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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5,215 matching releases

National Trust funding communications: FOI release

All communication between National Trust run estates which received money from the Government and all communication between National Trust run estates which applied for money from Government but were turned down. Only in time of COVID lockdown period.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486422
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's trip to Japan: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full expenses from Gillian Martin's trip to Japan in September, including how many officials accompanied her, and their full expenses, including flight costs, accommodation and other expenses? 2. Could you supply all briefings and minutes/notes from meetings Gillian Martin held in Japan?

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.17 s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486857
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Economy, International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Eurovision Song Contest: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the Eurovision Song Contest, from the last 30 days.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486937
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Funding for the Edinburgh University supercomputer 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 funding for the Edinburgh University supercomputer, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486852
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) correspondence: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) revenue collected between 1 January 2023 to 31 August 2025 by: Transaction type (residential, non-residential, mixed-use). Transaction value bands. Any exemptions or reliefs applied (e.g., first-time buyers, multiple dwellings, charitable organ...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.2 s.1 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500484993
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

New Struan School information: FOI release

a) All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and Scottish Autism on the subject of New Struan School, between 22 September 2024 and 22 September 2025. b) All correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and Scottish Autism on the subject of New Struan School, between 22 September 2024 and 22 Sep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486638
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Education, Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President: FOI release

1) Any internal and external communication relating to the visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President Donald Trump on September 9. This should cover the period from August 1 to date and include any briefings, minutes of the meeting itself, and agendas, handouts and attendee lists. 2) The cost, with a bre...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.12 s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500484766
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister’s child poverty speech documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about this speech [the First Minister’s child poverty speech on Wednesday 24 September], including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, from the last 30 days.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486688
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

First Minister meeting with President of the European Commission: FOI release

You asked for all documentation, held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes, briefings and analysis from the First Minister's meeting with the European Commission President on 26 July 2025.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486871
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Minister for Public Finance and public sector leaders meeting information: FOI release

You requested information on the meeting referred to in the following article: https://www.thenational.scot/news/25540962.scottish-government-calls-cuts-summit-trim-1bn-publicspending/ This relates to the Public Service Reform Operational Summit hosted by the Minister of Public Finance on 14 October 2025 at the Techn...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500489132
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Your Right to Decide correspondence and meeting information: FOI release

1) All correspondence between the First Minister (and his office) and officials working in the Scottish Government’s Constitution Directorate since 6 May 2025. This should include emails, meetings of any kind, letters or phone calls. 2) How many meetings Scottish Ministers attended to discuss the Your Right to Decide ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486711
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

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

NHS Highland correspondence regarding maternity services in Caithness: FOI release

The correspondence with NHS Highland referred to in the parliamentary question S6W-40280: Written question and answer: S6W-40280 | Scottish Parliament Website All correspondence with NHS Highland since May 2021 with reference to maternity services in Caithness.

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38 s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486261
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools Guidance for Education Authorities and Schools correspondence: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills and the office of the First Minister regarding the “Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools Guidance for Education Authorities...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486893
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools Guidance for Education Authorities and Schools: FOI release

1 Any correspondence sent to Jenny Gilruth relating to the Government’s ‘Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools Guidance for Education Authorities and Schools’ and its revision since April 2025. 2 Any correspondence received by Jenny Gilruth relating to the Government’s ‘Supporting Transgender Pupils in Schools Guid...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486899
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meeting between Deputy First Minister and the INEOS UK O&P CEO: FOI release

Regarding the meeting between the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, and the INEOS UK O&P CEO, Stuart Collings, on 22nd August 2025, I request: 1. A copy of the briefing pack prepared for the Deputy First Minister in advance of this meeting. 2. A copy of the minutes from this meeting. 3. Any communication (includin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500485198
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme data for Sea Cadets Corps: FOI release

Would you please provide the following with respect to Disclosure Scotland/PVG scheme members who are/were adult volunteers with the Sea Cadets Corps within Scotland: Since 17th June 2010 to the present day, how many scheme members have been registered as members for regulated work/volunteering with the Sea Cadet Corp...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500485575
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Cost to NHS Scotland of prescribing paracetamol tablets: FOI release

1. The annual cost to NHS Scotland of prescribing paracetamol tablets 500mg from 2015 to 2024 inclusive, including both drug costs and any dispensing or professional fees. 2. If possible, the average cost per pack to NHS Scotland during this period compared with the approximate retail cost. 3. Any internal reports, m...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.22 4 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500485630
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government employees receiving compensation for losing their position: FOI release

Information over the names of MSPs, ministers or other officials including civil servants and staff who have received any payment related to losing any official position, by way of a compensation or pay off for each year since and including 2017 and can it be made clear whether the payments were contractual or otherwis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500483313
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Formal complaints made about the behaviour of Special Advisers: FOI release

Please provide the following in relation to Special Advisers employed by the Scottish Government from 1 May 2021 to the present: 1. The total number of formal complaints made about the behaviour of Special Advisers, broken down by year. 2. For each complaint: The nature/category of the complaint (e.g. bullying, hara...

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
202500485300
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Minister for Equalities correspondence regarding UK Supreme Court Judgment (For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers): FOI release

1. Any correspondence sent to Kaukab Stewart or sent from Kaukab Stewart on the topic of Pam Gosal’s recent Members’ Business (motion reference: S6M-17234) within the last month. 2. Any briefing provided to Kaukab Stewart in advance of this Members’ Business. 3. A copy of Kaukab Stewart’s draft speech prepared for th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500485298
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Visitor levy amendment to housing bill: FOI release

I would like to see an internal and external correspondence from the presiding officers office about thedecision to block the visitor levy amendment from the housing bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500486384
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding members of the Scottish Parliament: FOI release

1) Any communications - including texts, WhatsApps, emails, Teams messages, or any other sort of written communications - from Wednesday September 17 to Wednesday September 24 on the topic of Jamie Hepburn. 2) Any communications - including texts, WhatsApps, emails, Teams messages, or any other sort of written communi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500486016
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

NHS Fife statement on the recommencement of the employment tribunal information: FOI release

Information held by the Scottish Government relating to a statement released by NHS Fife on 18th July titled, “Statement on the Recommencement of the Employment Tribunal". 1. Correspondence with NHS Fife – All correspondence (emails, letters, Teams/Slack chats, WhatsApp, Signal, SMS, call notes, and any attachments/dr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.4 s.5 s.17(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500486035
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector