Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

11,099releases indexed
19,072attachments found
28.7avg calendar days
4,403partially withheld
2023-10-02oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

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partially withheld 4,403 unclear 3,109 not held 1,663 released 816 already published 409 cost limit 376 clarification 166 withheld 123 transferred 34

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Staff feedback on election guidance: FOI release

1) Any correspondence including Teams messages, emails, or intranet posts or comments on or to the Election 2026 Internal Readiness Project Board. 2) Any actions note, agendas, meeting minutes, or documents prepared for or distributed by the board, including any summaries of findings or survey results. 3) Any respons...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600509907
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Body-worn video cameras for Police Scotland materials: FOI release

This request relates to body-worn video (BWV) cameras for Police Scotland. 1. Copies of any minutes, notes, agendas, or records of meetings held during 2025 by the following governance SG teams at which body-worn video cameras were discussed: POLICE CONDUCT POLICY, FORENSICS AND BUSINESS SUPPORT POLICE SPONSORSHIP A...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600500160
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Caledonian Sleeper information: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information held by Transport Scotland, for the period 25 June 2023 to the date of your searches, relating to Caledonian Sleeper onboard sleeper-cabin upgrade pricing, lastminute pricing, yield management, unsold sleeper cabins, and associated public-value / revenue / utilisation c...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.1 s.3 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600510552
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings between Scottish Public Pension Agency (SPPA) and the Minister for Public Finance in Scotland: FOI release

Since 1 January 2025 and 26 November 2025, on how many occasions have the Chief Executive of the SPPA and other members of the SPPA met with Ivan McKee MSP. Please provide dates of the meetings at 1. Please confirm if these meetings were minuted, if not why not? If reliance is made on alleged Scottish Government policy...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.4 s.38(1) s.33 s.3 s.17 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500495745
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

M8 Woodside Viaduct Permanent Solution: EIR release

At the Woodside Hall public consultation on the M8 Woodside Viaduct today 4 March a display 'Approach 3: Remove' included findings produced by a consultant showing what the effect of removing a section of the motorway viaduct M8 at Cowcaddens would be using traffic modelling. The display of the results of traffic mode...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 s.5 s.7 s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600509623
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Materials relating to the supply shortage of co-codamol: FOI release

Information relating to the supply shortage of co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets: For the period 1 January 2026 to the date of this request, please provide: 1. Any briefing papers prepared for Scottish Ministers regarding the co-codamol 30/500mg shortage. 2. Correspondence (including emails or letters) between the Scott...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509103
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Minutes of Meeting with Rape Crisis Scotland: FOI release

1. Any minutes from the last meeting held between a Scottish Government Minister and Rape Crisis Scotland. 2. Any correspondence sent from Rape Crisis Scotland to a Scottish Government Minister within the last three months. 3. Any correspondence sent to Rape Crisis Scotland from a Scottish Government Minister within ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-14
Reference
FOI/202600504490
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

National Advisory Council on Women and Girls member information and correspondence: FOI release

1. All the current members of the National Advisory Council on Women and Girls. 2. All correspondence between the group and the government from the last three months. 3. All minutes/notes from meetings between the group and the government in the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600502403
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services 3 (CHFS3) information: EIR release

Under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, I request the following information regarding the CHFS3 Direct Award to CalMac Ferries Ltd: 1. Final Socio-Economic Impact Assessments: Any final (non-draft) reports or assessments conducted by or for Transport Scotland regarding the impact of the CHFS3 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.20 s.2 s.10(4) s.3 s.6(1) s.4 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
EIR/202500499619
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Former First Minister and the City of London Corporation’s Special Representative to the EU meeting information: FOI release

Information relating to a meeting on 27 April 2017 between the then First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, and Jeremy Browne: 1. Confirmation of whether such a meeting took place, including the location, time, duration, and list of attendees (including any Scottish Government officials or special advisers present). 2. Any ...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202600500054
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, International, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Review into progressing standards of farmed fish welfare: EIR release

1. All communications (including emails, letters, meeting notes, minutes, briefings, and internal memos) relating to the review into progressing standards of farmed fish welfare, including communications with external stakeholders such as Salmon Scotland, salmon farm operators, animal welfare organisations, and academi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
EIR/202500489448
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Just Transition Plan for Mossmorran: EIR release

"In answer to a written Parliamentary Question (ref: S6W-27249), Gillian Martin MSP stated that: The Scottish Government has committed to developing a Just Transition Plan for the Mossmorran industrial complex, work will commence in early 2025. 1) How many meetings has Gillian Martin MSP had with (a) Scottish Governme...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
EIR/202500494401
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding landfill ban on biodegradable municipal waste: EIR release

1. Please provide a copy of any correspondence, minutes of meetings or read out of telephone calls with SEPA over the ban of landfilling of municipal waste within the last 12 months. 2. Please provide a copy of any correspondence, minutes of meetings or read out of telephone calls with waste management providers and o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500491220
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services 3 (CHFS3) contract and vessel maintenance: FOI release

Copies of all information held by Transport Scotland relating to vessel maintenance scheduling obligations and timetable planning under the Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services 3 (CHFS3) Grant Agreement with CalMac Ferries Ltd (CFL).

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.12 s.6 s.3 s.25(1) s.17
Published
2026-01-28
Reference
FOI/202500490383
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding SSEN’s Kintore to Tealing Overhead Line: EIR release

I request copies of all correspondence and information relating to meetings between: the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy or any other Scottish Government minister or official (including officials within the Energy Consents Unit and any other relevant Scottish Government directorate) and the Chief Execu...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.37 s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-27
Reference
EIR/202500496928
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cairngorms National Park Fire Management Byelaws 2025: EIR release

Please send me the following information about the process whereby you (the Scottish Ministers) confirmed the above byelaws: 1. Briefing papers: copies of any paper by officials to Ministers concerning the byelaws. 2. Objections: copies of all objections received to the byelaws. 3. Consideration of objections: copie...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.2 s.3 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-26
Reference
FOI/202500489046
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Short life working group information: FOI Review

Original request 202500472952 1. Minutes/notes of all meetings of the short life working group established to co-ordinate the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in For Women Scotland vs. The Scottish Ministers; 2. A copy of the terms of reference for the working group, and any notes on how t...

FOI already published 80 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.27 s.25(1) s.30 s.38 s.34(1) s.38(1) s.1 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500477689 Review of 202500472952
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Fairness and diversity impact of online assessments in recruitment queries: FOI release

1. Assessment Design and Use The criteria and scoring methodology used in any online assessments that contribute to candidate shortlisting, including how "suitability" or other composite scores are derived. A list of all third-party providers (e.g., psychometric test publishers or platforms) currently used for online ...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500485953
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Disclosure Scotland Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme processing times: FOI release

I would like the following information for the period 1 April 2025 to 31 August 2025: 1. The average length of time taken to process new PVG scheme applications (for people applying to join the scheme for the first time). 2. The average length of time taken to process PVG scheme updates / existing member updates (for...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500485201
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Former First Minister’s engagements and financial transactions with NEON (New Economy Organisers Network): FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I am requesting the following information regarding Nicola Sturgeon’s engagements and any financial transactions with NEON (New Economy Organisers Network) during her tenure as First Minister of Scotland (from November 20, 2014, to March 28, 2023) or in any official...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-06
Reference
FOI/202500482305
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's meeting with various selected companies: EIR release

1. The dates, times and locations of all meetings and talks held between Ms. Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy between 1st May, 2023 to the present date and each of the following companies: SSEN Transmission Had Fab Ltd. Murphy Transmission and Distribution Ltd. Wood Transmission and Dist...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-31
Reference
FOI/202500482647
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings held by the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy with selected organisations: EIR release

1. The dates, times and locations of all meetings and talks held between Ms. Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy between 1st May, 2023 to the present date and each of the following companies: SSEN Transmission Had Fab Ltd. Murphy Transmission and Distribution Ltd. Wood Transmission and Dist...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-31
Reference
FOI/202500483897
Directorate
Topic

Broadshore Hub projects correspondence: EIR release

“I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding stakeholder engagement for the Broadshore, Sinclair, and Scaraben Offshore Wind Farms (collectively referred to as the Broadshore Hub). Specifically, I would like to request: 1. A list of fishing industry bodies, assoc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-29
Reference
EIR/202500481757
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

NHS Fife employment tribunal queries: FOI Review

Original request 202500476219 1. The exact date and time when Scottish Ministers were first informed that Sandie Peggie had been cleared of gross misconduct by NHS Fife. Please provide the correspondence of ministers being informed of this development and any further correspondence where ministers discuss the implicat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.4 s.5 s.38 s.2 s.3 s.30 s.25 4 attachments
Published
2025-12-23
Reference
FOI/202500482778 Review of 202500476219
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Wellbeing Economy Governments (WEGo) correspondence between First Minister and Deputy First Minister: FOI release

1. The number of Scottish Government officials who support the work of the Wellbeing Economy Governments Partnership Secretariat. Please provide the number of individuals and their pay band as at 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and so far in 2025-26. 2. All the work conducted by Scottish ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-10
Reference
FOI/202500482976
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector