Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Potential environmental impact of Green Freeports: EIR release

Part A Following today's announcement that Inverness/Cromarty Firth and the Forth have been awarded 'green freeport' status, please provide copies of any reports that have studied the potential environmental impacts of either proposal. Part B If no such documents exist, please answer the following questions: Does e...

FOI/EIR not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202300337939
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Proposals for the establishment of freeports in Scotland: FOI release

Information relating to proposals for the establishment of freeports (including so-named “Green Freeports”) in Scotland. All Correspondence (letters, emails, phone calls, etc) between the Scottish Government and the UK Government about the establishment of freeports in Scotland dating back to the beginning of 2020. Al...

FOI cost limit 70 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.12 s.38(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200335368
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferguson Marine shipbuilders bonus payments: FOI release

Please identify by job title/position all those who authorised the 87k bonus payments as identified by the auditor general.

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202300347705
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Reports on GFG Alliance/Lochaber: FOI release

Any reports, briefings, or notes submitted to the deputy first minister on GFG Alliance/Lochaber since March 1, 2022 to date. Specifically, any note setting out the justification for the public interest aspect of the government's approach to GFG Alliance/Lochaber.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-12
Reference
202200328957
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferguson Marine progress of two ferries currently under construction for Calmac: FOI release

Please update ScotGov website with the latest reports from Ferguson Marine on the progress of the 2 ferries currently under construction for Calmac. Please confirm the date of the last reports received from FMEL. Please explain why, if these reports are more up to date, why they have not been uploaded and made availabl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-12
Reference
202300336933
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Minister for Trade and Tom Hunter Foundation: FOI release

All correspondence between Ivan McKee, Minister for Trade, Innovation and his civil servants, and Tom Hunter of the Hunter Foundation. I am looking for copies of all letters, emails, minutes of meetings, presentations, reports, and messages via Whatsapp, Signal or similar from April 2019 until May 2021.

FOI not held 70 score 332 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202100210817
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferguson Marine spending since Scottish Government takeover: FOI release

How much the Scottish Government has spent in the Ferguson Marine yard since the Scottish Government took it over.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202300339354
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Ministers relating to Project Chestnut: FOI release

Any reports or briefings issued or submitted to ministers that would fall within 'Project Chestnut'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300363664
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferguson Marine recent correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence between Ferguson Marine, Transport Scotland and Scottish Government about the Glen Sannox during October 2022 and specifically about any ongoing concerns about the building of the vessel. Any correspondence between Ferguson Marine, Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government during October 2022 re...

FOI not held 45 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202200330067
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government investment in business programmes: FOI release

I wish to request the information outlined here. For each of these, I wish to get information about them and their relationship (including financials) with the Scottish Government, Scottish Development International, and their local councils: The Foras Programme. There is a company associated with the Foras Programme ...

FOI not held 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202300345666
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Investment Zones in Scotland: FoI release

All correspondence relating to the awarding of ‘Investment Zones’ in Scotland – for the avoidance of doubt this would include correspondence from and to ministers, Cabinet Secretaries and Scottish Government Officials. Relevant ministerial meeting dates and diary extracts for those meetings and calls where the process ...

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
FOI/202300367750
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Funds provided to CodeClan: FOI release

I would like to know how much money the Scottish Government has provided to CodeClan since they were founded. I would also like to know how many students they have registered and how many students have completed a course since they were founded. In addition, I would like comparative data for further education College c...

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-10-30
Reference
202300349940
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government ownership of Prestwick Airport: FOI release

I am looking to establish the specific details of the Scottish Government acquisition of Prestwick Airport in 2013 in relation to what exactly the Scottish Government now owns as regards the airfield as a whole. Is it just the terminal and associated ramp areas of the whole airfield? Also in relation to existing histor...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300372316
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Due Diligence Framework assessments spend: FOI release

1. With the £32m due diligence framework set up, how much has the Scottish government spent on due diligence assessments in each of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 and can you supply a breakdown of these costs? 2. Who made the final decision to set up this framework and what was the reasoning behind it? 3. What...

FOI not held 45 score 171 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.30 s.17(1)
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202200324667
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Report on due diligence undertaken on funding provided to Ferguson Marine shipyard: FOI release

The report on due diligence undertaken on funding provided to Ferguson Marine shipyard. Any communications, both internal and external, referencing the report on due diligence undertaken on funding provided to Ferguson Marine shipyard since June 2022 to date.

FOI cost limit 70 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300354092
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lobbying in Scotland meeting minutes with energy companies: EIR release

I have looked at the Scottish Lobbying Register and would like to ask you if you could provide minutes or any other information you may have regarding what was discussed in these meetings: 01/11/2021 with BP 06/12/2021 with BP 15/06/2022 with BP 09/05/2022 with Hutcheson Associates Ltd

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 89 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.20 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202300344585
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Skills Development Scotland Funding: FOI release

I would like to know how much money the Scottish Government has provided to Skills Development Scotland for its Skills Pipe Line and Digital Start Fund. I would also like to know how many students they have registered and how many students have completed a course since they were founded.

FOI released 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-10-18
Reference
202300357091
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy Correspondence: FOI release

Please provide me with any and all correspondence within the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy relating to the decision not to publicly release the report into Ferguson Marine cost-effectiveness. Please provide me with any and all correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary fo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
202300363561
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Test and Trace payments in Scotland: FOI release

You asked for the data on 'Test and Trace' payments in Scotland known as the Self-Isolation Support Grant.

FOI released 75 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-20
Reference
FOI/202300358145
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Quality scores for each successful supplier: FOI release

You asked for "quality scores for each successful supplier [Peoples Plus, Remploy, Falkirk Council, Start Scotland, Momentum and The Wise Group]"

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300348762
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fair Start Scotland Scheme contractors and subcontractors: FOI release

Requesting a list of the prime contractors and their subcontractors delivering in each contract package area on the Fair Start Scotland Scheme.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2023-09-15
Reference
202300359039
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information pertaining to Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. All correspondence (emails, text, whatsapps) mentioning a public inquiry into Ferguson Marine received and sent by the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland sent between February 1 and June 1. 2. Could you supply a copy of the value for money report written for the unnamed Hull 802 which Neil Gray used to give his ...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-14
Reference
FOI/202300371973
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector