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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Meetings the First Minister has attended between and including - 1st October 2023 and 31st January 2024: FOI release

1. A list of meetings the First Minister of Scotland has attended between and including - 1st October 2023 and 31st January 2024. 2. A list of these meetings that have minutes available as to their content. 3. A list of these meetings that do not have minutes available or minutes are not being provided for public vie...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.4
Published
2024-04-15
Reference
FOI/202400396967
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Interview held at Bute House on 8 November 2023: FOI release

1. On the 8th November 2023, the ‘Middle East Eye’ interviewed Nadia el-Nakla, the wife of the First Minister Humza Yousaf, as part of their ‘Real Talk Interview’ series. The location for this interview (30 minutes long and available online) was Bute House. Please provide information on whether Scottish government civi...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.7
Published
2024-01-26
Reference
FOI/202300387693
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Discussions between First Minister and Glasgow City Council Leader: FOI release

The total list of subjects of topics that were discussed between First Minister Humza Yousef and Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Aitken and Glasgow City Council Deputy Leader Ricky Bell on June 2nd. The total list of attendees at the meeting between First Minister Humza Yousef and Glasgow City Council Leader Susan Ai...

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202300363675
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferry service queries (Corran/Ferguson Marine): FOI release

When was the use of an MOD vessel to replace the Corran Ferry service, while both vessels are out of action, discussed at a cabinet meeting. When was the A9 Tomatin to Moy dualling contract and the new procurement process (post February 2023 announcement to restart) discussed at a cabinet meeting. When was the delay of...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.17(1)
Published
2024-01-05
Reference
202300355968
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication: FOI Review

Further to my letter of 4 August, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for correspondence, records or minutes of any meetings regarding discussions over protests at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication, including discu...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.25 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-15
Reference
FOI - 202300369630 review of 202300365029
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance’s meeting with Ross Greer MSP: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to Shona Robison's meeting with Ross Greer on April 12 All internal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300369457
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister's trip to United States: FOI release

1. Full itinerary for Humza Yousaf's trip to America, including minutes/notes from all meetings and speeches he gave while there. 2. How many civil servants/advisers accompanied him on the trip, and their job titles? 3. Full cost of this trip to America, including a breakdown of these costs, like accommodation and tr...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
FOI/202300378694
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

FM meetings: FOI Review

You requested a review stating the following: “I am writing to you to request an internal review of this decision. I do not believe the exemptions apply to all the information, particularly the briefing documents, and have been applied far too liberally. In any case, the public interest is in favour of disclosure.”

FOI already published 80 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.41 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
FOI/202300362913 review of 202300338437
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Patrick Harvie's expenses for trip to Rome: FOI release

In the ministerial engagements for October 2022 there are various details pertaining to a trip by Patrick Harvie to Rome which it shows he used to attend the Europe Regional Meeting, but there is also a domestic trip to London at the same time. He has claimed the following expenses, can you please detail how Mr Harvie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300347103
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon's meetings correspondence: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Nicola Sturgeon's meeting with COSL...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 109 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.41 s.28 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300338437
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Conservatives Removal of Office and Recall Bill: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (briefing, letters, emails, handwritten notes, memos, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, attachments and/ore otherwise) from and/or to civil servants and/or Special Advisers and/or Scottish Government MSPs regarding the Scottish Conservatives Removal of Office and Recall Bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-16
Reference
202300361918
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ask the executive team minutes and video recording: FOI release

Please provide the minutes, transcript (if available) and video recording of the Scottish government's "ask the executive" meeting on June 28.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300369288
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Independence - meetings with Ross Greer MSP: FOI release

What is the reason for Ross Greer meeting with Jamie Hepburn? What is the reason for these meetings to be changed to fortnightly? Minutes of this meeting. What time this meeting took place and what time it finished.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-07-26
Reference
FOI/202300362785
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Ross Greer MSP: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Ross Greer MSP and Kate Forbes MSP since January 1, 2022, including emails, phone calls (including minutes of these), in-person meetings, Whatsapp messages, Twitter messages, Signal messages and any other smartphone communication. 2. All correspondence between Ross Greer MSP and John Swinn...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200315607
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministers pay talks: FOI release

1. Information relating to all meetings held in which Ross Greer MSP and Kate Forbes MSP were present since January 1, 2022, including, dates, times, locations, minutes and actions resulting from the meeting. Please exclude all Scottish Parliament committee meetings, all party groups, and meetings of the whole Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-09-13
Reference
FOI/202200315611
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings attended by First Minister week commencing 18 October 2021: FOI release

For the week beginning October 18, 2021, for any meeting attended by the First Minister, the location, topic, attendees, time and date, alongside all minutes, notes, agendas, memos, handouts, linked to each meeting.

FOI withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-27
Reference
FOI/202100255927
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

NHS Scotland Covid-19 advertisement campaign: FOI release

Minutes of meetings and discussions, and relevant emails, which concern the process for procuring the services of Ms Godley. Specifically, please provide documentation, or appropriate commentary, to cover: 1. How Ms Godley was selected - what process was used, and over what timeframe. 2. Whether other options, e.g. oth...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 70 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-16
Reference
FOI/202100238627
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Engagement with Republic of Media: FOI release

I would like to submit a Freedom of Information Request on the government’s engagement with Republic of Media. I would like a record of all government spending on contracts with Republic of Media up to the present as well as a breakdown of these costs and which projects they were spent on. I would also like a full list...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100230217
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs meetings: FOI release

From 1 October 2020 to present: 1. A list of all meetings that Michael Russell has conducted with foreign officials. Including details of the date of the meeting and who was present at the metting. 2. Copies of the minutes from all the above meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-04-09
Reference
FOI/202100136000
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communications relating to drug deaths statistics: FOI release

All emails, letters, minutes of meetings, briefings, hand written notes, records of phone or other conversations and messages on encrypted phone apps between any permutation of the following people - The Public Health Minister, The Cabinet Secretary for health, the First Minister and the Chair of the Drugs death task f...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202100157878
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister interview with James Hamilton QC: FOI release

In a recent FOI response, with the reference number: 202100150391 an annex was attached which contained an email from the First Minister’s office that stated the afternoon of 1 February 2021 would be held for a video interview between the First Minister and James Hamilton regarding the Ministerial Code investigation. P...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-16
Reference
FOI/202100159382
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish National Party (SNP) independence taskforce: FOI release

From 10 January 2021 to present: Copies of correspondence (emails, texts, whatsapp messages, briefings, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings and/or otherwise) from and/or to Special Advisors regarding the SNP’s plan to set up an ‘Independence Taskforce’ announced on 17 January 2021 by Keith Brown.

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-15
Reference
FOI/202100140612
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector, Topics

Correspondence concerning First Minister meetings in August 2020: FOI release

1) For the month of August, a list of any meetings involving the First Minister not listed on the information published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/ministerial-engagements-travel-andgifts-august-2020/ which was considered to include the discussion of government business. 2) For all of the meetings in Augus...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-12
Reference
FOI/202100134861
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

James Hamilton QC correspondence: FOI release

1. Any Scottish Government Cabinet Meetings where James Hamilton QC’s Ministerial Code investigation was discussed. If it was discussed, please provide any minutes or notes on these discussions. Please limit time period to 1 January 2019 and the present date. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100150391
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Former Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing drug deaths statistics communications: FOI release

"All emails, letters, minutes of meetings, briefings, hand written notes, records of phone conversations and messages on encrypted phone apps between The Public Health Minister, The Cabinet Secretary for health, the First Minister and the Chair of the Drugs death task force or anyone in their private office or Minister...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-19
Reference
FOI/202100134969
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector