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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Correspondence sent and received relating to introducing a private jet tax: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including all correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about introducing a private jet tax, from the last two months. The date range for your request is considered to be from 5 December 2025 to 5 Febru...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29 s.38(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600505186
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Cost of Deputy First Minister's trip to the United Arab Emirates: FOI release

All costs of travel associated with the Deputy First Minister's travel to and from the United Arab Emirates from January 2025 to date of receipt. Please include the following as separate sections: 1. Cost of transport (all, including taxis), cost of accommodation, cost of dining (please provide an itemised list or co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
FOI/202600504805
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Documentation regarding Scotland boycotting Israel and former Chair of Historic Environment Scotland's resignation: FOI release

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

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.36 s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
FOI/202600504678
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI release

Documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Law Society of Scotland, Faculty o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.42 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
FOI/202600505107
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence relating to individuals being banned from licensed premises: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence sent to Scottish Ministers, Special Advisers, or the Scottish Government by: a) Sir Tom Hunter, or on his behalf, and/or b) members of the general public, which relates to requests, suggestions, or representations that individuals be banned from pubs or other licensed premises. 2. Cop...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
FOI/202600505430
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence that mentions Sir Tom Hunter: FOI release

All correspondence held by the Scottish Government that mentions Sir Tom Hunter, or is from/to him, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, or briefings - since 1 January 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
FOI/202600505104
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government Ministers pay rise documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about pay rises for Scottish Government Ministers, between December 1 2025 and the date of this FOI? 3. Could you supply how much ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-16
Reference
FOI/202600504656
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Forestry - East Netershield Woodland Creation Scheme correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202500495143 We acknowledge receipt of your email and attached letter issued earlier today. We find ourselves yet again having to issuing further correspondence correcting serious misrepresentation of the facts from our Government representative. This time recording that our correspondence can in no ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.20 s.8 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-16
Reference
EIR/202600505213 Review of 202500495143
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Coul Links Golf Course Proposal (NA-270-010) correspondence: FOI release

Any and all written correspondence relating to NA-270-010 between the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) and other Scottish Government Ministers, officials and staff between 29/08/2025 and 31/01/2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-15
Reference
FOI/202600505351
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Roles of ministerial private office staff: FOI release

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 engagements, travel and gifts".

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2026-04-14
Reference
FOI/202600504042
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Copies of training materials provided to ministerial private office staff: FOI release

Copies of the training materials provided to Scottish Government “ministerial private office” staff. For the avoidance of doubt, this should include training materials developed to respond to FOI requests, training materials on how to perform their role and training materials which explain free and frank exchange of a...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-14
Reference
FOI/202600504039
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) Strategic Group meeting information: FOI release

The following information relating to the meeting of the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSAE) Strategic Group held on 28 January 2026. 1. The agenda for the meeting. 2. The minutes or note of meeting. 3. Copies of any papers, presentations, or written updates tabled or circulated to members in advance...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-14
Reference
FOI/202600503592
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Bute House press conference documentation: FOI Review

Original request 202500483012 Information and documentation relating to the Bute House Press conference on 14 April 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-13
Reference
FOI/202500485766 Review of 202500483012
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service's Service Delivery Review documentation: FOI release

All emails, letters, texts, messages sent via written or digital communication methods (including encrypted apps), meeting agendas, briefings and minutes involving the following people: Siobhian Brown Minister for Victims and Community Safety Members of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Strategic Leadership Team Me...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-13
Reference
FOI/202500497299
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between Director General of Strategy and External Affairs and Director for Culture and External Affairs regarding Historic Environment Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202500493292 All contact including but not limited to emails, whatsapp and teams between Director General Strategy and External Affairs Shona Reich and Director for Culture and External Affairs Kenneth Hogg from the last 2 months which relates to Historic Environment Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-13
Reference
FOI/202600501181 Review of 202500493292
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Ministry of Defence and Scotland’s Redress Scheme: FOI release

You asked for 'disclosure of any recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to the Ministry of Defence’s decision to join the Scottish Redress Scheme as announced in the Written Ministerial Statement HCWS841 dated 17 July 2025. In particular, ... the following information:- 1. Any recorded guidance,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.14 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.30P s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-08
Reference
FOI/202600503254
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

National Treatment Centre communications: FOI release

All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2025 to most 26 January 2026 relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29 s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-08
Reference
FOI/202600503523
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity correspondence regarding Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie on the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill. 2. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie on the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-07
Reference
EIR/202600505231
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Conversion therapy/practises meeting: FOI Release

All information and meeting notes regarding a meeting held with the Scottish Youth Parliament in regards to ending conversion practices in Scotland around March 2024. The meeting was with Emma Roddick MSP (then the Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees). As well as any outcomes from that meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-07
Reference
FOI/202600503365
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation that mentions Former SNP Chief Executive Officer: FOI release

Please disclose any emails or WhatsApps sent between Scottish Government officials, including any special advisers, which contain the words “Peter Murrell” sent between 1 January 2026, and February 17, 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers contracts whatsapp s.25(1) s.17(1) s.17 s.30 s.3 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-07
Reference
FOI/202600507146
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Minister for Community Safety's Parliamentary answer regarding Scottish Fire and Rescue Service vehicles: FOI release

My request relates specifically to the drafting and finalization of the written answer provided by Siobhian Brown to Parliamentary Question S6W-42095, published on 26 November 2025. 1. provide copies of all items of correspondence (including emails, email attachments, and internal memos) held by the Scottish Governmen...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-01
Reference
FOI/202600503067
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Forestry and Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB): EIR release

Please could Scottish Forestry provide all correspondence between itself and the Scottish National Investment Bank (SNIB), the 'development investment bank, established and funded by Scottish Ministers' from 1 January 2021 to the present day. Please include correspondence between the Woodland Carbon Code (part of Scot...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-01
Reference
EIR/202600503109
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

More Homes Scotland correspondence: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between Scottish government officials with a rank of deputy director or higher regarding More Homes Scotland. Information should include but not be limited to a detailed timeline (with dates) of a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-01
Reference
FOI/202600502928
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence received by Scottish Government Ministers regarding the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Bill since 1 August 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-01
Reference
FOI/202600508102
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector