Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

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Deputy First Minister meeting with founder of HALO Urban Regeneration: FOI release

All documentation from Kate Forbes' meeting with Marie Macklin on August 9 including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-17
Reference
FOI/202400431283
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation regarding multiple First Minister meetings and appearances: FOI release

All documentation from John Swinney's meeting with Andy Burnham on August 12, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI. All documentation from John Swinney's appearance taking the salute at the Edinbu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.39(1) s.28(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-17
Reference
FOI/202400431387
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Commonwealth Games 2026: FOI release

Can I please request the following information under Freedom of Information legislation: Any correspondence (e-mails, letters notes,briefings, text, etc) between the UK Government and the Scottish Government regarding the Commonwealth Games 2026 between 5 July 2024 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-17
Reference
FOI/202400431460
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Creative Scotland and Open Fund for Individuals applications: FOI release

1. Please confirm on what day the Scottish Government was informed by Creative Scotland that the Open Fund for Individuals would stop accepting applications on 30th August 2024. 2. Please provide a copy of all data the Scottish Government has relating to its receiving and subsequently handling of a) the announcement b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-16
Reference
FOI/202400430256
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Orkney Islands Council - Alternative governance considerations motion: FOI release

Any and all correspondence (including attachments and appendixes) which have been sent or received by Scottish Government and Scottish Ministers regarding the alternative governance considerations encompassed by the motion passed by councillors in Orkney Islands Council on 4 July 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-16
Reference
FOI/202400430988
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Law Society of Scotland's consultation response to ending conversion practises in Scotland: FOI release

All emails, messages, briefing papers and other documents since 1 April 2024 referencing the Law Society of Scotland’s consultation response to ending conversion practices in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400430196
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Social Security Scotland workforce savings: FOI release

Request for information 1: The date on which Social Security Scotland and the Scottish Government discussed workforce savings. Request for information 2: A copy of the analysis done by Social Security Scotland or the Scottish Government (or both) that calculated that £7m could be saved. In other words, whatever piece ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400430239
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Education Scotland - National Summary Report: FOI release

I've been looking at the latest national summary report on your website but can't seem to find the actual data behind it anywhere? I presume I'm just looking in the wrong place or missing something obvious but, for example, it gives general information about councils not reaching stretch aims, and I'd expect the data b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400430724
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons documentation, Building a New Scotland papers costs and the Scottish Government's ‘route back into EU’ analysis: FOI release

3. Could you supply any documentation held by the Scottish Government about the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW), from the last six months? 4. How much money has been spent on EU languages summaries for the Building a New Scotland set of papers, with a breakdown of these costs? 5. Could you supply ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-11
Reference
FOI/202400429546
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

First Minister's meeting with the Chancellor of the Exchequer: FOI release

All briefing notes that were provided to the First Minister ahead of his meeting with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 28 August 2024. The minutes of the meeting between the First Minister and the Chancellor of the Exchequer on 28 August 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400429122
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Devices deployed in Social Security Scotland and plans to procure a number of named services: FOI release

Information relating to the number of devices deployed in Social Security Scotland and plans to procure a number of named services. You provided a table requesting this information relating to specific devices and services and this has been reproduced in our response.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-10
Reference
FOI/202400429254
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Meeting held between Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and Deputy Ambassador of Israel: FOI release

All minutes, notes and any information referencing the Israel-Gaza conflict from the meeting held between External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson and Deputy Ambassador of Israel to the UK, Daniela Grudsky.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-09
Reference
FOI/202400427916
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Commonwealth Games: FOI release

Can you release all correspondence between Scottish Government and DCMS and the Scotland Office on the Commonwealth Games. Can you restrict the search to March 2024 to the current date?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-09
Reference
FOI/202400429044
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meeting with Deputy Israeli Ambassador: FOI release

The following in relation to the recent meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and the Deputy Ambassador for Israel to the UK: The full minutes of the meeting. Which Ministers and/or members of the Cabinet were aware of or agreed that this event should be kept secret from ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400427043
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meeting between Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and the Deputy Israeli Ambassador: FOI release

Regarding the meeting which took place in August 2024 between Angus Robertson MSP and the Deputy Israeli Ambassador. All drafts and amended versions of the minutes. All submissions and minutes covering or about the minutes or the meeting. All minutes, correspondence and documents about the visit and meeting, whether b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400427054
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Angus Robertson's meeting with the Israeli ambassador: FOI release

All documentation held about Angus Robertson's meeting with the Israel Ambassador Daniela Grudsky, including correspondence setting it up, briefing notes, and minutes from the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400427081
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meeting between Angus Robertson and Israel's Deputy Ambassador to the UK: FOI release

All communications, internal and external, on the setting up of the recent meeting between Angus Robertson and Israel's Deputy Ambassador to the UK, Daniela Grudsky.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400427182
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

External Affairs Secretary’s meeting with Israel’s Deputy Ambassador to the UK: FOI release

Any minutes/documentation associated with the External Affairs Secretary’s meeting with Israel’s Deputy Ambassador to the UK on the 8th of August. This should include, but not be limited to, minutes of the meeting itself and emails and whatsapp messages (between ministers and civil servants) associated with arranging t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400427406
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meeting with Israel: FOI release

1. All emails relating to the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External affairs and Culture's meeting with the Israeli Deputy Ambassador to the UK. 2. A copy of the briefing prepared for the Cab Sec ahead of the meeting. 3. The note of what was discussed at the meeting. 4. All correspondence with Special Advisers...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400427722
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

National targets for ending long waits for planned care: FOI release

All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 January 2024 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government's national targets for ending long waits for planned care.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400426986
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Building a New Scotland and applying for a Section 30: FOI release

4. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about the continuation of the Building a New Scotland series of papers between May 15 2024 and August 15 2024, including correspondence (internal as well), briefings, policy notes and minutes/notes from meetings? 5. Could you supply all documentatio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400427160
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Meeting between the Scottish Government and the Deputy Ambassador from Israel: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Europe and External Affairs and his officials in relation to the meeting between the Deputy Ambassador from Israel and the Scottish Government. Any minutes of meetings that the Cabinet Secretary or his officials attended in which the meeting between the Depu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400427435
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister's meeting with Ambassador of China, August 2024: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including email correspondence, (including internal), minutes/notes from meeting, briefings, policy notes, from between June 1 2024 and August 25 2024, about John Swinney's meeting with Zheng Zeguang, China's Ambassador to the UK, on 6 August.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400428982
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and education directors meeting minutes: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held yesterday (20 August) between the Education Secretary, Jenny Gilruth, education directors and others. I would also like to request any papers or communications – including emails – sent to participants ahead of the meeting, including any communication sent notifying participants the me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-08
Reference
FOI/202400427742
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Israeli Deputy Ambassador's meeting with External Affairs Secretary: FOI release

All correspondence relating to Angus Robertson's meeting with Daniela Grudsky Ekstein. Including any Whatsapps. As well as any briefings and any minute or notes taken at the meeting and details of all those who attended the meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-07
Reference
FOI/202400426498
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector