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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NHS Board financial plan for 2026–27: FOI release

“Please provide correspondence sent to NHS boards since 1st December 2025 that sets out financial planning rules for the 26-27 financial year.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.29(1) 14 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511491
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

NHS directors of finance group meetings and agenda: FOI release

"Please provide the agenda, papers (including appendices) and minutes of the most recent meeting of the NHS Scotland directors of finance group."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511492
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Briefings to Ministers on England's 10 Year Health Plan: FOI release

''Any briefings to Scottish ministers on England's 10 Year Health Plan, published in July 2025. Please provide any briefings in June, July, August and September 2025.''

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511487
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications discussing the Scottish Information Commissioner's statement relating to Hamilton Inquiry: FOI release

All communications discussing the SIC's statement (published here - https://www.foi.scot/preposterous-excuses-given-latest-scottish-government-non-compliance).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600511015
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

List of individuals the Chief Economist shared the article “Infinite and Everywhere” published by These Islands with: FOI release

The following information: On 13th February 2025, the Scottish Government’s Chief Economist Gary Gillespie was sent the article “Infinite and Everywhere”, published by These Islands. Please list all people who Gary Gillespie shared this article with, by name if possible, and by position if naming is not possible. In...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

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

Correspondence and briefings and the costs of Deputy First Minister of Scotland trip to Stornoway on November 5: FOI release

“Correspondence sent and received, analysis and briefings and the full costs of Kate Forbes trip to Stornoway on November 5”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600511063
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Various queries relating to the Education sector in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many newly-qualified teaching staff have taken part in the Teacher Induction Scheme in each of the last five years and where they were posted? 2. All feedback received by the Scottish Government from schools and teachers to its Building positive relationships in schools guidance, between September 1 2025 and De...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202500497557
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, 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

Director General Corporate recruitment exercise information: FOI release

1. The number of candidates who applied for the role of DG Corporate. 2. The number of internal vs external candidates at application stage. 3. The number of candidates shortlisted for interview. 4. The number of internal vs external candidates who progressed to interview. 5. Number of appointable candidates. 6. C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.6 s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600509752
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Work and skills

Information relating to Prison Population Assurance Group: FOI release

1. Copies of the Group’s risk registers for the past two years (from November 2023 to the present). 2. Copies of the minutes of all Prison Population Assurance Group meetings held during the same two-year period. 3. Copies of the agendas for all meetings of the Prison Population Assurance Group during the same period...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.14(1) s.14 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500491124
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care GP walk-in centres meeting: FOI Review

Original request: 202500492259 On what date was the 12th October meeting first scheduled? Where did the meeting take place? Did all participants join the meeting in person, or did some join virtually? Please provide all correspondence, by email or direct messaging application, which discussed the scheduling of the mee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500495990 review of 202500492259
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Euro 2028 Championships': FOI release

It should be treated as a single request and not aggregated with others. On 20 November 2025, the Scottish Government released a list of the Gatewy Reviews completed in calendar years 2024 and 2025. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202500480983/ Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review compl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500494972
Directorate
Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Fraser of Allander documentation: FOI release

All documentation held, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis and briefings, which is to/from or mentions Fraser of Allander, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.27(2) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600511060
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Public Pension Agency (SPPA) and the Minister for Public Finance in Scotland: FOI release

Since 1 January 2025 and 26 November 2025, on how many occasions have the Chief Executive of the SPPA and other members of the SPPA met with Ivan McKee MSP. Please provide dates of the meetings at 1. Please confirm if these meetings were minuted, if not why not? If reliance is made on alleged Scottish Government policy...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.4 s.38(1) s.33 s.3 s.17 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500495745
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the proposed Resident Doctor’s strike and related pay negotiations: FOI release

All correspondence related to the proposed Resident Doctor’s strike and related pay negotiations with the Scottish Government, sent since 1 January 2026. This should include internal correspondence and correspondence sent to/received from the BMA.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600501083
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and MSP regarding the role of Rector: FOI release

On 06 January 2026, the University of St Andrews (the “University”) received a letter, via email, from Mark Ruskell MSP, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife. Mr Ruskell’s letter concerns the University’s interpretation of the Higher Education and Governance Act 2016 and the Universities (Scotland) Act 1858, in connection to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600504101
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Communication between the Scottish Government and Inspiring Scotland relating to LGBT Youth Scotland: FOI Review

Original Request 202600507416 Please provide all communication between the Scottish government and inspiring Scotland relating to lgbt youth Scotland over the past 9 months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600511494 - Review of 202600507416
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 information: FOI release

all drafts of the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 the names of any children’s organisations consulted during its preparation where children or young people were directly consulted, a description of the categories or groups consulted, without personal data any internal communications abo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510968
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 documents: FOI release

all drafts of the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 the names of any children’s organisations consulted during its preparation where children or young people were directly consulted, a description of the categories or groups consulted, without personal data any internal communications abo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600511006
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2023: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600509894
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Diagnostic Radiography, Therapeutic Radiography, and Sonography Workforce information: FOI release

1. Any workforce modelling, workforce impact assessment, or workforce planning analysis held by the Scottish Government that underpins the commitment to seven-day radiology services set out in DL(2025)25 or the associated sub-national planning programme, including any analysis relating to diagnostic radiography, therap...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600509811
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2022: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600509893
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2025: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request a list and receipts of all expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.17 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/List of expenses claimed by Scottish Government staff based in the London office in 2025: FOI release
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills