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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Bus Partnership Fund and Fair Fares: EIR release

1. Out of the £500m bus partnership fund how much of it was spent/handed out, with a breakdown of this? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland about the decision to pause the partnership fund, including correspondence sent and received, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, policy ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.49 s.1 s.44 s.2 s.45 s.18 s.11(2)
Published
2024-10-22
Reference
FOI/202400432144
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and Petroineos, PetroChina and INEOS: EIR release

1. A list of all meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and Petroineos, PetroChina and INEOS between 28th March 2024 and 12th September 2024 - information prior to 28th March has already been published as request FOI/202400409653 2. A full list of attendees and minutes or discussion points at these meetings. ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-22
Reference
FOI/202400431748
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister's visit to the Acorn Project and Peterhead Port: EIR release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings, briefing notes and correspondence held relating to John Swinney's visit to the Acorn Project and Peterhead port on Monday July 22?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-21
Reference
EIR/202400429343
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Keir Starmer and Scottish Government correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Keir Starmer, including minutes/notes from meetings and briefings notes, plus emails, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-21
Reference
FOI/202400431930
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Expenses for the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands overseas trips: EIR release

Could you supply the full expenses/receipts, including full details of officials expenses, from Mairi Gougeons trip to Chile in March 2024? -could you also provide all minutes/notes from meetings during this trip and briefings as well? Could you supply the full expenses/receipts, including full details of officials ex...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.9 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-21
Reference
EIR/202400431722
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Clydebank vaccine clinic documentation: FOI release

All documentation from John Swinney's visit to a vaccine clinic in Clydebank on August 11 including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.36 s.29 s.30 s.33 s.2 s.39 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-21
Reference
FOI/202400431385
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Discussions on the care needs and/or provision for carers of infected blood victims: FOI release

Any minutes and correspondence relating to any discussion on the care needs and or provision for carers of Infected Blood Victims since 2017 between the Scottish Government and the UK Government.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-21
Reference
FOI/202400431696
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Services supporting men who are victims of rape and domestic abuse: FOI release

The SNP 2021 manifesto stated "We will fund resources for services that support men who are victims of rape and domestic abuse, and we will establish a national strategy on ending intimate and sexual violence against men and boys, which will sit in parallel with and complement the work of Equally Safe." Can you please...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-21
Reference
FOI/202400431287
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation regarding Edinburgh Jazz Bar: FOI release

“Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government that mentions or is from/to the Edinburgh Jazz Bar, including email correspondence, including internal, minutes/notes from meetings, policy analysis, briefings, from the last six months?”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-21
Reference
FOI/202400432764
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence relating to provision for carers of infected blood victims: FOI release

“Minutes and any correspondence or internal emails relating to any discussion on the care needs and or provision for carers of infected blood victims within the Scottish Government since 2017 including discussion around bereavement and funeral grants”. You subsequently confirmed that you did not wish us to include corr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-21
Reference
FOI/202400431039
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Bute House All Festivals Reception cost breakdown: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation from John Swinney's Edinburgh Fringe Reception on August 7 including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meeting, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI? Could you supply the full costs of this as well? How many events ...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.12
Published
2024-10-17
Reference
FOI/202400431282
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Deputy First Minister meeting with founder of HALO Urban Regeneration: FOI release

All documentation from Kate Forbes' meeting with Marie Macklin on August 9 including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-17
Reference
FOI/202400431283
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Meeting between Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence of Ireland: FOI release

The briefing back that was provided to Angus Robertson ahead of his recent meeting with Michéal Martin, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence of the Republic of Ireland. The minutes of the recent meeting between Angus Robertson and Michéal Martin, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs an...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-17
Reference
FOI/202400431100
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documentation regarding multiple First Minister meetings and appearances: FOI release

All documentation from John Swinney's meeting with Andy Burnham on August 12, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefing notes prepared, policy and analysis, between July 1 and date of this FOI. All documentation from John Swinney's appearance taking the salute at the Edinbu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.39(1) s.28(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-17
Reference
FOI/202400431387
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Aviation Statement and Air Departure tax materials: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, policy notes, analysis, about the Scottish Government's Aviation statement, from the last three months? - How much did this statement cost and breakdown of these costs? 2. Could you supply all docum...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2024-10-17
Reference
FOI/202400431156
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings with Alexander Dennis, NFI Group and NFI International Limited: EIR release

1. A list of all meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and representatives of Alexander Dennis and/or NFI Group and/or NFI International Limited between 1st March 2023 and 12th September 2024 2. A full list of attendees and minutes or discussion points at these meetings. 3. Any correspondence relating to the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-17
Reference
FOI/202400431749
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The change of some Microsoft Office services through Glow: FOI release

In your request of 10th July you quoted a response to the following request for comment from Scottish Government, regarding the loss of some Microsoft Office services through Glow: “The loss of free Microsoft Office downloads is the result of an enforced change by Microsoft, announced in August last year. Since then, ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-16
Reference
FOI/202400422097
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with the Welsh Government regarding policy of implementing 20mph speed limits: FOI release

"All correspondence between the Scottish Government (and their representatives) and the Welsh Government (and their representatives) dating from 01/01/2024 until the present day regarding the policy of implementing a 20mph speed limit on suitable roads that are currently 30mph. This should include and not be limited to...

FOI released 95 score 5 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-16
Reference
FOI/202400431393
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Elliot Bulmer documentation and money given to Eddi Reader: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence (internal as well), minutes/notes from meetings, policy documents and analysis, which mentions or is from Elliot Bulmer, from the last six months? 2. How much money has the Scottish Government or its quangos or internationa...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400431121
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence with NHS Health boards regarding decision to deliver gender services by paediatricians: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government (and their representatives) and NHS health boards (and their representatives) dating from 01/04/2024 until the present day regarding the decision to deliver gender services for children and young people by paediatricians in a regional network of clinical settings inste...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400430185
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence from meetings attended by the Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, letters, telephone calls and text messages, agendas, minutes) from the meetings (virtual or in person) attended by the Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise on Wednesday 26 April 2023.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp 4 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400430294
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

ScotWind drawdown funding meetings: EIR release

A list of all internal and external meetings where drawing down ScotWind funding was discussed since 23 January 2024. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings and this topic.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
EIR/202400430251
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

Details of Housing 2040 Strategy Board meetings: FOI release

A list of dates of the meetings of the Housing 2040 Strategy Board that have taken place in 2024. All papers relating to each of those meetings - including minutes, agendas, briefing notes and any other recorded information sent to attendees prior to the meeting. Minutes of each meeting.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.29(1) s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
FOI/202400430142
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Performance and conduct of Forestry and Land Scotland: EIR release

-A list of all internal and external meetings where the performance and conduct of Forestry and Land Scotland in regards to sustainable forestry was discussed since 7 May 2021. -All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. -All minutes of these meetings. -All correspondence relating to these meetings and th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-15
Reference
EIR/202400430244
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector