First Minister's government & political diary information: FOI release

Information requested

First Minister’s full diary (government and political for the 11th to 13th August 2025 (date inclusive)).

Response

The Scottish Government does not hold information on party/political engagements.

Please find attached – Annex A – responding to your request.

An exemption under section 29(1)(d) of FOISA (Ministerial Private Office) applies to some of the information requested because it relates to the operation of any Ministerial private office.

​​​​​​​This exemption is subject to the ‘public interest test’.  Therefore, taking account of all the circumstances of this case, we have considered if the public interest in disclosing the information outweighs the public interest in applying the exemption. 

We have found that, on balance, the public interest lies in favour of upholding the exemption.  We recognise that there is a public interest in disclosing information as part of open, transparent and accountable government, to ensure private offices operate efficiently and to inform public debate.

However, there is a greater public interest in allowing Ministers a private space to engage with officials working to support on a range of ministerial duties and decisions. This private space also allows for all options to be properly considered, to enable effective operation of private office.​​​​​​​

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FOI 202500479614 - Information Released - Annex A

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