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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456 matching releases

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

Correspondence mentioning "offshore wind": FOI release

All email correspondence sent (1st August 2021 - date) by Liz Lloyd, Strategic Policy and Political Adviser to the First Minister of Scotland, and mentioning "offshore wind".

FOI partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.28(1)

Published: 2023-11-29
Reference: 202200333689
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

Nicola Sturgeon London trip March 2023: FOI release

Please provide the receipts and invoices for Nicola Sturgeon and her delegation who travelled to London for her Loose Women appearance on March 20. This includes any officials from the Scottish Government. I am looking for the invoices/booking confirmations for any travel, accommodation, food, office costs etc, associa...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-29
Reference: FOI/202300372115
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister declined meetings: FOI release

A copy of correspondence sent from the First Minister’s office over the past six months declining to attend meetings of government and public bodies, advisory boards and other such forums.

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

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: 202200315578
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister's trip to United States: FOI release

1. Full itinerary for Humza Yousaf's trip to America, including minutes/notes from all meetings and speeches he gave while there. 2. How many civil servants/advisers accompanied him on the trip, and their job titles? 3. Full cost of this trip to America, including a breakdown of these costs, like accommodation and tr...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.4

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: FOI/202300378694
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Press office regarding the Scottish Green Conference or party in general: FOI release

Internal correspondence between the press office and from the press office to Scottish Ministers and special advisers in March 2022 on the Scottish Green conference or the Scottish Greens generally.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38 s.38(1) s.30 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200291466
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All correspondence relating to resignation of the First Minister: FOI release

Please provide me with all correspondence, briefing notes, internal communications, memos and other relevant information held by the Scottish Government in relation to the resignation of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon from the beginning of 2023 until 15 February 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.41 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300343617
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The possible resignation of the First Minister: FOI release

Please provide copies of all emails and other communication between Scottish ministers, officials and staff between Saturday 11 February and Wednesday 15 February 2023 on the subject of the possible resignation of the First Minister and the setting up of a press conference which took place at Bute House at 11am on 15 F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)O s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300344558
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Dorothy Bain KC’s and Ruth Charteris KC's full current register of interests: FOI release

Dorothy Bain KC’s full current register of interests and any amendments or previous versions of the register of interests the Scottish Government possesses. Ruth Charteris KC’s full current register of interests and any amendments or previous versions of the register of interests the Scottish Government possesses.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300358743
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Travel by Ministers for Party Political Occasions: FOI release

In Section 9.23 of the Ministerial Code, Travel by Ministers – Party Political Occasions, it states that; ‘Where a visit is a mix of political and official engagements, it is important that the Government and the party each meet a proper proportion of the actual cost’. Please provide information on whether or not the S...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.9 s.17(1) s.39(1)

Published: 2023-11-20
Reference: FOI/202300373939
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence that mentions BBC journalist Sarah Smith: FOI release

Please provide all emails or correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon, her office, civil servants and James Dornan MSP and his office that mention BBC journalist Sarah Smith from January and February this year. Please provide any internal Scottish Government emails or correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon and other memb...

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

Published: 2023-11-13
Reference: 202200285489
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister Christmas cards: FOI release

Please provide me with a list of recipients for the First Minister's Christmas card.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-12
Reference: 202200332512
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Angus Robertson's trip to Paris: FOI release

How long did Angus Robertson stay in Paris? How did Angus Robertson travel to Paris? In what class did he travel (i.e. first class or economy)? And how much did this travel cost? What accommodation did Angus Robertson stay in? How much did this cost? How much did Angus Robertson spend on food and drink on his trip in P...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.27(1)

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202200323434
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence sent by Scottish Government Special Advisers, mentioning “Humza Yousaf” or just “Humza”, between 15th February 2023 and 1st March 2023: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence sent by Scottish Government Special Advisers, and mentioning “Humza Yousaf” or just “Humza”, between 15th February 2023 and 1st March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-30
Reference: 202300345536
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: December 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: December 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346455
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: November 2016 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: November 2016 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346461
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2017 publication (published 6th March 2023): FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2017 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346486
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346466
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: February 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: February 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346470
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: June 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: June 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346477
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: November 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: November 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346484
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: September 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: September 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346487
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Various First Minister questions: FOI release

Full expenses and itinerary for Nicola Sturgeon's trip to London on March 20 2023, including hotel costs and transport costs. All correspondence (including calls, emails and whatsapps) between the Scottish Government, Nicola Sturgeon, her office, her special advisers and ITV/Loose Women producers regarding her appearan...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: 202300349982
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: January 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: January 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: 202300346456
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector