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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Expert Group and Advisory Group Review of Abortion Law information: FOI release

1) The names of the members of the Advisory Group of reproductive rights, women’s, and equalities organisations who provided input to the Review of Abortion Law in Scotland. 2) Minutes from all meetings of the Advisory Group, including draft or informal records where final minutes do not exist. 3) All correspondence ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600504169
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Details of Deputy First Minister's trips to the United Arab Emirates: FOI release

a) Could you supply the full costs of Kate Forbes' trips to the UAE in April 2025 and in January, including civil service costs, travel and accommodation, broken down by trip and what the money was spent on? b) Could you also supply briefings and minute/notes from any meetings held by Ms Forbes during her January trip...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.28 s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600505188
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, International, +1 more … Public sector

UK Supreme Court Judgment Working Group documentation: FOI release

Minutes of meetings of the Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court Judgment in FWS Vs The Scottish Ministers from 16/01/26-13/02/26 inclusive. Copies of all reports, consultations, discussion papers, briefings, presentations, and other papers produced by or for the WG, or received by th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600506643
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation about musician Paul McManus: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about Paul McManus, from 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600506923
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Waiting time vow information: FOI release

All briefings, progress reports and minutes/notes from meetings, about the government promise to have no year-long waits for treatment, from the last month? - We remain committed to ensuring no patient waits longer than 52 weeks by March 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600506822
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Budget 2026 to 2027 correspondence: FOI release

The following requests have been allocated to the Director General Exchequer, Strategy and Performance for handling: 1. Could you supply all documentation held by the government, including minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis, about planned Scottish Pa...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.30B s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600502416
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Updates from Lord Advocate to First Minister on criminal cases: FOI release

On Wednesday 18th February 2026, in answer to an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament, the Lord Advocate said that there had been other instances where: "a similar process has been undertaken in relation to informing the First Minister of important stages in high-profile and sensitive cases." Please provide the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.26 s.35(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600507562
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings of Short Life Working Group on the Supreme Court Judgment in FWS vs Scottish Ministers: FOI release

The following information: “1. Copies of all minutes from meetings of the (Short Life) Working Group on the Scottish Government's response to the Supreme Court judgment in FWS Vs. Scottish Ministers. 2. Copies of all agendas, briefings, discussion papers, consultation documents, presentations etc. discussed at these ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.25(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600501935
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Hospitals Inquiry claims correspondence regarding the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: FOI release

All correspondence between the First Minister/his staff, or Health Secretary/his staff and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde or internally within Scottish Government, regarding claims at the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry that 'pressure' was applied to the opening of the QEUH. Please search for correspondence only between Janu...

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600509205
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Emails sent from the Lord Advocate's work email on the 25 of February 2026: FOI release

I’d like to FOI all send emails of the Lord Advocate work email on the 25 of February 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600508695
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Bond supplier day information: FOI release

On 26th January 2026, in connection with the Scottish Government’s bond programme, a “Supplier Information Day” was held at Scotland House in London. Please provide the following information about this event: (1.) The full text of John Swinney’s remarks. (2.) The full text of remarks made by any other representatives...

FOI not held 70 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600503390
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation, analysis and advice to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Scottish Government bonds: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Scottish Government bonds in 2025.

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600506220
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government’s plans to issue bonds minutes/notes from meetings: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings and updates written for/by the Scottish Government’s, plus minutes/notes from meetings about plans to issue bonds, from the last month?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202500486342
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Ministers and officials introductory meeting with Equinor representative: FOI release

“Please could you search your records from 1st January 2017 to the time at which you process this request and provide me with: 1. a list of any meetings between Scottish ministers and officials and Hannah Mary Goodlad. For each meeting please provide copies of any agendas, minutes and notes produced along with the dat...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512115
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Criminalisation of the purchase of sex in Scotland information: FOI release

You asked for “information concerning the appointment of Fiona Taylor QPM as Chair of the Independent Commission on the Criminalisation of the Purchase of Sex in Scotland, announced to the Criminal Justice Committee on 11 March 2026”. Specifically, you asked for: 1. Records relating to the decision to appoint Fiona Ta...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600510439
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between the Justice Secretary and Professor Alexis Jay: FOI release

1. Any record provided by the Justice Secretary Angela Constance to her private ministerial office or other Scottish government officials of her call with Professor Alexis Jay on December 6, 2025. 2. Confirmation of whether any other Scottish Government officials were on the call and if any minute was taken. 3. Provi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202500498679
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Graduate Visa proposal and International Student Welfare policy: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings, reports or policy documents produced or received by the Scottish Government in the last three years relating to the proposed Scottish Graduate Visa, including any communications with the UK Home Office on this matter. The Scottish Government's current assessment of the impact of the UK Go...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511350
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Briefings to Ministers on England's 10 Year Health Plan: FOI release

''Any briefings to Scottish ministers on England's 10 Year Health Plan, published in July 2025. Please provide any briefings in June, July, August and September 2025.''

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511487
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications discussing the Scottish Information Commissioner's statement relating to Hamilton Inquiry: FOI release

All communications discussing the SIC's statement (published here - https://www.foi.scot/preposterous-excuses-given-latest-scottish-government-non-compliance).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600511015
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

List of Justice and Home Affairs briefing materials concerning Alexis Jay correspondence and parliamentary record: FOI release

A list of all ministerial briefing submissions, advice notes, or internal summaries provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs between 26 September 2025 and the 11th of December which relate to: the letter sent by Professor Alexis Jay to the Cabinet Secretary on 26 September any consideration of co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202500497894
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence and briefings and the costs of Deputy First Minister of Scotland trip to Stornoway on November 5: FOI release

“Correspondence sent and received, analysis and briefings and the full costs of Kate Forbes trip to Stornoway on November 5”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600511063
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Various queries relating to the Education sector in Scotland: FOI release

1. How many newly-qualified teaching staff have taken part in the Teacher Induction Scheme in each of the last five years and where they were posted? 2. All feedback received by the Scottish Government from schools and teachers to its Building positive relationships in schools guidance, between September 1 2025 and De...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202500497557
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Policy on funded Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) for eligible two‑year‑olds: FOI release

1. Policy Rationale and Evidence Base Any documentation, briefing papers, ministerial submissions, impact assessments, or internal analyses outlining the rationale for extending funded ELC to two‑year‑olds based on parental benefit status. Any modelling or evidence used to support the statement that this policy would ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.4 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600511271
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Freedom of Information vexatious or repeated requests data: FOI release

1) Please provide the number of Freedom of Information requests refused by the Scottish Government for being vexatious since John Swinney became First Minister. Also provide the same for the time Humza Yousaf was First Minister and the same for when Nicola Sturgeon was First Minister. 2) For each of the above provide ...

FOI transferred 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.14(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.14V 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600510718
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector