Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,800releases indexed
39,298attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,075partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-18newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,075 unclear 7,196 not held 3,054 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4906 s.20 4254 s.34(1) 3568 s.39(2) 3457 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1972 s.11(2) 1561 s.29(1) 1169 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 347 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 962 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 726 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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Plans to curb depopulation: FOI release

Could you supply all policy proposals, briefing notes and policy analysis held about plans to curb depopulation, from the last three months? Can this include any reaction analysis undertaken following the publication of the report this year? https://www.gov.scot/publications/supporting-enabling-sustainable-communities...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400425838
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

City of London Corporation correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about the City of London corporation and mentioning the City of London Corporation. including internal correspondence, briefings, minutes and notes from meetings from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.27(1) s.28 s.30 s.38(1) s.27 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426180
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

WhatsApp/Text Messages related to Appeal 202100255908: FOI release

Regarding this FOI Appeal https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202100255908/ Please release all the information not released or disclosed or that had a redaction applied in the above FOI request as it is now credible that exemptions applied may have being misapplied or misused, in order to not release some or all of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.26 s.30 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426366
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Positive and negative impact of international relations with a feminist lens: FOI release

Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, excluding internal, all analysis and briefing notes, and minutes from meetings, about international relations with a feminist lens, specifically about the positive impact of this policy and the negative impact of it, and how it would be i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426808
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister meeting with Deputy Prime Minister regarding the Winter Fuel Payment: FOI release

All meeting agendas, notes and information referencing the Winter Fuel Payment from the meeting held between First Minister John Swinney and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner on 15 August 2024 in Edinburgh.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.38 s.28 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426988
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Decision to instruct councils to redirect nature restoration funding for pay deals: FOI release

All correspondence from Scottish Ministers that relate to the decision to instruct council to redirect nature restoration funding for pay deals.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400428993
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Public sector

J.K. Rowling's criticism of the Scottish Government: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, WhatsApp messages, text messages, instant messaging, memos, OneNotes, minutes, agendas, appendixes or other correspondence, relating to J.K. Rowling's criticism of the Scottish Government.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 103 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-26
Reference
FOI/202400424984
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and BBC Question Time producers: FOI Review

Orginal Request 202400422148 “I'd like to request a review for the above FOI, specifically the second question: Could you supply all correspondence between the Scottish Government and BBC Question Time producers, including complaints and internal correspondence, from the last six months? -If too much, reduce the time...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400428258 Review of 202400422148
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

General Medical Council e-mails regarding Medical Associate Professionals: FOI release

Please can you provide copies of emails which: - Contain the keywords "physician associate" or "physician associates" or "medical associate professional" or "anaesthesia associate". - Were sent or received from the General Medical Council. The email domain is @gmc-uk.org. - Time limit: last 4 months (14th March 2024...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.30 s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400422610
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Costs associated with commissioning the Harry Burns review: FOI release

1. What were the costs associated with commissioning the Harry Burns review, Targets and Indicators in Health and Social Care in Scotland: A Review?https://www.gov.scot/publications/review-targetsindicators-health-social-care-scotland/ 2. Referring to the document above, Point 81 (bottom of page 20) states: The 18 wee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400423435
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Current and Former First Minister specific meetings documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held about or from Dr Ghassan Abu-Sittah, including email correspondence, briefing notes, internal correspondence, analysis and minutes/notes from meetings, between March 1 2024 and July 1 2024? (British Palestinian plastic and reconstructive surgeon). 2. Could you supply all docu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400423666
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

EU and UK exports, costs of consular reception and meeting with Pedro Serrano: FOI release

1. Could you supply all analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government or for the Scottish Government about Scotland's exports to the European Union and to the rest of the UK? -Could you also supply any correspondence held, minutes and notes from meetings, and briefings about this topic from the last three months? 2. ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(2) s.27 s.30 s.32(1)
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400422078
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres: FOI release

I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 March 2024 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423476
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Sale of Prestwick Airport: FOI release

1) Please provide a copy of all the business-facing or public-facing documentation that the Scottish Government has used to advertise the sale of Prestwick Airport. For example, please provide a copy of any brochures or adverts placed. 2) Please provide a copy of all the documentation that the Scottish Government has ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423996
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Dates and minutes of Ministers and Officials meetings with Heathrow Airport: FOI release

On what dates have (a) ministers or (b) officials met Heathrow Airport since 4 July 2023? 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 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423985
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Capital Block Grant: FOI release

a) Any resources prepared for ministers advising on using the claim that the Scottish Government capital block grant is due to contract by almost 10% in real terms over five years, and b) Any such materials advising ministers on using an updated figure of 8.7% following the UK Budget.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400404698
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, 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

Puberty Blockers Pause: FOI release

1. The correspondence received by the Scottish Government by the Sandyford Clinic (or whoever was responsible for the decision) to inform them that this pause was happening. If its email or letter or whatever, please provide it. 2. Confirmation that the Scottish Government did or did not make the decision. 3. Confir...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.2A s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400409950
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence and briefings written for Former First Minister trip to Cop28: FOI release

All correspondence, including internal correspondence, and briefings written, for Humza Yousaf’s trip to Cop28, including all invites to events and invites to COP28 itself, which mention Scottish Government climate change targets between November 10 and December 5.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.28 s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400412243
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Emails sent and received by the Former First Minister: FOI Review

Original request - 202400411476 1. The last three emails that Humza Yousaf sent as First Minister from his First Minister email account. 2. The last three emails that Humza Yousaf received as First Minister from his First Minister email account. 3. The last three emails that Humza Yousaf sent as First Minister to em...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 283 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400416176 Review of 202400411476
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Proposed friendship arrangement with the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung: FOI release

All electronic and paper records the Scottish Government holds regarding the proposed friendship arrangement with the Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung that was due to be considered at a full council meeting of the City of Edinburgh Council on 26 June 2024, before being withdrawn from the full council meeting agenda. The di...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400420617
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Information regarding the meeting with Creative Scotland on 30th April 2024: FOI release

In depth details of what was discussed in the meeting between Angus Robertson, Robert Wilson and Iain Munro (both from Creative Scotland) on 30 April 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400426992
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Communications regarding named UK citizens in Gaza: FOI release

All electronic information in respect of communication between Humza Yousaf, or anyone on his behalf, and any other authority (Scot Gov, UK Gov, foreign gov etc) relating to Elizabeth El-Nakla and her husband Maged (his parents in law) and any other family member whilst they were in Gaza. The period this request relate...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202300385695
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

National Treatment Centres (NTC) Programme Group Stocktake Reports: FOI release

A copy of all the latest available National Treatment Centres (NTC) Programme Group Stocktake Reports for each of the NTCs which have not fully opened yet. Here is an example of a stocktake report you have previously released https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/foi-eirrelease/2023/12/c...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202300391384
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector