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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1,312 matching releases

Information on any media, voice or public speaking training Ministers have had over the last five financial years: FOI release

Please confirm all media training, voice coaching, public speaking coaching or presentational training provided to Scottish Government ministers in each of the last five full financial years, including 2018/19 to today’s date. In each individual case, please confirm which minister received the training, how much it co...

FOI already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1)

Published: 2022-09-06
Reference: FOI/202200309585
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

Minister's visit to the Dandelion Floating Garden in Falkirk: FOI release

For details of the Minister's visit to the Dandelion Floating Garden in Falkirk. 1. When did Patrick Harvie visit the Dandelion Floating Garden in Falkirk in July? 2. What mode of transport did he use to get there? 3. Cost of this trip and breakdown of these costs? 4. Was he accompanied by anyone and their job titl...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2022-08-30
Reference: FOI/202200311416
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A breakdown of costs for official entertaining provided by each ministerial office: FOI release

A breakdown covering the past twelve months of official entertaining provided by each ministerial office showing the number of events, costs and purpose.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2022-08-18
Reference: FOI/202200310105
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on money spent on the TV campaign for the Scottish Census: FOI release

Please advise how much public money was spent on the extensive TV campaign for the Scottish Census and what % of forms were returned, and how much income you expect to receive in £1000 fines. I would also like to know how you intend to recoup these fines?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/202200306019
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Community Pharmacy Scotland: FOI review

Subsequent to the response you received in relation to FOI 202200297947, you have asked how much the previous company who distributed the poster materials, which was most likely Carat or Frame advertising, have received from 2015 to 2020 from the Scottish Government or Community Pharmacy Scotland to distribute these po...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2022-08-10
Reference: FOI/ Review of 202200297947
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Bute House Visits: FOI release

1. A record of everyone who visited Bute House between 24th March 2020 to the 15th July 2020. To clarify, I only want a record of people who visited and entered Bute House whose official place of work isn't Bute House. 2. A record of everyone who visited Bute House between 5th January 2021 and 5th April 2021. To clarif...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200280151
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The First Minister's car journeys during lockdown: FOI release

1. The full record of the First Minister's car journeys between 24th March 2020 until 15th July 2020. 2. The full record of the First Minister's car journeys between 5th January 2021 and 5th April 2021.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202200307419
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, 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

The cost of the recent trip to Brussels: FOI release

You asked for how much the trip to Brussels recently by the above (Angus Robertson, Lorna Slater, Others) cost to the Tax Payers.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-07-19
Reference: FOi/202200304734
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Yearly breakdown of how much is spent on Facebook: FOI release

A yearly breakdown on how much the Scottish Government spends on Facebook from 2015 to 19 June 2022.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending whatsapp

Published: 2022-07-18
Reference: FOI/202200306645
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Deep polling during Covid period: FOI release

At some point during of the pandemic in 2020, the Scottish Government or one of its agencies started regular "deep polling" to ascertain the population's attitude to anti-Covid measures already in place at the time or planned. Please provide the following related information: a) period during which such polling took pl...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-07-18
Reference: FOI/202200305988
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon's carbon footprint on her recent trip to the US: FOI release

What actions, if any, has the Scottish Government taken or planning to take in relation to the carbon offsetting of Nicola Sturgeon's recent transatlantic flights to and from the United States of America for her May 2022 visit

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence

Published: 2022-06-27
Reference: FOI/202200301959
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, 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

Officials and Ministers who attended Scotland Week 2022: FOI release

Please provide a list of all ministers and officials who attended Scotland Week 2022 as part of the Scottish Government delegation. Please provide all costs associated with Scotland Week 2022, broken down to show the reason for the expenditure. Please provide details of all travel, accommodation and subsistence costs f...

FOI unclear 80 score 1 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-06-23
Reference: FOI/202200300095
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Scottish Budget

Information regarding staff within Corporate communications: FOI release

1. How many staff are employed within the Scottish Government corporate communications department (or equivalent) with duties involving the health and social care portfolio? 2. What pay banding do each of the staff members within the department with duties relating to the health and social care portfolio fall into? Ple...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-06-22
Reference: FOI/202200300251
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Resilience Training visits made to Bute House: FOI release

In a previous FOI response (ref 202200280151) it was stated that there were visits made to Bute House by Scottish Government employees on the 25th, 26th, 30th & 31st of March 2020 and later on the 16th April 2020 and each time their 'reason for visit' was 'Resilience Training'. Please provide the following information:...

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

Published: 2022-06-07
Reference: FOI/202200296780
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands' trip to Catalonia in April 2022: FOI release

You asked for the following: 1. The total cost of Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon’s trip to Catalonia on the week commencing 25 April 2022, including the cost of travel, accommodation, and all expenses. 2. The Cabinet Secretary’s method of travel to and from Catalonia on the week commencing 25 April 2022. 3. How the Sc...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2

Published: 2022-06-07
Reference: FOI/202200297360
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Bute House carpet fitting: FOI release

In a previous FOI response (ref 202200280151) regarding Bute House visits, it was confirmed that Gordon and Halliday Carpet workers entered Bute House on the 12th January 2021. The reason stated 'Carpet Fitting'. Please provide the following information: All recorded correspondence between the Scottish Government and ...

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

Published: 2022-05-24
Reference: FOI/202200296774
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Ministerial preferences for how briefings, speeches and correspondence are prepared and handled: FOI release

"I would be grateful if you could provide 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.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-05-23
Reference: FOI/202200278457
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Conservative Party: FOI release

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

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2022-05-23
Reference: FOI/202200291454
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Payment to Republic of Media by Community Pharmacy Scotland: FOI release

1. How much Republic of Media has received in the last 5 years from Community Pharmacy Scotland to distribute posters to pharmacies? 2. How much each pharmacy receives to place these posters in their premises or how much the total payment is to all the pharmacies for placing these posters in their premises?

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2

Published: 2022-05-18
Reference: FOI/202200297947
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Details of Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture trip to USA and Canada: FOI release

1. How long was Angus Robertson in Canada and America for? 2. Full cost of his trip and break down of what the costs were. 3. How many Scottish Government officials accompanied Angus on the trip? 4. Where did he stay? 5. What was his itinerary?

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200295163
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Cost of trip to Canada & US: FOI release

You asked for how much the above MP's (Angus Robertson) and any others involved in the recent trip to Canada & US cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200297460
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Angus Robertson visit to North America for tartan day: FOI release

1. The number of people who accompanied Angus Robertson on his visit to North America for tartan day. 2. The total amount of public funds used for this visit. 3. The duration of the visit, including dates.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2022-05-17
Reference: FOI/202200298009
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector