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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Granting of the title of Lord Provost to the Provost of Stirling Council: FOI release

Information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the granting of the title of Lord Provost to the Provost of Stirling Council.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-09
Reference
FOI/202400438978
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Documentation provided to First Minister on specific dates: FOI Review

Original request - 202400435998 1. Copies of any briefings/briefing packs/documentation provided to the First Minister from start of 9 October 2024 to midday 10 October 2024. 2. Copies of any briefings/briefing packs/documentation provided to the First Minister for the purposes of preparation for First Minister’s Que...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-08
Reference
FOI/202400438730 Review of 202400435998
Directorate
Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on Rape Crisis Scotland funding: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the following over the last two years: 1. Any documents/ minutes/ notes of discussion, correspondence which relate to Rape Crisis Scotland and people who self-excluded over concerns they or their not be seen by a female councillor? 2. Any documents/ minutes/ notes of discussion which rela...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-08
Reference
FOI/202400441159
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

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

“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 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-08
Reference
FOI/202400438045
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Former Chief Financial Officer WhatsApp messages during Covid-19 pandemic: FOI release

"The following individuals WhatsApp messages from the Covid 19 pandemic. Gordon Wales".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-12-19
Reference
FOI/202400439454
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Petition PR1458 and Scottish Government's commitment to create a register of Judges interests: FOI Review

Original request - 202400433029 “This is a request for review of the redactions applied to the FOI disclosure in relation to my request dated 24 September 2024. Given the work undertaken by the Scottish Government since the 2021 'commitment' (and similar commitment announced by the ruling SNP) to create a register of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-19
Reference
FOI/202400436948 Review of 202400433029
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Murrayfield Stadium: FOI release

1. All details and/or minutes of discussions she had during the visit. 2. All details held – including in correspondence - regarding how Mrs Gougeon’s visit was arranged and who accompanied her.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-19
Reference
FOI/202400444824
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the First Minister's review into Creative Scotland: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, policy notes, about the review into Creative Scotland as announced by John Swinney in his programme for government, since September 1 2024 until this FOI?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
FOI/202400437153
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding conversion therapy: FOI release

All minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis and briefings about plans to ban conversion therapy, between July 10 and September 1 2024, excluding email correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
FOI/202300364330
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care attendance at specific sporting events: FOI release

Any minutes or summary notes handed to private office relating to meetings held at these events How many officials attended these events with Mr Gray What family members/guests Neil Gray took to each of these events Scotland v Poland – March 24, 2022 – subject listed as Major Events, Ukraine Resettlement Scotland v ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
FOI/202400442031
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Ministerial visit to Hampden Park: FOI Review

Original request: 202400436497 Information relating to Tom Arthur’s visit to Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 25/5/24. Specifically, you asked for: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions he had during that visit regarding sport and investment. 2. All details regarding how Mr Arthur’s visit was arranged.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
FOI/202400438815 review of 202400436497
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Data Processor Agreements between the Scottish Government and Local Authorities: FOI release

Data Processing Agreements, Data Sharing Agreements and any other agreements or contracts between the Scottish Government and each of 16 named Local Authorities in relation to children's data gathered, transferred/shared and processed in the Health and Wellbeing Census that took place in schools in 2021/2022, including...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-16
Reference
FOI/202400436065
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Government business conducted by the Health Secretary at football matches: FOI release

Details of what business was conducted on behalf of the Scottish Government, with whom on each of the four occasions at which Mr Gray attended Aberdeen matches, and where this business was conducted at each venue? Could you also provide details of when these dates were arranged and by whom? Could you also provided de...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400440286
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Health Secretary's visits to Hampden Park: FOI release

With regard to Neil Gray’s visits to Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 4/11/23, 17/12/23 and 20/4/24: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions he had during the visits regarding sport and/or investment. 2. All details held regarding how Mr Gray’s visits were arranged and who accompanied him.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400440060
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Former Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees visit to Murrayfield Stadium: FOI release

With regard to Emma Roddick’s visit to Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, on 26/8/23: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions she had during the visit and how they related to refugees. 2. All details held regarding how Ms Roddick’s visit was arranged and who accompanied her.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400440061
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Equality and rights, Public sector

Health Secretary's visits to football matches from January 2022 to date: FOI release

Meetings, minutes, or notes, taken during engagements made by Neil Gray while attending football matches between January 2022, to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400441700
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Minister for Victims and Community Safety's visit to Hampden Park: FOI release

With regard to Siobhian Brown’s visit to Hampden Park, Glasgow, on 7/6/24: 1. All details and/or minutes of discussions she had during the visit. 2. All details held regarding how Ms Brown’s visit was arranged and who accompanied her.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400440063
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Law and order, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy ministerial visit 17 December 2023: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Aberdeen v Rangers match on 17 December 2023: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the event. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400440412
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Sporting engagements information for the Health Secretary: FOI release

Any briefings or visit notes produced for the cabinet secretary or officials Details of Scottish Government officials (including total number and job titles) who attended with the Cabinet Secretary Any minutes, notes or entries on the corporate record associated with the engagements For the following ministerial enga...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400440250
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Health Secretary's visits and engagements to football matches: FOI release

All correspondence regarding the organisation of Neil Gray’s attendance at the following engagements: Scotland vs Poland, Hampden Park on 24 March 2022 Scotland vs Ukraine, Hampden Park on 21 September 2022 Scotland vs Georgia, Hampden Park on 20 June 2023 Hibernian vs Aberdeen, Hampden Park on 4 November 2023 Scotlan...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400440980
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Heath Secretary's attendance at the Scotland v Poland football match: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Scotland v Poland football match on 24 March 2022: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the eve...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400440394
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Event notes from football matches attended by the Health Secretary: FOI release

In relation to the matches referred to by Mr Gray during his Parliamentary statement, for: • Any communications (emails, etc.) relating to Civil Service clearance on the use of a ministerial car for these events/meetings. • The route the vehicles took to these events/meetings. • What the projected and actual costs of t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400440946
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care ministerial visit 20 April 2024: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Aberdeen v Celtic match on 20 April 2024: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the event. Plea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400440405
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Heath Secretary's attendance at the Scotland v Georgia football match: FOI release

In relation to Neil Gray attending the Scotland v Georgia football match on 20 June 2023: How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Mr Gray to this ministerial engagement? Please supply all information in the ministerial briefing given to Mr Gray for this event and all notes or minutes resulting from the eve...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400440396
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector