Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 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 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Correspondence relating to UK Internal Market Act Exclusions: FOI release

1. Please could you supply me with all correspondence held by the Scottish Government from the UK Government that sets out implementation, guidance and exemption application procedures required by the Act, as set out here: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2020/27/section/10/enacted 2. Please could you confirm the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10 s.18 s.2 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-21
Reference
FOI/202300357760
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Education reform meeting minutes: FOI Review

Original request - 202200321549 Minutes and materials related to the Education Reform Programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-13
Reference
FOI/202200326429 Review of 202200321549
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Transgender Prisoners: FOI Review

“Can you please provide ALL communications, including emails, between any member of the Scottish Government and any member of the Scottish Prison Service, in relation to any or all transgender prisoners, between 10-Jan-2023 and 02-Feb-2023.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-06-05
Reference
FOI/202300353625 Review of 202300341318
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence and Briefing relating to Transgender Prisoners: FOI release

All government correspondence (including emails, whatsapps, text) between officials, civil servants, ministers, special advisers, outside sources that mention Isla Bryson or Adam Graham over the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.38(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-05-09
Reference
FOI/202300342026
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) communications regarding national qualifications in 2021: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails, text or Whatsapp messages, phone calls or otherwise) concerning SQA national qualifications in 2021. I would like this information between 17 May 2021 and 29 May 2021. Any communications (including emails, text or Whatsapp messages, phone calls or othe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 337 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-04
Reference
FOI/202100209749
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Ministerial Briefing relating to Transgender Prisoners: FOI release

Any ministerial briefing circulated to any minister referencing 'Isla Bryson' between January 23 and to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 70 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.35(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-04
Reference
FOI/202300340304
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence and Briefing held by Scottish Government relating to Transgender Prisoners: FOI release

“Please provide me with all correspondence, briefing notes, minutes and other information held by the Scottish Government regarding Isla Bryson, formerly Adam Graham, who has been convicted of two rapes. Please include exchanges with other agencies regarding this person's imprisonment. Specifically, can you provide al...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 68 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.35(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-05-04
Reference
FOI/202300340450
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) information: FOI release

Question 1 - How much money has the Scottish Government handed out to Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) over the last five years? Breakdown of when and what the money was spent on. Question 2 - How much money has SHAAP paid to the Scottish Government over the same time period? Breakdown of when and wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending s.25(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2023-05-03
Reference
FOI/202300347130
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence mentioning “euro” and “currency”: FOI release

All email correspondence sent or received by the Scottish Government Special Adviser Ewan Crawford, 1st May 2021 - date, mentioning “euro” and “currency”. Your clarification sent on 26 February 2023 confirmed that you are looking for email correspondence sent or received from 1 May 2021 to the date of your request, rat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence special advisers s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-30
Reference
FOI/202300344511
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Statistics on Trust Deeds and Debt Arrangement Scheme by organisation: FOI release

1. The number of Trust Deed Form 1s registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy from 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022, and which company (IP/Practice) registered the forms; 2. The number of Trust Deeds registered with the Accountant in Bankruptcy as protected from 1 January 2022 – 31 December 2022, and which company ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.25(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-23
Reference
FOI/202300339771
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Building improvement requirements and financial assistance: FOI release

1. What will be the rules for older buildings such as yours which will have to potentially undergo substantial works to bring them up to grade C? 2. What, if any, exemptions will there be for such properties specifically properties which are older but are not listed? 3. What, if any, financial assistance will there be ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-03-16
Reference
FOI/202300343325
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Responses to public consultation paper 'A New Deal for Tenants': FOI release

Access to the responses given to the public consultation paper entitled “A New Deal for Tenants - draft strategy: consultation.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-10
Reference
FOI/202300337054
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Governmental or ministerial meetings with Jeff Kabel of Liberty Steel: FOI release

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any governmental or ministerial meetings with Jeff Kabel (sometimes spelled Kable) of Liberty Steel/GFG Alliance, since May 1, 2021 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 156 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202200312445
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications from First Minister's office with various organisations: FOI release

Any communications involving both the current and former First Minister's office which included or referred to: Chinese secret police Glasgow Chinese Recreation Centre Loon Fung Sichuan House Scottish Fujian Chamber of Commerce

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
202300337027
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence received regarding South Lanarkshire College: FOI release

"Copies of all correspondence received by the Scottish Government and its ministers in relation to South Lanarkshire College from Jan 1 2022 to October 14 2022".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200324850
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Keith Brown, Deputy Leader of the Scottish National Party, meetings: 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: Keith Brown's meetings with Scottish Po...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202300338448
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The potential impact on Scots from the cost-of-living crisis: FOI release

Any reports, briefings, presentations, or other documents or information such as polling and analysis, on the potential impact on Scots from the cost-of-living crisis, received by the deputy first minister in May, June and July 2022'. Following correspondence with yourself, the request was changed to 'Any reports, brie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.27 s.27(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-08
Reference
FOI/202200331389
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Dubai: FOI release

1) For Ivan McKee's visit to Dubai in March, a breakdown of his expenses, including accommodation location and transport. 2) Any minutes from any meeting he attended during that period, including his itinerary for the trip.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.33(1)B s.38(1)B s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-08
Reference
FOI/202200322004
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Ministerial briefing for RAINE Committee: FOI release

government briefings provided to Mairi Gougeon and Mairi McAllan for the RAINE committee on Wednesday 14 December 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.17 s.20 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-08
Reference
FOI/202300336721
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Medical Council of Ireland (MCI) or Irish Medical Council relating to Muftah Salem Eljamel: FOI release

The minuted details of telephone calls/ Team/Zoom, minuted and minutes of meetings etc and any other information between the Scottish Government's Professional Regulatory Adviser and the Medical Council of Ireland (MCI) or the Irish Medical Council relating to Muftah Salem Eljamel.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-08
Reference
FOI/202200333880
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Arran Groups: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between Scottish Government Ministers and business and community groups in the island of Arran regarding the Ardrossan to Brodick ferry fr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 97 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-26
Reference
FOI/202200305697
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Discussions regarding the judicial review: FOI release

All notes, correspondence, actions to be taken from the meetings on November 2 and 13 between the First Minister, the permanent secretary and external legal advisers to discuss the judicial review.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.26 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-26
Reference
FOI/202100173910
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lord Advocate meeting with Deputy First Minister: FOI release

1) Minutes of any meeting between the Deputy First Minister John Swinney and the Lord Advocate on February 23, 2021; 2) Emails, texts and records of phone calls between the Deputy First Minister and the Lord Advocate, with necessary redactions of personal information, on 23 February 2021; and 3) Any follow-up contacts ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 96 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-26
Reference
FOI/202100210688
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group: Progress update information: FOI release

‘The August minutes of the National Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group mentioned that, in response to gender care for under 18s in England, the Scottish Government provided an update outlining development relevant to commitments contained within the 2021 action framework. https://www.gov.scot/publications/natio...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200324557
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Referendums Scotland Bill Team staffing details: FOI release

“How many civil servants does the Scottish Government use for work towards a second independence referendum please? Can this number be provided from 2014 to 2022 too please? In which Scottish Government buildings are the civil servants working towards an independence referendum based please? Ie, Bute House, for example...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.17 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2022-12-15
Reference
FOI/202200319524
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector