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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Multi Agency Public Protection Arrangements (MAPPA) National Strategic Group and Development Group meeting information: FOI Review

Original request 202500494239 All information contained in minutes of and papers presented to the meetings of the MAPPA National Strategic Group and MAPPA Development Group over the previous two years. I have taken that request to be two years from the date of your correspondence.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-09
Reference
FOI/202500499737 Review of 202500494239
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Norwegian Mountain Salmon (NMS) correspondence: EIR release

Disclosure of all recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to communications with Norwegian Mountain Salmon (NMS) during the period 1 January 2025 to 22 December 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, this request includes, but is not limited to: Emails (including internal and external emails) Letters...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-04
Reference
EIR/202500499541
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister’s Fair transition to net zero vital for Scotland’s economy keynote speech: FOI release

You asked how many times has John Swinney met with the Just Transition Committee in the last 12 months, and if we could supply minutes/notes from these meetings, as well as any written feedback from after them.

FOI not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17
Published
2026-03-04
Reference
FOI/202600501231
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 30th January 2025 - date, please provide: 1. All correspondence between Angus Robertson (or his Private Office) and William Thomson of Scotonomics. 2. Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving Angus Robertson (or his Private Office) and William Thom...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202500499773
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding extension of the Sugar Tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and National Treatment Centre programme: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefing and analysis, about The UK government announcing an extension to its sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy), from the last two months? 2. Could you supply ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202500498595
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services 3 (CHFS3) information: EIR release

Under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, I request the following information regarding the CHFS3 Direct Award to CalMac Ferries Ltd: 1. Final Socio-Economic Impact Assessments: Any final (non-draft) reports or assessments conducted by or for Transport Scotland regarding the impact of the CHFS3 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.20 s.2 s.10(4) s.3 s.6(1) s.4 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
EIR/202500499619
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Climate Action Hubs funding, recycling targets and tidal power: EIR release

1. “The Scottish Government ring-fenced £5.5m for Climate Action Hubs, could you supply a full breakdown of where this money went? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis abo...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
EIR/202500499739
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation and costs of producing the "We are Scotland" video: FOI release

Could you provide the full costs of producing the Scottish Government's kind, welcoming and video, with a full breakdown of cost? https://x.com/scotgov/status/1996882239288713332 Could you also provide all documentation held about the production of this video, including correspondence sent and received internally, mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202500497287
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Right to Recovery Addiction (Scotland) Bill correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings written for the Scottish Government and minutes/notes from meetings, about the right to recovery bill, between September 25 to October 12 2025? Could you also supply all written documentation regarding the Scottish Government's decision to vote against the bill?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202500499613
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation mentioning Irvine Welsh and Scottish Fiscal Commission: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which is to/from or mentions Irvine Welsh from the last three months? Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202500498587
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for frontline health & social care worker groups: FOI Review

Original request 202500494428 You asked for information on the following, in respect of the removal of unpaid carers from the COVID-19 vaccination programme: 1. Timeline discrepancy and date of the Scottish Government’s decision 2. Wider implications for clinical safety 3. Request for documentation of the decision ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.21(4) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202500498562 Review of 202500494428
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Car use reduction documentation: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the reducing car journeys by 20% by 2030, from the last month? 2. Could you supply all documentation from the review into this promi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
EIR/202500498299
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Former First Minister and the City of London Corporation’s Special Representative to the EU meeting information: FOI release

Information relating to a meeting on 27 April 2017 between the then First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, and Jeremy Browne: 1. Confirmation of whether such a meeting took place, including the location, time, duration, and list of attendees (including any Scottish Government officials or special advisers present). 2. Any ...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202600500054
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, International, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Correspondence regarding United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (UKIMA) for the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

You asked for information relating to discussions with the UK government relating to the application or implications of the United Kingdom Internal Market Act 2020 (“UKIMA”) for the Non-surgical Procedures and Functions of Medical Reviewers (Scotland) Bill (“the Bill”).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 6 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202500498378
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cameron Barracks documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about Cameron Barracks, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202500497799
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Minutes from Transport Scotland and Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal Partners meeting: FOI release

“I understand that Councillor Norman Hampshire and others of the ESES Regional Joint Board had a meeting last week with your Chief Executive regarding the lack of progress at Sheriffhall. Please provide me with the notes or minutes from that meeting. Prior to that meeting Councillor Hampshire stated that the relevant a...

FOI released 95 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202600501527
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Sewage spills in Scottish waters documentation: EIR release

All correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, held by the Scottish Government, about sewage spills in Scottish waters, from the last month.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.12(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
EIR/202500498568
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care and NHS Fife Chief Executive meeting: FOI release

Health Secretary Neil Gray held a Teams call with Carol Potter, chief executive of NHS Fife on November 12, 2025 to discuss her resignation. Please provide minutes and notes from the meeting and any follow up emails and correspondence. Provide all correspondence, documents and meeting notes between the Cabinet Secreta...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202500498793
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and political economist from Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 30th January 2025 – 18th December 2025, please provide: 1. All correspondence between Shona Robison (or her Private Office) and William Thomson of Scotonomics. 2. Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving Shona Robison (or her Private Office) and Wi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202500498752
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government's financial position, spending controls and marketing expenditure materials: FOI Review

Original Request 202500488345 All entries in the ministerial diary (including meeting attendees and subjects of meetings) of the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Minister for Public Finance from August 1 and October 8, 2025. All correspondence between the Scottish Government Finance Directorate and Cabinet Secretarie...

FOI cost limit 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.21(4) s.30 s.29(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-25
Reference
FOI/202500497545 - Review of 202500488345
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding Scottish Independence and credit rating assessments: FOI release

Copies of any recorded communications to or from Shona Robison concerning the mention of Scottish independence in credit rating assessments by S&P Global and Moodys. This should include emails, briefings, submissions, minutes or notes of meetings, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government syste...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500496373
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish independence credit rating assessment communications: FOI release

Copies of any recorded communications to or from John Swinney concerning the mention of Scottish independence in credit rating assessments by S&P Global and Moodys. This should include emails, briefings, submissions, minutes or notes of meetings, and any other recorded correspondence held on Scottish Government system...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500496381
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government budget and Barnett consequential meetings: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the UK Budget, specifically about Barnett Consequentials, between 21 November 2025 and 11 December 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202600501644
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Education, teachers and Qualifications Scotland and student visa impacts: FOI release

Could you provide all the actions undertaken by the Scottish Government after it lost the Scottish Parliament vote on standing up for teaching on May 15 2025? Could you supply the full costs of creating a centre for teaching excellence so far, with a breakdown of these costs? How much has been spent on consultants to c...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.17 s.6 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500496590
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector