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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Former First Minister's messages during the Covid 19 pandemic: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon's What's App messages during the Covid 19 pandemic.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.25(1) s.38(1) s.28 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400423476
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Microsoft change to licensing rules: FOI release

1. Please confirm on what specific date the Scottish Government was made aware of the potential issues that may arise in schools due to Microsoft changing its licensing rules, meaning accessing Microsoft Word and Powerpoint offline through Glow may cease to be an option for teachers and pupils. 2. Please provide me wi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.2 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.4 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400422554
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Income of Scottish Workers & Income tax rises: FOI release

1. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence, minutes/notes from meetings, briefing notes and policy notes, regarding the Centre for Cities report in January 2024 which revealed the income of Scottish workers has lagged more than £13,000 behind the rest of the UK since the SNP took pow...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-23
Reference
FOI/202400422921
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Reports regarding Ending Conversion Practices consultation: FOI release

A copy of each of the five reports from stakeholder roundtable events organised as part of the consultation entitled Ending Conversion Practices in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400422074
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Strategic Resourcing Support job vacancy data: FOI release

In relation to job vacancy 2024-8906 Strategic Resourcing Support I would like to know: Request for information 1: How many candidates were interviewed? Request for information 2: How many people are on the reserve list for this role? Request for information 3: Please provide me with a copy of the lead panel member ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400421379
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Grants and donations given to Stonewall Equality Ltd and charities: FOI release

1) The purpose and restrictions on expenditure of a grant made to Stonewall Equality Ltd of £99917 in the financial year to 31/3/2023. 2) Any similar grants/donations/contributions made to Stonewall in the last 5 years. 3) A list of all donations made to all charities in the financial year ended 31/3/23.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.3 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400422244
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Latheronwheel correspondence: FOI release

All correspondence from Roy Brannen concerning Latheronwheel. Would it be possible to have this provided please? In addition, constituents have raised concerns about the lack of a dropped kerb at the bus stop in Latheronwheel, which is making the bus stop inaccessible and unsafe for some residents of the village. Coul...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423546
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Law Commission’s report correspondence: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence sent to and from the Finance and Economy Secretary regarding the Scottish Law Commission’s report on Trust Law sent between: Start of May 2021 and end September 2021 End September 2021 and December 2021 January 2022 and June 2022 Please also provide copies of all attachments to this cor...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400422503
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Chief Executive of CalMac Ferries: EIR release

Q1. Meeting minutes, external correspondence, read out of phone calls or any other documentation, including electronic communications and What's App which relate to the Cabinet Secretary’s discussions with the board of CalMac Ferries Ltd (CalMac) or David MacBrayne Ltd about Robbie Drummond's performance and position a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.10(4) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
EIR/202400422255
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Former First Minister's Windsail visit: FOI Release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government mentioning or from Windsail, including minutes/notes from Humza Yousaf's visit there on April 17, briefings, correspondence or analysis, from between March 15 2024 and July 15 2024?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423795
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice met with LGBT Youth Scotland to discuss Ending Conversion Practises: FOI Release

A meeting which took place on 28 March 2024 between Shirley-Anne Somerville and LGBT Youth Scotland and asked for minutes from the meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400424493
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding housing emergencies: FOI Release

Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government to/from councils about housing emergencies, including briefings written by officials about councils declaring housing emergencies, between November 1 2023 and December 31 2023?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423943
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres: FOI release

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

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423476
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Dates and minutes of Ministers and Officials meetings with Heathrow Airport: FOI release

On what dates have (a) ministers or (b) officials met Heathrow Airport since 4 July 2023? Please provide a copy of the minutes of these and any other documents or correspondence since that date relating to Heathrow Airport, including internal discussions.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400423985
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Beira’s Place Rape Crisis Centre correspondence: FOI release

Correspondence from or to Ministers and Scottish Government officials regarding Beira’s Place Rape Crisis Centre from 1st December 2022 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400424130
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Former Minister for Equalities meeting with Robin White regarding ending conversion therapy/practices: FOI release

Minutes from the meeting between Emma Roddick MSP and Robin White of 5 March 2024, as well as how long the meeting lasted and who attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400424494
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Child Payment and the labour market report: FOI release

Information regarding the Scottish Child Payment and the labour market report, published by the Scottish Government on July 24 2024. - Who was responsible for the preparation of this report? If not at senior level please provide directorate/grade. - Confirm whether this report required to be reviewed by Ministers and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400424053
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Justice Secretary, CEO of the Scottish Prison Service and prison governor communications on prison capacity: FOI release

All communications to the Justice Secretary in calendar year 2024 from a) the CEO of the Scottish Prison Service b) prison governors on prison capacity and the responses from the Justice Secretary.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-19
Reference
FOI/202400422687
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Former First Minister meeting minutes with Vice President of Spain: FOI release

You asked for a copy of the minutes and any internal correspondence related to the First Minister’s bilateral meeting with Teresa Ribera Rodríguez, Third Vice-President of the Government of Spain, held on 4 December 2023 during COP28.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400406349
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Gaelic and Scots language on road signs: FOI release

1. Could you supply any briefings, correspondence sent and received by Transport Scotland, including internally, minutes/notes from meetings, about Gaelic or Scots words being put on road signs, between July 2023 and the date of this FOI.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400409907
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Puberty Blocker Correspondence: FOI release

Under FOI I would please like to request all correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between ministers of the scottish Government and their special advisors mentioning the term 'pube...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400410045
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Health and social care, Public sector

Puberty Blockers Pause: FOI release

1. The correspondence received by the Scottish Government by the Sandyford Clinic (or whoever was responsible for the decision) to inform them that this pause was happening. If its email or letter or whatever, please provide it. 2. Confirmation that the Scottish Government did or did not make the decision. 3. Confir...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.2A s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400409950
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector