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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Scottish Government’s oversight of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP): FOI release

You asked for all information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the Scottish Government’s oversight of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP): 1. Sponsor Team Incident Logs Any "Risk Registers," "Incident Logs," or "Breach Reports" held by the Children and Young People’s Directorate (Sponsor ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600514051
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Education Scotland - email information: FOI release

As part of a project I am working on, I would like to e-mail the Directors of Education in each of the 32 local authorities across Scotland. I appreciate that it might not be possible to give out names of individuals (even though this would be welcome), however I would be very grateful if you could provide the contact...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600512927
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's COP expenses: FOI release

Under FOI, I would like to request all communications exchanged by staff, special advisers and ministers relating to FOI 202500497042 relating to Gillian Martin’s COP expenses. For the avoidance of doubt, please include all email, WhatsApp, Teams, Webex conversations or messages.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600500549
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and the Equality Network: FOI release

The minute and agenda for the meeting between the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs and Rebecca Don Kennedy and Vic Valentine of the Equality Network on 30 October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600501053
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the First Minister's meeting with the President of the United States of America: FOI release

Today, John Swinney revealed his Oval Office meeting was brokered by Eric Trump. He said he asked Eric to meet and did not seek a meeting with the President. Please send me a copy of this correspondence or minutes of the meeting where he asked to meet Eric Trump. Mr Swinney further revealed at 6.32am on the Friday morn...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202500499668
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence between NHS Fife and Scottish Government ministers regarding employment tribunal: FOI release

Following the judgment in the Sandie Peggie employment tribunal, published December 8, please provide any emails, minutes, documents, or messages between Neil Gray and NHS Fife relating to the case and the judgment. If there is any correspondence from the First Minister and NHS Fife, please include this.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202500499673
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding BBC reporting: FOI release

For all correspondence sent to/from BBC which are complaints about online/TV/radio coverage, as well as minutes/notes from meetings with BBC officials, between January 1 2026 and March 20 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600516509
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) documentation: 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 Waspi women, between January 1 2026 and March 20 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600516511
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Building Safety Levy documentation: FOI release

All external correspondence sent to the government as well as minutes/notes from meetings held about Scottish Building Safety Levy, from the last month. (18 Feb – 18 March)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600511332
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Jury deliberation research award information: FOI release

You asked for the following information pertaining to the award of DSF-Jury Deliberation Research: 1. The name(s) of the contractor(s) and any named sub-contractors and academic collaborators appointed to conduct jury research; 2. The full research specification or statement of requirements issued with the tender; 3...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.8A s.27(2) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600516678
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding First Minister meeting with Donald Trump: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the government that relates to setting up John Swinney's visit to the White House and meeting with Donald Trump in September, i.e how did it get set up, who's idea was it, all requests for the meeting?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498960
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence sent between the Scottish Government and Engender: FOI release

1.Could you supply all correspondence sent between the Scottish Government and Engender, as well as any minutes/notes from meetings between these two organisations, from the last month? - could you restrict this to the Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate. 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent betwee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498844
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Senior Civil Servant definition: FOI release

1. Can I clarify what exactly the Scottish Government defines as a Senior Civil Servant? Is the following link relevant: https://www.gov.scot/publications/senior-civil-service-pay-march-2025/? 2. If so, does that mean that any Civil Servant whose name does not appear (at the time of publication) on this list, then the...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.5 s.38(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600509874
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills and Dr Pauline Stephens of General Teaching Council Scotland: FOI release

All communications between the Education Secretary/department of the Scottish Government and Dr Pauline Stephens (or equivalent staff member) of GTC Scotland from 1 June 2025 - 12 December 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.29 s.28 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498124
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documents relating to the West Highland Line Extension Tulloch to Newtonmore: FOI release

All documents, reports, appraisals, analyses, and communications, in electronic or paper form, relating to the study titled or described as “West Highland Line Extension Tulloch to Newtonmore”, commissioned by Transport Scotland and dated June 2016, including but not limited to the final report, appendices, feasibility...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500499753
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

All documentation which mentions Taiwan: 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, which mentions Taiwan, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498746
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence between the Exchequer Strategy Directorate and Economist of Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 26th October 2025 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence between the Exchequer Strategy Directorate of the Scottish Government and William Thomson of Scotonomics. (2.) Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving the Exchequer Strategy Directo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498748
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Chief Economist Directorate and Economist of Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 26th October 2025 - date, please provide: (1.) All correspondence between the Chief Economist Directorate of the Scottish Government and William Thomson of Scotonomics. (2.) Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving the Chief Economist Directorate a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498747
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

School Age Childcare Team headcount statistics 2024-25: FOI release

1. The total staffing headcount (full-time equivalent) for the School Age Childcare Team for the 2024–25 financial year. 2. The total salary costs for this team for the 2024–25 financial year. 3. The pay bands (or civil service grades) represented within the team. 4. The total non-pay operational costs attributable ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600508191
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence involving Scottish Ministers relating to the reduction of the number of NICU from the Best Start policy: FOI release

A copy of the following between September 16 2025 and Monday May 25 2026: 1/ All external correspondence involving Scottish Ministers relating to the reduction of the number of neonatal intensive care units (NICU) from eight to three as per the Best Start policy 2/ All Internal correspondence involving Scottish Minis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600518111
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 information: FOI Review

Original request 202600510968 all drafts of the Children’s Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for SP Bill 77 the names of any children’s organisations consulted during its preparation where children or young people were directly consulted, a description of the categories or groups consulted, without personal data ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516048 Review of 202600510968
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector