Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 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 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Mothballing of nurseries and schools review information: FOI Review

Original Request: 202500471247 On what date was the review of mothballing guidance confirmed? (eg on which date was it decided to go ahead with the review, not on which date was the review first mentioned in parliament) On what date did work on the review of mothballing guidance commence? How many staff are currently ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-11-03
Reference
FOI/202500477128 - Review of 202500471247
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

CONTEST Health Check information: FOI release

In response to an FOI request (reference 202500472337) , asking for “correspondence since 7 October 2023 referring to the protest group Palestine Action” you supplied papers including – “Extract of CONTEST Health check Q1 2025” Which reads “Extract of CONTEST Health check Q1 2025. Police Scotland CT Intelligence cont...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1)
Published
2025-11-03
Reference
FOI/202500478676
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Salmon Scotland correspondence: FOI release

1. Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the domain ‘@salmonscotland.co.uk’, regardless of subject, between 16 April 2025 to 15 July 2025. Including internal and external correspondence. 2. Minutes from a meeting between Salmon Scotland and Emily Mackintosh on 16 April 2025. 3. Copies of an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2025-11-03
Reference
FOI/202500475438
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between the First Minister and the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS): FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between the First Minister and or the First Ministers Office with the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) and the GTCS's responses since the 1 January 2025. To cover emails, their attachments and or letters sent by normal post.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-11-03
Reference
FOI/202500477560
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Scottish Government and UK Government's meeting regarding the Baroness Casey audit: FOI release

1. Details of the meeting between Scottish Government and UK Government officials regarding Baroness Casey's audit of group-based child sexual exploitation and abuse, including the date of the meeting and a list of attendees. 2. A copy of the briefing pack prepared for the Scottish Government side for this meeting. 3...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) s.29(1)
Published
2025-11-03
Reference
FOI/202500477556
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

First Minister meeting with US President: FOI release

All briefing materials, briefing packs and documents related to John Swinney’s planned meeting with US President Donald Trump in late July. All communications, including but not limited to emails, text messages, and internal memos, concerning the planning, discussion or coordination of this upcoming meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-11-03
Reference
FOI/202500475982
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cost of producing the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment: FOI release

The total cost of producing the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment? Please include all costs including staffing, publication, and admin fees.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-11-03
Reference
FOI/202500479218
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Overseas trips conducted by the First Minister: FOI release

1. Overseas trips conducted by the first minister since 01 January 2024 including all countries visited on each trip. 2. The number of officials who accompanied the first minister on each trip. 3. The total cost of flights and accommodation for each trip, including for officials. 4. The class of flight tickets purch...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.4 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1)
Published
2025-11-03
Reference
FOI/202500478455
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Funding for Nexo Championship 2025: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and any official within the Trump Administration regarding funding for the 2025 Nexo Championship. Information should include but not be limited to a detai...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-30
Reference
FOI/202500477783
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and Cabinet Secretary for Housing ministerial diaries: FOI release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2000 to request the full diaries of the Ministers outlined below, accounting for the past three months (15/04/2025-15/07/2025). Please outline what type of engagement it is, alongside where/with whom the engagement took place, and broadly what the theme of th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-23
Reference
FOI/202500476124
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care engagements: FOI release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2000 to request the full diaries of the Ministers outlined below, accounting for the past three months (15/04/2025-15/07/2025). Please outline what type of engagement it is, alongside where/with whom the engagement took place, and broadly what the theme of t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-23
Reference
FOI/202500476128
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Football Association (SFA) Extra Time Partnership: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and analysis, about the Extra Time Partnership with the SFA, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-23
Reference
FOI/202500476607
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment independent review: FOI release

“The Scottish Government has published an independent review of Adult Disability Payment. 1. The report states there are five Scottish Government staff members listed as working as the secretariat for this report. Who were the members of the secretariat and how much has the Scottish Government spent on salary costs f...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2025-10-23
Reference
FOI/202500477905
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe Environment in Schools guidance: FOI release

You asked for copies of all correspondence sent to the Scottish Government in response to the publication of its "Fostering a positive, inclusive and safe environment" in schools guidance, and accompanying papers, on June 17. This should include, for example, any emails or letters send to the first minister or educati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-22
Reference
FOI/202500474283
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Wellbeing Economy Alliance meetings and correspondence: FOI release

1. All meetings (both virtual and in person) Scottish Ministers have held with the Wellbeing Economy Alliance since 8 May 2024, the minutes of those meetings, the full attendee list, any actions taken following these meetings and any costs associated with holding those meetings. 2. The total amount of money the Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-22
Reference
FOI/202500476009
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Stonewell funding correspondence: FOI release

You asked for the following information: “Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Stonewall, regarding funding and the terms attached to any funding, since March 1, 2025. Copies of any formal letter/agreement setting out the terms of 2025/2026 funding from the Scottish Government to Stonewall...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-20
Reference
FOI/202500474772
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Glasgow Prestwick Airport and military aircraft: 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 American military jets using Prestwick, from the last two months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-20
Reference
FOI/202500475674
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

LGBT+ Network meetings: FOI release

All information held on discussions between Scottish Government officials acting as representatives of the Scottish Government and staff who are members of the LGBT+ Network, acting in that capacity, since 16 April.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.35 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-20
Reference
FOI/202500474614
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Meeting between Deputy First Minister and EnBW Generation UK: FOI release

All information held regarding the meeting between Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and EnBW on 6/3/25.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.33(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-20
Reference
FOI/202500475509
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Documentation on the development of policy relating to fiscal autonomy: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about fiscal autonomy for the Scottish Government from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-20
Reference
FOI/202500475669
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) grants: FOI release

1. Funding and Support a. A breakdown of all financial support or public funding (including grants, contracts, or awards) provided to Advice Direct Scotland since 1 January 2020. b. Any conditions or expectations attached to such funding in relation to employment standards, governance, or accountability. 2. Oversigh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-20
Reference
FOI/202500476100
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding swimming pool closures: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, about swimming pool closures in Scotland, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply any analysis held by the government about t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-20
Reference
FOI/202500475999
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Government funding to Stonewall UK: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and analysis, about Scottish Government funding or giving money to Stonewall, between April 1 2025 and the date of this FOI?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-20
Reference
FOI/202500473814
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Centre for Good Relations funding: FOI release

You asked for how much money has the Scottish Government spent/given to the Centre for Good Relations in each of the last five years, with a breakdown of what the money was spent on? Could you supply all reports written by the centre and supplied to the government in the last two years?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-20
Reference
FOI/202500476000
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Money and tax, Public sector