Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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369 matching releases

Roles of ministerial private office staff: FOI Review

Original Request 202600504042 Copies of job descriptions and roles and responsibilities of all Scottish Government “ministerial private office” staff at pay scale grade C1, C2, C3 and SCS. For the avoidance of doubt, this should include what is expected of individuals at these grades in relation to “Ministerial engag...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508829 - Review of 202600504042
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Documents which mention section 52 of FOISA and First Minister to cease the effect of a Scottish Information Commissioner (SIC) decision: FOI release

All communications/documents which mention section 52 of FOISA/the ability of the FM to cease the effect of a SIC decision notice since January 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.52 s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600506970
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence between the First Minister, Director General Economy relating to Global Counsel: FOI release

(1) Can you please send me copies of any and all correspondence, including texts, whatsapps, emails, deleted emails, voicenotes, minutes of meetings, exchanged between Gregor Irwin and Peter Mandelson, or any employee of the firm Global Counsel, or mentioning Global Counsel or Peter Mandelson/Lord Mandelson held by the...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506640
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Senior Special Adviser communications: FOI release

Communications sent and received by Senior Special Adviser Jeanette Campbell during the week commencing Monday 2 February 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.25 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505102
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Ministers pay rise documentation: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about pay rises for Scottish Government Ministers, between December 1 2025 and the date of this FOI? 3. Could you supply how much ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: FOI/202600504656
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy COP expenses: FOI Review

Original request 202600500549 All communications exchanged by staff, Special Advisers and Ministers relating to FOI 202500497042 relating to Gillian Martin’s COP expenses. For the avoidance of doubt, please include all email, WhatsApp, Teams, Webex conversations or messages.

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600503947 Review of 202600500549
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Roles of ministerial private office staff: FOI release

Copies of job descriptions and roles and responsibilities of all Scottish Government “ministerial private office” staff at pay scale grade C1, C2, C3 and SCS. For the avoidance of doubt, this should include what is expected of individuals at these grades in relation to “Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts".

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: FOI/202600504042
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Bute House press conference documentation: FOI Review

Original request 202500483012 Information and documentation relating to the Bute House Press conference on 14 April 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-13
Reference: FOI/202500485766 Review of 202500483012
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial Preferences: FOI release

1. A copy of the latest ministerial preferences document for each Scottish Minister (in terms of how they like to receive information and working preferences etc.) that is available to Scottish Government staff. 2. Any previous versions of such a document for each minister produced since 1 September 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: FOI/202600501881
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice correspondence relating to Path To Balance: FOI Review

Original request 202500494932 All correspondence mentioning Path To Balance between Shirley-Anne Somerville and the Director General of Communities. Sight of all correspondence mentioning Path To Balance between Shirley-Anne Somerville and Shona Robison.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: FOI/202600502600 Review of 202500494932
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Personal use of SCOTS devices Saltire article comments: FOI release

1. Saltire article: Personal use of SCOTS devices. 2. ALL comments under the article.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501995
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Copy of Corporate News article and comments: FOI release

Corporate News article: New pensions portal, Ask ET, snazzy jumpers and more. ALL comments under the article.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501847
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence and activity involving Special Adviser emails: FOI release

1. Since the start of 2025, please provide a list of the FOI's which have been subject to consideration by the FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot email address and/or Special Adviser emails. 2. Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot and the FOI Unit since January 1, 2025. 3. Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot a...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.12 s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501632
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Freedom of Information request statistics: FOI release

For the years 2024 and 2025, for each of the ten people who have made the most FOI-EIR requests in each of those years. 1. Name of requester 2. Capacity of requester (eg media, journalist, political party researcher, academic researcher, campaigner, private individual). If the person's name cannot be disclosed for wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 s.10(4) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600502420
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications regarding the publication of Corporate News article: Update on Civil Service Pension Scheme: FOI release

All internal emails about the publication of Corporate News article: Update on Civil Service Pension Scheme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501851
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Corporate News article: meeting rooms, hybrid stats, pensions update: FOI release

Corporate News article: More meeting rooms, hybrid stats, pensions update and more ALL comments under the article

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501849
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Saltire articule and message from the Permanent Secretary: FOI release

1. Saltire feature: Message from the Permanent Secretary 2. ALL comments under the feature

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501993
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Director General Corporate correspondence regarding the Civil Service Pension Scheme and Capita: FOI release

All correspondence sent by DG Corporate Lesley Fraser about CIVIL SERVICE PENSION SCHEME/CAPITA from last TWO MONTHS.

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

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501854
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Viva Engage posts relating to Civil Service Pension scheme/Capita: FOI release

1. ALL posts on Viva Engage (INCLUDING in PENSIONS COMMUNITY) from January 26 which reference CIVIL SERVICE PENSION SCHEME/CAPITA 2. ALL comments under THOSE posts

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

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501864
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Director General Corporate, Permanent Secretary and Director of People communications which reference the Civil Service Pension Scheme and Capita: FOI release

(1) ALL emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft Teams messages between PERMANENT SECRETARY and DIRECTOR GENERAL CORPORATE which reference CIVIL SERVICE PENSION SCHEME/CAPITA in the past three months; and (2) ALL emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft Teams messages between DIRECTOR GENERAL CORPORATE and DIRECTOR OF PEO...

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

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501866
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Special Advisor communications: FOI release

You asked for all communications that Senior Special Advisor Davie Hutchison sent and received the week of Monday 20 October.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.25 s.25(1) s.27 s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.17 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-24
Reference: FOI/202500491193
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's expenses for COP30: FOI Review

Original Request 202500497042 Under FOI I would like to request all receipts, approvals and confirmations of travel, accommodation and expenses incurred by Gillian Martin and her office at COP.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-03-23
Reference: FOI/202600500910 - Review of 202500497042
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, International, Public sector

List of late cases for July 2025: FOI release

The LIST OF LATE CASES - July 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: FOI/202600500704
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

List of late cases for June 2025: FOI release

The LIST OF LATE CASES - June 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: FOI/202600500709
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

List of late cases for December 2025: FOI release

The LIST OF LATE CASES - December 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: FOI/202600500710
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector