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

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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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Home Office correspondence on the use of Cameron Barracks to accommodate asylum seekers: FOI release

All correspondence and communication that has taken place between the Scottish Government and the Home Office on the use of Cameron Barracks to accommodate asylum seekers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.28 s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495715
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Highland Council correspondence on the use of Cameron Barracks to accommodate asylum seekers: FOI release

All correspondence and communication that has taken place between the Scottish Government and The Highland Council on the use of Cameron Barracks to accommodate asylum seekers.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.28 s.30 4 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495712
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Energy bills statement calculation and justification: FOI release

The full calculations and justification for the following statement made by Mr. Swinney during FMQs: “There will, of course, be consequences for the public. Their energy bills will not be cut by the £300 that was proposed by the Labour Party. Energy bills will still be, on average, £340 a year higher than the Prime Mi...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495894
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Lochaber Smelter "monitoring reports" extracts: FOI release

I am requesting specific extracts from the "monitoring reports" produced by external advisors (Deloitte, Teneo, or similar) regarding the Scottish Government's financial guarantee to the GFG Alliance (Alvance British Aluminium) for the Lochaber Smelter. Please provide: 1. The "Risk Dashboard" Only: The single page or...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.36(1)
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496386
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs trip to Brussels: FOI release

1. The full ministerial diary entry / itinerary for Angela Constance MSP (Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs) for 19–21 November 2025 inclusive 2. All briefing packs, background notes, speaking notes, lines-to-take, or any other preparatory material provided to the Cabinet Secretary or her private office i...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.6 s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495024
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

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

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 way we referred to as "general"...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
EIR/202500495143
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence sent to former First Minister regarding child sexual exploitation and abuse: FOI release

You asked for any emails, letters, or other written correspondence sent by members of the public (constituents or non-constituents) to the former First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, or to her private office (nicolasturgeon.msp@parliament.scot or firstminister@gov.scot) between 1 January 2018 and 20th December 25th 2025 th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FO/202600499932
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

NHS Highland neurodevelopmental and mental health information: FOI release

Please provide the following recorded information for the period 01 January 2024 – present: 1. All Ministerial briefings, submissions, updates, or reports provided to: The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care The Minister for Public Health and Women’s Health The Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495098
Directorate
Mental Health Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Minutes from Serious Organised Crime Taskforce meetings: FOI release

You asked for copies of all minutes of meetings of the Serious Organised Crime Taskforce, excluding the minutes of the meeting held on 12 June 2025.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.35(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202600501737
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

2026 FIFA World Cup bank holiday proposal briefing documents: FOI release

All briefing documents prepared by officials and/or sent to Ministers regarding proposals to designate an additional bank holiday to celebrate Scotland's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Please include information such as: - the possible cost of creating an additional bank holiday, to the private and public s...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202600500185
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, 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

Reduction of public sector workforce risks registers and progress: FOI release

“All risk registers and progress updates held by the Scottish Government, in relation to Shona Robison’s promise to reduce the public sector workforce by an average of 0.5% every year, from the last month.”

FOI already published 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496119
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, 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

Non-Domestic Rates (Liability for Unoccupied Properties) (Scotland) Bill correspondence: FOI release

1. The correspondence that first informed the Scottish Government about the drafting error with the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020 which pointed out that the amendments made by the 2020 Act to devolve Empty Property Relief had not had the intended legal effect. 2. All correspondence between relevant Scottish G...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495336
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Recorded communications containing certain phrases: FOI release

Any recorded communications from 13 November 2025 to the present that contain any of the following phrases ‘performance gap’, ‘reconciliation’, or ‘lower growth’. This includes emails, briefings, letters, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government systems.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.33(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496330
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Deputy Director of Justice emails regarding Emergency Early Release (EER) scheme: FOI release

You initially requested: “Please provide copies of all emails sent by the Deputy Director responsible for the Emergency Early Release scheme during the week of Sept 1 -7 where the subject line or body contains any of the following terms: “early release” “EER” “release scheme””

FOI clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495089
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Policy on Deletion of Messages on Apps during Covid-19: FOI release

1. Provide full and transparent details on 'the government policy used to permit the deliberate deletion of public data, and evidence, from Whatsapp during COVID" expressed by Anas Sarwar during First Ministers Questions - 20th November 2025 in Hollyrood. First Minister John Swinney's response was, and I quote: "...To...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts whatsapp s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495382
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Meetings held with Dundee University in 2025: FOI release

How many meetings has a Scottish Government Minister held with Dundee University in 2025, and could you supply all minutes/notes from these meetings? Could you supply all meeting requests made by Dundee Uni as well in 2025, and whether these were accepted or rejected? Your request refers to meetings with ‘Dundee Unive...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.33 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495821
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government correspondence regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and the office of the First Minister regarding the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020. Information should include but ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495526
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Business Gateway funding communications: FOI release

Copies of any recorded communications to or from Ministers concerning Business Gateway funding from the past six months. This includes emails, letters, briefings, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government systems.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496349
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs Brussels trip documentation: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation seen by John Swinney or his office about Angela Constance's trip to Brussels on November 19? When was John Swinney made aware of Ms Constance heading to Brussels on that date? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and receive...

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495530
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Forestry gender and specific demographic groups queries: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information Act (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information held by you: 1. What your organisation understands the word ‘woman’[1] to denote. 2. What your organisation understands the terms: lesbian, bisexual and gay to denote? 3. Actions that you have carried out for ...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.7 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202600501731
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Briefing pack provided to Minister for Children, Young People and The Promise: FOI release

A copy of the briefing back that was provided to Natalie Don-Innes in advance of the Urgent Question that she answered on 25 November 2025.

FOI released 95 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495812
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Institute for Fiscal Studies and Barnett Formula 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, analysis and briefings, which mentions or is to/from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, from the last month? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.30B s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495977
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Special Adviser to the First Minister communications: FOI release

All recorded communications sent to or from Senior Special Adviser David Hutchison during the period 24 November 2025 to 30 November 2025 inclusive. This includes emails, letters, briefing material, and messages held on Scottish Government systems.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.28 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496223
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector