Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 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 1,279 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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Documentation regarding Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Implementation Advisory Group: FOI release

1. All minutes, papers, and action logs relating to the FGM Implementation Advisory Group for the period 1 year up to the date of this request. 2. The full risk register used by, or held for, the FGM Implementation Advisory Group covering the same period (including previous versions if the register has been updated or...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-17
Reference
FOI/202500494451
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) correspondence: FOI release

Your request was for the following information for the three months prior to 19 November:- Could you supply all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), including emails and minutes/notes from meetings, from the last three months? Can this in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-17
Reference
FOI/202500494602
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government’s Fire and Rescue Unit governance structure and risk register: FOI release

1. The governance structure currently in place for the Scottish Government’s Fire and Rescue Unit (within Safer Communities Directorate), including the name and remit of any governance board, oversight group, programme board or equivalent body that provides strategic oversight of the Unit’s work. 2. The most recent ri...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-17
Reference
FOI/202500494805
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

HMP Highland Gateway Review report: FOI release

All items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on 'HMP Highland'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-17
Reference
FOI/202500494965
Directorate
Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government's taxpayer claim correspondence: FOI release

Any emails between August 1, 2025, and November 28, 2025, which relate to Shona Robison and her claims that “In Scotland, a majority of taxpayers do pay less than in the rest of the UK”. If this request requires to be narrowed down, I would ask that you provide any emails which contain the words “Shona Robison” and “I...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-17
Reference
FOI/202500495847
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Decision to include a data centre as part of the Ravenscraig regeneration project: FOI Review

Original request 202500490505 I'm seeking information related to the decision to include a data centre as part of the Ravenscraig regeneration project. For this, I'd like to receive the following information, for the period 2020 to present: - dates, confirmation of attendees, agendas, minutes and notes of meetings re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-17
Reference
FOI/202500494831 Review of 202500490505
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Documentation that mentions Lord Haughey: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, which is to/from or mentions Willie Haughey, from the last three months. The period in question is 16 July 2025 until 16 October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500489398
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Workforce composition and diversity within Social Security Scotland: FOI release

A breakdown of the employees by: Race Religion Ethnicity Nationality Place of birth For the following groups of employees 1) For all employees who received permanent and temporary promotion between 31st of July 2023 till date. a)Total number of permanent promotions b)Total number of Temporary promotions 2) For the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.1 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500494076
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

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

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 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500494239
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Records from engagements of Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

Records from below engagements of Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture:- 1. 01/08/2025 Formal Opening/Launch Fran Hegyi OBE, Executive Director, Edinburgh International Festival; Nicola Benedetti, Festival Director, Edinburgh International Festival; James Graham, Writer, ‘Make it Happen’ Ed...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500496309
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Glasgow Prestwick Airport correspondence: FOI release

Could I further have any correspondence from or to Ms Forbes that relates to Prestwick Airport? On the basis of the remainder of your request being focused on correspondence between Scottish Ministers and Community Windpower, I have interpreted this request as being specific to correspondence where Glasgow Prestwick A...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500494468
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Abortion Law Review Expert Group costs and correspondence regarding sex selective abortion: FOI release

The total costs incurred in preparing and publishing the Review of Abortion Law in Scotland Expert Group Report. This should include all costs incurred by the Expert Group in its lifetime, broken down by the type of cost. For example, including but not limited to expenses, catering, room hire, etc. Internal correspond...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30B s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500494092
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government documentation regarding the Barnett Formula: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the Barnett Formula, seen by or written by or written for Shona Robison and or/her office, over the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500494286
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Path to Balance correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence between Cabinet Secretary Shona Robison and her office, and Cabinet Secretary Angus and his office that mentions Path To Balance or is related to Path To Balance. All correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary and the Director General for culture that mentions Path To Balance.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500494283
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Abertay University: FOI Review

The language used below, including references to a “bailout”, are the precise words used by the requester, and not the Scottish Government Original request: 202500479357 You asked for the following recorded information held by the Scottish Government and/or the Ministerial Private Office of Graeme Dey, Minister for H...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500483233 review of 202500479357
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

UK Government's plans to introduce a digital ID: FOI release

The Scottish Government to provide the following information in regards to the UK Government's plans to introduce a digital ID: Any correspondence between the Scottish and UK Government following Keir Starmer's announcement on September 26 2025. An internal correspondence referencing digital ID or BritCard. And, was t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500487497
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information in relation to skills shortages at Scotland’s shipyards: FOI release

Any email correspondence, meeting notes, internal or external discussion materials involving ministers and officials in relation to skills shortages at Scotland’s shipyards. Please also include the above relating to any discussions on reliance on foreign workers at BAE Shipyards in Govan and Scotstoun and at Babcock i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500493643
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the "Surge and Winter Preparedness in Health and Social Care Services – National Planning Priorities and Principles" document: FOI release

Any internal email correspondence sent in 2025 by Ministers and officials relating to the preparation of the document “Surge and Winter Preparedness in Health and Social Care Services – National Planning Priorities and Principles".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500493764
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Forensic Pathology and Mortuary Services Gateway Review report: FOI release

You asked for all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2024 on the 'COPFS - Pathology and Mortuary Services Review'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500495081
Directorate
Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Government engagement with the government of Northern Ireland: FOI release

1. Which types of engagement have taken place between Northern Ireland governmental officials and counterparts in Scotland, including First Minister level. 2. A timeline of the dates of the engagement instances identified in response to Question 1. 3. A list of invitees and subsequent attendees of the engagement inst...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.34(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500493235
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Briefing and correspondence regarding question S6O-05172 on protecting farmers from the threat of rural crime: FOI release

1. Any briefing provided to Siobhian Brown in preparation of answering the general question with the question reference: S6O-05172. 2. Any correspondence sent to or from Siobhian Brown in preparation of answering the general question with the question reference: S6O-05172.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500494810
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Law and order, Public sector

Documentation regarding First Minister's trip to Outer Hebrides: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings written for John Swinney, his itinerary and minutes/notes from meetings for/from John Swinney's trip to the Outer Hebrides between August 14 and August 16 2025?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500494094
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Employee information for the Scottish Government office in China: FOI release

How many staff are employed by the Scottish Government in China? A list of their salary brackets and how many are employed in each one? Where are they based? What nationality are they? What level of UK Government security clearance do they have? (Please break this down by role if needed) Please detail what, if any...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.31(1) s.39(1)
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500493946
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture correspondence regarding Historic Environment Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence between Angus Robertson, and his advisors, over Historic Environment Scotland from 1 October 2025 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500493616
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector