Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

10,099releases indexed
17,806attachments found
28.1avg calendar days
4,062partially withheld
2023-11-23oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 4,062 unclear 2,725 not held 1,538 released 733 already published 388 cost limit 353 clarification 156 withheld 113 transferred 31

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2659 s.20 2169 s.34(1) 1999 s.39(2) 1766 s.30 1632 s.17(1) 1340 s.25(1) 1226 s.10(4) 1093 s.11(2) 886 s.29(1) 663 s.2 568 s.6(1) 450

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 641 releases · 28.0 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 590 releases · 28.5 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 408 releases · 29.0 avg days Marine Directorate 377 releases · 26.7 avg days Population Health Directorate 371 releases · 25.8 avg days Economic Development Directorate 308 releases · 39.5 avg days People Directorate 307 releases · 24.2 avg days Environment and Forestry Directorate 294 releases · 32.2 avg days
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308 matching releases

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister response to a letter sent by the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

You asked for a copy of Darren Jones' response to a letter from Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture regarding military use of Scottish Airports.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600513715
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Ferguson Marine being awarded contracts to build ships: FOI release

You asked if we could supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes ffom meetings, briefings, analysis, about Ferguson Marine being directly awarded contracts to build ships, from the last two weeks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600509519
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Prestwick Airport, US military and Iran documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about Prestwick Airport, US military, Iran, from 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600509656
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, International, Public sector

Scottish Government spend on investment for start up and high growth businesses data: FOI release

On May 21 2024, the Scottish Government promised £5m investment for start up and high growth businesses. Could you supply a full breakdown of how much has been handed out, including what the money went to?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600500300
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence and briefings and the costs of Deputy First Minister of Scotland trip to Stornoway on November 5: FOI release

“Correspondence sent and received, analysis and briefings and the full costs of Kate Forbes trip to Stornoway on November 5”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-07
Reference
FOI/202600511063
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

UK Government's local growth fund correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the UK Government's local growth fund, from the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202600511103
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Proposed sites for a new munitions factory correspondence: FOI Review

Original Request 202500494670 1) Please share all correspondence you have had with the UK Government, Scottish local authorities, the Ministry of Defence, Foreign Office and Scottish Enterprise (and its international arm Scottish Development International) regarding the proposed sites for a new munitions factory in Ay...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500497216 - Review of 202500494670
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Lochaber Smelter "monitoring reports" extracts: FOI Review

Original Request 202500496386 I am requesting specific extracts from the "monitoring reports" produced by external advisors (Deloitte, Teneo, or similar) regarding the Scottish Government's financial guarantee to the GFG Alliance (Alvance British Aluminium) for the Lochaber Smelter. Please provide: 1. The "Risk Dashb...

FOI clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.33(1) s.2 s.17 s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-01
Reference
FOI/202500499440 - Review of 202500496386
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Defence Exhibition and Conference documentation in 2025: FOI release

"All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Defence Exhibition and Conference in 2025."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600510026
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Documentation that was sent to Scottish Government Ministers by civil servants regarding Ferguson Marine: FOI release

“All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Ferguson Marine in Q1 2026.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-24
Reference
FOI/202600506932
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Techscaler contract communications regarding international travel and the handling of complaints: FOI release

This is in relation to your request entitled Techscaler Governance, asking for copies of all official and unofficial communications (including emails, meeting notes, briefing documents, Microsoft Teams chats, and informal messages such as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal) that meet the criteria that you laid out between th...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600511131
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Governance, staffing arrangements and performance management of the Techscaler contract: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the governance, staffing arrangements, and performance management of the £42 million Techscaler contract. Specifically, I am investigating the circumstances, operational discussions, and secondment arrangements involving Scottish Government personnel transitioning to the de...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.30 s.12
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600511129
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Operational delivery, ecosystem engagement and management of the Techscaler Programme: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the operational delivery, ecosystem engagement, and management of the publicly funded Techscaler Programme. Specifically, I am seeking communications involving [REDACTED (section 38(1)(b)] (in his capacity as VP Regional Engagement at CodeBase/Techscaler) and Nick Murray (i...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.3 s.38 s.12 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600511127
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Communications and governance oversight of key partners within the Scottish entrepreneurial and technology ecosystem: FOI release

This is in relation to your request entitled Tech Ecosystem Governance, asking for copies of all official and unofficial communications (including emails, meeting notes, briefing documents, Microsoft Teams chats, and informal messages such as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal) held by the Scottish Government that meet the c...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600511125
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Management, staffing and delivery of the Techscaler Programme: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the management, staffing, and delivery of the publicly funded Techscaler Programme. Specifically, I am seeking information regarding the relationship and communications between the delivery partner, CodeBase, Barclays Eagle Labs, and the human resources consultancy Anything...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38 s.33 s.3(2)
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600511088
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Prestwick Airport documentation: FOI release

All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government Ministers by Civil Servants about Prestwick Airport, in 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600502049
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Alexander Dennis Ltd: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about Alexander Dennis, from the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501988
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Lochaber Smelter "monitoring reports" extracts: FOI release

I am requesting specific extracts from the "monitoring reports" produced by external advisors (Deloitte, Teneo, or similar) regarding the Scottish Government's financial guarantee to the GFG Alliance (Alvance British Aluminium) for the Lochaber Smelter. Please provide: 1. The "Risk Dashboard" Only: The single page or...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.36(1)
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496386
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Glasgow Prestwick Airport correspondence: FOI release

Could I further have any correspondence from or to Ms Forbes that relates to Prestwick Airport? On the basis of the remainder of your request being focused on correspondence between Scottish Ministers and Community Windpower, I have interpreted this request as being specific to correspondence where Glasgow Prestwick A...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500494468
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Information in relation to skills shortages at Scotland’s shipyards: FOI release

Any email correspondence, meeting notes, internal or external discussion materials involving ministers and officials in relation to skills shortages at Scotland’s shipyards. Please also include the above relating to any discussions on reliance on foreign workers at BAE Shipyards in Govan and Scotstoun and at Babcock i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500493643
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence and funding from Scottish Government to Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the promised £14.2m funding to Ferguson Marine, from the last three months? 2. How much of the £14.2m has been given to Ferguso...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
202500485652
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Information held by Highlands and Islands Enterprise regarding Glencoe Mountain Ltd: FOI release

Any Ministerial briefings, correspondence, or internal discussions mentioning Glencoe Mountain Ltd since 2018; Any documents referring to oversight of Highlands and Islands Enterprise’s relationship with Glencoe Mountain Ltd; and Any references to Fair Work, equality, or public accountability conditions tied to Glencoe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500491507
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Enterprise funding to companies manufacturing military equipment: FOI release

1. What companies have Scottish Enterprise been funding, to date, that have known records of supplying weapons/arms components to Israel? 2. Which of those companies has now had that funding terminated? 3. On what specific date was the termination of that funding put into effect? 4. Will the termination of such fund...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500493351
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Proposed sites for a new munitions factory correspondence: FOI release

1) Please share all correspondence you have had with the UK Government, Scottish local authorities, the Ministry of Defence, Foreign Office and Scottish Enterprise (and its international arm Scottish Development International) regarding the proposed sites for a new munitions factory in Ayrshire, Stirlingshire or Dumfri...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500494670
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector