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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Lord Advocate correspondence regarding the criminal case against former Chief Executive of the SNP: FOI release

Please provide all emails sent or received by the Lord Advocate and/or her advisers on Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th February 2026 regarding the release of a Freedom of Information request that showed the Lord Advocate sent a minute updating the First Minister on developments in the criminal case again...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600507581
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Public Sector workforce reduction: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including all correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about plans to cut 11,000 public sector jobs as part of efficiency savings, from the last two weeks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600502383
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings with Working Group on the Supreme Court judgement in FWS Vs. Scottish Ministers: FOI release

1. Copies of all minutes from meetings of the (Short Life) Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in FWS Vs. Scottish Ministers since 8/12/25. 2. Copies of all agendas, briefings, discussion papers, consultation documents, presentations etc. discussed at these meetings, sent ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600501938
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Home Affairs regarding adding sex to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021: FOI release

All written material sent to or from Angela Constance, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, and civil servants/officials relating to adding "sex" to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021. This should cover the period from 01 September 2025 to the current date. [25 January 2026]

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.20 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600503141
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Former Housing Minister's visit to Ravenscraig: FOI release

Details and background for the former Minister for Housing Paul McLennan's visit to Ravenscraig on or around 19 February 2025. This should include: a full list of participants at the event briefing documents for the Minister notes taken of the visit during or after it took place an agenda of the visit, including time...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600500430
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Former Chief Executive of CalMac Ferries stepping down: FOI release

I am seeking recorded information held by Transport Scotland relating to the departure of Robbie Drummond from CalMac and the severance or settlement arrangements associated with his exit. Time period: 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2025. Please provide copies of any recorded information held by Transport Scotland, includ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 141 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.1 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600500780
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Agenda and minutes from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affair’s meeting with Rape Crisis Scotland, Close the Gap, SWA and Zero Tolerance: FOI release

A copy of the agenda and minutes from the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affair’s meeting with Rape Crisis Scotland, Close the Gap, SWA and Zero Tolerance.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
foi/202600501054
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence sent and received by Scottish Government bodies in relation to Non-Harassment Orders: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence (sent and received) and minutes from meetings between the Scottish Government and The Scottish Sentencing Council which explore/discuss the provision of Non-Harassment Orders in relation to this bill or otherwise. Copies of all correspondence (sent and received) and minutes from meetings be...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600500267
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Annual health checks for people with learning disabilities: FOI release

1. Copies of the last three pieces of correspondence the Minister for Social Care has written regarding annual health checks for people with learning disabilities. 2. A list of all meetings (with the date clearly stated) in 2025 the Minister for Social Care has attended regarding annual health checks for people with l...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600500256
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence held by the Scottish Government regarding Professor Alexis Jay's letter to Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Home Affairs: FOI release

1. Could you supply all internal discussions/correspondence held by the Scottish Government about Professor Alexis Jay's letter to Angela Constance dated September 26, specifically about whether or not to publish it? 2. Could you supply all minutes/notes held from any phone calls between Alexis Jay and John Swinney, A...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202500498187
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence held by the Scottish Government regarding funding to Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH): 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 the decision to give £400k to Craig Ferguson, between June 1 2026 and the date of this FOI? 2. Can you confirm whether this ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600523730
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland employee information: FOI release

1. The number of employees in your organisation with any of the phrase’s “diversity”, “inclusion”, “equality” or “equity” in their job title in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023- 24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also provide the salaries paid to them in each of these financial years, and a list of the r...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.38(1)
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600502491
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and IMPACT Scotland: FOI release

Please can you publish all correspondence and meeting minutes between the Scottish Government and IMPACT Scotland since June 2025 including all due diligence as part of the Government decision to invest a further £20m in the Dunard Centre project. I would also like to documentation relating to both the business case p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202500498203
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) briefing notes regarding the Scottish Youth Parliament: FOI release

All information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the "FMQ Briefing Packs" provided to the First Minister and Cabinet Secretaries: 1. Prep Materials & Steering Notes Copies of all "Potential Q&A" or "Defensive Steering" vnotes prepared for FMQs from 2022 to 2026 specifically regarding the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600514033
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Free Bus Travel for Asylum Seekers: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings, briefings written and any analysis undertaken about the free bus travel for asylum seekers policy, from the last month. (06 December 2025 to 05 January 2026)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600500216
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Government relating to the Duard Centre's increasing capital costs: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Government relating to the Dunard Centre's increasing capital costs, from June 2025. Please also include all correspondence via South East Scotland City Regional Deal.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202500498200
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scottish Government’s oversight of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP): FOI release

You asked for all information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the Scottish Government’s oversight of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP): 1. Sponsor Team Incident Logs Any "Risk Registers," "Incident Logs," or "Breach Reports" held by the Children and Young People’s Directorate (Sponsor ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600514051
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Education Scotland - email information: FOI release

As part of a project I am working on, I would like to e-mail the Directors of Education in each of the 32 local authorities across Scotland. I appreciate that it might not be possible to give out names of individuals (even though this would be welcome), however I would be very grateful if you could provide the contact...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600512927
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's COP expenses: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request all communications exchanged by staff, special advisers and ministers relating to FOI 202500497042 relating to Gillian Martin’s COP expenses. For the avoidance of doubt, please include all email, WhatsApp, Teams, Webex conversations or messages.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600500549
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and the Equality Network: FOI release

The minute and agenda for the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and Rebecca Don Kennedy and Vic Valentine of the Equality Network on 30 October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600501053
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the First Minister's meeting with the President of the United States of America: FOI release

Today, John Swinney revealed his Oval Office meeting was brokered by Eric Trump. He said he asked Eric to meet and did not seek a meeting with the President. Please send me a copy of this correspondence or minutes of the meeting where he asked to meet Eric Trump. Mr Swinney further revealed at 6.32am on the Friday morn...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202500499668
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence between NHS Fife and Scottish Government ministers regarding employment tribunal: FOI release

Following the judgment in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal, published December 8, please provide any emails, minutes, documents, or messages between Neil Gray and NHS Fife relating to the case and the judgment. If there is any correspondence from the First Minister and NHS Fife, please include this.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202500499673
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector