Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

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Glasgow 2026 Ltd information: FOI release

Funding, discussions with other governments and about a TV deal, as well as communications with Glasgow 2026 Ltd.

FOI already published 80 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.29(1) s.33(1) s.36 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600500303
Directorate
Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure: FOI Review

Original Request 202500497219 The dates of any meetings held between the Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure since 1 January 2025. Any minutes of these meetings. Briefings from these meetings prepared for Scottish Government Ministe...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.2(5) s.11(2) s.52(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600401485 Review of 202500497219
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Covid Inquiry documentation: FOI release

1. 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 John Swinney's appearance at the UK Covid Inquiry on October 9 2025, between September 15 2025 to November 1 2025. 2. Could ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25 s.30 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501091
Directorate
Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Spittal to Beauly overhead power line project documentation: EIR release

Under FOISA, please provide all communications between the Energy Consents Unit and SSEN Transmission (and/or its agents or consultants) from 30 October 2025 to the present, relating to the Spittal–Beauly 400 kV OHL application (ECU00006008). Please include emails, letters, meeting notes, and any correspondence concern...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202600501983
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Local Authority correspondence on Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) electricity transmission projects: EIR release

Under the FOI act, I am requesting that copies of correspondence, submissions or any formal objections from local authorities or relevant bodies in relation to the electricity transmission projects associated with the ASTI programme. Some of the projects associated: Beauly to loch Buidhe 400kV reinforcement Loch Buid...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202600501727
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Ministerial and internal papers on 2024 direct award of Scottish Ferry Services contract to CalMac Ferries: FOI release

“For the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024, please provide: 1. Any ministerial submissions, briefings, advice notes or memoranda prepared during 2024 that relate to the development, consideration or justification of a direct award of the ferry services contract to CalMac Ferries Ltd. 2. Any internal recommend...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501640
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Disclosure Scotland staff information: FOI release

You asked three questions relating to Disclosure Scotland staff and payments.

FOI already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-03-25
Reference
FOI/202600502405
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Government Engender funding: FOI release

1. All correspondence between senior civil service officials and/or ministers with the words 'Engender' and 'decriminalisation' and '24 week limits' and 'funding' since Sep 2021 2. A breakdown of all funding streams awarded to Engender since Sep 2021

FOI already published 50 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2026-03-25
Reference
FOI/202500498254
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Special Advisor communications: FOI release

You asked for all communications that Senior Special Advisor Davie Hutchison sent and received the week of Monday 20 October.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25 s.25(1) s.27 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.17 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-24
Reference
FOI/202500491193
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Criminal offence data: FOI release

The following data relating to the list of five offences below, for the following years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 in Scotland: 1. The number of people held on remand after being charged with those offences in each year 2. The number of people convicted of those offences in each year 3. The number of ...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)O s.52
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
FOI/202600500855
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Peterhead Carbon Capture Power Station documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the Peterhead Carbon capture project, from 1st September 2025 to 7th January 2026. I am aware of a meeting between the Energy Consents Units and...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
EIR/202600500660
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information held by the Justice Directorate relating to the progression of rape and attempted rape cases in Scotland: FOI release

I am seeking statistical or analytical information held by the Justice Directorate relating to the progression of rape and attempted rape cases in Scotland. Specifically, I request: Any data, analysis, or internal reports concerning the progression of rape and attempted rape reports through the criminal justice system...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.18 s.25(1) s.17(1)O s.12 s.27 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
FOI/202600504144
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Mansion tax documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis about a mansion tax, from the last two months.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-03-16
Reference
FOI/202600500301
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to protests against housing asylum seekers in hotels and which mention right wing ideologies: FOI release

Any internal or external government communications made since 13/03/2025 which both relate to protestors demonstrating against the housing of asylum seekers in hotels, and include any mentions of "Nazi", "Nazis", the "Homeland Party" or "Patriotic Alternative". If it is feasible and does not breach FOI time limits due ...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 s.39 s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600500172
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Washington DC - Meetings with Lord Peter Mandelson and the attendance to the State Banquet: FOI release

I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This request concerns First Minister John Swinney's visit to Washington DC between 7-10 September 2025, his interactions with Lord Peter Mandelson (then UK Ambassador to the United States), and any knowledge or discussi...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.17 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.32(1) s.38 s.25 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600505175
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Washington DC - Interactions with Lord Peter Mandelson: FOI release

I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This request concerns First Minister John Swinney's visit to Washington DC between 7-10 September 2025, his interactions with Lord Peter Mandelson (then UK Ambassador to the United States), and any knowledge or discussi...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.17 s.25 s.28(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600505179
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Rosyth to Dunkirk ferry service documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about a Rosyth to Dunkirk ferry service, from the last month.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-09
Reference
FOI/202500488837
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Energy Consents public portal decision materials: EIR release

All documents, records, assessments, briefings, reports, emails, and meeting notes created, held or considered by the Scottish Government in relation to the decision to remove email as a method for members of the public to submit representations on energy consent applications, and to require use of the Energy Consents ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2026-03-09
Reference
EIR/202600502867
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Measurement of Scottish Government staff productivity and employment tribunal costs: FOI release

1. How many requests for ministerial direction have been made in the last two years, and can you disclose what they were and whether they were accepted or rejected? 2. Could you supply the latest copy of the internal Scottish Government's working from home policy? 3. For those who work mainly from home, how is their ...

FOI already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2026-03-09
Reference
FOI/202500499757
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government's Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion Policy: FOI release

1. A copy of the latest version of the Scottish Government's Trans And Non-Binary Inclusion Policy. Please also include any other versions that have been issued in the last three years. If the policy's name has changed, or if its subjects are now dealt with under another policy, then please provide copies of the relev...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-25
Reference
FOI/202500497199
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Analysis of aquaculture administrative burdens and mandatory mortality reporting: EIR release

“Analysis that has been carried out since 2009 in regard to the costs/burdens (financial or otherwise) of aquaculture administrative activities. In light of the RAIC inquiry’s recommendation for mandatory reporting of mortalities it is of particular interest to know if any analysis of the burden of that proposal has be...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-25
Reference
FOI/202500497680
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Independence and credit rating assessments: FOI release

Copies of any recorded communications to or from Shona Robison concerning the mention of Scottish independence in credit rating assessments by S&P Global and Moodys. This should include emails, briefings, submissions, minutes or notes of meetings, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government syste...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500496373
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish independence credit rating assessment communications: FOI release

Copies of any recorded communications to or from John Swinney concerning the mention of Scottish independence in credit rating assessments by S&P Global and Moodys. This should include emails, briefings, submissions, minutes or notes of meetings, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government system...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500496381
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland application statistics: FOI release

1. How many disclosure applications were there between 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025? 2. How many applications have there been since 1 April 2025 and 1 October 2025? 3. Can you please provide a breakdown per month of how many applications were processed outside the 14 day time period.

FOI already published 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.27 s.25(1)
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500493844
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation for meetings attended by Former first Minister and Aamer Anwar and Co: FOI release

Copies of any minutes of meetings attended by both Humza Yousaf and Aamer Anwar, between May 3, 2015, and the point at which Mr Yousaf stood down as first minister. Details of any meetings (location, purpose, attendees) at which Mr Yousaf and Mr Anwar were both in attendance and for which minutes were not taken. Copi...

FOI already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500496562
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector