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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Meetings between Scottish Public Pension Agency (SPPA) and the Minister for Public Finance in Scotland: FOI release

Since 1 January 2025 and 26 November 2025, on how many occasions have the Chief Executive of the SPPA and other members of the SPPA met with Ivan McKee MSP. Please provide dates of the meetings at 1. Please confirm if these meetings were minuted, if not why not? If reliance is made on alleged Scottish Government policy...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.4 s.38(1) s.33 s.3 s.17 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500495745
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence sent to Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the subject of Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: EIR release

Any correspondence sent to Lorna Slater in her role as Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy, and Biodiversity between 2021 and 2023 on the subject of part 1 or part 2 of Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill as originally drafted. Any correspondence sent from Lorna Slater in her role as Minister for Green Skills, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500496587
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Procurement Processes for Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service (CHFS) Direct Award: EIR release

Recorded information held by Transport Scotland limited to internal memos, formal reports, or risk assessments (excluding emails), from January 2024 to May 2025: 1. Documents outlining the criteria and justifications used for deciding on a direct award for the CHFS contract, including any evaluations of service contin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500495918
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to the proposed Resident Doctor’s strike and related pay negotiations: FOI release

All correspondence related to the proposed Resident Doctor’s strike and related pay negotiations with the Scottish Government, sent since 1 January 2026. This should include internal correspondence and correspondence sent to/received from the BMA.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600501083
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and MSP regarding the role of Rector: FOI release

On 06 January 2026, the University of St Andrews (the “University”) received a letter, via email, from Mark Ruskell MSP, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife. Mr Ruskell’s letter concerns the University’s interpretation of the Higher Education and Governance Act 2016 and the Universities (Scotland) Act 1858, in connection to ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600504101
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde sub‑national planning remuneration discussion information: FOI release

Information relating to remuneration discussions with NHS Lothian and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde around sub‑national planning, including: 1. Correspondence about remuneration, pay uplifts, allowances and related matters. 2. Scottish Government advice or approval. 3. Calculation or benchmarking supporting remunera...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.4 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510310
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity correspondence relating to ‘greening’ and Scotland’s islands: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie relating to ‘greening’ since January 2025. 2. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie relating to ‘greening’ since January 2025. 3. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie relating specifically to greening and Scotland’s islands since January 2025. 4. Any correspondence sent...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)E
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
EIR/202600501542
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence and analysis regarding First Minister's speech about international affairs on January 28 2026: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including briefings, correspondence sent and received, and analysis, about John Swinney's speech about international affairs on January 28 2026, between January 10 2026 and February 10 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510655
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Transport Scotland's national 20mph roll out programme: FOI release

1. In your FOISA response dated 02 December 2025 and Annex E thereof, Transport Scotland provided partially redacted terms of a reduced grant of up to £660,000 to Dumfries and Galloway Council for the implementation of 20mph speed limits in the financial year ending 31 March 2026. This being in substitution for a grant...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.4 s.38(1) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202600509732
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

CalMac Ferries Ltd offshore crewing or payroll arrangements between the dates of 1 February 2024 and 31 July 2025: FOI release

Information relating to the use by CalMac Ferries Ltd of offshore crewing or payroll arrangements, including Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey), between the dates of 1 February 2024 and 31 July 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202600499828
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government and public bodies relating to section 34 of the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Act 2025: FOI release

"All correspondence, advice and information between the Scottish Government and other public bodies, as well as internally within the Scottish Government, relating to section 34 of the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Act 2025. This should be all correspondence from 1st of March 2025 to present day, inc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.34 s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600509553
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Save Face correspondence relating to the regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government officials or Ministers and Save Face, or any officer of Save Face, from 1 January 2016 to the date of this request, relating to the regulation of non-surgical cosmetic procedures or SP Bill 77.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600510983
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information on the role of Rector at the University of St Andrews: FOI Review

Original request 202600504101 On 06 January 2026, the University of St Andrews (the “University”) received a letter, via email, from Mark Ruskell MSP, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife. Mr Ruskell’s letter concerns the University’s interpretation of the Higher Education and Governance Act 2016 and the Universities (Scotla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.60 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600509685 Review of 202600504101
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Independence in Scotland: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings written for John Swinney's interview with Laura Kuenssberg on March 8 as well as all correspondence setting up the interview. He said in the interview: "I think it's now pretty clear in opinion polls that there is a sustained majority support for independence in Scotland." Could you provi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600509980
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Freedom of Information department's correspondence that contains any reference to a “third intervention”: FOI release

Three requests summarised below with the relevant reference numbers we have used to process them: 202600509939 – “All correspondence sent or received (including internal correspondence) by members of the Scottish Government Freedom of Information department that contains any reference to a “third intervention” within ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600509939
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence between Scottish and UK Government relating to the ongoing conflict in Iran and potential use of Scottish infrastructure: FOI release

Copies of all recorded correspondence between Scottish Government ministers or officials and UK Government ministers or officials which relates to the ongoing conflict in Iran and/or the actual or potential use of Scottish infrastructure, including but not limited to bases, ports, airports or other facilities in Scotla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600509737
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Materials relating to the supply shortage of co-codamol: FOI release

Information relating to the supply shortage of co-codamol 30mg/500mg tablets: For the period 1 January 2026 to the date of this request, please provide: 1. Any briefing papers prepared for Scottish Ministers regarding the co-codamol 30/500mg shortage. 2. Correspondence (including emails or letters) between the Scott...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509103
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Aesthetic complication data in Scotland: FOI release

1. Any Scotland‑specific data held or used by the Scottish Government relating to complications, adverse events, or deaths associated with non‑surgical aesthetic procedures (including, but not limited to, injectables, fillers and buttock filler procedures) from 1 January 2015 to the date of this request. 2. For each d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600508634
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister’s 2025 Christmas card information: FOI release

1. The original image file The original, unedited photograph used on the First Minister’s 2025 Christmas card, including any available metadata (EXIF data). 2. Authorship and provenance Any documents, emails, or internal communications confirming who took the photograph. Any documents recording when and where the phot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600509098
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence from Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise’s Private Office 26 November 2025 to Thursday 27 November 2025: FOI release

“For the period Wednesday 26 November 2025 to Thursday 27 November 2025, please provide: All sent email chains from the Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise specifically the minister's @gov.scot email account”

FOI partially withheld 85 score 4 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202600508761
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Minister for Public Finance correspondence regarding planning Application NA/270/010 (Coul Links): EIR release

You asked for "any emails submitted by the Minister for Public Finance (or his office) to the Scottish Government’s eRDM (electronic Record and Document Management) system in connection with the called in Planning Application NA/270/010 (Coul Links) from 1st January 2026 to date."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
EIR/202600508801
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Roles of ministerial private office staff: FOI Review

Original Request 202600504042 Copies of job descriptions and roles and responsibilities of all Scottish Government “ministerial private office” staff at pay scale grade C1, C2, C3 and SCS. For the avoidance of doubt, this should include what is expected of individuals at these grades in relation to “Ministerial engag...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508829 - Review of 202600504042
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Non-surgical cosmetic procedure complications data: FOI release

Please provide the following data for the period of 2020 until 2025. Please provide me with the following information for each calendar year: Any data, records, or reports relating to complications, adverse events, or hospital admissions associated with the following non-surgical cosmetic procedures: 1. Dermal fille...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600510200
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector