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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21,864 matching releases

Institute for Fiscal Studies and Barnett Formula documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, analysis and briefings, which mentions or is to/from the Institute for Fiscal Studies, from the last month? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.30B s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495977
Directorate
Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Special Adviser to the First Minister communications: FOI release

All recorded communications sent to or from Senior Special Adviser David Hutchison during the period 24 November 2025 to 30 November 2025 inclusive. This includes emails, letters, briefing material, and messages held on Scottish Government systems.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.28 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496223
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Mosmorran Just Transition plan: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the Mosmorran Just Transition plan, from the last three months? What is the current status of this plan? Mairi McAllan announced in April 2024 that t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495534
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture meeting with Swiss Ambassador: FOI release

You asked for a record of the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture's meeting with Dominique Paravicini in October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496279
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Exceptional Circumstances guidance issued to Scottish Local Authorities: FOI release

1. Whether the Scottish Government provided guidance and/or advice to Scottish Local Authorities as to the definition of "Exceptional Circumstances" (reference SSI 2021 No. 289 Clause 5B) and/or under what circumstances Exceptional Circumstances should be considered by Scottish Local Authorities. 2. Copies of any/all ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.5B s.19 s.3 s.20 s.72 s.4A s.6
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496382
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social Security Scotland Benefit payment statistics: FOI release

Request for information 1: Confirm the number of additional benefits paid to recipients of Adult Disability Payment (ADP) for the period 2024/25. For example, the number of ADP recipients who also received Scottish Child Payment, Winter Heating Payment or any other Social Security Scotland benefit. Request for inform...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496534
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence sent to case-handlers with outstanding cases: FOI release

ALL emails sent to 'case-handlers with outstanding cases in August, in Lorna’s name, copied to the manager and DG office of each casehandler' and ALL RESPONSES received.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496633
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture’s visit to Switzerland and Germany: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request the following information... 1. all briefing sent to Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Cultures for work holiday to Switzerland in November 2025. 2. all briefing sent to Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Af...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.28(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496305
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Copies of concern regarding Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020: FOI release

1. The first recorded concern identified within the Scottish Government regarding the legislative competence of the Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Act 2020. 2. The initial recorded communications between officials relating to this concern, including any recorded consideration of whether ministers should be notified.'

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496147
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence which mentions NHS Fife and the Scottish Information Commissioner: FOI release

"...all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions NHS Fife and the Scottish Information Commissioner, from the last month?"

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500495825
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Future Farming Investment Scheme correspondence regarding the assessment of common grazing land: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence, including but not limited to emails, letters, briefing notes and meeting minutes, between 23 October and 19 November on how common grazing land was assessed in the Future Farming Investment Scheme.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 4 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
EIR/202500494702
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Meeting details between the Stove Industry Association and the Scottish Government: EIR request

1. Please could you provide any agenda, minutes or meeting notes relating to the meetings with the Stove Industry Association and the Scottish Government on the dates below: 27 June 2024 10 July 2024 31 July 2024 2. Please tell me how many meetings (including online meetings) have taken place between the Scottish Gov...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500494885
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence sent to Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Minister for Victims and Community Safety regarding prisons: FOI release

Internal briefings, submissions, or update notes sent to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice, Minister for Victims and Community Safety, or DG Justice between Sept 1 to Oct 1, 2025, which warn about: unsafe or deteriorating prison conditions prisons assessed as “end-of-life” major maintenance failures the impact of over...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500495798
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Costs incurred from the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme: FOI release

The total cost taken up by government, regarding the number of young people who have been issued with free travel passes for public transport, August 2023, September 2023, October 2023, November 2023 and total cost in years prior to dates above: 2022 2021 2020 2019

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500497360
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's visit to COP 30: FOI release

1. A list of individuals the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and/or her officials met with at COP 30. 2. Any briefings provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy ahead of her visit to COP 30. 3. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsAp...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500494736
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, International, Public sector

Summerhall documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about Summerhall venue in Edinburgh, between August 1 2025 and October 1 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500494599
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence held within Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs’ Private Office mentioning Alexis Jay: FOI release

You asked for all emails and email chains held by the following staff within the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs’ Private Office that mention “Alexis Jay” either in the body or subject between the time period of the 10 September to 19 November 2025: Private Secretary (C1) Deputy Private Secretary (B3) D...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500494500
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on funding support and counselling: FOI release

From FOI 202500490388: Email from [Redacted S.38(1)(b)] MIWFM - Head of Facilities Services (Sent: 21 August 2025 09:05) "The personal toll on individuals has been significant, with SG now funding support and counselling to help mitigate the impact of this workload and the wider targeted commentary." Under The Freed...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.38(1)
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500496138
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Palestinian Mission to the United Kingdom meeting material: FOI release

A copy of the briefing pack for and the minutes from the meeting between the First Minister and Dr Husam Zomlot, Head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK, on 22nd September 2025.

FOI not held 70 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.28(1) s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500491414
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence: FOI release

1. Any correspondence sent from Scottish Government Ministers relating to the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in 2025. 2. Any briefing prepared for Ministers on the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in 2025.

FOI withheld 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500495618
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

National Elective Care Programme Gateway Review information: FOI release

On 20 November 2025, the Scottish Government released a list of the Gateway Reviews completed in calendar years 2024 and 2025. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202500480983/ Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'National Elective Care Programme' which is named on ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29 s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500494955
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Gate Review Child Health report: FOI release

You asked for all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on 'Child Health'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500495018
Directorate
Internal Audit and Assurance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister Questions briefing notes on Scottish taxpayers paying less income tax than elsewhere in the UK: FOI release

The excerpts from John Swinney’s briefing notes for FMQs on 6th November 2025 and 13th November 2025 which pertain to the question of how many taxpayers in Scotland pay less income tax than they would if they lived elsewhere in the United Kingdom. The excerpts from briefing notes prepared for Shona Robison when answeri...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500496273
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications by Scottish Ministers relating to the future ownership and management of Dundee Airport: EIR release

Any and all internal communications by Scottish Ministers relating to the future ownership and management of Dundee Airport; Any and all internal communications on plans for asset disposal of Dundee Airport; Any and all internal communications on the limited economic viability of Dundee Airport; Any and all internal co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500495306
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport