Scottish Government FOI releases

Internal communication channels of specific SG directorates: FOI release

You asked for: “Details of all internal communication channels used within the following government directorates / bodies. Please provide the name of the platform and the time for which it has been in use: Constitution and Cabinet Directorate Communications, Ministerial Support and Facilities Directorate Marine Scotl...

Portraits of the Queen in Scottish Government buildings: FOI release

I would be grateful if you could inform me how many portraits of the Queen are presently hanging in a) the Scottish Parliament and b) Bute House. I would also be grateful to know this information for St Andrews House as well.

Despatch boxes used by Scottish Government Ministers, cost and number: FOI release

Despatch boxes used by Scottish Government Ministers: 1. How many boxes the government owns? 2. How much the Scottish Government has spent on the boxes? 3. Which company the Scottish Government purchased the boxes from?

Scottish Government - communications and public relations staff numbers and costs: FOI release

1. In each year since 2003 (inclusive): How many staff have been employed by the Scottish Executive/Scottish Government in communications and public relations roles? 2. What has been the cost of employing these staff in each of those years?

Water coolers/fountains and bottled water: FOI release

Communications in relation to the freedom of information request 18/02606: FOI release

Details of Scottish Government Facebook adverts during 2017 General Election: FOI release

Scottish business awards dinner in Ladykirk House: FOI release

Details of who purchased dinner with the FM and the Deputy First Minister at the Scottish Business Awards on 17 November. You have also requested whether a Ministerial car that travelled to or from Ladykirk House on 27 April 2017, visited Frognal House in Monkton; who was in attendance at the dinner in Ladykirk House; ...

STEM Teacher Recruitment Campaign objectives and strategy: FOI release

Any costings, policy plans and other documents around the 'Teaching Making People' campaign. Any modelling that has been done on the projected or supposed take up of teacher places as a direct result of this campaign.

Role of Peter Murrell in the Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked: Does Mr Peter Murrell hold any official position in the Scottish Government? Does Mr Peter Murrell undertake any official duties on behalf of the Scottish Government or has he undertaken any such duties in the past? Does Mr Peter Murrell receive ANY FORM of financial payment, including expenses, from the Sc...

Data on disposable and reusable cups: FOI release

In relation to coffee cups could you please disclose: The number of disposable cups that been purchased in the 12 months, broken down by Scottish Government Directorate. The number of reusable cups that been purchased in the 12 months, broken down by Scottish Government Directorate.

Records of passengers accompanying Ministers in official cars: FOI release

A list of (non-ministers) individuals that have travelled in ministerial cars from January 2017.

Correspondence between First Minister and her predecessor: FOI release

All correspondence between the First Minister and Alex Salmond between November 2014 and the date at which this FOI is processed. Details of all occasions when there have been phone calls or text messages between the First Minister and her predecessor since November 2014.

Communications with press regarding changes to articles: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Government communications department and special advisers (by phone or email) and the Press Association, Daily Record, Scottish Sun, The Herald, Daily Mail regarding changes to articles in 2017.

Ministers call logs and diaries: FOI release

Call logs and diaries for John Swinney, Jamie Hepburn and Angela Constance on May 6, 7, 8 and 9 of 2016.

Communications with Russia Today and Sputnik in 2016: FOI release

Copies of all communications from Russia Today and Sputnik to the SG Comms team as well as responses in 2016.

Communications with Russia Today and Sputnik in 2017: FOI release

Copies of all communications from Russia Today and Sputnik to the SG Comms team as well as responses in 2017.

Mike Russell's diary and engagements: FOI release

1. The details of the Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe's diary, including all engagements, for the 30 May and 1 June 2017. This should state the purpose, exact location and times of the engagement at Lanark Road on 1 June and the purpose and times of the engagement at Stirling Train station on...

Correspondence regarding changes to BBC online articles: FOI release

You asked how many times Scottish Government communications staff and special advisers contacted (by phone or email) the BBC regarding changes to online articles for each month in 2017 and for the information broken down to include a link to the story, how many times the BBC were contacted regarding each story, and any...

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?

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.

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...

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.

Expense account of First Minister 2014-2016: FOI release

The full and detailed expense account of the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon (SNP) for the periods 2014 – 2015 & 2015 - 2016 The full and detailed expense account of the Member for Govanhill, Glasgow, Mrs. Nicola Sturgeon (SNP- MSP) for the periods 2014 – 2015 & 2015 - 2016 The full and detailed expense account of all ...

A breakdown of spending on taxis 2014-2017: FOI release

A breakdown of the Scottish Government's spending on taxis for the past three financial years, including which companies were used.