Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

9,099releases indexed
14,350attachments found
27.1avg calendar days
3,606partially withheld
2024-01-12oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,606 unclear 2,485 not held 1,406 released 651 already published 356 cost limit 328 clarification 139 withheld 100 transferred 28

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356 matching releases

Information regarding Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019: FOI release

For the purposes of this request, we would prefer the data on physical discipline, where recorded, to be broken down into: a) Common assault; and b) Light smacking (actions that would previously have been regarded as reasonable punishment prior to the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Act 2019). 1....

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600508387
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Wealth taxes presentation documents: FOI release

All documents held by the Scottish Government associated with the presentation on wealth taxes mentioned in the minutes of the 21st October 2025 meeting of the Tax Advisory Group.

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508875
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding the National Digital Academy manifesto pledge: FOI release

All records held by the Scottish Government, including but not limited to briefing notes, policy papers, emails, meeting minutes, submissions and advice relating to the policy intent and decisionmaking for the National Digital Academy covering the following areas: How the National Digital Academy was defined and under...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508479
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Communications on National Digital Academy Delivery and Learner Impact: FOI release

All communications (such as internal and external emails, reports, minutes and briefings, etc.) held by the Scottish Government regarding the delivery of the National Digital Academy and its impact on learners. Specifically I am interested in the following. 1. Comparing learner needs identified for the National Digita...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508609
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Kennoxhead Windfarm condition 5 documents: EIR release

Copies of the following documents pertaining to Condition 5 of the Kennoxhead Windfarm: The radar mitigation scheme submitted by the Company to the Scottish Ministers for approval (full text of scheme) The Scottish Ministers’ written approval of the submitted scheme (or any variation thereof) Any correspondence betwee...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.10(5) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
EIR/202600509439
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Register of Child Welfare Reporters: FOI release

Information in relation to Section 9 of the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 (the 2020 Act), which inserts Section 101A into the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and places a statutory duty on Scottish Ministers to establish and maintain a register of Child Welfare Reporters (CWRs)

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.9 s.10 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
FOI/202600506694
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Techscaler contract communications regarding international travel and the handling of complaints: FOI release

This is in relation to your request entitled Techscaler Governance, asking for copies of all official and unofficial communications (including emails, meeting notes, briefing documents, Microsoft Teams chats, and informal messages such as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal) that meet the criteria that you laid out between th...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600511131
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Operational delivery, ecosystem engagement and management of the Techscaler Programme: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the operational delivery, ecosystem engagement, and management of the publicly funded Techscaler Programme. Specifically, I am seeking communications involving [REDACTED (section 38(1)(b)] (in his capacity as VP Regional Engagement at CodeBase/Techscaler) and Nick Murray (i...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.3 s.38 s.12 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600511127
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Communications and governance oversight of key partners within the Scottish entrepreneurial and technology ecosystem: FOI release

This is in relation to your request entitled Tech Ecosystem Governance, asking for copies of all official and unofficial communications (including emails, meeting notes, briefing documents, Microsoft Teams chats, and informal messages such as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal) held by the Scottish Government that meet the c...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600511125
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Senior Special Adviser communications: FOI release

Communications sent and received by Senior Special Adviser Jeanette Campbell during the week commencing Monday 2 February 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.25 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600505102
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to the First Minister's international visits: FOI release

I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This request concerns First Minister John Swinney's visit to Washington DC between 7-10 September 2025, his interactions with Lord Peter Mandelson (then UK Ambassador to the United States), and any knowledge or discussi...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.17 s.25 s.27(1) s.28(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600505172
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

US Export Plan 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 a US Export plan, from the last three months. On the 22 July 2025 clarification was sought, noting that “identifying and locating the informatio...

FOI already published 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(2) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-13
Reference
FOI/202500473302
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Economy, International, Public sector

Doctor strike documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about doctor strikes, from the last month.

FOI already published 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.25 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-13
Reference
FOI/202600501151
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Forestry gender and specific demographic groups queries follow up: FOI release

1. What your organisation understands the word ‘woman’[1] to denote. 2. What your organisation understands the terms: lesbian, bisexual and gay to denote? 3. Actions that you have carried out for women (as defined by the Supreme Court ruling in the case of For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers) in the last 5 years....

FOI already published 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.7 s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-08
Reference
FOI/202600507318
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Actions carried out for women and lesbian, gay and bisexual people: FOI release

1) Actions that you have carried out for women (as defined by the supreme court ruling in the case of For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers)1 in the calendar years 2015 to 2019? (please break that down by each calendar year ideally or fiscal year, and only if achievable within cost limit, the action taken and the amo...

FOI already published 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.5 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-08
Reference
FOI/202600506851
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Decision Notices 114/2025 and 116/2025 documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about Decision Notice 116/2025 and Decision Notice 114/2025.

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.36(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-08
Reference
FOI/202600503413
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

SNP Manifesto Commitments: FOI release

You asked for information related to commitments made in the 2021 SNP manifesto. To confirm, the Scottish Government does not track progress against the manifestos of political parties but rather against its Programme for Government, which is set by the elected government of the day. However, in an effort to be as he...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-07
Reference
FOI/202600502662
Directorate
Strategy Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Glasgow 2026 Ltd information: FOI release

Funding, discussions with other governments and about a TV deal, as well as communications with Glasgow 2026 Ltd.

FOI already published 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.33(1) s.36 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600500303
Directorate
Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure: FOI Review

Original Request 202500497219 The dates of any meetings held between the Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure since 1 January 2025. Any minutes of these meetings. Briefings from these meetings prepared for Scottish Government Ministe...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.2(5) s.11(2) s.52(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600401485 Review of 202500497219
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Covid Inquiry documentation: 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 John Swinney's appearance at the UK Covid Inquiry on October 9 2025, between September 15 2025 to November 1 2025. 2. Could ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25 s.30 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501091
Directorate
Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Spittal to Beauly overhead power line project documentation: EIR release

Under FOISA, please provide all communications between the Energy Consents Unit and SSEN Transmission (and/or its agents or consultants) from 30 October 2025 to the present, relating to the Spittal–Beauly 400 kV OHL application (ECU00006008). Please include emails, letters, meeting notes, and any correspondence concern...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202600501983
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Local Authority correspondence on Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) electricity transmission projects: EIR release

Under the FOI act, I am requesting that copies of correspondence, submissions or any formal objections from local authorities or relevant bodies in relation to the electricity transmission projects associated with the ASTI programme. Some of the projects associated: Beauly to loch Buidhe 400kV reinforcement Loch Buid...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202600501727
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Ministerial and internal papers on 2024 direct award of Scottish Ferry Services contract to CalMac Ferries: FOI release

“For the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024, please provide: 1. Any ministerial submissions, briefings, advice notes or memoranda prepared during 2024 that relate to the development, consideration or justification of a direct award of the ferry services contract to CalMac Ferries Ltd. 2. Any internal recommend...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501640
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Disclosure Scotland staff information: FOI release

You asked three questions relating to Disclosure Scotland staff and payments.

FOI already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-03-25
Reference
FOI/202600502405
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills