Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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1,312 matching releases

All correspondence between FM and US Presidents 2014-2016: FOI release

All correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the President of the United States of America Donald Trump since November 2016. All correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the President of the United States Barack Obama between November 2014 and November 2016. Any minutes of meetings bet...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

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...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Details and salaries of Special Advisers: FOI release

You have requested information on the number of Special Advisers, who they are and how much they are paid.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic

Information on non-Government email accounts: FOI release

Are non-government or Parliamentary email accounts used by (a) Ministers or (b) Special Advisers to communicate regarding government business? If so, please list the email addresses used.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers special advisers
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

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.

FOI not held 40 score correspondence contracts spending
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with the management of Highland Spring: FOI release

I would like to know more about the nature of the contact between the Scottish Government and the management of Highland Spring following the publicised comments by Les Montgomery of that company in respect to the potential threat of an independence referendum affecting business confidence. Specifically, who made the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Conversation between FM and EU Chief Negotiator, Michel Barnier:FOI release

The text of the conversation between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP and the European Union's Chief Negotiator Michel Barnier during their meeting in Brussels.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.32(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting between Liz Lloyd and Toni Bush: FOI release

In relation to the meeting between Liz Lloyd and Toni Bush, Global Head of Government Affairs, News Corp, USA, on 30 June 2017, could you please confirm the following: Where did the meeting take place? Can you confirm the names of all the Scottish Government representatives present at the meeting? What was the purpose...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Hunter Charity Foundation event costs and attendance: FOI release

In what capacity the First Minister attended the dinner. Were the costs of the First Minister's attendance at the dinner met by the Scottish Government? If so, how much was the cost of the First Minister's attendance? Did the Scottish Government pay the costs of any ministers or officials attendance at the dinner? If s...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.27(1)
Published
2017-09-01
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information and data regarding the new SG website: FOI release

1. The total cost of developing the new Scottish Government website? 2. The upkeep cost for both the old and the new website in 2015/16 and 2016/17 if available? 3. The number of staff that worked on the development of the new website and the number of staff required to maintain the new website? 4. When the Scottish...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.3 s.8 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Public spending on Ministers' international trips 2013-2017: FOI release

All expenses met by the public purse, from Ministers' trips outside the UK in the last four years. These should show which Minister was on the trip, how many officials accompanied them, the cost of flights, the cost of other travel, the length of trip, the name of the hotel stayed in, and the hotel bill. A line on the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Payments to Family Advertising Ltd: FOI release

Broken down by financial years 2012/13, 13/14, 14/15, 15/16 and 16/17, please state how much has been paid to Edinburgh-based advertising company Family Advertising Ltd. Please state how much was paid for each project and provide a description of each project.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-08-28
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence from Donald Trump since 2007: FOI release

The content of all correspondence from Donald Trump since 2007. I am thinking of correspondence to the First Minister, but if there is other correspondence addressed to the government or another Minister I would also be grateful for this. I am requesting correspondence from him as an individual and businessman, and fro...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Meeting to discuss FOI handling plan: FOI release

Information on a meeting to discuss an 'FOI handling plan' held at St Andrews House on 12/04/2017 including correspondence ahead of this meeting that were related to it, any invitations by email, correspondence relating to why the meeting was taking place, etc.; a list of who attended, any agenda, minute or record of w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

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 ...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

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.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Economy minister Keith Brown's meetings in Germany: FOI release

All briefings prepared for economy minister Keith Brown's meetings in Germany between March 5, 2017 and March 8, 2017; and all minutes, actions points or notes taken following the individual meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-11
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

SG's spend on Uber fares and taxis 2014-2017: FOI release

How much has the Scottish Government spent on Uber fares in each of the last three financial years How much has the Scottish Government spent on taxis in total in each of the last three financial years

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister's trip to USA - further questions: FOI release

Following up FOI-17-01477 relating to the USA trip, requesting the following: Flights – first class/business class? Did FM have no subsistence costs? How many days? Did her husband travel as well?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-08-09
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministers visiting each Scottish Parliament constituency 2011-present: FOI release

Details of how many times every Minister, including the First Minister and the Deputy First Minister, visited each Scottish Parliamentary constituency in the last Parliament (2011-2016) and for this Parliament (2016-present). Please include: 1) The date of the visit 2) The name of the Minister on each occasion 3) T...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Poll carried out by YouGov in Jan/Feb 2017: FOI release

All information (full findings, data tables) from the poll carried out by YouGov on behalf of the Scottish Government between 30th January and 2nd February 2017, which elicited details included in a press release sent out by Consolidated PR on 3 July 2017; The cost of the poll.

FOI released 95 score correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-02
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Advertising spend 2013-2017: FOI release

1. The amount that the Scottish Government has spent on online/digital advertising in each of the last five financial years. 2. What steps has the Scottish Government taken to ensure that Scottish Government advertising content is not placed next to extremist political material e.g. on YouTube. 3. Does the Scottish G...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.2 s.3
Published
2017-08-02
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total cost of Consultation on Draft Referendum Bill: FOI release

The total cost incurred by the Scottish Government in preparing, running and analysing the consultation (on a draft referendum bill), broken down into distinct areas.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Government's cost of hiring PR agencies: FOI release

Details of the amount spent by the Scottish Government on hiring public relations agencies to carry out work since 1 January 2012, breaking down this information by giving details of the nature of the work that was carried out, which agency was hired, how much they were paid and the date.

FOI cost limit 45 score correspondence contracts spending s.12
Published
2017-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector