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

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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NHS Ayrshire and Arran funding and NHS Dental provision: FOI release

The First Minister and the Health Secretary have on many occasions now stated that the Government is committed to ending the 8.30am Scramble at GP Surgeries and also having Zoom , Teams consultations. So can you provide me with the following as NHS Ayrshire and Arran is saying this is not the case. 1. What Financial ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.17 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-01
Reference
Foi/202600502394
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, 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

Briefings/minutes of meetings regarding Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults Scotland Bill: FOI release

Any briefings or minutes of meetings attended by Dr Padmini Mishra to discuss the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-01
Reference
FOI/202600508099
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information on the potential role expansion for firefighters: FOI Review

Original request 202500497433 1) "The analysis of the potential costs and economic benefits of a potential role expansion for firefighters" mentioned in answer S6W-42154. 2) Any briefing on this provided to Scottish Government Ministers, Civil Servants or the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Strategic Leadership Team...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600501723 Review of 202500497433
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Ministerial Preferences: FOI release

1. A copy of the latest ministerial preferences document for each Scottish Minister (in terms of how they like to receive information and working preferences etc.) that is available to Scottish Government staff. 2. Any previous versions of such a document for each minister produced since 1 September 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600501881
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Prestwick Airport documentation: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government Ministers by Civil Servants about Prestwick Airport, in 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600502049
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

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

National Advisory Council on Women and Girls member information and correspondence: FOI release

1. All the current members of the National Advisory Council on Women and Girls. 2. All correspondence between the group and the government from the last three months. 3. All minutes/notes from meetings between the group and the government in the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600502403
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland - CalMac daytime maintenance windows information: EIR release

1. All recorded communications between Transport Scotland and CalMac Ferries Ltd containing either of the following exact terms: “maintenance window” “daytime maintenance” This includes emails, internal memos, briefings, meeting notes, or correspondence exchanged between the Ferries Directorate and CalMac’s operatio...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
EIR/202600501927
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications between Scottish Government, Police Scotland and COPFS regarding amendment 54 of the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

In the official report of the Scottish Parliament Criminal Justice Committee regarding Stage 2 of the Police (Ethics, Conduct and Scrutiny) (Scotland) Bill, on 2nd October 2024, the Justice Secretary Angela Constance is recorded on page 31 as stating 'There can be no blanket rules that would allow misconduct proceedin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600502390
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice correspondence relating to Path To Balance: FOI Review

Original request 202500494932 All correspondence mentioning Path To Balance between Shirley-Anne Somerville and the Director General of Communities. Sight of all correspondence mentioning Path To Balance between Shirley-Anne Somerville and Shona Robison.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600502600 Review of 202500494932
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
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

Mayor of New York City correspondence: FOI release

Please provide me with copies of the following: - correspondence since 1 November 2025 referring to Zohran Mamdani.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600503113
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, International, Public sector

Correspondence and cost of providing the New York Mayor with a baby box: FOI release

Please state the total cost of providing New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani with a baby box. Include a breakdown of all costs: postage, shipment, and baby box components. Provide all correspondence with officials on this topic, including any involving Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville or First Minister John...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600503077
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, International, Public sector

Documentation and cost to send a baby box to New York: FOI release

How much did it cost the government to send a baby box to New York, and could you supply a full breakdown of these costs? Could you supply all documentation held by the government about this, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received and briefings, from the last two months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600503246
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, International, Public sector

UK Energy Profits Levy documentation: EIR release

Your request, covering the timeframe from 1 September 2021 up to 26 May 2022 inclusive, asked for: 1. All correspondence, briefings, representations, or communications (including, but not limited to, emails, letters, minutes of meetings, internal briefing notes, WhatsApp or other messaging app messages, and any attach...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202500496916
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Money and tax, 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

Demographic proportionality in "We Are Scotland" campaign: FOI release

To understand the policy and decision-making process behind the We are Scotland campaign, you requested the following information: The Creative Brief: A copy of the creative brief provided to the advertising agency/agencies responsible for the "We Are Scotland" campaign, specifically any sections detailing requirement...

FOI not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600502212
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland - Scottish Transport Summit information and ScotZeb funding data: FOI release

1. Could you supply full minutes and briefings from the Scottish Transport Summit held on September 17 2025? 2. How much money has been earmarked for ScotZeb funding in each of the tranches, how much has been spent in total, with a breakdown of where the money went and how much has been left over, and what this money ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.20 s.39 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600500907
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 documentation: FOI release

Any internal and external correspondence, including attachments, as well as memos, minutes, agendas, appendixes and any other information held by the Scottish Government regarding Scotland at the FIFA World Cup 2026 since the beginning of November 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.39(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600500721
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence and activity involving Special Adviser emails: FOI release

1. Since the start of 2025, please provide a list of the FOI's which have been subject to consideration by the FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot email address and/or Special Adviser emails. 2. Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot and the FOI Unit since January 1, 2025. 3. Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot a...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.12 s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501632
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information held about the founder of GenderGP: FOI Review

Original request 202500494996 All information held about contact with Dr Helen Webberley or any consideration internally of Dr Webberley's activities or advice, including where she is named or referred to in any way in any document. This should any internal or external communications with or about Dr Webberley, and re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501335 Review of 202500494996
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding the First Ministers trip to London to speak at Institute for Government: FOI release

'All briefings written for and minutes/notes from meetings from John Swinney's trip to London on November 19 and any feedback written about it afterwards'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501448
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Museum of Empire, Slavery, Colonialism and Migration correspondence: FOI release

I am requesting all correspondence (including emails, meeting minutes, etc.) involving Scottish Government officials or ministers, regarding the new Scottish Museum of Empire, Slavery, Colonialism and Migration, between 1/7/2025 and the present (14/1/2026).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501452
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector