Scottish Government FOI Index

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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1,336 matching releases

Peter Murrell's public engagements carried out with FM: FOI release

A full breakdown of all occasions when Peter Murrell has represented the Scottish Government since November 2014. Details of all accommodation provided to Peter Murrell on trips made with the First Minister since November 2014. This include date, purpose of trip, accommodation name, cost. Details of all costs met by th...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Meeting between Michael Russell and Dr Tannam:FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Michael Russell MSP and Dr Etain Tannam on 8 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Recent conviction of MSP Humza Yousaf: FOI release

'Did the recent conviction of MSP Humza Yousaf, Minister for Transport, result in any form of fact find investigation or discipline by the Scottish Government or professional standards department.'

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers

Published: 2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cabinet Secretary introductory meeting with Graeme Roy: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the introductory meeting with Graeme Roy held on 6th March 2017 and a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1)

Published: 2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Alcoholic beverages purchased by Scottish Government 2012-2017: FOI release

Information detailing the amount of money that has been spent on purchasing wine, sparkling wine, champagne, spirits or beer by the Scottish Government catering and retail service each of the last 5 years. Statistics of the amount between January 2012 and January 2017 broken down by year. The name of the beverage, its ...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Diary of Special Adviser Stuart Nicolson supporting FM: FOI release

A copy of the diary Scottish Government Special Adviser, Stuart Nicolson. A copy of any pre-meeting briefing, all people in attendance, agenda for meeting, note or minute taken and/or all action points from the meeting and any post meeting briefing from any of the meetings that this Special Adviser participated in.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministers meeting DWP to close job centre offices: FOI release

All communications and minutes of meetings between the ministers of the Scottish Government and ministers of the Department of Work and Pensions concerning the closure of job centres in Scotland (from April 1st 2016 to date).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.25(1) s.29(1) 18 attachments

Published: 2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

SG officials at PAPLSC and Justice Sub-Committee meetings: FOI release

"Information from documents, meetings, communications, & discussions, relating to preparation for, and attendance of SG staff SPA Chair, CEO and serving & former Board members at PAPLSC on 20 April and 11 May 2017 and the Justice Sub-Committee on 18 May".

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2017-07-11
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Cost to change internet domain name: FOI release

The full all-inclusive cost involved in the change of the Scottish Parliament and Governments international internet domain name from 'gov.uk' to 'gov.scot', from initial 2012 consultations, through to its migration on the 17 January 2015, up to the date of this FOISA Request.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.17(1)

Published: 2017-06-29
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Travel expenses incurred by Scottish Government employees 2016-17: FOI release

The amount spent by Scottish Government employees in the past year on official travel, broken down by first class and non-first class travel. We sought clarification of your request on 31 May and you confirmed on 1 June that the following information for the financial year 2016-17 was what you required. Air – busines...

FOI clarification 55 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.12

Published: 2017-06-29
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Cost of gov.scot development: FOI release

The total expected cost of the Scottish Government's new website.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments

Published: 2016-08-19
Reference
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector