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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Correspondence regarding Scottish Labour leader comments on Housing Minister: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails) since 24 September in relation to the topic of Labour leader Anas Sarwar calling for Paul McLennan to be sacked from his role as Housing Minister.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436871
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Constitutional Futures Division documents that include the phrase "starting fiscal position": FOI release

For the period 17th October 2022 - date, please provide all documentation and correspondence involving the Constitutional Futures Division which includes the phrase "starting fiscal position".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400435999
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government analysis on labour market participation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all analysis undertaken for or by the Scottish Government about a potential brain drain of talent from Scotland to elsewhere in the UK/world due to high taxation and/or negative behavioural changes, written in the last two months ? If this analysis has not been done, why not? In addition to this, an...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-19
Reference
FOI/202400435833
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Discussions regarding Scottish Fiscal Commission's August Fiscal Update: FOI Review

Orginal Rquest 202400430336 I would be grateful if you could include the content of all discussions between Scottish Government civil servants and / or ministers regarding the Scottish Fiscal Commission's August Fiscal Update, prior to its publication on August 27. Please include all emails, WhatsApps and any other fo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435629 Review of 202400430336
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance meetings information: EIR Review

Original request: 202400429639 A list of all internal meetings where the subject of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was discussed since July 2023. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.10(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435268 Review of 202400429639
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Greenhouse gas emissions, farming funding and First Minister Perthshire visit: EIR release

Q1 request: Are oil and gas emissions included in the 2045 net zero plans? Q2 request: In the House of Commons on May 9, SNP MP Steven Bonnar said: "The SNP Government have guaranteed Scottish farmers the level of funding that was available pre-Brexit, unlike the Tories here in England or indeed the Labour party in Wa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 4 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436036
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the A737 Dalgarven road works: EIR release

On 16/09/24 worked commenced on the A737 Dalgarven for the installation of a new filter drain and footpath construction. I wish to request all information held by Transport Scotland in relation to this work. This should include, but not limited to, - all emails and similar correspondence relating to the work - all det...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6 s.7 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400437612
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Minister for Equalities meeting with Stonewall Scotland: FOI release

You referred to a meeting which took place on 21 May 2024 between the Minister for Equalities and Stonewall and asked for minutes from the meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436607
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Minister for Equalities meeting with LGBT Youth Scotland: FOI release

You referred to a meeting which took place on 22 May 2024 between the Minister for Equalities and LGBT Youth Scotland and asked for minutes from the meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436610
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Minister for Equalities meeting with Time for Inclusive Education: FOI release

You referred to a meeting which took place on 22 May 2024 between the Minister for Equalities and Time for Inclusive Education and asked for minutes from the meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436611
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Minister for Equalities meeting with Leap Sports: FOI release

You referred to a meeting which took place on 23 May 2024 between the Minister for Equalities and LEAP Sports and asked for minutes from the meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436614
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Minister for Equalities meeting with LGBT Health and Wellbeing: FOI release

You referred to a meeting which took place on 23 May 2024 between the Minister for Equalities and LGBT Health and Wellbeing and asked for minutes from the meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436617
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Minister for Equalities meeting with Equality Network and Scottish Trans: FOI release

You referred to a meeting which took place on 28 May 2024 between the Minister for Equalities, the Equality Network and Scottish Trans and asked for minutes from the meeting, how long the meeting lasted and who attended.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436620
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Documentation relating to poverty wording definitions: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government on the distinction between lifting children out of poverty and keeping children out of poverty from the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436040
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Business for Scotland: FOI release

With respect to contact between the Scottish Government and Business for Scotland (or its sister organisation, Believe in Scotland), 1st January 2023 - date, please provide: (1.) The dates of all meetings held, in person or virtual. (2.) Any documentation relating to the meetings, including agendas, presentation materi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435692
Directorate
Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Communications regarding publication of updated independence prospectus papers: FOI Review

Original request - 202200301428 (2) Any internal correspondence discussing the plans to publish the prospectus, and any comms handling documents or discussions around the prospectus.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 619 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202200309607 Review of 202200301428
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Documents on cancellation of First Minister’s trip to Malawi and Zambia: FOI release

"All documentation held by the Scottish Government about the cancellation of John Swinney's trip to Malawi and Zambia in August, including correspondence, internal included, briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, policy notes".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436042
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Transport Scotland community needs assessment report for Cowal & Rosneath: EIR Review

Orginal Request 202400431511 “.. now that the embargo has passed, could you please re-issue the report [Cowal and Rosneath Community Needs Assessment] clean of redactions re the financial data. If not, please consider this email as a FOI request for the same”. And further clarified by: “.., the options further detail...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.10(5) s.13 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435866 - Review of 202400431511
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The Landscape Maintenance Work Pack within Nairn: EIR release

"I am seeking information under FOI to confirm why the policy was changed which has transform the entrance to Nairn as an attractive welcoming approach to the town to a litter gathering wasteland."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436753
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Homeless Project Scotland visit invites to Ministers: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence (internal as well), briefings, policy notes, minutes/notes from meetings, about Homeless Project Scotland invites to Ministers to visit their service, between March 1 and September 1 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435738
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Decarbonised electricity generation in Scotland: EIR release

Evidence to back up John Swinney’s statement of 20 June 2024 at FMQs, "This Government, as a result of its clear policy leadership, has successfully decarbonised electricity generation in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400437156
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to zonal pricing in the context of the electricity market: EIR release

All Scottish Government documents mentioning “zonal pricing” in the context of the electricity market, including correspondence between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers, and with external parties, from 12th May 2023 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435912
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Medical Locum Engagement Task and Finish Group details: FOI release

The following in relation to the Medical Locum Engagement Task and Finish Group, between the dates of April and October 2024: a) The membership of the group. b) Any recommendations, reports, briefings and/or advice to ministers produced by the group. c) Meeting minutes, agendas and papers. d) Specifically, any papers t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436683
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

National Care Service proposal correspondence: FOI release

The last 12 months, from the date of this FOI request, copies of all correspondence in the form of emails, minutes, memorandums and letters between Caroline Lamb, the Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director General for Health and Social Care, and John-Paul Marks, the Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Government,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435760
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector