Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,099releases indexed
37,554attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
7,804partially withheld
2017-11-17oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 7,804 unclear 6,977 not held 2,955 released 1,470 already published 656 cost limit 586 clarification 342 withheld 235 transferred 74

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4772 s.20 4130 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3342 s.30 2791 s.17(1) 2667 s.25(1) 2327 s.10(4) 1920 s.11(2) 1518 s.29(1) 1135 s.2 1129 s.3 891

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 1,211 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 933 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 895 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 821 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 684 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 652 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 637 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 611 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Former Chief Social Policy Adviser WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

Carol Tannuhill’s WhatsApp messages from during the Covid 19 pandemic. (This request has been interpreted as relating to Carol Tannahill’s WhatApps messages, rather than Carol Tannuhill’s).

FOI already published 80 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.25 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-25
Reference
FOI/202400439462
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Former Director General for Education and Justice WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the following individuals WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic. Paul Johnston.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) 10 attachments
Published
2025-03-25
Reference
FOI/202400439469
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scotland's International Development Alliance (SIDA) funding: FOI release

1. In each year since 2019-20, including the current year to date how much funding has been given by the Scottish Government to Scotland's International Development Alliance (SIDA)? 2. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the o...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2025-02-14
Reference
FOI/202500447390
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the death of former First Minister: FOI release

I would like to request all the following information relating to the death of former First Minister Alex Salmond 1. All emails, texts, WhatsApps and minutes between officials and ministers discussing the death of Mr Salmond. 2. All correspondence on email, text, WhatsApp or Teams of the discussions between UK Govt a...

FOI cost limit 70 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.3 s.28(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-17
Reference
FOI/202400436889
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Private Purpose Trusts documentation: FOI release

“Any documents, reports, briefings of other materials held by the Scottish Government which relate to Private Purpose Trusts. Please also share any communications which occurred over the last year which relate to Private Purpose Trusts. Please ensure any communications are dated and displayed in chronological order, th...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-16
Reference
FOI/202400438908
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Former Chief Financial Officer WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

"The following individuals WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic. Gordon Wales".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-12-19
Reference
FOI/202400439454
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

National Clinical Director WhatsApp messages during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Professor Jason Leitch, then National Clinical Director, during the Covid-19 pandemic, which for practical purposes we have interpreted as the period from 21 January 2020, the date on which the WHO published its ‘Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report’, to 30 April 2022, the date on whi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) s.37(1) s.28(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-11-01
Reference
FOI/202400422234
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Deputy Chief Medical Officer WhatsApp messages during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Professor Nicola Steedman, Deputy Chief Medical Officer, during the Covid-19 pandemic, which for practical purposes we have interpreted as the period from 21 January 2020, the date on which the WHO published its ‘Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report’, to 30 April 2022, the date on whi...

FOI withheld 80 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.37(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-01
Reference
FOI/202400422235
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Professor Sir Gregor Smith's WhatsApp messages during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Professor Sir Gregor Smith, Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, during the Covid-19 pandemic, which for practical purposes we have interpreted as the period from 21 January 2020, the date on which the WHO published its ‘Novel Coronavirus (2019- nCoV) Situation Report’, to 30 April 2022, the dat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.30 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.37(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-11-01
Reference
FOI/202400422237
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Head of Infections Service and Strategic Incident Director at Public Health Scotland WhatsApp messages during Covid: FOI release

The WhatsApp messages of Professor Jim McMenamin during the Covid-19 pandemic, which for practical purposes we have interpreted as the period from 21 January 2020, the date on which the WHO published its ‘Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Situation Report’, to 30 April 2022, the date on which remaining Covid-19 restriction...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.30 s.37(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-01
Reference
FOI/202400425747
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Former First Minister WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

Humza Yousaf's WhatsApp messages during the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.28 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-01
Reference
FOI/202400425739
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ken Thomson's WhatsApp messages during the Covid 19 pandemic: FOI release

Ken Thomson's What's App messages during the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI already published 80 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25 s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-01
Reference
FOI/202400425744
Directorate
Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Communications between the Scottish Government and UK monarchy: FOI release

Please share any communications exchanged between the government and the UK monarchy or their representatives from 21 February 2023 to the present date, which relate to: Laws and Legislation The Crown Estate Property or assets owned by the monarchy Crown consent Carbon emissions Deer Please include all communication ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.41 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-16
Reference
FOI/202400431736
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

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

Chief Executive of NHS Scotland WhatsApp messages during the COVID-19 pandemic: FOI release

Request for the Chief Executive of NHS Scotland Caroline Lamb What's App messages during the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1) s.37(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400422230
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, 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

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

Resignation of Mr Matheson as Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care: FOI release

The exact time and format in which Michael Matheson first informed Humza Yousaf of his resignation as Health Secretary and please provide the documentary evidence of this (the original email/WhatsApp/text) as well as Humza Yousaf's response). All discussions from the Scottish Government planning press lines or media r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400398386
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, 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