Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,874releases indexed
40,876attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,493partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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US Export Plan documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about a US Export plan, from the last three months. On the 22 July 2025 clarification was sought, noting that “identifying and locating the informatio...

FOI already published 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-13
Reference
FOI/202500473302
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Economy, International, Public sector

Doctor strike documentation: FOI release

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

FOI already published 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-13
Reference
FOI/202600501151
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Decision Notices 114/2025 and 116/2025 documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about Decision Notice 116/2025 and Decision Notice 114/2025.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.36(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-08
Reference
FOI/202600503413
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Glasgow 2026 Ltd information: FOI release

Funding, discussions with other governments and about a TV deal, as well as communications with Glasgow 2026 Ltd.

FOI already published 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.33(1) s.36 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600500303
Directorate
Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure: FOI Review

Original Request 202500497219 The dates of any meetings held between the Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure since 1 January 2025. Any minutes of these meetings. Briefings from these meetings prepared for Scottish Government Ministe...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.2(5) s.11(2) s.52(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600401485 Review of 202500497219
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Covid Inquiry documentation: FOI release

1. 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 John Swinney's appearance at the UK Covid Inquiry on October 9 2025, between September 15 2025 to November 1 2025. 2. Could ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25 s.30 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501091
Directorate
Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Special Advisor communications: FOI release

You asked for all communications that Senior Special Advisor Davie Hutchison sent and received the week of Monday 20 October.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25 s.25(1) s.27 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.17 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-24
Reference
FOI/202500491193
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information held by the Justice Directorate relating to the progression of rape and attempted rape cases in Scotland: FOI release

I am seeking statistical or analytical information held by the Justice Directorate relating to the progression of rape and attempted rape cases in Scotland. Specifically, I request: Any data, analysis, or internal reports concerning the progression of rape and attempted rape reports through the criminal justice system...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.18 s.25(1) s.17(1)O s.12 s.27 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
FOI/202600504144
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Mansion tax documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis about a mansion tax, from the last two months.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-03-16
Reference
FOI/202600500301
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to protests against housing asylum seekers in hotels and which mention right wing ideologies: FOI release

Any internal or external government communications made since 13/03/2025 which both relate to protestors demonstrating against the housing of asylum seekers in hotels, and include any mentions of "Nazi", "Nazis", the "Homeland Party" or "Patriotic Alternative". If it is feasible and does not breach FOI time limits due ...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.39 s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600500172
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Independence and credit rating assessments: FOI release

Copies of any recorded communications to or from Shona Robison concerning the mention of Scottish independence in credit rating assessments by S&P Global and Moodys. This should include emails, briefings, submissions, minutes or notes of meetings, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government syste...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500496373
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish independence credit rating assessment communications: FOI release

Copies of any recorded communications to or from John Swinney concerning the mention of Scottish independence in credit rating assessments by S&P Global and Moodys. This should include emails, briefings, submissions, minutes or notes of meetings, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government system...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500496381
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Reduction of public sector workforce risks registers and progress: FOI release

“All risk registers and progress updates held by the Scottish Government, in relation to Shona Robison’s promise to reduce the public sector workforce by an average of 0.5% every year, from the last month.”

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496119
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care meeting with Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited: FOI release

You asked for all information held relating to Neil Gray MSP's meeting with Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited on 30 January 2025 (Scottish lobbying register). This should include: Meeting agenda, attendee list, briefing materials, minutes/notes (including handwritten notes) All correspondence (emails, instant messages incl...

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.33 s.28 s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495085
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Special Adviser to the First Minister communications: FOI release

All recorded communications sent to or from Senior Special Adviser David Hutchison during the period 24 November 2025 to 30 November 2025 inclusive. This includes emails, letters, briefing material, and messages held on Scottish Government systems.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.28 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496223
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Protests against housing asylum seekers in hotels: FOI release

Please provide any internal or external government communications made since 13/03/2025 which relate to protestors demonstrating against the housing of asylum seekers in hotels. Over the same timeline, please provide any communications which include any mentions of "Nazi", "Nazis", the "Homeland Party" or "Patriotic Al...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.28 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500494671
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

For Women Scotland Supreme Court Judgment meeting notes and briefings: FOI release

All meeting notes and briefings about the For Women Scotland Supreme Court Judgment between April 16 and 26 from within the Directorate for Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights.

FOI already published 80 score 84 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.25 s.30 s.45(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500481096
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Financial sustainability and taxes report by Audit Scotland correspondence: FOI release

Any recorded correspondence concerning Audit Scotland’s report Financial sustainability and taxes, published on 13 November 2025. This should include emails, letters, briefings, and any other recorded communications held on Scottish Government systems relating to the report or its findings.

FOI already published 80 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500496268
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Funding allocated to reduce NHS waiting lists information: FOI release

1) A breakdown of the £110million pledged and allocated to reduce long NHS waits. This should include where the money has been spent (i.e. NHS board), and also what specific conditions or deliverables have been attached to this money. 1a) Any internal report or briefing to ministers or to senior Health directorate civ...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.30
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491832
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial Code Advisers and Senior Civil Servants correspondence: FOI release

1. All the correspondence between Scottish Ministers/special advisers/senior civil servants and any of the ministerial code advisers since 3 January 2025. This should include emails, instant messages, letters, meetings (and minutes of those meetings) and phone calls. 2. How many Scottish Government employees are secon...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.25(1)I s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-29
Reference
FOI/202500490297
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister's Better Society Academy speech documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about John Swinney's speech to the Better Society Academy on May 2 2025, between April 10 2025 and June 1 2025.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486929
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Short life working group information: FOI Review

Original request 202500472952 1. Minutes/notes of all meetings of the short life working group established to co-ordinate the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland vs. The Scottish Ministers; 2. A copy of the terms of reference for the working group, and any notes on how t...

FOI already published 80 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.27 s.25(1) s.30 s.38 s.34(1) s.38(1) s.1 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500477689 Review of 202500472952
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme processing times: FOI release

I would like the following information for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 August 2025: 1. The average length of time taken to process new PVG scheme applications (for people applying to join the scheme for the first time). 2. The average length of time taken to process PVG scheme updates / existing member updates (for...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500485201
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Alternative funding models query concerning East Calder Health Centre: FOI release

1. Commencement of work The exact date on which the Scottish Government began work on exploring alternative funding options, including revenue-funded models, to support investment in health facilities. If no specific date can be identified, please provide any record, note, or document that sets out when this work was ...

FOI already published 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.25 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-07
Reference
FOI/202500485060
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding First Minister’s attendance at the Prosper Annual Forum: FOI release

You asked for "Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, from or about John Swinney's meeting with Prosper on May 29 2025, between May 15 2025 and July 1 2025?"

FOI already published 80 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-06
Reference
FOI/202500484896
Directorate
Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector