Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 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 725 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

Clear

1,059 matching releases

First Minister's trip to Springburn Academy documentation: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about John Swinney’s trip to Springburn Academy on June 23, between June 1 2025 and July 10 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500491172
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Whole family support documentation: FOI release

You clarified that you were seeking the following information: “Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government's Public Service Reform Directorate, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions "whole family suppo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500491842
Directorate: Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation held relating to the Gender Recognition Reform Bill: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefing, analysis, about the gender recognition reform bill from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491144
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

First Minister's trip to Malawi and Zambia: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full expenses from John Swinney's trip to Malawi and Zambia in October, including how many officials accompanied him, and their full expenses, including flight costs, accommodation and other expenses? 2. Could you supply all briefings and minutes/notes from meetings John Swinney held in Malawi a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491454
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation regarding a trade deal between the United Kingdom and United States of America: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about the UK/US trade deal, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.28 s.29 s.30 s.32 s.33 s.38 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491591
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Documentation regarding Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care GP walk-in centres meeting: FOI release

"On what date was the 12th October meeting first scheduled? Where did the meeting take place? Did all participants join the meeting in person, or did some join virtually? Please provide all correspondence, by email or direct messaging application, which discussed the scheduling of the meeting. Furthermore, please prov...

FOI withheld 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500492259
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Briefings and analysis about gender responsive budgeting: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis about gender responsive budgeting from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491074
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Minutes and notes from Blackrock meetings: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings held between Blackrock and the Scottish Government in the last three months, and briefings written for these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500492202
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Clydebank Women's Aid documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis, about Clydebank Women's Aid, from the last six months.

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500490916
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Walk-in GP centre meetings information: FOI release

1) How many meetings have been held on walk-in GP centres by the Scottish Government since they were announced by the First Minister on the 13th October 2025? 2) How many meetings have been held by the Scottish Government on walk-in GP centres with any of the following professional and representative bodies since they...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500493241
Directorate: Primary Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group information: FOI release

Information regarding the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group. 1. The dates and minutes of all meetings of the Group held since 1 January 2023. 2. A list of any sub-groups or working groups established by the Group, with their purpose and membership where available. 3. Copies of any action p...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500491045
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Scottish Police Federation meeting on 30 January 2020: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the meeting held on 30 January 2020 involving: Humza Yousaf MSP, then Cabinet Secretary for Justice; Peter Watson, Solicitor for the Scottish Police Federation; and David Kennedy, Scottish Police Federation Specifically, you are seeking: Any minutes, fil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500491057
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Documentation regarding Right To Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings,briefings, analysis, about the Right To Addiction Recovery [Scotland] Bill, for the period 1st to 31st May 2025

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500490529
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the return of the Winter Fuel Payment: FOI release

All documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about bringing the winter fuel payment back by St Andrews Day, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500491599
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial Code Advisers and Senior Civil Servants correspondence: FOI release

1. All the correspondence between Scottish Ministers/special advisers/senior civil servants and any of the ministerial code advisers since 3 January 2025. This should include emails, instant messages, letters, meetings (and minutes of those meetings) and phone calls. 2. How many Scottish Government employees are secon...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.25(1)I s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-29
Reference: FOI/202500490297
Directorate: Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation regarding the First Minister's trip to London for the state visit of the President of the USA: FOI release

"Any documents that relate to John Swinney's visit to London for the state visit of Donald Trump in September. This could include minutes of any meetings held with anyone during this visit, be it Mr Trump, the Prime Minister or the King, or anyone else Mr Swinney met with. Can any documents that refer to this visit sen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-28
Reference: FOI/202500489628
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Oracle Cloud: FOI release

1. Minutes from Executive Team meetings which reference Oracle Cloud in the past three months 2. All emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft teams messages between Permanent Secretary and Director General Corporate which reference Oracle Cloud in the past three months 3. All emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft team...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-27
Reference: FOI/202500490002
Directorate: Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act meeting information: FOI release

The date, time, and location of the meeting (held between the Scottish Government and the US administration concerning the implementation of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act.) A list of all those in attendance. The agenda, minutes, and any briefing materials prepared for or arising from the meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489212
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the reduction of NHS waiting times: FOI Review

Original request 202500484740 1. Please provide me with a copy of the modelling and/or forecasts carried out by, or provided to, the Scottish Government regarding the commitment to reduce NHS waits of over a year by March 2026. 2. Please also provide me with a copy of any correspondence, including briefings and any a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.21(4) s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489178 Review of 202500484740
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ending conversion practices in Scotland consultation analysis: FOI release

On 7th October 2025, the Scottish Government published ‘Ending conversion practices in Scotland - consultation analysis: SG response’. The report included the following section: 11. Through analysis of responses and extensive engagement with stakeholders, we recognise that there are specific parts of our proposals whe...

FOI not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.5 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500488658
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation which mentions Professor of Human Geography at the University of Sheffield: FOI release

“Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which mentions or is to/from Professor Danny Dorling, from the last month?”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500491466
Directorate: Social Security Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Materials on United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls (UNSRVAWG): FOI release

"All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence held and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which is to/from or mentions Reem Alsalem, from the last three months."

FOI withheld 80 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489430
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Cost of raising of Palestinian flag on Scottish Government buildings: FOI relase

I requested to know who ordered the flag to be flown, especially with anniversary of 7th October pogrom fast approaching. What was the cost of the flag and where was it purchased from and from which funds or budget? Was any risk assessment performed to ascertain whether the flag could damage Scotland’s reputation, up...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500484830
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Cup final 2025 documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the men's Scottish Cup final 2025, between April 1 2025 and June 1 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500486932
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing pack for the meeting between the Deputy First Minister and Tánaiste of Ireland at the British-Irish Association Conference at Oxford: FOI release

The briefing pack and minutes from Kate Forbes' meeting with Simon Harris (Tánaiste of Ireland) at the British-Irish Association Conference at Oxford on 5 September 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-21
Reference: FOI/202500484997
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector