Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

20,155releases indexed
34,694attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
7,459partially withheld
2018-05-16oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 7,459 unclear 6,683 not held 2,833 released 1,368 already published 639 cost limit 561 clarification 325 withheld 217 transferred 71

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4620 s.20 3931 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3159 s.30 2685 s.17(1) 2551 s.25(1) 2225 s.10(4) 1839 s.11(2) 1469 s.2 1082 s.29(1) 1081 s.3 847

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,140 releases · 27.9 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 876 releases · 31.1 avg days Marine Directorate 864 releases · 29.6 avg days Learning Directorate 785 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 640 releases · 40.0 avg days Population Health Directorate 623 releases · 28.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 615 releases · 36.1 avg days People Directorate 583 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Vehicles in use by the Scottish Government by fuel or energy type: EIR release

Breakdown of vehicles in use (owned / leased) within each department of the Scottish Government by fuel or energy type, e.g. petrol, diesel, hybrid, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), battery electric (BEV). I’m mainly interested in EV adoption, so if it’s not possible to discriminate into the different types, ICE v BEV is accepta...

FOI/EIR released 70 score 6 working days correspondence ministers contracts
Published
2025-06-24
Reference
EIR/202500460169
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Endometriosis queries: FOI release

The average waiting times for Endometriosis diagnosis in Scotland since 2010, broken down by year. The average waiting times for Endometriosis treatment in Scotland since 2010, broken down by year Any minutes, meeting notes, summary or responses from the Endometriosis Lives Experience Forum from March 2024 and any su...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2025-06-18
Reference
FOI/202500457108
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Interim Chief Executive of Ferguson Marine resignation: FOI release

1. A copy of the correspondence which informed the Scottish Government about Petticrew’s decision. 2. A copy of the resignation letter. 3. When was the Scottish Government first informed about Petticrew’s decision to leave his post. 4. A copy of the the last three emails which the First Minister either wrote or was ...

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2025-06-18
Reference
FOI/202500457276
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Pay scales in operation within the Scottish Government: FOI release

The pay scales that were in operation for your organisation in: 2007/8 2008/9 2009/10 2010/11

FOI released 95 score 3 working days correspondence ministers 6 attachments
Published
2025-06-10
Reference
FOI/202500459524
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Spend on International Office events: FOI release

How much has been spent on events hosted at Scottish Government International Offices in each year since 2020, including the current year to date? Please provide data on the cost of each individual event, as well as any other relevant information, such as if a minister attended, the subcosts of the events (catering, m...

FOI released 100 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-09
Reference
FOI/202500454582
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

National Marine Plan 2 (NMP2) consultation minutes: EIR release

We are just considering the NMP2 consultation and note reference to recommendations from the FMEC, notably "in line with recommendations from the FMEC, NMP2 will not contain sector-specific objectives" Can you please share the advice or minutes of meetings where this recommendation was made please?

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-08
Reference
EIR/202500448347
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost of the Children (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

The total costs of the Children (Scotland) Bill (the Bill) from 2018 to conclusion in 2020. You have asked for these costs to include ‘the works performed in preparations by the Family Law Department including during the consultation period, justice committee support and full parliamentary amendment meetings’, as well...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-26
Reference
FOI/202500452355
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

The Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (Pavement Parking Prohibition) (Footway and Associated Carriageway Characteristics) Directions 2022: FOI release

A copy of The Transport (Scotland) Act 2019 (Pavement Parking Prohibition) (Footway and Associated Carriageway Characteristics) Directions 2022, and any other subsequent ministerial directions on that topic.

FOI released 95 score 6 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
FOI/202500452988
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Media requests from broadcasters to interview Scottish Government Ministers: FOI release

A list of how many media requests were made by broadcasters to speak to Scottish Government Ministers between December 1 2024 and the date of this FOI, and whether they were rejected and accepted, the Minister wanted and the reasons for acceptance and rejection.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-21
Reference
FOI/202500449172
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland - 20mph implementation plans for Dumfries and Galloway area: FOI release

1.a. May we have the 20mph implementation plans prepared by Dumfries and Galloway Council in respect of streets under their control in communities comprising one or more trunk routes? b. We wish to know if there is a corresponding offer of grant to Dumfries and Galloway Council in respect of its implementation of 20 m...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.3A s.19 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-20
Reference
FOI/202500448768
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of lobbying of Scottish Ministers by UK Finance: FOI release

Information pertaining to the lobbying of Scottish Ministers and MSPs, specifically: A full list of Scottish Ministers and MSPs who have been lobbied by UK Finance in the time period of 2020-2025. For any meetings, please provide minutes covering any agendas, requests, or key topics raised by UK Finance. If minutes ar...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-20
Reference
FOI/202500448564
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) increase legislation: FOI release

Information relating to subordinate legislation to amend the rate of the Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) payable from 6% to 8%, with effect from 5 December 2025. In particular, for a period dating back to 1 January 2021: (i) What work has been done by the Scottish Government to evaluate what the impact of this po...

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.26 s.25(1)
Published
2025-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500447356
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Ministerial and Chief Planner letter request: EIR release

A copy of the Chief Planner letter ‘Planning – 2025 priorities: Ministerial and Chief Planner letter - January 2025’ (a copy of the Chief Planner letter ‘Planning – 2025 priorities: Ministerial and Chief Planner letter - January 2025’ (https://www.gov.scot/publications/planning-2025-priorities-ministerial-and-chiefplan...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 3 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-18
Reference
EIR/202500451254
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

AstraZeneca and Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine safety concerns: FOI release

When did you first know of safety concerns around the AZ covid 19 vaccines ie blood clots and VITT. What discussions did you have if any with government ministers around the safety concerns. When did you first know about safety concerns around the pyzer c19 vaccine ie myocarditis and POTS . What discussions if any did...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2025-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500447616
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Number of ministerial invites to sporting events: FOI release

The number of ministerial invites to sporting events since November 1, 2024, and the number accepted. Also provide a brief description of each invite, which minister or ministers were invited, and the rationale for either accepting or rejecting the invite if available.

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.39(1)
Published
2025-02-14
Reference
FOI/202500446980
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister’s speech at the Playfair Library costs: FOI release

All costs that relate to the First Minister’s Speech that was delivered at the Playfair Library on 6 January 2025 broken down into a table to reflect: the total amount that was paid to the University of Edinburgh to host the event, the cost of catering for the event, and the cost of merchandise that was provided for th...

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
FOI/202500446661
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Improving unemployment figures in Scotland correspondence: FOI release

1. Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish Government and the New Deal for Business Group from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefi...

FOI released 100 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
FOI/202400444502
Directorate
Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence between Higher and Further Education Minister and Minister for Veterans and Dundee University: FOI release

Any correspondence sent between the Higher and Further Education Minister, and Minister for Veterans, Graeme Dey, and any representative from the senior management team and/or court of Dundee University, in November or December 2024, in which there is discussion of the university's financial position.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
FOI/202400445707
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cost of First Minister's speech at the Royal Society of Edinburgh: FOI release

The total amount that Scottish Government paid to host the First Minister’s speech at the Royal Society of Edinburgh on 27 November broken down into a table to reflect specific costs such as catering, venue hire and merchandise.

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2025-01-20
Reference
FOI/202400442782
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documentation regarding public contracts signed with Fujitsu: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis undertaken by or for the Scottish Government, about public contracts signed with Fujitsu between January 1 2024 and March 1 2024.

FOI released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) 10 attachments
Published
2025-01-20
Reference
FOI/202400441621
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Minister for Housing correspondence and empty homes statistics: FOI release

1. Could you supply minutes/notes from all of Paul McLennan's meetings with property developers from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all briefings written by the Scottish Government and correspondence received from councils about housing emergencies in the last six months? 3. How many homes in Scotland are...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-16
Reference
FOI/202400438694
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Former Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees statement on letters received from Gaza: FOI release

You asked for evidence to support the former Refugees Minister Emma Roddick’s claim in a letter to the UK Government that : "Since October of last year, I have received several hundred letters from people in Gaza pleading to be granted asylum in Scotland”.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-09
Reference
FOI/202400438531
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Transcripts of press conferences by the Former First Minister: FOI release

“Digital transcripts of all press conferences, speeches, and briefings by the First Minister between the dates of 01/02/2020 and 31/05/2021.” I have interpreted ‘digital transcripts’ to mean both written transcripts and audio/video recordings.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2024-12-17
Reference
FOI/202400437822
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Former Minister for Green Skills and Former Minister for Zero Carbon Buildings travel information: FOI release

1. On 30 May 2022, then-Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity Lorna Slater travelled to Brussels. a) What mode of travel did Ms Slater use to travel to Brussels? b) What ‘class’ did she travel on? E.g. business class, economy, first class etc c) In relation to part b, what was the cost associate...

FOI released 75 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2024-12-10
Reference
FOI/202400441450
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport