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

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Correspondence regarding Alexander Dennis Ltd: FOI release

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

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501988
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Compensation package arrangements and dismissal for the former CalMac Chief Executive: FOI release

The following information: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 request Can you send me all the correspondence between the Scottish government and Caledonian Macbrayne and/or its parent company David MacBrayne in relation to the dismissal and compensation package arrangements for Robbie Drummond, the former Cal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600502234
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI/EIR request, in relation to the Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme 23 FGS74574: Please could Scottish Forestry provide all correspondence between Scottish Forestry and all third parties (including RPID and other government departments), as well as internal communication between Scottish For...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.10 s.11(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5)
Published
2026-03-25
Reference
EIR/202500479980
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence sent to Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care regarding the Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

“(1) Any correspondence sent from Neil Gray regarding the Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill within the last year. (2) Any briefing prepared for Neil Gray on the Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-23
Reference
FOI/202600506444
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Consultation on fisheries management for inshore Marine Protected Area (MPA) and Priority Marine Feature (PMF): EIR release

‘I’m disappointed to to hear that the consultation on fisheries management for inshore MPAs and sensitive "Priority Marine Features" (PMFs) has been delayed. Originally proposed to run from November 2025 to March 2026, recent reports indicate potential delays to some measures until after the 2026 Scottish Parliament el...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-04
Reference
EIR/202500499717
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Right to Recovery Addiction (Scotland) Bill correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings written for the Scottish Government and minutes/notes from meetings, about the right to recovery bill, between September 25 to October 12 2025? Could you also supply all written documentation regarding the Scottish Government's decision to vote against the bill?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202500499613
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (UKIMA) for the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

You asked for information relating to discussions with the UK government relating to the application or implications of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (“UKIMA”) for the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill (“the Bill”).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 6 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202500498378
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Marine infringement data: EIR release

Is there any way of sharing a rawer version of the data such that ports (or even countries) of registration could be included in this? I'm thinking back to a request with reference 202500449742 which was able to disclosure some registration information for random inspections.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.9 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
EIR/202500498566
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

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 Ministers. Who attended these meetings...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500497219
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Football World Cup bank holiday proposal information: FOI release

The content of all emails, briefings and reports regarding the First Minister's proposal for a new bank holiday to commemorate Scotland's opening match in this year's football World Cup. Please provide any assessment of the economic impact of having another bank holiday and how many employers would give their staff th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202600500265
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Non- Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020: FOI release

You asked for copies of all recorded communications between Scottish Government Ministers and officials during August 2025 that relate to concerns about the legislative competence of the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020. This includes emails, submissions, briefings, notes of meetings, and any other recorded corre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496157
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meeting with Swiss Ambassador: FOI release

You asked for a record of the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture's meeting with Dominique Paravicini in October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496279
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Copies of concern regarding Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020: FOI release

1. The first recorded concern identified within the Scottish Government regarding the legislative competence of the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020. 2. The initial recorded communications between officials relating to this concern, including any recorded consideration of whether ministers should be notified.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496147
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence which mentions NHS Fife and the Scottish Information Commissioner: FOI release

"...all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions NHS Fife and the Scottish Information Commissioner, from the last month?"

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495825
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence sent to Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Minister for Victims and Community Safety regarding prisons: FOI release

Internal briefings, submissions, or update notes sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, or DG Justice between Sept 1 to Oct 1, 2025, which warn about: unsafe or deteriorating prison conditions prisons assessed as “end-of-life” major maintenance failures the impact of over...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500495798
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence which mentions former Chief Executive of the Scottish National Party: FOI release

Firstly, a copy of all WhatsApp messages sent by the First Minister today (19th January) And then: A copy of all WhatsApp messages sent to First Minister today (19th January). A copy of any email sent from the first minister’s inbox that contains name Peter Murrell (in January 2026) A copy of any email sent from Fi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts whatsapp s.17 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202600502246
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Dualling of the A96 documentation: EIR release

The release of all documents that have hitherto been redacted, in whole or in part, relating to advice provided to Ministers concerning the dualling of the A96. This specifically includes any documents previously withheld or partially redacted in responses to FOI requests submitted since the start of the 2021 Parliamen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.12(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-17
Reference
EIR/202500489942
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Justice Division risk registers: FOI release

I would like to request the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002: 1. The current Community Justice Division Risk Register. 2. The current Criminal Justice Division Risk Register. 3. The current CLLS (Community Learning & Legal Services) Division Risk Register. (This is now called ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36 s.36(1) s.36(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-17
Reference
FOI/202500494457
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Documentation that mentions Lord Haughey: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, which is to/from or mentions Willie Haughey, from the last three months. The period in question is 16 July 2025 until 16 October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500489398
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland's response to the UK Supreme Court judgement: FOI Review

Original Request 202500477264 1. Legal and Policy Review Any internal communications, legal advice, briefings, minutes, or emails that reference the implications of the Supreme Court ruling for Disclosure Scotland’s policies, equality duties, safeguarding procedures, or communications. Any Equality Impact Assessments ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.30 s.1 s.36(1) s.17(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500481644 - Review of 202500477264
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Glasgow School of Art (GSA) Correspondence and Restoration Options: EIR release

1. Correspondence and Briefings – 1 June 2025 to Present Please provide all correspondence, meeting notes, internal emails, briefings, and analysis held by the Scottish Government (including within the Directorate for Culture and Heritage and any related departments) from 1 June 2025 to the present, relating to: The ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500486287
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Lord Advocate in relation transgender prisoners: FOI release

In relation to Topical Question time today in the Scottish Parliament, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs refused to provide justification for pursing legal action in relation to its policy on transgender prisoners: "Presiding Officer, with the greatest of respect to you and all members in the chamber, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.18 s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500493242
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Briefings and analysis about gender responsive budgeting: 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 gender responsive budgeting from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491074
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Former Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Scottish Police Federation meeting on 30 January 2020: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the meeting held on 30 January 2020 involving: Humza Yousaf MSP, then Cabinet Secretary for Justice; Peter Watson, Solicitor for the Scottish Police Federation; and David Kennedy, Scottish Police Federation Specifically, you are seeking: Any minutes, fil...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491057
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Documentation regarding Right To Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill: 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, about the Right To Addiction Recovery [Scotland] Bill, for the period 1st to 31st May 2025

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500490529
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector