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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Housing emergency action plan meeting: FOI release

You noted that, in June 2024, a coalition of housing organisations wrote to the First Minister requesting a meeting to discuss the housing emergency and an action plan developed by those organisations. Regarding this, you requested all of the recorded information held by the Scottish Government which relates to the req...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-04
Reference
FOI/202400426423
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, 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

Meetings with Dr Lyndsey Moon: FOI Review

Original request - 202400421460 Please confirm all meetings from 2021 - 2024 the Scottish Government has had with Dr Lyndsey Moon, on which dates they happened, who was involved, what was discussed, who initiated each meeting, and provide any emails, documents and reports relating to these meetings being planned, unde...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-26
Reference
FOI/202400424131 review of 202400421460
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, 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

Education Scotland communication with Local Authority Glow contacts regarding the expiration of the A1 Plus licence: FOI release

In relation to the impending loss of the A1 Plus Microsoft licence, I have been advised that Education Scotland staff have been investigating the likely consequences and possible solutions. I have been told that the service management team for Glow regularly engages with a group of Glow 'key contacts'. I would like to...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.1 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400422725
Directorate
Topic
Education, 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

Deputy First Minister, Kevin Stewart MSP and Dick Winchester correspondence: FOI release

Any notes or minutes of a meeting between Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes, and Dick Winchester, which took place on 16th July 2024. Please also provide all correspondence between Dick Winchester and the Deputy First Minister (and/or her office) from 8th May 2024 - date. Finally, please provide all correspondence b...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400423241
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, 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

Correspondence relating to Chancellor's £63m swimming pool fund: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Councils and Scottish Ministers, from April 2023 to date, relating to the Chancellor's £63m swimming pool fund and any Barnett consequentials stemming from that in 2023/24.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400425392
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information on the statement made by the First Minister on 23rd May 2024: FOI release

All correspondence and notes of phone calls or meetings, involving the Office of the First Minster on the subject of a false statement he made in parliament on 23rd May 2024 in answering a question from Lorna Slater MSP at FMQs.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-24
Reference
FOI/202400425188
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Rent Officer job vacancy 2024-9096: FOI release

In relation to job vacancy 2024-9096 Rent Officer, I would like to know: 1. How many candidates were interviewed? 2. How many people are on the reserve list for this role?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400423772
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Scottish Law Commission Meetings: FOI release

"The dates when a) the Justice Secretary, b) the Finance and Economy Secretary, c) the Deputy First Minister, d) the Community Safety Minister met with representatives from the Scottish Law Commission between May 2021 and Dec 2022. Please also state who from the Commission was in attendance at these meetings and any co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400422498
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Former First Minister's messages during the Covid 19 pandemic: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon's What's App messages during the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.28 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400423476
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Microsoft change to licensing rules: FOI release

1. Please confirm on what specific date the Scottish Government was made aware of the potential issues that may arise in schools due to Microsoft changing its licensing rules, meaning accessing Microsoft Word and Powerpoint offline through Glow may cease to be an option for teachers and pupils. 2. Please provide me wi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.4 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400422554
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Income of Scottish Workers & Income tax rises: FOI release

1. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, minutes/notes from meetings, briefing notes and policy notes, regarding the Centre for Cities report in January 2024 which revealed the income of Scottish workers has lagged more than £13,000 behind the rest of the UK since the SNP took pow...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400422921
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Reports regarding Ending Conversion Practices consultation: FOI release

A copy of each of the five reports from stakeholder roundtable events organised as part of the consultation entitled Ending Conversion Practices in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400422074
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Strategic Resourcing Support job vacancy data: FOI release

In relation to job vacancy 2024-8906 Strategic Resourcing Support I would like to know: Request for information 1: How many candidates were interviewed? Request for information 2: How many people are on the reserve list for this role? Request for information 3: Please provide me with a copy of the lead panel member ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400421379
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Grants and donations given to Stonewall Equality Ltd and charities: FOI release

1) The purpose and restrictions on expenditure of a grant made to Stonewall Equality Ltd of £99917 in the financial year to 31/3/2023. 2) Any similar grants/donations/contributions made to Stonewall in the last 5 years. 3) A list of all donations made to all charities in the financial year ended 31/3/23.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400422244
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector