Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Ministers call logs and diaries: FOI release

Call logs and diaries for John Swinney, Jamie Hepburn and Angela Constance on May 6, 7, 8 and 9 of 2016.

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications with Russia Today and Sputnik in 2016: FOI release

Copies of all communications from Russia Today and Sputnik to the SG Comms team as well as responses in 2016.

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Communications with Russia Today and Sputnik in 2017: FOI release

Copies of all communications from Russia Today and Sputnik to the SG Comms team as well as responses in 2017.

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-04
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Mike Russell's diary and engagements: FOI release

1. The details of the Minister for UK Negotiations on Scotland's Place in Europe's diary, including all engagements, for the 30 May and 1 June 2017. This should state the purpose, exact location and times of the engagement at Lanark Road on 1 June and the purpose and times of the engagement at Stirling Train station on...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-21
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding changes to BBC online articles: FOI release

You asked how many times Scottish Government communications staff and special advisers contacted (by phone or email) the BBC regarding changes to online articles for each month in 2017 and for the information broken down to include a link to the story, how many times the BBC were contacted regarding each story, and any...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence special advisers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minuted meetings and the publication of ministerial engagements: FOI release

Has the Scottish Government become aware of the number of meetings that have not been accompanied by minutes, and if so what action has been taken to adhere to the rules on minuted meetings?

FOI not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2017-10-23
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Social security benefit campaign plan Autumn 2017: FOI release

You asked for the campaign plans for the following social security benefit uptake campaigns: Autumn 2017: Scotland-wide Autumn 2017: people aged 65 and older You provided a list of specific areas that you request detail on.

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-03
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, +2 more … Housing, 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

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

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

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

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