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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Discussions with Perth and Kinross based self-catering businesses regarding business recovery: FOI release

“I would like to request details of the level of engagement in the form of discussions, that have taken place between the hospitality sector in Perth and Kinross, specifically self-catering businesses, and the Scottish Government, about business recovery following the pandemic?”

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2021-10-06
Reference
FOI/202100231927
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding GFG Alliance: FOI release

1. What assurances, including financial underwriting, were given by the Scottish Government to GFG Alliance in relation to the financial future of its hydro plant and aluminium smelter in Lochaber? 2. What is the value of the goods or services that have been underwritten by the Scottish Government and what indexing has...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-10-05
Reference
FOI/202100230805
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 correspondence from pubs and nightclubs regarding pandemic rules: FOI release

The number of correspondence received - whether by email or letter - by Scotland’s night-time industry, specifically pubs and nightclubs, in April this year, regarding Covid rules in place at the time.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2021-09-14
Reference
FOI/202100228487
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Enterprise funding: FOI release

1) What steps the Scottish Government takes to ensure that any firms exporting overseas, which receive funding through Scottish Enterprise, conduct business in a way that is compatible with its framework for ethical international policy. 2) What consideration the Scottish Government has given to ensuring that any Scot...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3
Published
2021-08-23
Reference
FOI/202100223987
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Funds paid by GFG Alliance linked to Lochaber guarantee: FOI release

1) Any notification of the amount of money paid by GFG Alliance subsidiaries to its creditors linked to the Lochaber guarantee since 2016 to date. Please break this down by expected payment, received payment, and date of expected and received payment. 2) Please indicate whether any of the missed payments constitute a b...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100222202
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Energy transition zone in Aberdeen: EIR release

In this statement you state that the Energy Transition Zone will be located adjacent to the new harbour. 1. As the land there at St Fittick's Park has not (yet) been rezoned and no planning permissions have been sought or approved, how can you say "will" 2. What exactly has ScotGov given £26Million for and to whom?

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1)
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100222223
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Strategic Framework Business Fund – Business Restrictions Grant: FOI release

Strategic Framework Business Fund – Business Restrictions Grant Please provide me with a copy of the instruction provided to Local Authorities by the Scottish Government in relation to the implementation of the above fund. Whilst I request copy of the instruction in its entirety I am particularly interested in any guid...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202100148210
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Level of resource within the Scottish Government's State Aid unit: FOI release

You requested the following: ‘Please can you provide information on the current (i.e FY 2019/20) level of resources in Scottish Government’s State Aid unit? Specifically the number of staff (full time equivalent), their grade and whether this resource is supported by a framework agreement to access additional external ...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-03
Reference
FOI/202000120334
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Rate of COVID-19 transmission in the hair and beauty profession: FOI release

You asked for any information held by the Scottish Government on the rate of transmission in your profession as a freelance hair and make-up artist.

FOI unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.17(1)
Published
2021-01-19
Reference
FOI/202000126684
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy

Information on Lochaber Delivery Group: FOI release

You asked for the following information on the Lochaber Delivery Group: 1. its remit 2. its membership 3. the dates of its meetings 4. for which of those meetings Mr Ewing was present and in the chair (physically or virtually), 5. the latest agreed minutes.

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.5
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000104371
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 Restrictions Fund applications: FOI release

1. How many applications have been received in total for the COVID-19 Restrictions Fund? 2. How many applications were (a) successful and (b) unsuccessful in receiving the COVID-19 Restrictions Fund? 3. How much money has been awarded in total from the COVID-19 Restrictions Fund? a) If any money is remaining from th...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000098836
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Money and tax

COVID-19 Restrictions Fund: FOI release

1. How many applications have been received in total for the COVID-19 Restrictions Fund? 2. How many applications were (a) successful and (b) unsuccessful in receiving the COVID-19 Restrictions Fund? 3. How much money has been awarded in total from the COVID-19 Restrictions Fund? a. If any money is remaining from the £...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000098836
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

South of Scotland Enterprise funding: FOI release

Can you please advise the level of funding given by the Scottish Government to South of Scotland Enterprise in the last two financial years, 2018-2019 and 2019 – 2020?

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2020-10-22
Reference
FOI/202000085840
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Grants awarded to Agencies, Charitable organisations and Community companies or societies: FOI release

“For the below questions please use the most up to date available figures at the time of your reply and note which date range has been included in your figures. 1. For each of the financial years 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20, please can you detail the total number and value of grants using public money awarded to any o...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence briefings s.1
Published
2020-07-02
Reference
FOI/202000046678
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Money and tax, Public sector

Replacement of European Structural Funds In Scotland Post EU-Exit Consultation: FOI release

“The online consultation was a success with 155 responses and around 200 citizens, businesses and communities attended one of the regional or thematic events. Not really a success was it, there are around 5.4 million people in Scotland. What would be a success is if you told the public how much the consultation cost th...

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-06-30
Reference
FOI/202000047517
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Covid-19 Construction guidance: FOI release

“The SG published guidance for the construction sector immediately after lockdown on 23 March. That guidance included a provision that construction projects that could be completed within 5 days could be completed whilst other sites should close. After 6th April this guidance was superseded but we need this guidance. R...

FOI unclear 75 score 6 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-06-15
Reference
FOI/202000044080
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Government funding of Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE): FOI release

You have requested that we provide information “as to exactly how much funding the Scottish Government has provided to HIE” in relation to the Space Hub Sutherland development and details on “how the funds are being accounted for”. You also requested information on “exactly where we are with the planning application”.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2019-12-11
Reference
FOI/201900008011
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in Scotland: FOI release

You requested the following – for ERDF funds in Scotland please provide for the accounting period, 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 (as in the report): - the total value of ERDF recoveries across the programme - information on the largest 5 recoveries (reason, amount, recipient) - the three main reasons for recoveries.

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-10
Reference
FOI/201900006947
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

VATIS Ltd Quarterly Review regarding Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd (FMEL): FOI release

‘copies of any and all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes or electronic, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, reports, documents or otherwise) from the Scottish Government ministers, senior civil servants, Scottish Government senior lawyers, and any Scottish Government wholly own agencies and the ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2019-11-18
Reference
FOI/201900005459
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Interest owing Ferguson Marine loans: FOI release

You asked for details of interest with respect to the two loans from the Scottish Government to Ferguson Marine. Specifically, you requested information on: 1. Interest paid by Ferguson Marine on the £30 million loan from its inception until the company entered administration 2. Interest paid by Ferguson Marine on th...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2019-11-01
Reference
FOI/201900004910
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

City Deal money paid out to local authority by Scottish Government: FOI release

You asked for: a breakdown of the amount of money paid by the Scottish Government to local councils by year and local authorities, as well as the number of planned projects which have been completed.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-10-22
Reference
FOI/19/02155
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Digital Development Loan Fund breakdown: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of spend of the Digital Development Loan Fund and for this information broken down (a) by Scottish parliamentary region and (b) by project type.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-13
Reference
FOI/19/01723
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Longannet power station closure Fife Council regeneration awards: FOI release

Information on the terms that £2.3m was given to Fife Council to help in the regeneration after the closure of Longannet power station I believe it was awarded in 2017/2018. Also the further £300k of funding given to Fife Council for regeneration of Kincardine.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-11
Reference
FOI/19/01426
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

FMEL contingency options update: information held prior to 30 April 2018: FOI appeal

You asked: “With reference to information contained within FOI/18/01835 - specifically the email dated 30 April 2018 with subject: "FMEL - Contingency Options Update" please provide all information held prior to 30 April 2018 relating to the stated "Contingency Options" including the matter giving rise to the continge...

FOI unclear 75 score 111 working days over deadline correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2019-07-10
Reference
FOI/18/02868 Appeal
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector