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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Appointment of Janey Godley in recent Covid-19 advertisement campaign: FOI release

1. All communications (email, telephone, written) relating to the appointment and arrangement of Janey Godley to the recent NHSS marketing campaign. 2. How much Janey Godley was compensated for said campaign.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2021-12-16
Reference: FOI/202100238371
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

NHS Scotland Covid-19 advertisement campaign: FOI release

Minutes of meetings and discussions, and relevant emails, which concern the process for procuring the services of Ms Godley. Specifically, please provide documentation, or appropriate commentary, to cover: 1. How Ms Godley was selected - what process was used, and over what timeframe. 2. Whether other options, e.g. oth...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 70 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2021-12-16
Reference: FOI/202100238627
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial briefings provided between 18th May 2021 and 2nd June 2021: FOI release

All briefings provided to the new Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, the Minister for Children and Young People and the Minister for Higher Education and Further Education, Youth Employment and Training between 18th May 2021 and 2nd June 2021.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 74 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.38(1)

Published: 2021-10-11
Reference: FOI/202100208478
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

COVID-19 cost of targeted advertisement: FOI release

1. The amount of money spent by the Scottish Government on advertising campaigns encouraging the public to accept a Covid-19 vaccine when offered it, from December 2020 to the date of this request. 2. Breakdown by month and medium (eg TV, Google, Facebook, Twitter, radio, print). 3. Breakdown by spend per targeted camp...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33 s.33(1)

Published: 2021-09-10
Reference: FOI/202100226589
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Senior staff executive team question and answer session: FOI release

It is my understanding that the Scottish Government senior staff executive team carries out Q&A sessions with other government staff and there have been three of these since last July. Can I please have a transcript of all questions and answers for each session from July 2020 to date? If that involves too much work, co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2021-07-26
Reference: FOI/202100218490
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Communications regarding Freedom of Information request: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes or any other documents) regarding an FOI request that sent on the 5th of May 2021 (reference number 202100199466). I would ask for correspondence between the lead official and/or Scottish Government ministers and/or the SG FOI Unit and/or special advis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2021-07-26
Reference: FOI/202100217275
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Breakdown of Government Car Service (GCS): FOI release

1. Details of The Government Car Service in Scotland (GCS) from April 2017 to April 2021 showing a breakdown of when this service has been used to transport documents to people/addresses. I am looking for a breakdown showing the date of each GCS car trip, where each document was dropped off to and who the document was ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-24
Reference: FOI/202100184349
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the draft Independence Referendum Bill: FOI release

Copies of correspondence (emails, letters, handwritten notes and/or otherwise) to Mike Russell and/or Nicola Sturgeon from members of the public with any reference to the draft independence referendum bill published 22 March.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-21
Reference: FOI/202100186133
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Communications relating to vaccine rollout: FOI release

Correspondence (emails, notes, minutes of calls, memos and/or otherwise) from the Scottish Government Communications Team regarding the poll undertaken by Savanta ComRes by The Scotsman on 11 February 2021 between the period of 9 February 2021 to 23 February 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-05-05
Reference: FOI/202100164031
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs meetings: FOI release

From 1 October 2020 to present: 1. A list of all meetings that Michael Russell has conducted with foreign officials. Including details of the date of the meeting and who was present at the metting. 2. Copies of the minutes from all the above meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-04-09
Reference: FOI/202100136000
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Emails concerning Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Europe and External Affairs: FOI release

From 22 December 2020 to 29 December 2020: Copies of all emails from/to Michael Russell including the term ‘no deal’. This can be in the subject header, body of the email, attachment to the email and/or otherwise.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38 s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-07
Reference: FOI/202100133548
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence with Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, Europe and External Affairs including the term ‘no deal’: FOI release

From 15 December 2020 to 22 December 2020: Copies of all emails from/to Michael Russell including the term ‘no deal’. This can be in the subject header, body of the email, attachment to the email and/or otherwise.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2021-04-06
Reference: FOI/202100133526
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Margaret Ferrier between September and October 2020: FOI release

Any communications, correspondence, be it email, text message, whatsapp or of any kind available relating to Margaret Ferrier MP between the Scottish Government Ministers/Special Advisors and people external to the Scottish Government between September 14th and October 14th.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-26
Reference: FOI/202000118037
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence with Minister for Justice containing the word Trump 2021: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence sent and received by Humza Yousaf between January 1, 2021 and January 12, 2021 containing the following keyword: "Trump".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-11
Reference: FOI/202100135747
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Deputy First Minister's appearance on Politics Scotland: FOI release

From 1 January 2020 to present: Copies of all correspondence (emails, texts, whatsapp messages, memos, briefings and/or otherwise) from and/or to Special Advisors regarding John Swinney’s appearance on Politics Scotland on Sunday 10 January 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-11
Reference: FOI/202100136050
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Internal emails on specific dates: FOI release

1. All emails sent by Liz Lloyd, Chief of Staff to the First Minister, on 28 and 29 January 2021. 2. All emails sent by any diary secretary or assistant who works for Liz Lloyd, on 28 and 29 January 2021. 3. All emails sent by Leslie Evans, Permanent Secretary of the Scottish Government, to Liz Lloyd on 28 and 29 Janua...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-03-08
Reference: FOI/202100148280
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

James Hamilton QC correspondence: FOI release

1. Any Scottish Government Cabinet Meetings where James Hamilton QC’s Ministerial Code investigation was discussed. If it was discussed, please provide any minutes or notes on these discussions. Please limit time period to 1 January 2019 and the present date. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-02-25
Reference: FOI/202100150391
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Total advertising expenditure: FOI release

Please advise how much has been spent this year to date (2020) on advertising by the Scottish Government and how much was spent in the previous year (2019) for comparison. Please include a breakdown of ALL costs including: 1. Cost of television advertising, with a further breakdown of the amount spent on each channel (...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.33(1)

Published: 2021-02-22
Reference: FOI/202000123389
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Former Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing drug deaths statistics communications: FOI release

"All emails, letters, minutes of meetings, briefings, hand written notes, records of phone conversations and messages on encrypted phone apps between The Public Health Minister, The Cabinet Secretary for health, the First Minister and the Chair of the Drugs death task force or anyone in their private office or Minister...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-19
Reference: FOI/202100134969
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to Scottish Government Audit and Assurance Committee (SGAAC): FOI release

"The minutes (and associated materials, such as, but not limited to agendas, papers, reports or presentations) for any meetings held between senior Scottish Government staff and nonexecutive directors and deputy directors of the Scottish Government. I am interested in records relating to any meetings that have taken pl...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.33(2) s.38(1)B s.34(1)

Published: 2021-02-11
Reference: FOI/202100134076
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Press office correspondence mentioning Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland: FOI release

For Scottish Government press office internal correspondence mentioning the Citizens’ Assembly of Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-10
Reference: FOI/202000098775
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Programme for Government, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Finance containing the words “£8.2 billion”: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence sent to or by Kate Forbes MSP and/or her special advisors that contain the form of words “£8.2 billion” between 5 November and 11 November.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-01
Reference: FOI/202000110156
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Emails to and from Michael Russell with the word “independence” in them 2020: FOI release

Copies of all emails to and from Michael Russell with the word “independence” in them (including in the message, an attachment and/or otherwise), from 1 October 2020 to present.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.30 s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2021-01-21
Reference: FOI/202000106675
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Justice portfolio briefing notes for FMQs session on 17 September 2020: FOI release

You asked for: ‘The First Minister’s Briefing for the FMQs session which took place on 17 September 2020. More specifically with regards to victims of crime, crime statistics or any other part of the briefing relevant to the justice portfolio’.

FOI partially withheld 60 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings

Published: 2020-12-04
Reference: FOI/202000100246
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Minister for Europe and International Development’s ministerial preferences: FOI release

Please provide all documentation regarding Ministerial preferences detailing how the current Scottish Ministers prefer their briefings, speeches and correspondence to be prepared and handled.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2020-11-23
Reference: FOI/202000099767
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills