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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NHS Borders financial issues, meetings, Annual Draft Delivery Plan and Performance Escalation Framework: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish Government and NHS Borders in relation to the financial issues facing the health board since 2018; The dates of all meetings between the Cabinet Secretary and NHS Borders, since 2018, including those in attendance, briefing notes, agenda; All communication within the Scottish Go...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.25(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426155
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications between the Scottish Government and Elon Musk: FOI release

Communication between the Scottish Government and Elon Musk. Please include any communication relating to his businesses Tesla and X (formerly Twitter).

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426313
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence between any Minister and Elon Musk: FOI release

All correspondence of any kind between any Scottish Government Minister and Elon Musk since 13 August 2022. Please provide the full details of this correspondence and whether this correspondence had been arranged by the Scottish Government and its officials.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426417
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

First Minister meetings which focused on drug deaths: FOI release

1) Since John Swinney became First Minister, how many meetings has he had which focused on drug deaths? 2) Since John Swinney became First Minister, how many times has drug deaths been brought up in meetings of Cabinet? 3) During Humza Yousaf's time as First Minister, how many meetings did he attend which focused on ...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400427727
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Gifts that Scottish Ministers received as part of international visits: FOI release

A breakdown of the gifts, and the cost of these gifts, that Scottish Ministers presented as part of international visits during the financial years: 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24.

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426838
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Gifts given by Scottish Government Ministers: FOI release

1. A list of gifts given by Scottish Government Ministers during external meetings and overseas travel to, for example, other Ministers etc over the last five years. 2. Please include (i) the Scottish Government Minister who gave the gift, (ii) the individual who received the gift, and (iii) the price of this gift.

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426991
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meetings with Dr Lyndsey Moon: FOI Review

Original request - 202400421460 Please confirm all meetings from 2021 - 2024 the Scottish Government has had with Dr Lyndsey Moon, on which dates they happened, who was involved, what was discussed, who initiated each meeting, and provide any emails, documents and reports relating to these meetings being planned, unde...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-26
Reference
FOI/202400424131 review of 202400421460
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Hosting the Cycling World Championships & Commonwealth Games 2026 and Scottish Netball documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full costs of hosting the Cycling World Championships, including a full breakdown of costs and the original budget for it? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Government about the costs of hosting the Cycling World Championships, including correspondence, policy notes, analysis, b...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27 s.27(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.12 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400423239
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Papers mentioned in the Age of Criminal Responsibility Advisory Group minutes: FOI release

All papers mentioned in the following board minutes: https://www.gov.scot/publications/age-of-criminal-responsibility-advisory-group-minutes-march-2024/

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29 s.39 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400423640
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Former First Minister's messages during the Covid 19 pandemic: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon's What's App messages during the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.28 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400423476
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, 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

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

Beira’s Place Rape Crisis Centre correspondence: FOI release

Correspondence from or to Ministers and Scottish Government officials regarding Beira’s Place Rape Crisis Centre from 1st December 2022 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400424130
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Former First Minister meeting minutes with Vice President of Spain: FOI release

You asked for a copy of the minutes and any internal correspondence related to the First Minister’s bilateral meeting with Teresa Ribera Rodríguez, Third Vice-President of the Government of Spain, held on 4 December 2023 during COP28.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400406349
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Puberty Blocker Correspondence: FOI release

Under FOI I would please like to request all correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between ministers of the scottish Government and their special advisors mentioning the term 'pube...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400410045
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Health and social care, 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

Regulation and expansion of Medical Associate Professional (MAP) roles within NHS Scotland: FOI release

1. You stated “This order [the Anaesthesia Associates and Physician Associates Order 2024] is the culmination of years of collaborative working between the four governments of the UK and multiple public consultations.” Aside from the 2017 consultation conducted by the DHSC, published 2019, please supply a list of all t...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400394030
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister's meeting with the President of Turkey: FOI release

1. Please provide all minutes, notes or summaries taken at the First Minister's meeting with the President of Turkey during the meeting at COP28 in UAE on December 1. 2. Please also provide any correspondence between the First Minister, special advisers or Scottish Government officials and the Turkish government in th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400393551
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Officials involved in trip to Turkey for summit: FOI release

1. The number and job title of all Scottish Government officials involved in the trip to Turkey by Nadia El-Nakla for summit of leaders' spouses organised by the First Lady of Turkey on November 15 2023. 2. Between November 1 and December 31 2023, any materials (briefing notes, emails, minutes) where the details of Ms...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400394465
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector