Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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BBC Scotland's The Sunday Show - Deputy First Minister's interview 19th November 2023: FOI release

All emails, correspondence, WhatsApp messages, text messages and notes in relation to the Deputy First Minister's interview appearance and subsequent cancellation for BBC Scotland's The Sunday Show episode of Sunday 19 November.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-07-18
Reference: FOI/202300385699
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Former First Minister's interests correspondence: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, WhatsApp messages, text messages, instant messaging, memos, OneNotes, minutes, agendas, appendixes or other correspondence relating to Aamer Anwar being included as a "personal friend" in the First Minister's interests.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-04
Reference: FOI/202300390913
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands BBC Shetland interview: FOI release

1. Who was interviewed from the Scottish Government by BBC Shetland on October 4 2023? 2. All briefing notes prepared for their interview. 3. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government setting up the interview and any correspondence sent following the interview, 4. Minutes written from the inter...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-21
Reference: FOI/202300390822
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

The Scottish Ministers v The Scottish Information Commissioner: FOI release

All emails, text messages, WhatsApp's, minutes and other forms of communications of/between Ministers, SPADs, civil servants and other Scottish Government officials regarding/referencing/discussing the court case known as The Scottish Ministers v The Scottish Information Commissioner (case reference number XA10/23) up ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-04-18
Reference: FOI/202300388336
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister's family moving into Bute House: FOI release

Please provide me with any correspondence, briefing notes and memos concerning Humza Yousaf’s family moving into Bute House.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-04-16
Reference: FOI/202300384069
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

NHS funding social media message correspondence: FOI release

This request concerns the following tweet/post on Twitter/X: https://x.com/scotgov/status/1736370730051195272?s=46&t=y9v1mXDn2DQJqjCpgZcKXg Please answer the following questions. In answers where the person or persons concerned cannot be named, please state their positions. 1. Who composed the post/tweet? And who pr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.1 s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-25
Reference: FOI/202300390033
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information pertaining to WhatsApp messages: FOI Appeal

Request 1: I am writing to you to request the following information. For the month of August 2021, any WhatsApp messages or text messages sent or received by any government minister on government business. Request 2: I am writing to you to request the following information. For the entire month of March, 2021 (inc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 88 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17 s.26 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.19 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-03-15
Reference: FOI Appeal of 202100255908 / 202100255912
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government officials authorised to post on X/Twitter account: FOI release

A list of those persons authorised to tweet from the @scotgov X/Twitter account. If there is a person (or persons) who must approve any tweet from the account, please identify who those persons are.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-02-26
Reference: FOI/202300390046
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government special adviser Jeanette Campbell and Angela Constance: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between Scottish Government special adviser Jeanette Campbell and Angela Constance from 31 March 2023 until present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-05
Reference: 202300359276
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on updated publication on Ministerial travel, engagements and gifts, March 2023: FOI release

All correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: March 2017 publication published on 6th March 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300346479
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Lists of ministers' interests and actions taken to avoid conflicts in the 2007-2011 parliament: FOI release

All the information in all the lists of interests (including spouse, partner and family interests) provided by each minister serving in the Scottish Government upon their appointment, including the information provided by the First Minister; Any confirmation from ministers, at the time of their appointment, as to wheth...

FOI cost limit 70 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.11 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300346532
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between Police Scotland and the First Minister between 29 March-5 April 2023: FOI release

All correspondence (including telephone records) between Police Scotland and the First Minister (including staff and SPADS) between 29th March 2023 until - and including - today.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-03
Reference: 202300350304
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister’s engagement with Anas Sarwar: FOI release

All correspondence between Humza Yousaf and Anas Sarwar since Humza Yousaf’s appointment as SNP leader and First Minister.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-29
Reference: 202300358415
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All correspondence between the office of the First Minister, Crown Office and Police Scotland: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence, (including, reports, letters, email, WhatsApp, SMS, and phone correspondence) and logs of phone calls and meetings, from personal and corporate devices, between the office of the First Minister (both the former First Minister, and the new FM) and the Crown Office, and Police Scotland,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-27
Reference: 202300350290
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Decision making process surrounding the FMEL ferries: FOI release

On 3 May 2022 John-Paul Marks appeared in front of the Scottish Parliament Finance Committee. He was answering questions on the decision making process surrounding the FMEL ferries. In particular he was asked if the failure to properly keep written records of decision making process was a breach of the law. He stated t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-21
Reference: 202200298441
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information relating to National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication: FOI Review

Further to my letter of 4 August, I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for correspondence, records or minutes of any meetings regarding discussions over protests at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication, including discu...

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.30 s.25 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-15
Reference: FOI - 202300369630 review of 202300365029
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to Nicola Sturgeon's trip to Italy: FOI release

Any correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon, her office, special advisers and MSPs in the week leading up to her trip to Bellagio in Italy about the trip. - if this costs too much, lessen the timeframe to five days before the trip and the day of the trip or take the MSPs out. Briefing notes prepared from any meetings th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200311801
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Invoice and a list of all visitors to Bute House for the first four months of 2021: FOI release

A copy of invoice TO 21-22-0053 as listed in FOI 202200316811 and a list of all visitors to Bute House for the first four months of 2021, broken down by month. Please also include purpose of visit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: 202200323923
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance’s meeting with Ross Greer MSP: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to Shona Robison's meeting with Ross Greer on April 12 All internal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300369457
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister's Christmas card list: FOI release

A full list of recipients receiving a Christmas card from the First Minister in 2022. Total number of Christmas cards sent in 2022. Total cost of the Christmas cards in 2022. The standard message within the Christmas card in 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200334984
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Labour conference and the Labour Party in general: FOI release

Internal correspondence between the press office and from the press office to Scottish Ministers and special advisers in September or October 2021 on Labour conference or Labour generally.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200291468
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications correspondence on Greensill Capital and others: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence between the Communications department, senior civil servants, ministers, and/or Special Advisers discussing media requests for comment or interview around issues relating to GFG Alliance, Sanjeev Gupta, Dalzell steelworks, or Greensill Capital, from April 1, 2022, to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-08
Reference: 202200321975
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Correspondence regarding Audit Scotland's report in construction of island ferries hills 801 and 802: FOI release

Any correspondence within the communications team on how to respond publicly to Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 and subsequent media interest from March 1 to April 1, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-05
Reference: 202200324629
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence that contains the word 'idiot' or 'idiotic' in 2023: FOI release

Any correspondence or containing the words "idiot" or "idiotic" for 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-04
Reference: 202300355256
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Gifts handed out by the Scottish Government for 2023, 2022 and 2021: FOI release

Please provide me with a list of presents and gifts handed out by the Scottish Government for 2023, 2022 and 2021. Please advise what the gifts were, how much they cost, who the recipient was and when the gifts were handed out.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-29
Reference: FOI/202300369999
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector