Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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Documentation regarding ministerial briefing preferences: FOI release

The content of all documentation regarding Ministerial preferences detailing how current Scottish Government Ministers prefer their briefings, speeches and correspondence to be prepared and handled.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-11
Reference
202300360682
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Professor Andrew Cumbers: FOI Release

With respect to contact between Professor Andrew Cumbers , 1st May 2021 - date, please provide: (1) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes,notes, or briefings. (3) All correspondence between the Constitu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-05
Reference
FOI -202300367632
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister appearance at Edinburgh Fringe: FOI release

All correspondence, briefing notes, memos and attachments relating to Humza Yousaf's appearance at the Fringe. Please include all exchanges with show organisers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.38P s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-02
Reference
FOI/202300370690
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Cairngorms National Park Authority Board Member Appointments: FOI release

You asked in relation to the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board Member Appointments advertised from 15 February 2023 with a closing date for applications of 7 March 2023: How many applicants had other involvement in public life? How many applicants that had other involvement in public life got through to interv...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
202300348277
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Patrick Harvie's meetings: FOI release

You asked for 1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Patrick Harvie's ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
202200331323
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the Constitutional Futures Division and Dr O’Hagan: FOI Release

With respect to contact between Dr Angela O'Hagan (Equalities and Public Policy Glasgow Caledonian University) , 1st May 2021 ‐ date, please provide: (1) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materials, minutes, notes, or br...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-26
Reference
FOI-202300367587
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Information Commissioner (SIC) decision 065/2023: FOI release

The information the Scottish Government has been instructed to disclose following the SIC decision 065/2023. Internal correspondence on the initial handling of the FOI that led to the appeal which in turn led to the SIC decision noted above, and internal correspondence around how the appeal process was handled once the...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.47(1) s.49(3) s.36(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300365708
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

National Care Service engagement events: FoI release

The dates of any National Care Service engagement events taking place over the summer. For events that have taken place prior to the response, the list of attendees, minutes and all reports, memos and correspondence discussed and pertaining to the meetings. For events due to take place after the response, the agenda an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) s.3 6 attachments
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300366391
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Appointment of Jamie Hepburn as Minister for Independence: FoI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government from members of the public and outside organisations since March 27 2023 regarding the appointment of Jamie Hepburn as independence minister. 2. All analysis done by the government on the pros and cons of adopting the Euro if Scotland became an independ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-19
Reference
FOI/202300366091
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Money and tax, Public sector

HM Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland investigation to Dundee University: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government – including the HM Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland – about the incident where a University of Dundee student posted video footage to social media that prompted an investigation by HMIAS in 2022. Please include all communication, both internal and external, relating to ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300368952
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Covid Public Inquiry Establishment Division: FOI review

Further to my letter of 3 November 2021 acknowledging your request for a review and Robert Spratt’s letter of 29 November 2021 explaining the delay in responding due to volume and complexity of the information covered, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 278 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.36 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202100251822 Review of 202100244389
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All internal and external correspondence linked to Covid19: FOI release

You asked for: All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) John Swinney's meet...

FOI already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300338422
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministers communications: FOI release

You asked for the following information:- For all communications (emails, letters, texts, WhatsApp messages, phone calls, online meetings, in person meetings) between the Minister for Transport, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy & Transport, First Minister, Officials working to aforementioned Ministers, Special A...

FOI clarification 80 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts whatsapp s.17 s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-09-12
Reference
202100265976
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Parentzone and the School Information Dashboards: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. When was this change made? 2. Who took the decision - specifically was it taken by officials at Education Scotland, a committee or specific leadership team? 3. What consultation was undertaken with relevant stakeholders, in particular to seek the opinions of parents, exter...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300366164
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Independent valuation of the Scottish Government's securities: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 20220031298479: “1) The Scottish Government in media statements has stated that an independent valuation of the Scottish Government's securities relating to the Lochaber Guaran...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(2)
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
FOI/202200317840 Review of 20220031298479
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Private sector rental property owners: FOI release

Since Patrick Harvie MSP was appointed Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings, Active Travel and Tenants’ Rights on 31st August 2021: What private sector rental property owners and companies has the Minister met with, what dates did these meetings take place and at which locations? Which private sector rental property own...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2023-09-08
Reference
202300362155
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Shadow Pubs Code Adjudicator for Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the following: Dates and times of all meetings Scottish Pubs Code Adjudicator held since August 2022 with stakeholders (i.e., industry representative/brewers/pub companies etc), Copies of any invites sent to attendees. Copies of the agenda for the meetings. The names of those attending and the organisati...

FOI clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-06
Reference
FOI/202300349378
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government’s Emergency Budget Review (EBR): FOI release

All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including ministers, civil servants and officials regarding the £33m deferred from the agricultural budget during the Scottish Government’s Emergency Budget Review (EBR) in 2022, mentioned here: https://www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk/news/23499840.nfus-hunt-...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.27 s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368359
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National care service co-design events: FOI release

1. How many tickets were allocated for these sold-out online National Care Service co-design events on August 22 and August 29. 2. The names of the people who have been allocated the tickets for each event and the organisations they represent. 3. On May 9, Maree Todd said arrangements would be made for MSPs to observe ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300369741
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Sentencing Under 25 Guidelines: FOI release

Correspondence from members of the public received by any Scottish Minister (through their Scottish Government email) regarding the Sentencing young people guidelines. Please provide all correspondence between 1 January 2023 and the present date. Correspondence from members of the public received by any Scottish Minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300359648
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Operation Branchform correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all correspondence between Police Scotland and the Scottish Government regarding the police investigation into the SNP codenamed Operation Branchform between March 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. How many meetings have Police Scotland's Iain Livingstone/other deputy chief constables held with the just...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.35(1) s.3 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300363848
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications with Operation Branchform Mentions: FOI release

All emails sent or received by Scottish Ministers and/or Special Advisers containing the term “Branchform” or “Branch form”. Please provide the full contents of emails containing either of these terms dating back to 1 September 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.35(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300367384
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Former First Minister trip to America and COP27 attendance: FOI release

1. What positive benefits have come from Nicola Sturgeon's trip to the USA in May 2022 and can you show the analysis for the positive benefits of the trip? 2. What contracts and inward investment came to Scotland as a result of this trip to the USA? 3. Out of the 25 officials who attended COP27, what were the roles and...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2023-08-18
Reference
FOI/202300365689
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, International, Public sector