Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

10,099releases indexed
17,806attachments found
28.1avg calendar days
4,062partially withheld
2023-11-23oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 4,062 unclear 2,725 not held 1,538 released 733 already published 388 cost limit 353 clarification 156 withheld 113 transferred 31

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Correspondence involving Special Advisers which relates to FOI requests concerning the Scottish Government’s bond programme: FOI release

For the period 4th December 2024 - date, please provide all correspondence (by email or direct messaging application) involving Special Advisers which relates to FOI requests concerning the Scottish Government’s bond programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-15
Reference
FOI/202600513013
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence discussing the response to FOI request 202600503390: FOI release

Please provide all internal Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers), by email or by direct messaging application, discussing the response to FOI request 202600503390.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-15
Reference
FOI/202600512984
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Democracy Matters Steering Group information: FOI release

Information about the Democracy Matters Steering Group including if the group was formed, when this group met and for how long, when they are scheduled to meet next, who are members of the group, if it has produced a report, who it was reported to and will it be available to the public and lastly whether members of the...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600502250
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence regarding Lochan Associates: FOI release

Q1) Please share any communications between special advisers, officials or ministers with 'Lochan Associates' or Derek Mackay. Q2) Please share any internal communications which refer to Lochan Associates or Derek Mackay over the last three years. Please include emails or any other messaging services.

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17 s.12 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/ 202600510352
Directorate
Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Sensitive and routine Freedom of Information request statistics: FOI release

In reference to the express article linked here: https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-special-advisers-oversawhundreds-35647218 1) How many FOI requests from January 16th 2025 to January 15th 2026 were deemed "routine" 2) How many FOI requests from January 16th 2025 to January 15th 2026 were deeme...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600513776
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding water ingress in Ward 4B at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital: FOI release

Please provide me with all correspondence between Scottish Government and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding water ingress in Ward 4B at the QEUH, which is the bone marrow transplant unit, also called Haemato-oncology, sent within the last six months. (September 2025 - today).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600509211
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cost of First Minister’s trips to London: FOI release

How many times has John Swinney visited London on government business since May 2024? Could you supply full costs from John Swinney's trip to London on January 26, including costs of civil servants and special adviser travel, accommodation and other expenses? Could you also supply briefings and minute/notes from any m...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.27 s.39 s.30 s.28(1) s.32 s.32(1) s.41 s.27(1) s.39(1) s.28 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600505192
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Clyde cod licence condition information: EIR release

Application of the Precautionary Principle 1. What assessment was undertaken of the risk of serious or irreversible harm to Clyde cod when determining that the revoked Order would be replaced with a voluntary seasonal closure rather than binding protective measures? 2. How did Ministers assess whether the measures ad...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.9 s.12 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
EIR/202600509432
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Palestine Action communications: FOI release

All mentions of 'Palestine Action' in emails sent to Scottish Ministers by Special Advisers, Senior Civil Servants or fellow Scottish Ministers since 7 October 2023. All emails sent by Scottish Ministers mentioning the term 'Palestine Action' since 7 October 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202500476790
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Independent Advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code investigation queries: FOI Review

Original Request 202600500686 Regarding the Independent Advisers on the Scottish Ministerial Code and their investigation into Angela Constance between December 2025 and January 2026: 1. Between opening and concluding their investigation, how many hours in total did each of the Independent Advisers spend investigatin...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600504932 Review of 202600500686
Directorate
Propriety and Ethics Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Abortion law correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between Humza Yousaf MSP and Special Advisers and/or Scottish Government civil servants relating to abortion and the establishment of a review of abortion law between February 2023 and August 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600504172
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Abortion Law Review Expert Group materials relating to abortion, healthcare and reproductive rights: FOI release

All correspondence (including but not limited to emails, letters, meeting notes, messages, and attachments) between members of the Abortion Law Review Expert Group and MSPs, Special Advisers, and/or Scottish Government civil servants relating to abortion, healthcare and reproductive rights, prior to the establishment o...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600504175
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence sent or received by Special Advisers mentioning Scotonomics: FOI Release

For the period 18th November 2025 - date, please prove all correspondence (by email or by direct messaging application) sent or received by Special Advisers which mentions either William Thomson or Scotonomics.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512102
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Communication with Minister for Parliamentary Business and his office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill: FOI Review

Original request: 202600505368 Please provide all communication to and from Graeme Day, Minister for Parliamentary Business and his office relating to the Proposed Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill The bill was also known as the Unbuyable bill and was brought forward by Ash Regan MSP. Please also provide any co...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38 s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510164 review of 202600505368
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group information: FOI Review

Original Request 202500491045 Information regarding the National Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation Strategic Group. 1. The dates and minutes of all meetings of the Group held since 1 January 2023. 2. A list of any sub-groups or working groups established by the Group, with their purpose and membership where availabl...

FOI already published 80 score 7 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500495559 - Review of 202500491045
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Fiscal Commission (SFC) correspondence: FOI Review

Original Request 202500494244 Please may I request the following information: All correspondence between Scottish Government senior civil servants, Scottish Ministers or their special advisers and the Scottish Fiscal Commission regarding its Scottish median income estimates. This includes emails, letters, meetings (a...

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500498225 - Review of 202500494244
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) funding information: FOI Review

Original request 202500490022 The following information covering the period from April 2023 to the present [21 October 2025] 1. Funding of the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service (SCTS) Copies of any ministerial submissions, briefings, correspondence or internal papers relating to: 1. Annual budget allocations to S...

FOI cost limit 45 score 87 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.4 s.12
Published
2026-04-29
Reference
FOI/202500494403 Review of 202500490022
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Records relating to Raeshaw Estate General Licence restriction and associated communications: EIR release

Information relating to ministerial awareness and discussion of the General Licence restriction imposed by NatureScot in February 2026 on Raeshaw Estate in the Scottish Borders. More specifically: 1. All briefings, submissions, internal memoranda, or speaking notes prepared for: The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affair...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600508718
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Register of Child Welfare Reporters: FOI release

Information in relation to Section 9 of the Children (Scotland) Act 2020 (the 2020 Act), which inserts Section 101A into the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and places a statutory duty on Scottish Ministers to establish and maintain a register of Child Welfare Reporters (CWRs)

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.9 s.10 s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
FOI/202600506694
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Senior Special Adviser communications: FOI release

Communications sent and received by Senior Special Adviser Jeanette Campbell during the week commencing Monday 2 February 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.25 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600505102
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to the First Minister's international visits: FOI release

I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This request concerns First Minister John Swinney's visit to Washington DC between 7-10 September 2025, his interactions with Lord Peter Mandelson (then UK Ambassador to the United States), and any knowledge or discussi...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.17 s.25 s.27(1) s.28(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600505172
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to individuals being banned from licensed premises: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence sent to Scottish Ministers, Special Advisers, or the Scottish Government by: a) Sir Tom Hunter, or on his behalf, and/or b) members of the general public, which relates to requests, suggestions, or representations that individuals be banned from pubs or other licensed premises. 2. Cop...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
FOI/202600505430
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Employee job title and salary information: FOI release

Request for information 1: The number of employees in your organisation with any of the phrase’s “diversity,” “inclusion,” “equality” or “equity” in their job title in the financial years 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 to date. Please also provide the salaries paid to them in each of these financial yea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-16
Reference
FOI/202600504429
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence which reference the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH): FOI release

All emails, and WhatsApps, which reference the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (or QEUH) sent by Scottish Government Special Advisers between January 22, 2026, and January 29, 2026.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-14
Reference
FOI/202600504928
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector