Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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
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Correspondence on funding of Disability Equipment: FOI release

The correspondence between the Scottish Government officials and the Health Boards officials concerning: the funding of disability equipment in 2022 the funding of support with energy costs for patients using life-saving equipment in 2022 information about: i. the resources available for disability equipment in 2022...

FOI cost limit 70 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.12 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-12
Reference
202300339463
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes and email correspondence from Sir Brian Souter meetings: FOI release

The minutes of any meetings that have taken place between government ministers and Sir Brian Souter from 2019 to date. The minutes of any meetings that have taken place between government special advisers and Brian Souter since 2019. Email correspondence between the Scottish government (including ministers, officials o...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.12 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300357465
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

MS Victoria contracts and plans: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence within SG officials, ministers, Edinburgh City Council and all other agencies regarding the procurement, launch and operation of the above vessel. 2. Please provide all frameworks, plans and all other documentation for regulation, inspection and safeguarding of the ship and people ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200315064
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Care Service Tender Documents And Correspondence: FOI release

Tender documentation issued to the market pertaining to the planning, review and implementation of a National Care Service All correspondence with IHI and Derek Feeley on the same subject.

FOI cost limit 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.38(1) s.12 10 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300353693
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Public sector

Lists of ministers' interests and actions taken to avoid conflicts in the 2007-2011 parliament: FOI release

All the information in all the lists of interests (including spouse, partner and family interests) provided by each minister serving in the Scottish Government upon their appointment, including the information provided by the First Minister; Any confirmation from ministers, at the time of their appointment, as to wheth...

FOI cost limit 70 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.11 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300346532
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Emergency Budget Review discussions: FOI release

Please provide a copy of all documents which discuss the rail fare freeze to March 2023, including all correspondence involving ministers and the media office and correspondence with ScotRail or Transport Scotland. Please provide a copy of all documents in the last six months which discuss the Youth Music Initiative, i...

FOI cost limit 70 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.12 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200320901
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Children's health and wellbeing census: FOI release

You asked for correspondence between the Scottish government and Councils on the census matter between those December 2021 and 24 March 2022. You asked for an unredacted copy of Annex A of FOI 202100260600 https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202100260600/ as the response to this FOI had been heavily redacted. The S30...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.12 s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200299353
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Proposals for the establishment of freeports in Scotland: FOI release

Information relating to proposals for the establishment of freeports (including so-named “Green Freeports”) in Scotland. All Correspondence (letters, emails, phone calls, etc) between the Scottish Government and the UK Government about the establishment of freeports in Scotland dating back to the beginning of 2020. Al...

FOI cost limit 70 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200335368
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dividends unclaimed for all Trust Deed and Sequestrations which are reclaimable by the creditor and as yet not reclaimed: FOI release

Details of dividends unclaimed for all Trust Deed and Sequestrations which are reclaimable by the creditor and as yet not reclaimed, to include in regard to this request; Name of the creditor Address of the creditor including postcode The creditor reference number Claim amount in the Insolvency (£) Consigned / unclaim...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300348768
Directorate
Topic

FOI Lists of ministers' interests and actions taken to avoid conflicts 2011 to 2016 parliament: FOI release

Please supply the following in respect of the 4th session of the Scottish Parliament, which ran from 2011 to 2016. all the information in all the lists of interests (including spouse, partner and family interests) provided by each minister serving in the Scottish Government upon their appointment, including the inform...

FOI cost limit 70 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.11 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
202300346538
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lists of interests by ministers serving upon their appointment, including the information provided by the First Minister: FOI release

Please supply the following in respect of the 4th session of the Scottish Parliament, which ran from 2016 to 2021. all the information in all the lists of interests (including spouse, partner and family interests) provided by each minister serving in the Scottish Government upon their appointment, including the inform...

FOI cost limit 70 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.11 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-20
Reference
202300346525
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting minutes between government ministers and Sir Brian Souter: FOI release

The minutes of any meetings that have taken place between government ministers and Sir Brian Souter from 2019 to date. The minutes of any meetings that have taken place between government special advisers and Brian Souter since 2019. Email correspondence between the Scottish government (including ministers, officials o...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.12 s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300357465
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Briefings regarding United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) Bill: FOI release

All of the briefings received by Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills from the day if their appointment, until and including the day of receipt of this FOI. All of the briefings received by any Minister relating to the UNCRC bill and the Incorporation of human rights into Scot's Law.

FOI cost limit 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.28 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-01
Reference
FOI/202300353281
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence regarding bids for Green Freeport status: FOI release

Can you release any bid documents submitted for the Green Freeport bidding process? Can you release details on how each bid was assessed and details of who assessed the bids? Can you release any assessment of the bids carried out by the Scottish Government? Can you release any minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas,...

FOI cost limit 70 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.33 s.38 s.12 s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-04-19
Reference
FOI/202300337962
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland costs and Ministerial Papers: FOI release

A breakdown of the costs associated with organising and conducting Citizens assemblies in Scotland; any papers provided to Mike Russell MSP, Angus Robertson, George Adam MSP or any other relevant Minister regarding Citizens Assemblies and; any briefings, minutes, pre agenda papers, policy papers, notes, emails etc. rel...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.35(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-06
Reference
FOI/202200334314
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Rail fare freeze and cost of living funding discussions: FOI release

1. ‘Please provide a copy of all documents which discuss the rail fare freeze to March 2023, including all correspondence involving ministers and the media office and correspondence with ScotRail or Transport Scotland. 2. Please provide a copy of all documents in the last six months which discuss the Youth Music Initia...

FOI cost limit 70 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.12 4 attachments
Published
2023-01-04
Reference
FOI/202200320901
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Covid-19 bereaved families: FOI release

1. All correspondence, emails, record of phone calls, notes, including text messages received either by John Swinney or Humza Yousaf from Aamer Anwar seeking or making arrangements to meet Covid19 Bereaved Families for Justice Group or in relation to a request for a Public Inquiry or the date of a Public Inquiry into C...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.5 s.12 s.6 s.25(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-08
Reference
FOI/202100247071
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Deputy First Minister communication regarding 2021 exam diet: FOI release

1. Any emails, text messages, OneNote memos, or other correspondence between John Swinney, his ministerial office and/or special advisers and the SQA on the topic of the 2021 exams diet and alternative certification model between November 1, 2020 to the date of this request. 2. Any emails, text messages, OneNote memos,...

FOI cost limit 70 score 87 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-11
Reference
FOI/202100203007
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Minutes between First Minister and education officials: FOI release

Last week it was revealed that the First Minister has met with education officials to discuss the SQA’s new alternative accreditation model, as reported in TES (see here: https://www.tes.com/news/SQA-sturgeon-we-wont-have-another-qualifications-fiasco) I would like (a) copy of the minutes taken at the meetings between ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100206212
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

E-scooter trials in Scotland: FOI review

Please can you confirm whether the Scottish government holds any information produced since the UK government's announcement of e-scooter trials in Great Britain in May 2020 which relates to the matters of: a) The amendment of the Roads (Scotland) Act 1984, Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions 2016, and an...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-23
Reference
FOI/202100217324 review of 202100206613
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

NHS Scotland Pride Badge initiative: FOI release

The following information related to the NHSScotland Pride Badge initiative: All emails, notes, minutes of meetings where the introduction of the badges and pledge were discussed with NHS Scotland, including meetings with external stakeholders. A full cost for the scheme

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100213501
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence with NHS boards regarding independent sector activity: FOI release

Please could you provide me with correspondence from the Scottish Government with NHS boards regarding independent sector activity. By independent sector activity I am referring to the use of private hospitals by NHS boards in Scotland. This would include but not be limited to correspondence referring to the NHS Scotla...

FOI cost limit 45 score 89 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1)
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202000117261
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence involving National Clinical Director regarding place of worship: FOI release

Correspondence sent or received by the Prof Jason Leitch (National Clinical Director) relating to Covid-19 restrictions on public worship, and in particular the closure of places of worship for public services in January 2021. You further specified that: "In the event that this request is deemed to cost over £600 under...

FOI cost limit 70 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100141118
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence with the Ferret regarding salmon farms: FOI release

1. Please include any emails and correspondence with the Ferret in relation to seals killed by salmon farms in Scotland since 1 February 2021. 2. Please also provide any information discussing the FOI request and reply via FOI- 2021-00155371. 3. Please also provide any information discussing any reaction to this mornin...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.25(1) s.7 s.20 s.12 s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100197576
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to former Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work: FOI release

Please provide all Scottish Government correspondence (internal or external) related to Derek Mackay MSP for the one-month period from Monday, February 3, 2020 to Tuesday, March 3, 2020. This would include correspondence involving ministers, MSPs and civil servants.

FOI cost limit 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-02
Reference
FOI/202100190045
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector