Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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Bute House Agreement: FOI release

Any correspondence (e.g. e-mails, texts, letters) between the First Minister and SNP MSPs regarding any concerns about the Bute House Agreement from 20 August 2021.

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

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: FOI/202300378438
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Gifts received by First Minister: FOI release

Please provide me with a list of all gifts received by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon over her term in office. Please tell me what the items are, when they were gifted and by whom. If possible, please include a value. Please also tell us whether Ms Sturgeon was able to keep these gifts or not.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.11 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: 202300348626
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information regarding First Minister’s Visit and Events Team: FOI release

When was the First Minister’s Visit and Events Team created? How many people are within the First Minister’s Visit and Events Team? If the First Minister’s Visit and Events Team sits within another team, I require only the details of those who are dedicated to Visits and Events. What is the role/purpose of the First Mi...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.39(1)

Published: 2023-10-23
Reference: 202300344381
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Changes to Ministerial Gifts: FOI release

I would like to ask the following under FOI. I recently asked for copies of original sheets showing the declared ministerial gifts and have done a quick comparison to understand what has changed. I am particularly curious about changes relating to November 2016, March 2017 and October 2017 and would like to request any...

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

Published: 2023-10-23
Reference: 202300349924
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Media requests for interviews with Scottish Government: FOI release

A full list of requests from the media to speak to Scottish Government cabinet secretaries and ministers between March 30 and April 10 including who requested, who they requested, acceptance/rejection and why the invitation was rejected.

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

Published: 2023-10-23
Reference: 202300350564
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon's meetings correspondence: 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 the following meetings: 1a) Nicola Sturgeon's meeting with COSL...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 109 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.41 s.28 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: 202300338437
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Conservatives Removal of Office and Recall Bill: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (briefing, letters, emails, handwritten notes, memos, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, attachments and/ore otherwise) from and/or to civil servants and/or Special Advisers and/or Scottish Government MSPs regarding the Scottish Conservatives Removal of Office and Recall Bill.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-16
Reference: 202300361918
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Documentation regarding ministerial briefing preferences: FOI release

The content of all documentation regarding Ministerial preferences detailing how current Scottish Government Ministers prefer their briefings, speeches and correspondence to be prepared and handled.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-11
Reference: 202300360682
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister hotel expense claim: FOI Release

Please can I request a copy of the bill or receipt provided for the former First Minister’s hotel expense claim on 19th March, as detailed in the March 2023 ministerial engagements documents: https://www.gov.scot/publications/ministerial-engagements-travel-and-gifts-march-2023/ Please could a fully itemised bill for ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-09-26
Reference: FOI-202300366147
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

First Minister's trip to London on 20 March 2023: FOI release

Please provide the following information in relation to the First Minister's trip to London on 20 March 2023. How long did the trip last? Please list the stopping points on the trip (eg Loose Women, address). What was the total cost of the trip including a breakdown of individual costs (flights, trains, accommodatio...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2023-09-14
Reference: 202300348208
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public Sector

Charges to the Scottish Government relating to attending the Queen's Funeral: FOI release

1. Did the Scottish Government pay for Nicola Sturgeon to head to London for the Queen's funeral and if so, how much did it cost, how did she get there and where did she stay? Breakdown of these costs. 2. Did the Scottish Government pay for Lorna Slater to head to London for the Queen's funeral and if so, how much did...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3

Published: 2023-09-11
Reference: 202200322855
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The ten people who've made the most number of FOI requests: FOI release

Please complete the table below, for the people who have made the ten most number of FOI requests to yourselves in (1) 2023 so far; (2) 2022; (3) 2021; (4) 2020; and (5) 2019.

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

Published: 2023-09-06
Reference: FOI/202300370425
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ask the executive team minutes and video recording: FOI release

Please provide the minutes, transcript (if available) and video recording of the Scottish government's "ask the executive" meeting on June 28.

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

Published: 2023-09-06
Reference: FOI/202300369288
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Former First Minister trip to London March 2023: FOI release

1) Under FOI could I please request all correspondence related to Nicola Sturgeon's travel arrangements for her trip to London on March 19-20, 2023. This should include, for example, any discussion around whether to book economy or business class flights and what sort of hotel she would stay in. 2) Could you please als...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.3 s.17(1) s.39(1)

Published: 2023-08-21
Reference: FOI/202300365915
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial Preferences for Out of Hours Working: FOI Review

Original request - 202300341181 "Please supply the content of all documentation regarding the preferences of all current Scottish Government ministers for working on or being contacted on Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, and during anti-social hours, including preferences regarding a disinclination to work or be c...

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

Published: 2023-05-02
Reference: FOI/202300349479 Review of 202300341181
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Ministers' private interests: FOI release

(1) All the information in all the lists of interests (including spouse, partner and family interests) provided by each minister currently serving in the Scottish Government upon their appointment, including the information provided by the First Minister; (2) Any confirmation from ministers, at the time of their appoi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.11 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2023-03-23
Reference: FOI/202300341145
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Press officers and special advisors: FOI release

1. How many press officers and special advisers are currently (date of this FOI) employed by the Scottish Government? Breakdown of both categories. 2. How many of both categories were employed in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021? 3. How many special advisers does Nicola Sturgeon have? How many does each minister have? How much a...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.6 s.25(1) s.27(1)

Published: 2022-11-17
Reference: FOI/202200325260
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social media management contract details: FOI release

Information on the Scottish Government's social media management and monitoring tool supplier. Information requested: 1. Who is your social media management and monitoring tool supplier? 2. Start date & duration of framework/contract with supplier. 3. Actual spend on this contract/framework (and any sub lots), from the...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.3

Published: 2022-11-10
Reference: FOI/202200322392
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Payments to external suppliers: FOI release

Information on all payments to external suppliers for purchases of goods and services between 2021-01-01 and 2021-12-31 to include: Supplier name Amount paid, excluding VAT Payment date (or some other relevant transaction date) A unique invoice-id or a transaction-id number for each payment. Some description of the na...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-11
Reference: FOI/202200320833
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with Ross Greer MSP: FOI release

1. All correspondence between Ross Greer MSP and Kate Forbes MSP since January 1, 2022, including emails, phone calls (including minutes of these), in-person meetings, Whatsapp messages, Twitter messages, Signal messages and any other smartphone communication. 2. All correspondence between Ross Greer MSP and John Swinn...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-05
Reference: FOI/202200315607
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications relating to 2021 drug death statistics: FOI release

Email or written correspondence from the Scottish Government media department concerning the First Minister's official media statement on the latest NRC report on drug deaths 2021. Specifically the correspondence between the team or individuals who were responsible for helping put together Nicola Sturgeon's statement t...

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

Published: 2022-10-03
Reference: FOI/202200313479
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ministers pay talks: FOI release

1. Information relating to all meetings held in which Ross Greer MSP and Kate Forbes MSP were present since January 1, 2022, including, dates, times, locations, minutes and actions resulting from the meeting. Please exclude all Scottish Parliament committee meetings, all party groups, and meetings of the whole Scottish...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-09-13
Reference: FOI/202200315611
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Media officers employed by the Scottish Government: FOI release

Please provide the number of media officers employed by the Scottish government in the financial year 2021-2022. Please also provide the budget for the Scottish government's media relations department in this year.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.27(1)

Published: 2022-08-31
Reference: FOI/202200310846
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Angus Robertson's ministerial itinerary between 28th February and Monday 6th June 2022: FOI release

1. Angus Robertson's full ministerial itinerary between February 28 and Monday June 6 including a breakdown of events he has attended and his whereabouts on each day in this timeframe. Can this include where the events he attended were held, what he did at these events? 2. Do you have figures of how many days he was i...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.27(1)

Published: 2022-07-21
Reference: FOI/202200303949
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Spending on commercial radio advertising: FOI release

A breakdown of Scottish Government spending on commercial radio advertising in years 20/21 and 21/22. If possible this to be broken down into the various commercial groups or stations, for example Global, Bauer, DC Thomson and/or in individual radio stations such as Clyde, Heart, Forth, MFR etc. If such a breakdown is ...

FOI partially withheld 60 score 16 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-06-24
Reference: FOI/202200298234
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget