Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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1,279 matching releases

Paid advertising on social media: FOI release

(1). The costs incurred by the Scottish Government in paid advertising on social media, including: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn over the last two years, broken down by quarter and social media platform. (2). A copy of the digital file or a link to each social media asset used in paid campaigns by the Scotti...

FOI cost limit 70 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12 s.1(1) 16 attachments

Published: 2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government Facebook page: FOI release

Details of any Scottish Government ministers who have 'admin' access to the Scottish Government Facebook page here:https://www.facebook.com/TheScottishGovernment/. How many people the Scottish Government has blocked on their Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/TheScottishGovernment/ as of the date and time thi...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers

Published: 2017-10-25
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Civil Service involvement in opposition parties' conferences: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI to ask what work is carried out by Scottish Government civil servants with regards to opposition parties' conferences including media monitoring, responding to announcements and carrying out policy analysis. Further to this I would ask for internal correspondence surrounding the Spring 201...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.17(1)

Published: 2017-10-23
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Civil Servant involvement in SNP Conference organisation: FOI release

I would like to submit an FOI to ask if any work had been carried out by Scottish Government civil servants on the SNP Autumn Conference 2016 or the Spring Conference 2017, whether any civil servants had been involved in the drafting, fact checking or had seen any of the drafts of any of the speeches delivered at eithe...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence special advisers contracts spending

Published: 2017-10-23
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minuted meetings and the publication of ministerial engagements: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government become aware of the number of meetings that have not been accompanied by minutes, and if so what action has been taken to adhere to the rules on minuted meetings?

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2017-10-23
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Golf Tourism Week 2017 correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: a) The contents of all Scottish Government correspondence with PSP Media, Scottish Enterprise and VisitScotland with regard to Scottish Golf Tourism Week 2017. b) All information held regarding promotional materials for the event - including the wording of press releases - and the role of the Cabinet S...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-10-20
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence between the First Minister and Barack Obama: FOI release

"Correspondence both hard and digital between the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon and her staff and the former President of the United States of America, Barack Obama and any of his staff both during and after President Obamas term of office".

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Lord Advocate's visit to Brussels in May 2017: FOI release

The costs associated with the Lord Advocate's visit to Brussels on 29 May 2017, including a breakdown of the costs for travel, the class of travel, costs of hotel and costs of food and drink. You also asked for receipts associated with the trip.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 6 attachments

Published: 2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence with Trump organisations: FOI release

Emails sent or received by firstminister@gov.scot to or from email addresses any of the domains: @gov.scot @parliament.scot @scottish.parliament.uk containing the words "Trump", "Menie" or "Memag". Any emails sent or received by firstminister@gov.scot to or from email addresses any of the domains: nicola.sturgeon.m...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2017-10-03
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Social security benefit campaign plan Autumn 2017: FOI release

You asked for the campaign plans for the following social security benefit uptake campaigns: Autumn 2017: Scotland-wide Autumn 2017: people aged 65 and older You provided a list of specific areas that you request detail on.

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2017-10-03
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, +2 more … Housing, Public sector

Correspondence with Donald Trump: FOI release

You asked to see any documents or emails involving the Culture Secretary, Fiona Hyslop or the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, referring to the US President Donald Trump, from the 8th Novermber 2016 to the 1st February 2017.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2017-10-02
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Monthly traffic to Scottish Government website: FOI release

Monthly traffic, for the last 3 available years, to the Scottish Government website - http://www.gov.scot

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.25

Published: 2017-10-02
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Annual cost of Scottish Government communications team: FOI release

1. The cost to the public purse was of the Scottish Government communications team in the most recent financial year for which figures are available. 2. The cost was of the communications team in each year since 2007; and what the projected costs are for 2017/18. 3. For each year since 2007 how many people were emplo...

FOI released 70 score correspondence special advisers spending

Published: 2017-09-29
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence between FM and Canadian Prime Minister : FOI release

Any correspondence between the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon and her staff and the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau and his staff.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 4 attachments

Published: 2017-09-28
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Vehicle tyre replacement policy: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the policy the Scottish Government has in relation to replacement vehicle tyres.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts

Published: 2017-09-27
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

First Minister's Intranet page: FOI release

A Copy of the information published at this intranet page: intranet/InExec/AboutUs/Ministers/MinisterialPrivateOffices/OfficeOfTheFM

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-27
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

List of procurement cards including issue dates: FOI release

A list of all Ministers and Officials issued with Government Procurement Cards and the date on which the card was issued.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-20
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

All correspondence between FM and US Presidents 2014-2016: FOI release

All correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the President of the United States of America Donald Trump since November 2016. All correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the President of the United States Barack Obama between November 2014 and November 2016. Any minutes of meetings bet...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Alcohol spend across Scottish Government: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent on alcohol in each of the past three financial years? What is the most expensive single item of alcohol that the Scottish Government regularly serves at Scottish Government events? If possible, a list of the most expensive events held by the government in terms of spend on foo...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Details and salaries of Special Advisers: FOI release

You have requested information on the number of Special Advisers, who they are and how much they are paid.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1)

Published: 2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Information on non-Government email accounts: FOI release

Are non-government or Parliamentary email accounts used by (a) Ministers or (b) Special Advisers to communicate regarding government business? If so, please list the email addresses used.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers

Published: 2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communications staff and social media spend: FOI release

The total pay bill for Scottish Government press and communications staff in 2007/8, 2011/12 and 2016/17. The number of FTE staff in press and communications roles for the previously mentioned years. Spending on social media advertising for the same years.

FOI not held 40 score correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence with the management of Highland Spring: FOI release

I would like to know more about the nature of the contact between the Scottish Government and the management of Highland Spring following the publicised comments by Les Montgomery of that company in respect to the potential threat of an independence referendum affecting business confidence. Specifically, who made the ...

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

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Conversation between FM and EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier:FOI release

The text of the conversation between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP and the European Union's Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier during their meeting in Brussels.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting between Liz Lloyd and Toni Bush: FOI release

In relation to the meeting between Liz Lloyd and Toni Bush, Global Head of Government Affairs, News Corp, USA, on 30 June 2017, could you please confirm the following: Where did the meeting take place? Can you confirm the names of all the Scottish Government representatives present at the meeting? What was the purpose...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector