baby box to New York Mayor: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the cost of sending a baby box to New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani. I would also like to know how many members of staff were involved in sending the box to Mr Mamdani and how much of their time was spent carrying this out.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600502983
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

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

Correspondence between the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health and Bliss Scotland: FOI release

A copy of correspondence between the Minister for Public Health and Women's Health and the charity Bliss Scotland (may also go under the name Bliss) regarding the proposed downgrade of five Scottish neonatal units, from March 1 2023 to date; both sent and received This includes all forms of communication available, no...

FOI transferred 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500490738
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Details of telephone call between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Professor Alexis Jay: FOI release

On 17 December 2025, it was reported in the media that Angela Constance apologised to Professor Alexis Jay via phone call. Angela Constance apologises to grooming gangs expert - BBC News In regard to this phone call 1. Were any minutes from this phone meeting taken? Please provide them if so. 2. Was Ms Constance pro...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498789
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

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

Original Request 202500491045 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 availabl...

FOI already published 80 score 7 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500495559 - Review of 202500491045
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Documentation in relation to Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care meeting with Galloway Community Action Group, Dumfries and Galloway IJB and NHS Dumfries and Galloway: FOI release

1. Any contemporary notes that the Health Minister, Neil Gray MSP, may have taken at his meeting in October of 2025 time with NHS D&G, immediately following his visit to the Galloway Community Hospital (GCH) in Stranraer meeting with the Galloway Community Hospital Action Group. 2. The official note/minute of the said...

FOI not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.38(1) s.30B s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509744
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, 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

Chief Social Work Adviser's diary engagements: FOI release

Further to the Scottish Government's response to FOI request 202600502551, I would like to request the following information: 1) Document 1 of Annex A lists the Chief Social Work Adviser's diary engagements. I would like the minutes and list of attendees for the following diary engagements: 09/12/2025 - 10:05-11:30 -...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600507310
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Royal Society of Edinburgh's Young People's Signature Event correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the Royal Society of Edinburgh's Young People's Signature Event: Making Sense of Politics, between October 1 2025 and November 3...

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-24
Reference
FOI/202600507332
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

Scottish Youth Parliament safeguarding correspondence: FOI release

With reference to the Scottish Government's answer to Parliamentary Question S6W-41776, a copy of all correspondence held by the Scottish Government relating to the "reassurance" that was sought and received from the Scottish Youth Parliament regarding its child protection and safeguarding procedures. The Parliamentar...

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600502647
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

Delivery details of baby box sent to the Mayor of New York City: FOI release

A receipt, or confirmation of, the ‘Baby Box’ which the Scottish Government stated has been sent to Zohran Mamdani. A tracking number for the delivery of the ‘Baby Box’ which the Scottish Government stated has been sent to Zohran Mamdani. The total cost to send the ‘Baby Box’ to Zohran Mamdani.

FOI unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600503867
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