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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First Minister's advice and statement regarding handling of harassment: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s review of Alex Salmond’s submission to the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints Committee where he identified 46 documents that were inappropriately withheld during the civil and criminal cases that had subsequently been passed to the Committee by the Scottish Government. The ...

FOI withheld 80 score 536 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.26 s.25(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.35(2) s.34(1) 14 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202100170091
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

BBC Scotland 'Disclosure': FOI release

Details of any meetings between the First Minister OR Cabinet Secretaries OR any Ministers with responsibility for sexual health AND any persons or organisations (including third party representatives) wishing to discuss so-called “buffer zones” around sexual health clinics and any other facilities where abortions are ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200301765
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Stonewall payments and Diversity Champion applications: FOI release

Any application Scottish Government made (or intend to make) from 01-01- 2021 or in 2022 (to date) to be a "Stonewall Diversity Champion" or to be included on Stonewall's "Workplace Equality Index," including any attachments or appendices to those applications. Please redact personal details if necessary. Any feedback ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 16 working days correspondence briefings spending s.12 s.5 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200285701
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Financial impact of the mini-budget in relation to the emergency budget review: FOI release

Did the Deputy First Minister request any updated analysis around the financial impact of the minibudget following the mini-budget, in relation to the emergency budget review. Any updated analysis or calculations undertaken by the finance directorate following the mini-budget to the emergency budget review between the ...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200325277
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Changing Places Toilets: FOI release

The Scottish Government's position on the UK Government's announcement that it will deliver an additional 600 new Changing Places Toilets, meaning that England will have 1,900 in total, in the context of the Scottish Government's own work in progressing its investment programme to ensure that new Changing Places Toilet...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300344187
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Independence Referendum Bill Supreme Court Correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence between special advisers, senior civil servants within either the constitution or legal directorate, and ministers within the Scottish Government and SNP party officials around the Supreme Court reference of the independence referendum bill. This should cover the calendar year of 2022 and exclude MSP...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200332044
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with John Swinney in September and October 2022: 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: John Swinney's meeting with Simon Clark...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300338428
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication regarding NHS Scotland Trans Healthcare Pathway: FOI release

Copies of any communication to/from the Chief Medical Officer or office thereof within the Scottish Government in relation to the document "NHS Scotland Trans Healthcare Pathway" submitted to the Chief Medical Officer by NHS National Services Scotland, and any communication with NHS National Services Scotland from/to t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202300359040
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

EV charge points in Scotland: FOI release

The number of EV charge points are currently in Scotland broken down by Local Authority. The number of faults recorded this year broken down by Local Authority. The number of EV chargers currently out of order at the time of reply broken down by FOI.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200314954
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Ministers and Heathrow Airport: FOI release

On what dates have ministers met Heathrow Airport since 23 September 2021? Please provide a copy of the minutes of these and any other documents or correspondence since that date relating to Heathrow Airport, including internal discussions.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.25(1) s.13T 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200329883
Directorate
Topic

Correspondence regarding the appointment of a Women's Health Champion: FOI release

Any and all correspondence, emails and minutes from August 2021 until 15 September 2022 in relation to the appointment of a Women’s Health Champion as part of the Women’s Health Plan published in August 2021.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200320730
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Covid-19 Inquiry WhatsApp messages handover: FOI release

1. How many WhatsApp messages have, as of 26th October 2023, been handed over to the UK or Scottish Covid-19 inquiries? 2. How many WhatsApp messages have, as of 26th October 2023, yet to “go through the appropriate process” before (potentially) being handed over to the UK or Scottish Covid-19 inquiries?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.25(1)
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
FOI/202300382615
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Minister for Transport engagements around ferries: 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: Jenny Gilruth's meeting with CMAL on Se...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.25(1) s.30 s.38 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300338464
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bus and coach companies awarded COVID support funding: FOI release

A list of bus and coach companies that have been awarded COVID support funding. The total amount allocated to each individual company. A list of bus and coach companies who have been awarded any other form of subsidy/grant from the Scottish Government. The type of funding and the total amount allocated to each individu...

FOI released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202200303317
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on Interpol Glasgow Conference: FOI release

I am looking for emails, notes, emails, discussions and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Westminster on the Interpol Glasgow Conference under the FOI legislation? We have interpreted this to mean that you have asked for communications between Scottish Government and the UK Government on the INTER...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.3(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
FOI/202300360218
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding free school meals and parental transition fund: FOI release

"1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government, Social Security Scotland and the UK Government regarding the payment of the adult disability allowance between November 2022 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefings and correspondence received and prepared for ministers, including internal correspondence, rega...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
FOI/202300381634
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Humza Yousaf's 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: Humza Yousaf's meetings with David McCo...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300338463
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence concerning the licensing of grouse shooting: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland concerning the licensing of grouse shooting between 1st January 2021 and 24th February 2023; copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and NatureScot concerning the licensing of grouse shooting between 1st January 2021 a...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300345010
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

John Swinney's meetings with Ross Greer, Ann Gloag, Expert Economic Panel, Tracy Black and various MSPs: 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: John Swinney's meeting with Ross Greer ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.25(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300338431
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding for various organisations since 2018/19: FOI release

How much money the Scottish Government has provided for the following organisations in every financial year since 2018/19: Blue Marine Foundation Community of Arran Seabed Trust Fidra Marine Concern Marine Conservation Society National Trust for Scotland Open Seas Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Scotl...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-12-05
Reference
202300364742
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks cost at Bute House: FOI release

How much money has been spent on alcohol for Bute House in the last five years? Breakdown of costs by year and what the money was spent on. How many bottles of sparkling wine/champagne/beer have been purchased for Bute House in the last five years? Breakdown by year, cost and brand. How much money has been spent on non...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300343590
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Gender Reassignment Protocol for Scotland (GRP) update report 2022: FOI release

"The April 2022 minutes of the Scottish Government's National Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group refers to a presentation and update on the Gender Reassignment Protocol provided by Miles Mack and David Parker. https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-gender-identity-healthcare-reference-group-minutes-april-2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300369717
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to protest sites during The King's Visit to Edinburgh: FOI release

Please provide me with any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Republic pressure group. Please also provide me with any Scottish Government correspondence, briefing papers, memos, notes and further information relating to protest sites during the King's visit to Edinburgh, including decisions made by...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-29
Reference
FOI/202300371594
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Money paid to media outlets: FOI release

The total amount of monies paid from the Scottish Government budget annually to media outlets. Specifically the total amount of money paid to STV per annum. What the media outlets and specifically STV are expected to provide for the monies they receive. How the media outlets and STV are monitored to ensure they deliver...

FOI withheld 55 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.33 s.33(1)
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200310649
Directorate
Topic
Public sector