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FOI/202600513776 · FOI · unclear

Sensitive and routine Freedom of Information request statistics: FOI release

Published
2026-05-12
Received
2026-04-04
Responded
2026-04-22
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector
Exemptions
None detected

Information requested

In reference to the express article linked here: https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/politics/snp-special-advisers-oversawhundreds-35647218

1) How many FOI requests from January 16th 2025 to January 15th 2026 were deemed "routine"

2) How many FOI requests from January 16th 2025 to January 15th 2026 were deemed "sensitive" and sent to SPADs and/or ministers?

Response

The answer to your question is:

1) From January 16th 2025 to January 15th 2026, 5227 cases were deemed routine

2) From January 16th 2025 to January 15th 2026, 282 cases were deemed sensitive and sent to SpAds and/or Ministers.

About FOI

The Scottish Government is committed to publishing all information released in response to Freedom of Information requests. View all FOI responses at https://www.gov.scot/foi-responses.

Contact Please quote the FOI reference Central Correspondence Unit Email: contactus@gov.scot Phone: 0300 244 4000 The Scottish Government St Andrew's House Regent Road Edinburgh EH1 3DG

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