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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Appointment of Independent Advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code: FOI release

1. Following the appointment of new independent ministerial code advisers, whether the Scottish Government opened up applications to the public for the position of independent adviser on the ministerial code. If so, how many applicants were there for the position? 2. If not, how many people were interviewed for the po...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-28
Reference
FOI/202400445249
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Blue Badge Code of Practice for Local Authorities: FOI Review

Original request: 202400436488 1. A copy of the latest version of the Blue Badge Code of Practice for Local Authorities, which we understand was created in 2022. 2. Any correspondence relating to the decision not to make the 2022 Code of Practice available online 3. Any documents and correspondence relating to the e...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-28
Reference
FOI/202400445985 Review of 202400436488
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Development and introduction of Coding Framework: FOI release

In relation to the Coding Framework, published on 16 October 2024, as part of the Chief Statistician's guidance on 'Sex, gender identity, trans status - data collection and publication': 1. Please provide all information about the development and introduction of the Coding Framework. This is to include copies of all c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2025-01-28
Reference
FOI/202400437283
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Institute for Fiscal Studies: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis, to/from Institute for Fiscal Studies or about this organisation, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2(1) s.2(2) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-28
Reference
FOI/202400437469
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Building a New Scotland independence paper information: FOI release

On what date did work cease on the planned Building a New Scotland independence papers covering the following topics: 1. Fiscal plan 2. Pensions 3. Energy/net zero In each case, please provide the draft paper as it existed when work was halted.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 3 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.30
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
FOI/202400444159
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Conservatives proposal for tax cuts documentation: FOI release

1. Copies of any briefing material, meeting details, or correspondence prepared or shared by the Scottish Government regarding Scottish Conservative proposals for tax cuts. 2. A list of attendees for any meetings on this topic, along with dates and minutes, if available.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.29 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
FOI/202400444260
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Briefing material regarding Higher History for the Education Committee session: FOI release

Copies of any briefing material provided to the Education Secretary (Jenny Gilruth) regarding Higher History, specifically in preparation for the recent Education Committee session.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
FOI/202400444229
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Former Minister for Energy and the Environment and Fuel Insecurity Fund partners correspondence: FOI release

1. A copy of the full correspondence, referred to above, between the Minister for Energy and the Environment and the FIF partners on 20th December 2023. Please include each letter or emails sent to the partners and any replies that were sent to and received by the Minister for Energy and the Environment or their offic...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
FOI/202400444915
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Rent control analysis and rent tribunals data: FOI release

1. Could you supply all analysis undertaken on the creation of new rent controls, plus briefings and correspondence sent and received by the government about them, between November 1 2024 and the date of this FOI? 2. How much has The First-tier Tribunal for Scotland (Housing and Property Chamber) rent tribunals cost a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
FOI/202400444421
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) child protection and safeguarding correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence, agendas and meeting minutes of Jenny Gilruth, Education Minister, and her office, with GTCS apropos child protection and safeguarding. Please also share all correspondence on this matter shared internally by her civil servants and SPADs.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.36 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
FOI/202400443517
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

First Minister telephone conversation with President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump: FOI release

Please provide all minutes or notes taken during the First Minister’s telephone conversation with the President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, on 10 December 2024. Please also provide all communication between the Scottish Government and Mr Trump’s representatives about the call. Please also provide any brie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
FOI/202400444806
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister meetings at the British Irish Council: FOI release

- All briefings that were provided to the First Minister in advance of the British Irish Council 6 December 2024. - The minutes of the First Minister’s meeting with Taoiseach Simon Harris at the British Irish Council. - The minutes of the First Minister’s meeting with Tánaiste Micheál Martin at the British Irish Coun...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
FOI/202400444862
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Income tax and First Minister meeting with City of London Corporation correspondence: FOI release

1. All analysis undertaken, briefings written, correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings about people moving to England or Wales from Scotland due to high income tax, from the last three months. 2. All analysis undertaken, briefings written, correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.30 s.33 s.25 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
FOI/202400444923
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Former Data Commissioner investigation into the use of government messaging services: FOI release

All briefings and correspondence held by the Scottish Government about the investigation launched by Emma Martins into the use of government WhatsApps and messaging services between July 1 and August 1 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-22
Reference
FOI/202400443100
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Social Security Scotland and adult disability payment process review: FOI Review

Orginal Request 202400431413 On June 27, 2023, Shirley-Anne Somerville in the Scottish Parliament (https://www.theyworkforyou.com/sp/?id=2023-06-27.3.0) said: “There is an end-to-end process review being undertaken, and some procedures have already been put in place” with regards Social Security Scotland and adult di...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
FOI/202400442653 Review of 202400431413
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government materials regarding inward immigration: FOI release

All reports/analysis/briefings held by the Scottish Government about inward immigration and Scots attitudes to immigration, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
FOI/202400443406
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Government attendees at HMS Sheffield steel cutting ceremony: FOI release

Were any Scottish Government officials or Ministers invited to attend the steel cutting ceremony for HMS Sheffield? If any officials or Ministers were invited and declined to attend, could you provide the reasons for their refusal? If any refusals occurred or if anyone aiming to attend was unable to, could you provide ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
FOI/202400443050
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Chief Executive of Children's Hearings Scotland term of appointment: FOI Review

Orginal Request 202400438045 Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act, I would like copies of all correspondence held by Scottish Government about the Chief Executive of Children's Hearings Scotland having their term of appointment, which was due to expire on 06 October 2024, extended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
FOI/202400442239 Review of 202400438045
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Supporting documents to the Target Operating Model (TOM) supplied by KPMG: FOI release

The final version of all the "supporting documents" to the TOM which were supplied by KPMG to the Scottish Government as part of the contract.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
FOI/202400442263
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding the First Minister's attendance at Edinburgh Pride 2024: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent/received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, about John Swinney leading Edinburgh Pride on June 22, between May 1 2024 and July 15 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
FOI/202400443405
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation held by Scottish Government regarding juryless rape trials: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about juryless rape trials between September 30 2024 and November 5 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
FOI/202400442003
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care correspondence regarding Audit Scotland Report: FOI release

All communications (emails, texts) from 1 December 2024 and 4 December 2024 between Neil Gray and his staff relating to the Audit Scotland report published on 3 December.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.38 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
FOI/202400443456
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister visit to Sumitomo’s site in Nigg correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held about John Swinney’s visit to Sumitomo’s site in Nigg on November 18, including correspondence sent and received setting it up, including internal, minutes/notes from the day, briefings prepared for it and afterwards.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
FOI/202400442416
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Materials for the Scottish Government's public Ayr Cabinet Meeting: FOI release

Full minutes/briefings written for the Scottish Government's public Ayr Cabinet Meeting on November 4.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
FOI/202400442735
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector