Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Scottish Government newspaper advertising funding: FOI release

The figures, on how much taxpayers money, the Scottish Government has given to the following publications; The Scotsman. The Herald. The National. The Dundee Courier. The Press & Journal. The Inverness Courier. and any other publications that have received Scottish Government funding.

FOI unclear 50 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000062491
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Visits carried out by the First Minister in 2014: FOI release

In relation to the information relating to the visits carried out by the First Minister in 2014, can these be broken down as to whether these visits were carried out by the former First Minister or the current First Minister when she took office on 14 November 2014? Can this be broken down for each of the Scottish parl...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-21
Reference
FOI/202000077290
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Handling of Harassment complaints: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including letters and emails) either to or from the Permanent Secretary, Leslie Evans, on the subject of the Committee on the Scottish Government Handling of Harassment Complaints. I would like this information from 01 August 2020 to 15 September 2020. 2. Any briefings issued to the Permanent Sec...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000087823
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Procurement of face masks supplied to staff: FOI release

1. What type of masks are procured and supplied to staff – cloth masks, Surgical masks, N95 professional grade medical masks? 2. What is the cost per unit on the masks? please provide the monthly cost if possible. 3. How many face masks have been supplied per month since March 2020? 4. The person in the organisation re...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-10-05
Reference
FOI/202000085142
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

First Minister daily media briefings' associated costs: FOI release

Any costs associated with the First Minister's daily media briefings.

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending
Published
2020-10-01
Reference
FOI/202000087097
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government communications: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government communications (including letters, emails, text messages, typed or hand-written notes, or phone calls) either to or from the Cabinet Secretary for Communities and Local Government, Aileen Campbell MSP. I would like this information for 05 May 2020

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000064632
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Constituency visits made by First Minister: FOI release

Following the Parliamentary question S5W-24511 by Jamie Halcro Johnston MSP, and subsequently answered by Graeme Dey MSP on 26 August 2019, I wish to have a breakdown of the official visits by the First Minister between January 1 2012 and March 1 2020. Can this be broken down by numbers in terms of Parliamentary const...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-14
Reference
FOI/202000065741
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Asbestos and Scottish Government estate buildings: EIR release

1. How many buildings for which the Scottish Government are responsible are currently known to contain asbestos? 2. Of these, how many are: i Schools ii Municipal buildings iii Construction or manufacturing sites (historic or active) iv Residential properties 3. In the last three fiscal years, how many operations have ...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.1
Published
2020-09-07
Reference
FOI/202000067783
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Travel arrangements to/from Shetland Isles in July and August 2019: FOI release

Any flights to/from Sumburgh or Tingwall Airport and any accommodation or subsistence in Shetland Isles during the same period between 20th July 2019 and 5th August 2019 which were paid for ( either directly or indirectly or where flights were requested on any special Government rates) by the Scottish Government, inclu...

FOI not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000067210
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Advertising spend COVID-19 related: FOI release

1) Since January 2020, a monthly breakdown of any advertising spend by the Scottish Government for anything Covid-19 related. 2) Since January 2020, a monthly breakdown of any social media advertising spend by the Scottish Government broken further down by platform (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) for anything Covid...

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-28
Reference
FOI/202000060603
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Scottish Government Ministers’ personal accounts: FOI release

For the past three months: A) number of emails from Scottish Government Minister’s personal accounts received by the Scottish Government; broken down by named minister B) a copy of all emails, sent to the Scottish Government by the following Ministers using their personal email accounts (including SNP.org) Nicola Sturg...

FOI cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.12
Published
2020-08-26
Reference
FOI/202000054568
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deloitte report 2019: FOI release

A full copy of the commissioned Deloitte Report 2019 in relation to the current SG Estates, Facilities and Security Services Delivery Structure. You also asked to see all correspondence between Scottish Government and Deloitte on this matter.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-17
Reference
FOI/202000050911
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial car journeys: FOI release

i) How many journeys have been carried out in ministerial cars which have not installed protective screens? ii) What was the date of each journey? iii) What was the duration of each journey? iv) What was the reason for each journey? You asked for this information to be broken down (excluding the First Minister) per Cab...

FOI released 75 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000049288
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Advertising spend during Coronavirus lockdown: FOI release

Between the start of the Coronavirus lockdown in Scotland (23 March 2020) and the current date (27 May 2020), how much money has the Scottish Government spent on advertising? In your response, please detail: 1. the name of every company or organisation that the Scottish Government has sent money to in order to advertis...

FOI not held 65 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-28
Reference
FOI/202000040706
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Covid-19 pandemic media advertising and public information spend: FOI release

Precisely how much has been spent to date on the Scottish Government’s COVID-19 media advertising & public information of all types within all media, such as Television, Radio, All Social Media, You Tube, Newspaper, Magazine, Online etc. and: 1. What proportion by way of percentage and total amounts have come from the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000043285
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

St Andrews House Light up events: FOI release

Copy of the plans for lighting up St Andrew’s House on particular dates during 2020 after 17 May, as they stood at 17 May. How the Scottish Government decides what events to mark like this and whether it has turned down any suggestion since 2015, and if so for what events. Copy of the Light Up events each year for 2015...

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000044662
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister diary entries, briefings and meetings on specified dates: FOI Release

Any and all diary entries for the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, for the 28, 29 and 30 March 2018. Any and all diary entries for Ms Elizabeth Lloyd, Chief of Staff to the First Minister, for the 28, 29 and 30 March 2018. Any minutes or briefings produced in relation to any meetings that took place on the 28, 29 or 30...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-21
Reference
FOI/202000041894
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Further questions regarding FOI 202000028715 - flights taken response: FOI release

To confirm that flights were booked by corporate travel. Item 2464 on the 2018/2019 excel spreadsheet these flights to a cost of £25,170.97. Please advise the recipients of these flights & the reason for the travel.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17 s.34(1)
Published
2020-06-10
Reference
FOI/202000034982
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Online, digital and radio advertising spend: FOI release

1) The amount that the Scottish Government has spent on -online/digital advertising -Local radio advertising* in each of the last five financial years. 2) how much was spent on local radio advertising during the 6 weeks leading up to the GeneralElection on 1212.19.* 3) A list of the 10 largest recipients of Scottish...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2
Published
2020-05-27
Reference
FOI/202000018487
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Flights taken in financial year 2019/20, routes and cost: FOI release

1) The number of flights taken by Scottish Government ministers, officials and special advisers over the financial year 2019/20. 2) The routes Scottish Government ministers, officials and special advisers have flown over the financial year 2019/20 3) The cost of any flights taken by Scottish government ministers, offic...

FOI unclear 75 score 2 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-20
Reference
FOI/202000028715
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Coronavirus information leaflet cost: FOI release

"I have just received my mail today and in it was an envelope from The Scottish Government. Whilst I commend you for sending out the letter and leaflet, I feel that after 5 weeks of the lockdown where there has been information given out on the news, television adverts, government briefings, newspaper adverts, internet...

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence briefings spending s.3 s.4
Published
2020-05-18
Reference
FOI/202000033071
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Former Finance Secretary Resignation: FOI Review

Please provide the times of discussions between Derek Mackay and Nicola Sturgeon or her advisers (making clear which: Ms Sturgeon or advisers) on February 5 or 6 2020, and please provide the time Mr Mackay resigned (verbally or in writing, and please state which).

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17
Published
2020-05-01
Reference
FOI/202000021811 Review
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Former Finance Minister resignation: FOI Review

"Please provide all correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon and Scottish Government special advisers, her Chief of Staff and private office in relation to allegations about the conduct Derek Mackay and subsequently his resignation from government between noon on 5 February and 12 February 2020. The response acknowledges...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-01
Reference
FOI/202000020636 Review
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Former Finance Minister resignation: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government special advisers and Scottish Government communications staff in relation to allegations about Derek Mackay and his subsequent resignation from government between 5-12 February.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-01
Reference
FOI/202000028279
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Former Finance Minister resignation correspondence: FOI release

Any record of the meeting in which Derek Mackay ‘resigned verbally’ from Government on 5/6th February 2020 (according to Scottish Government quote here: https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/18225904.shock-fms-office-admits-no-mackay-resignationletter/). This might take the form of emails, attachments, typed or handwritt...

FOI cost limit 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.12
Published
2020-05-01
Reference
FOI/202000015733
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector