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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536 matching releases

Correspondence to Scottish Parliament Official Report: FOI release

All correspondence between the Office of the First Minister and the Scottish Parliament's Official Report during November and December 2022.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-29
Reference: 202300339159
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staff Structure for the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture office: FOI release

(i) The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scotti...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-29
Reference: 202200335604
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staff structure and pay grades for the Deputy First Minister's office: FOI release

(i) The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles not names of individuals) for the Deputy First Minister's Office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pay grades for each st...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-29
Reference: 202200335612
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Angus Robertson and Lorna Slater's trip to Brussels (2022): FOI release

How long were Angus Robertson and Lorna Slater in Brussels for? Dates of this. Full breakdown of how much the trip cost and what money was spent on what? Full itinerary of the trip? How many Scottish government officials accompanied both ministers on the trip? Where did they stay?

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: 202200304296
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Amount of money the Scottish Government has spent on advertising on social media sites: FOI release

Information regarding the amount of money the Scottish Government has spent on advertising on social media sites such as on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit and TikTok between 2018 and 2023 and breakdown costs for each site.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: 202300361450
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees office: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The ...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: 202300358413
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Constitution, External Affairs and Culture organogram and grades: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture office, including both civil service and political staff. The wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Governmen...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-27
Reference: 202300358383
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Justice and Home Affairs organogram and grades: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs office, including both civil service and political staff. The wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The pay grades ...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-27
Reference: 202300358385
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Amount paid to 3X1 media company: FOI release

I refer to my letter dated 17 October asking you to clarify your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for "Please can you tell me how much the Scottish Government has paid in total to 3X1 media company. Please tell me the date that work with this company began". In particular, I asked yo...

FOI unclear 55 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.1(3)

Published: 2023-11-24
Reference: 202200324466
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon’s visit to Dr Bell’s Family Centre: FOI release

The Scottish Government is included as one of the ‘Funders’ of ‘Dr Bell’s Family Centre’ in Leith (details included on their website). Please provide information of all funding and grants that have been awarded to ‘Dr Bell’s Family Centre’ during the period April 2015 until April 2023. On September 5th 2022 First Minis...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202300348494
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staff structure for Net Zero, Energy and Transport office: FOI release

Can I please request the following information: The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport office, including both civil service and political staff, and (ii) the wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (specia...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-23
Reference: 202200335622
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government contracts with external public relations and marketing contractors: FOI release

The number of contracts awarded to external public relations/marketing companies/individuals by the Scottish Government, broken down by date, company/individual, purpose of contract, length of contract/value of contract and current spend from January 2018 to date.

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300337462
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity organogram and grades: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity office, including both civil service and political staff The wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. Th...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300358411
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise organogram and grades: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise office, including both civil service and political staff. The wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. Th...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: FOI/202300358410
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care organogram and grades: FOI release

The staff structure/organogram (giving job titles, not names of individuals) for the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care office, including both civil service and political staff. The wider and complete political staff structure/organogram (special advisors) of the current Scottish Government. The...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-22
Reference: 202300358370
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Salary and costs for the Cabinet Office assigned to the Minister for Independence: FOI release

The monthly/annual running costs for the Cabinet Office assigned to the Minister for Independence. Broke down into following. Minister’s salary. Staff(s) salary. Estimated office costs (office space and relevant office supplies, running costs for phones/postage and equipment).

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300349523
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Judiciary Committee members: FOI release

You requested information about the 'Judiciary Committee', 'when was it formed who was the first minister and who was the justice minister and the person /people who proposed it.'

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300350269
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Spend on advertising: FOI release

Total spend on advertising in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 In 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 what percentage of Scottish Government ad spend went on: (a) digital advertising and of that, what percentage was: (b) personalised advertising traded through Real Time Bidding on the open exchange In 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20

Published: 2023-11-21
Reference: 202300339065
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy trip to Iceland: FOI release

Neil Gray flew to Iceland on 13 June 2023 and returned 15 June 2023. On 13 June 2023, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Iceland did he fly to? On 15 June 2023, from what airport in Iceland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-11-15
Reference: FOI/202300375978
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

System for Ministerial Advice: FOI release

Is there a system to ensure that the advice which ministers receive is appropriate? If so, is there a record of whether they chose to act upon it?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings

Published: 2023-11-13
Reference: FOI/202300374187
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister face covering incident - Police Scotland correspondence: FOI release

The method through which police officers spoke ‘to the First Minister to remind her of the importance of wearing a face covering when there is a legal requirement to do so’ as per Police Scotland’s statement on 18 April 2022. All correspondence (including WhatsApps, phone calls, text messages, emails and meetings) betw...

FOI unclear 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-09
Reference: 202200295176
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon's access to chauffer driven cars since leaving office: FOI release

Does Ex FM Nicola Sturgeon have access to chauffer driven cars from the Scottish Government? When did Ex FM Nicola Sturgeons access to Scottish Governments chauffer driven cars cease?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-11-08
Reference: 202300349395
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon diary between February 2022 and April 2023: FOI release

Nicola Sturgeon's ministerial car journeys between February 2022 and the date of this FOI, including where she went and the return journey. If you cannot supply this, explain why not? - If this costs too much, can it be between August 2022 and the date of this FOI Has Nicola Sturgeon used a ministerial car since she of...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2023-11-08
Reference: 202300351941
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government's social monitoring activity: FOI release

You asked for further information about the Scottish Government's social monitoring activity over the past five years.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2023-11-08
Reference: 202300359950
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Which official body is empowered to investigate: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s procedures in the following circumstances: If a minister in the Scottish Government misleads the Scottish Parliament, and does not voluntarily make a correction, which person or official body is empowered to investigate whether parliament has been misled? Are they also empowered to investigat...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-11-08
Reference: 202300342786
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector