Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Costs and dates for MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa: FOI release

1) Total cost per ferry as of today. 2) Overdue dates is of today. 3) Additional costs incurred eg leasing other vessels etc since their original enter service dates. 4) Total cost v original estimated costs. 5) Expected service entry dates. 6) Capacity revisions since original concept and other ancillary costs.

FOI already published 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.5 s.6 s.25 s.17 s.1(1) s.2(1) s.10
Published
2024-10-03
Reference
FOI/202400422262
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Release of NHS national formularies in Scotland: FOI release

Is there a timescale on the release of the West of Scotland formulary (NHS Ayrshire & Arran, NHS Dumfries & Galloway, NHS Forth Valley, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and NHS Lanarkshire), and will individual health boards still be reviewing their own formularies in the mean time? Is there a timescale on the release of t...

FOI already published 55 score 9 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400426009
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government information held about Babcock between February and May 24: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about Babcock between February 1 and May 1, including correspondence with or about them, minutes/notes from meetings with them, briefings prepared about them or analysis.

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400425210
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Anne's Law, cycle lanes, youth mobility scheme and Ministerial cars: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation the Scottish Government holds on Anne's Law and its implementation, including policy notes, correspondence, briefings, minutes and notes from meetings, and also include risk registers and what has been so far to implement it? From the last six months 2. How much has the Scottish G...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.70 s.38(1) s.32(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400421885
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Police Scotland Chief Constable meetings, Purdah complaint and crime statistic analysis: FOI release

1. The minutes/notes from all meetings held with the Police Scotland Chief Constable or her deputies, from the last three months. 2. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including the results of any investigation, about Jackie Baillie's complaint that John Swinney breached purdah during the early days of...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.31(1) s.29(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400422780
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Adult Disability Payment held by Social Security Scotland: FOI release

Supply all analysis and correspondence relating to Adult Disability Payment held by Social Security Scotland, specifically about how much it will cost and whether it is value for money, between September 1 2024 and November 1 2024.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400420811
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Meetings between Chief Constable of Police Scotland and Scottish Government ministers and officials: FOI release

All minutes and notes held from meetings between Jo Farrell and Scottish Government ministers and officials from the last three months and all correspondence setting up these meetings.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400421216
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Chairman of the Scottish Land Commission role announcement: FOI release

1. On Humza Yousaf's appearance in front of committee chairs on March 27, he vowed to look into the leak of Mike Russell winning the role of chairman of the Scottish Land Commission - He said: "I will absolutely examine and explore this issue, we mean no disrespect whatsoever to the parliament.' https://www.scottishdai...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400421265
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence from Minister for Public Finance regarding Winter Fuel Payment: FOI release

Emails, texts, WhatsApp’s, minutes of meetings or other communications received or sent by the finance minister Ivan McKee which mention the Winter Fuel Payment from the 4 July 2024 to the present date.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400425387
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Health briefing packs ahead of Scottish Parliament health committee: FOI release

Copies of all briefing facts/materials that, between the start of October 2023 and present date, were any of: Given to someone for preparation in appearing before the Scottish Parliament’s health committee; Requested to be created for the purpose of preparation for/reference in an appearance before the Scottish Parlia...

FOI already published 80 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400392694
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial Roundtable on Spiking: FOI Review

Original request 202300384168 1. The dates of all the meetings of the ministerial roundtable on spiking. 2. Who attended these meetings. 3. The agenda, minutes and any supporting papers discussed at the meeting. 4. Please can you also provide any ministerial briefings on spiking for the last three years. 5. Please...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.5 s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-12
Reference
FOI/202400393148 Review of 202300384168
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence on National Treatment Centres: FOI Review

Original request 202300382494 "I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 April 2023 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.”

FOI already published 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-11
Reference
FOI 202300386871 Review of 202300382494
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence in regards to the presence reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete within the building estate: FOI Review

Original Request 202300369638 "Please provide me with a copy of any correspondence the Scottish Government has received from a) Police Scotland, b) Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, c) East Lothian Council and d) West Lothian Council in regards to the presence or suspected presence reinforced autoclaved aerated concre...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.21(4) s.33(1) s.38 s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300374708 Review of 202300369638
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Peel Ports payments and correspondence regarding Ardrossan Ferry Service transfer: FOI Review

Original request - 202300373584 Please find below two requests which I wish to be treated as two separate Freedom of Information Requests under the relevant act: An Itemised breakdown of payments made to Peel Ports between 2017 and the date of this request All communication between Transport Scotland and Associated B...

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300377290 review of 202300373584
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funds from Insurance Dedicated Fund for donations to UNRWA: FOI release

Why donations to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency were made from the International Development Fund and not the Humanitarian Emergency Fund? All correspondence from Ministers and/or any Advisors concerning the decision to use funds from IDF for donations to UNRWA.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.25 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202400418534
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communications regarding Long Covid: FOI release

1. Any record of communication (WhatsApps, emails, etc) sent and received by Jenni Minto (Minister for Public Health) on the topic of long covid between 29 March 2023 and the current date. 2. How many complaints has Ms Minto received from long COVID sufferers during this time frame?

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202400418983
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Festivals and cultural funding: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, briefing notes, minutes from meetings, about Lammermuir Festival, from July 1 2023 until the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, briefing notes, minutes from...

FOI already published 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
FOI/202400400844
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Foreign policy correspondence: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Government, including internally, all briefings prepared for and minutes/notes from the two meetings Humza Yousaf had with the German Consul General and French Consul General on April 3, between March 1 2024 and May 1 2024? 2. Could you supply all briefin...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29 s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
FOI/202400415784
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Former Deputy First Minister's 2017 trip to India: FOI release

1. All meetings John Swinney had during his December 2017 trip to India, the attendees of those meetings, the minutes of those meetings and any actions taken by the Scottish Government as a result of those meetings. 2. Any messages, emails or letters sent by John Swinney between 1 and 6 December 2017 (inclusive) that ...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400412239
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Various health related requests: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, briefings, analysis and minutes/notes from meetings, about the Scottish Drugs Forum, from the last six months? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including intern...

FOI already published 80 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.12 s.1A s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.25 s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400415820
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

National Treatment Centre data: FOI release

All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 November 2023 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI already published 80 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400405174
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), cladding and foreign trips: EIR release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government about UFO sightings and alien sightings, including internally, plus notes and briefings about this same topic, from between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. How many buildings have the Scottish Government spent money on getting rid of clad...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4) s.6(1) s.5 s.6 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.12(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
EIR/202400402631
Directorate
Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, International, Public sector

Scottish Budget, Former First Minister's Cabinet reshuffle and trip to Qatar: FOI release

1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Institute for Fiscal Studies about the budget, including internal correspondence, notes, briefings and minutes from any meetings, between December 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including...

FOI already published 80 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.2(1) s.39 s.41 s.47 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400399489
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Economy, Public sector

All meetings attended by the Cabinet Secretary for Health: FOI release

1. All briefings provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Health from the time of the appointment of Neil Gray to the role to present day. 2. The minutes for all meetings attended by the Cabinet Secretary for Health from a week before the appointment of Neil Gray to the role to present day.

FOI already published 55 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1)
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
FOI/202400400527
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector