Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,888releases indexed
39,524attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,127partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,127 unclear 7,204 not held 3,072 released 1,539 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4943 s.20 4285 s.34(1) 3601 s.39(2) 3486 s.30 2886 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2385 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1574 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 24 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

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 926 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 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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Scottish Teachers' Pensions Scheme (STPS) withdrawals: FOI release

A list of all independent schools that have withdrawn from Scottish Teachers' Pensions Scheme (STPS) to the present date or date when FOI is actioned. A list of any new independent schools who have intentions to withdraw from the STPS to the present date or date when FOI actioned. A list of all those independent school...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200291209
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Labour conference and the Labour Party in general: FOI release

Internal correspondence between the press office and from the press office to Scottish Ministers and special advisers in September or October 2021 on Labour conference or Labour generally.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200291468
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deputy First Minister's meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagem...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300338350
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Contracts awarded to external public relations/marketing companies/individuals: FOI release

The number of contracts awarded to external public relations/marketing companies/individuals by the Scottish Government, broken down by date, company/individual, purpose of contract, length of contract/ value of contract and current spend from January 2018 to date.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300337462
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Estimates policy and number of requests refused in last calendar year: FOI release

In relation to pension estimates: Please provide a copy of formal approved policy which includes minimum timescales between subsequent requests for estimates. Please also provide details of how many request estimates you have refused in the past calendar year. You have twenty working days to respond to this request.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300341747
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of the meeting between Humza Yousaf and New Zealand Ambassador: FOI release

The minutes of the meeting between Humza Yousaf and New Zealand Ambassador, Carl Reaich, on 28 June 2023. Any briefing material that Humza Yousaf received leading up to this meeting. Was the topic of Scottish independence brought up or discussed in this meeting. If so, what exactly was said. Was the topic of Scotland r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.32 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300363989
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Health Visitor Leads Records: FOI release

Copies of all agendas, meeting notes, reports and internal communications with all parties, including committee members and trade unions regarding: 1. the Health Visitor Leads Network meetings of December 2021, February 2022 and April 2022; and 2. all meetings and communications between trade unions and the Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200298993
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Net Zero Secretary's Briefing For MPs 27 October 2022: FOI release

You asked for all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Net Zero Secretary Michael Matheson for his meeting with MPs Stephen Flynn and Alan Brown on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300339800
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information and Ill Health Retirement statistics: FOI release

Form AW8 refers in the main et al: section 7 "further information required" - can you send me this further information please section 10 4a) - can you please send me information as to what this means section 11, can you please send me a pro forma copy of an AW8/MED also: can you please send me information please as to...

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.7 s.10 s.11 s.2 s.12 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300364376
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications correspondence on Greensill Capital and others: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence between the Communications department, senior civil servants, ministers, and/or Special Advisers discussing media requests for comment or interview around issues relating to GFG Alliance, Sanjeev Gupta, Dalzell steelworks, or Greensill Capital, from April 1, 2022, to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200321975
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Guidance on non-departmental bodies, advisory bodies, working groups, and commissions: FOI release

Any Scottish Government documents that offer guidance in setting up: non-departmental public bodies working groups commissions any bodies that contain members paid to advise the Scottish Government

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200330276
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Non-disclosure agreements signed by former Ferguson Marine workers: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government communications staff, government ministers and special advisers in February 2020 on media enquiries regarding non-disclosure agreements signed by former workers at the Ferguson Marine shipyard.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200298010
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Staff Structure for the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans office: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Veterans office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pay gr...

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200335623
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All meetings in which Ross Greer MSP and John Swinney MSP were present since January 1, 2022: FOI release

Information relating to all meetings held in which Ross Greer MSP and John Swinney MSP were present since January 1, 2022, including, dates, times, locations, minutes and actions resulting from the meeting. Please exclude all Scottish Parliament committee meetings and meetings of the whole Scottish Parliament.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 s.29 s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200328720
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Discussions of independence referendum and the Supreme Court in cabinet meetings: FOI release

On how many occasions in (i) The calendar year 2022 (ii) the financial year 2022 2023 has the Scottish Government Cabinet discussed another independence referendum at meetings of the Cabinet? On how many occasions did the Cabinet discuss the Supreme Court at meetings of the Cabinet?

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200330040
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Staff structure/organogram for the First Minister's Office: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles not names of individuals) for the First Minister's Office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pay grades for each staff member ...

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200335616
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Staff structure/organogram for the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care office: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pay g...

FOI unclear 75 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202200335641
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with John Swinney in September and October 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: John Swinney's meeting with Simon Clark...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300338428
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government probe into leaked budget: FOI release

1a.) Have/did the Scottish Government launch a probe into the leaked budget proposals which were reported by BBC Scotland on December 15 last year? 1b.) If not, why and if you did explain the process of the investigation? 1c.) What was the final outcome of the investigation? 1d.) Any correspondence (including emails...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.1C s.1D s.38(1) s.29(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300344253
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings between Humza Yousaf and Pakistan Consulate: FOI release

Any, and all, correspondence between Scottish Government officials etc held relating to the FOI request reference number 202300345029 regarding Humza Yousaf's meetings with the Pakistan Consulate.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300350349
Directorate
EU Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs of social media marketing and contracts: FOI release

How much has been spent on social media marketing, if possible broken down by which channels i.e. TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and any other similar platforms that have been used. Who has this money has gone to? For example, has it gone to companies, if so, which ones? And has it gone to individual “influencers...

FOI unclear 75 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300337969
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication regarding NHS Scotland Trans Healthcare Pathway: FOI release

Copies of any communication to/from the Chief Medical Officer or office thereof within the Scottish Government in relation to the document "NHS Scotland Trans Healthcare Pathway" submitted to the Chief Medical Officer by NHS National Services Scotland, and any communication with NHS National Services Scotland from/to t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202300359040
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Number of battery electric vehicle (BEV) rapid charging stations in Scotland: EIR release

The current number of battery electric vehicle (BEV) rapid charging stations in Scotland >100kW How the number of rapid chargers has increased in the past ~10 years. How many of Scotland’s rapid chargers are fed from renewable sources 100% of the time (wind, solar hydroelectric). How many BEV rapid charging stations ar...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200303725
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Attendees and details of Director-General Corporate meetings regarding Covid-19 Inquiry: FOI release

1. All meetings between any current or former Scottish Minister and the Director-General Corporate of the Scottish Government regarding the Covid Inquiry, the Scottish Government’s Record/Information Management Policy or the mobile messaging apps - usage and policy guidance (including any draft versions of that policy)...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
FOI/202300383319
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector