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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National Museum exhibit - Injecting Hope: The Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine: FOI release

All correspondence relating to the National Museum exhibit, “Injecting Hope: The Race for a Covid-19 Vaccine” exhibition, including any requests for exhibits, comment or information from the exhibitors and any correspondence related to the exhibition including between officials discussing responses as well as between S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-15
Reference
FOI/202500456450
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Government Ministers overseas trips: FOI release

You asked for: 1) Since May 2016, on how many occasions have Scottish Government ministers taken trips overseas? 2) In relation to Q1, what method of transport did they use? Please specify aircraft type where applicable. 3) In relation to Q1, what class did they travel in? 4) On how many occasions, if any, did the ...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.27(1) s.17(1)
Published
2025-07-15
Reference
FOI/202500461317
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Financial cost of Gender Recognition Act legal case: FOI release

Can you please provide what the financial cost to date pursuing the Gender Recognition Act through the various courts and ultimately to the appeal court of appeal decision to clarify the position.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2025-07-15
Reference
FOI/202500462493
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Definition of "fiscal transfer": FOI release

The definition of “fiscal transfer” in the context of Neil Gray’s statement. On the 30th of March. And evidence corroborating his statement.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2025-07-15
Reference
FOI/202500459491
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Judicial review on the statutory guidance for the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018: FOI release

You asked for Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers, Judicial review on the statutory guidance for the Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act 2018 For the above judicial review please provide the Scottish Government's total costs, broken down by counsel fees, court fees and other expenses, for each of the...

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2025-07-15
Reference
FOI/202500459594
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

First Minister correspondence including phrase "full fiscal autonomy": FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, John Swinney (or his private office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-14
Reference
FOI/202500458993
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Deputy First Minister’s diary for Monday 3rd March 2025: FOI release

Please provide all information held by the Scottish Government relating to the activities and communications of the Deputy First Minister on Monday 3 March 2025 (0:00AM to 24:00PM). This should include but not necessarily be limited to: 1. Copies of all written materials provided to and/or by the Deputy First Minister...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.4 s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-14
Reference
FOI/202500459051
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between the First Minister and Russell Findlay MSP: FOI release

Under FOI, please can you advise how many pieces of correspondence have been made to the First Minister John Swinney from Russell Findlay MSP regarding quangos since 1 January 2025? Under FOI, please can you advise how many pieces of correspondence have been made to the First Minister John Swinney from Russell Findlay...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2025-07-14
Reference
FOI/202500462388
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres: FOI Review

Orignal request: 202500448625 I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2024 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.21(4) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-14
Reference
FOI 202500459137 review of 202500448625
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Parliamentary Written Questions Communications, Drafts and Background Notes: FOI release

All written materials, dating from 1 October 2024 to present date, to and from Scottish Ministers regarding parliamentary written questions from Craig Hoy or Murdo Fraser. This should include, but not be limited to, draft responses for approval, background notes, adjustment requests or approval messages from Ministers,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/ 202500460147
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government Education and Skills portfolio employee breakdown: FOI release

In your letter, you requested the following information: Part 1: This FOI is from November 2023. Scottish Government staffing numbers: FOI release - gov.scot . Can I re-ask the four questions within this please to establish the most up to date information? Senior Civil Service Pay - updated from March 2023 or most re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/202500461154
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Repairing Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building: FOI release

All correspondence held about repairing Glasgow School of Art's Mackintosh Building, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/202500461994
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Institute for Fiscal Studies report into income tax rises: FOI release

Further information on Scottish taxpayers following changes to Scottish Income Tax at the 2025-26 Budget, and: “all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the IFS report into income tax r...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/202500463547
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Meeting requests for Minister for Equalities: FOI release

A full list of meetings held by Kaukab Stewart between April 15 and May 15 2025,and a list of meeting requests Whether they were accepted and rejected and the reasons for these, from the same time period?

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 4 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/202500466454
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Capital spending and budget: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, about the government's £130m capital underspend, between June 1 2024 and August 1 2024? Could you supply all correspondence between John Swinney (o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/202500462167
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Deputy First Minister's visit to the Clyde Gateway East Business Park: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from the meeting, briefings, analysis, about Kate Forbes visit to Clyde Gateway on November 13 2024.

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/202500458724
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Charities and Companies established with statutory roles and functions: FOI release

1. All charities and companies that have been conferred with statutory functions by the Scottish Government. Please provide a full list of the charities and companies that carry out statutory functions and the piece of legislation that confers this power/role. 2. All charities and companies that carry out non-statutor...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
FOI/202500458987
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Documentation and correspondence on Visitor Levy: FOI release

FIRST All documents relating to the question and view taken by the Scottish Government as to whether the Visitor Levy as proposed to be raised and collected by Local Councils, under the Visitor Levy (Scotland) Act 2024 is taxable income in the hands of the business subject to the levy, (namely the “accommodation provi...

FOI not held 70 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.36(1) s.3(2) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-09
Reference
FOI/202500456480
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Special Adviser's correspondence which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”: FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, any Special Adviser which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-09
Reference
FOI/202500459481
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Director General Scottish Exchequer correspondence including phrase "full fiscal autonomy": FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, Alyson Stafford (or her office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-09
Reference
FOI/202500459505
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Director of Fiscal Sustainability and Exchequer Development correspondence on Full Fiscal Autonomy: FOI release

For the period 8th May 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence sent by, or to, Jennie Barugh (or her office) which includes the phrase “full fiscal autonomy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-09
Reference
FOI/202500459506
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Diary entries for the Minister for Children, Young People and the Promise on 26 March 2025: FOI release

You asked for Natalie Innes-Don’s diary for 26 March 2025. Additionally, please confirm whether any changes were made to the diary entries throughout the day, and if so, provide details of these changes.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-09
Reference
FOI/202500459470
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence for meeting with Eric Trump: FOI release

All correspondence that led to the meeting between Swinney and Forbes and Eric Trump, as well as the notes (including the agenda from the meeting).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-08
Reference
FOI/202500457540
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector