Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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766 matching releases

Number of accounts blocked on twitter: FOI release

The number of accounts blocked by the official Scottish Government account (@scotgov) and the First Minister's account (@ScotGovFM) on Twitter. Please also provide me with a list of all blocked account names which are logged in the profile settings.

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202200335379
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister use of a chauffeur driven car: FOI release

Will outgoing First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will still have: The exclusive use, on request, of a chauffeur driven car. . Is this exclusive use by her alone, and not the incoming First Minister? If continued use, what is the explanation for her to have its use. How long does the Scottish government expect this to be t...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2023-11-07
Reference: 202300348824
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

If Maree Todd declared a Conflict of Interest on husband position in company Johnson Carmichael: FOI release

You asked "if Maree Todd declared a Conflict of Interest about her husbands position in the SNP's auditor company Johnson Carmichael".

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: 202300353026
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Education Exchange Programme: FOI release

Can you confirm when the development of the Scottish education exchange programme was last discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers? Can you confirm every cabinet meeting where violence in schools was discussed in a Scottish Government Cabinet meeting by ministers since the May 2021?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: 202300358943
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Government support for the former First Minister after they leave office: FOI release

What government support does the former First Minister receive after they leave office? Full list of these, including cost and whether Nicola Sturgeon accepted it. Do they have access to any sort of car service after they leave office? If so, what service is this and how much does it cost? All correspondence received a...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: 202300360163
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Preparation of First Minister resignation: FOI release

How much has it cost the Scottish Government to move Nicola Sturgeon and her belongings out of Bute House in anticipation of the new First Minister moving in? Breakdown of these costs. Supply Nicola Sturgeon's diary of events in March up until she leaves her role as First Minister. Any correspondence (including emails,...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending whatsapp s.12

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: 202300346137
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Costings of events hosted at Bute House

You asked for: 1. A total, and breakdown on all costings related to entertainment hosted at Bute House over the past three years. This may include many events such as (but not limited to) engagements, receptions, drinks/lunches/dinners with guests/visitors, etc., broken down by year if possible. 2. A total on all spe...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: 202300355692
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon MSP ministerial car access since 27 March 2023: FOI release

1) Does Nicola Sturgeon MSP still have access to the ministerial car fleet. 2) If so, who authorised this. 3) If so, why does she have such access as she clearly has no ministerial duties. 4) If so, please provide details of all journeys undertaken by her in the ministerial fleet since her replacement as FM on 27 Ma...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.4

Published: 2023-11-03
Reference: 202300350302
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to devolved vs reserved matters: FOI release

1. Any correspondence held by the Scottish government between the permanent secretary John Paul Marks and the cabinet secretary Simon Case, in relation to devolved vs reserved matters. By this I mean things like the constitution and foreign affairs – potential examples would be the subject of a “minister for independen...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.17(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: FOI/202300367840
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

First Minister's appearance on Loose Women 20 April 2022: FOI release

Following the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's appearance on the ITV panel show Loose Women on 20th April 2022 I am writing to request confirmation of two points:- 1) Did The First Minister receive an appearance fee for participating in the programme? 2) If a fee was paid How Much did the First Minister receive?

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: 202200326282
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Total number of expenses claimed by the First Minister: FOI release

Could I please receive the total number of expenses claimed by the First Minister in the years 2020- 2021, 2021-2022 and 2022 – 31 June 2023? Could I also receive the total expenses claimed by the FM office as a whole?

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: FOI/202300374125
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

First Minister declined events: FOI release

A copy of correspondence sent from the First Minister’s office over the past six months declining requests to attend events and/or meetings.

FOI cost limit 45 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.12

Published: 2023-11-02
Reference: 202200311414
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FM meetings: FOI Review

You requested a review stating the following: “I am writing to you to request an internal review of this decision. I do not believe the exemptions apply to all the information, particularly the briefing documents, and have been applied far too liberally. In any case, the public interest is in favour of disclosure.”

FOI already published 80 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.41 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-01
Reference: FOI/202300362913 review of 202300338437
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

COVID-19 social media spend: FOI release

The total money spent by the Scottish Government on marketing and advertising relating to COVID- 19, COVID-19 Lockdown & Restrictions and the COVID-19 vaccines from 2020 to 2023. Please provide a breakdown of the spend for each financial year, by each form of media - television, radio, digital, outdoor, social media, n...

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

Published: 2023-10-30
Reference: 202300353473
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Scottish Government's Twitter accounts: FOI release

For each member of the government, can you release details of the accounts they have blocked on Twitter? Can you release details of all accounts blocked by each of the Scottish Government's Twitter accounts? Clarification We wrote to you to clarify the scope of your request with regards to “each of the Scottish Gover...

FOI unclear 55 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: 202300337483
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial engagements, travel & gifts (January-February): FOI release

I note there are no entries yet for 2023 placed on the public webpage Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). Please confirm when January & February will be available.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2023-10-27
Reference: 202300346457
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: December 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: December 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346455
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: November 2016 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: November 2016 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346461
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2017 publication (published 6th March 2023): FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2017 publication published on 6th March 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346486
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: October 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346466
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: February 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: February 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346470
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: June 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: June 2022 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346477
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: November 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: November 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346484
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: September 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023: FOI release

Under Freedom of Information legislation I would be grateful to receive all correspondence relating to the updated Ministerial engagements, travel and gifts: September 2021 publication published on 6th March 2023.

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

Published: 2023-10-25
Reference: 202300346487
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

FOI Lists of ministers' interests and actions taken to avoid conflicts 2011 to 2016 parliament: FOI release

Please supply the following in respect of the 4th session of the Scottish Parliament, which ran from 2011 to 2016. all the information in all the lists of interests (including spouse, partner and family interests) provided by each minister serving in the Scottish Government upon their appointment, including the inform...

FOI cost limit 70 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.11 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2023-10-24
Reference: 202300346538
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector