Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Systems deployed to monitor on screen activity of Scottish Government Employees working from home: FOI release

I would like to request the following information: 1. Since January 2024 what systems have you deployed to monitor the on-screen activity of staff working from home and at what cost? 2. Copies of reports, staff notifications or disciplinary notifications in relation to the on-screen activity of staff working from hom...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.30 s.18(1) s.28 s.38(1)
Published
2025-07-16
Reference
FOI/202500466650
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Adult Disability Payment recipients removed from caseload: FOI release

Request for information 1: In 2024 the number of distinct recipients who were removed from the ADP caseload. Request for information 2: In 2024 the number of distinct recipients who were removed from the ADP caseload in each calendar month. Request for information 3: For (request 1) and (request 2) please provide the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-07-16
Reference
FOI/202500461157
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Elon Musk and President Carter: FOI release

The full email chain in Doc 007 of this released Scottish Government FOI, with the subject line RE: Note Verbale: Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Elon Musk: FOI release (14 February 2025) Microsoft Word - Annex - Redacted - Final - For release https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.32(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-07-16
Reference
FOI/202500461668
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Documentation regarding the Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy's attendance at COP29: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government surrounding the decision to send Gillian Martin to COP29, including all correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, and minutes/notes from meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.29 s.30 s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-16
Reference
FOI/202500461396
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding minimum income guarantee: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis about a minimum income guarantee, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-15
Reference
FOI/202500460002
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Child Payment (SCP) applicant statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of applicants currently in receipt of Scottish Child Payment (SCP) who receive this payment for four eligible children. Request for information 2: The number of applicants currently in receipt of SCP who receive this payment for five eligible children. Request for information 3: ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2025-07-15
Reference
FOI/202500461350
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence for the Remote, Rural and Islands Overarching Task & Finish Group: FOI release

You asked for meeting minutes, agendas, briefings and papers for the remote and rural task and finish group for meetings from October 2024 to date, and the group’s most recent terms of reference.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-15
Reference
FOI/202500464864
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

A90 trunk road pedestrian overbridges: FOI release

"I am writing regarding the ongoing works to renew pedestrian overbridges on the A90 Trunk Road through Dundee. As part of these works, temporary pedestrian crossings are being installed while the bridges are replaced. I would appreciate it if you could provide information on the cost of the bridge refurbishment work...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-15
Reference
FOI/202500464377
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary or NHS Grampian in relation to the incident declared on 29 November 2024: FOI release

All communications from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary or NHS Grampian in relation to the incident declared on 29 November 2024 at ARI, between 28 November 2024 and 6 December 2024. In particular, any information about whether NHS Grampian declared it was in need of support or assistance for the 'critical incident' mentioned...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-14
Reference
FOI/202500459911
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister correspondence including phrase "full fiscal autonomy": FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, John Swinney (or his private office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-14
Reference
FOI/202500458993
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings held on specific dates between Scottish Public Pensions Agency and HMRC: FOI release

In relation to meetings held on 06/06/24, 29/02/24, 25/03/24, 24/04/24, 04/06/24, 16/07/24, 05/09/24, 23/10/24, 26/11/24, 16/12/24, 21/01/25 and 27/02/25 between SPPA and HMRC: 1. Pre and post meeting electronic correspondence 2. Delegates hand written or electronic notes 3. Agendas for meetings 4. A copy of the at...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.3 s.4 s.7
Published
2025-07-14
Reference
FOI/202500460799
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres: FOI Review

Orignal request: 202500448625 I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2024 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-14
Reference
FOI 202500459137 review of 202500448625
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of spend on IT systems and external consultancy services since 2016: FOI release

A detailed breakdown of the £203 million spent on the IT system and external consultancy services since 2016. Specifically: The total amount paid to each external company involved in the system’s development, maintenance, and administration. An itemised list of the services provided by these external companies, distin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/202500459045
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Parliamentary Written Questions Communications, Drafts and Background Notes: FOI release

All written materials, dating from 1 October 2024 to present date, to and from Scottish Ministers regarding parliamentary written questions from Craig Hoy or Murdo Fraser. This should include, but not be limited to, draft responses for approval, background notes, adjustment requests or approval messages from Ministers,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/ 202500460147
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Repairing Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building: FOI release

All correspondence held about repairing Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/202500461994
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Institute for Fiscal Studies report into income tax rises: FOI release

Further information on Scottish taxpayers following changes to Scottish Income Tax at the 2025-26 Budget, and: “all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the IFS report into income tax r...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/202500463547
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Adherence to Education Scotland grievance and dismissal policy timescales: FOI release

Formal request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I request the following data: The average time taken to complete internal appeals related to employment matters (including but not limited to dismissal, disciplinary actions, and grievance outcomes) within Education Scotland in the pa...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25 s.2 s.3 s.38(1)
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/202500463106
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Capital spending and budget: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, about the government's £130m capital underspend, between June 1 2024 and August 1 2024? Could you supply all correspondence between John Swinney (o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/202500462167
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation and correspondence on Visitor Levy: FOI release

FIRST All documents relating to the question and view taken by the Scottish Government as to whether the Visitor Levy as proposed to be raised and collected by Local Councils, under the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 is taxable income in the hands of the business subject to the levy, (namely the “accommodation provi...

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.36(1) s.3(2) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-09
Reference
FOI/202500456480
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Special Adviser's correspondence which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”: FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, any Special Adviser which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-09
Reference
FOI/202500459481
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Director General Scottish Exchequer correspondence including phrase "full fiscal autonomy": FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, Alyson Stafford (or her office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-09
Reference
FOI/202500459505
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Director of Fiscal Sustainability and Exchequer Development correspondence on Full Fiscal Autonomy: FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, Jennie Barugh (or her office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-09
Reference
FOI/202500459506
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence for meeting with Eric Trump: FOI release

All correspondence that led to the meeting between Swinney and Forbes and Eric Trump, as well as the notes (including the agenda from the meeting).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-08
Reference
FOI/202500457540
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Equality and Human Rights Commission correspondence: FOI release

If possible, could you share any (i) correspondence or (ii) meeting minutes between Kaukab Stewart or John Swinney and the Equality and Human Rights Commission since 1 February 2025? Please could this include correspondence received by Kaukab Stewart or John Swinney and correspondence sent from Kaukab Stewart or John ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-08
Reference
FOI/202500458505
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector