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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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
2023-09-14
Reference
202300358145
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

CodeClan funding: FOI release

Please could I be provided with the total amount of taxpayer money that has been provided to CodeClan since 2015 and who has been financially responsible for the firm at a greaGovernment level?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-09-13
Reference
FOI/202300370557
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Superyacht: FOI release

Why are Scottish ministers selling a superyacht? - BBC News I believe it was sold by Scottish ministers around November 2020 and would like to know: Who was responsible for the sale? Where was it advertised or marketed? How much did it sell for? What happened to the money?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2023-09-12
Reference
202300357293
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Teneo on the topic of Project Chestnut: FOI release

Any correspondence with Teneo on the topic of Project Chestnut since September 1, 2022, to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300363657
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Independent valuation of the Scottish Government's securities: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 20220031298479: “1) The Scottish Government in media statements has stated that an independent valuation of the Scottish Government's securities relating to the Lochaber Guaran...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(2)
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
FOI/202200317840 Review of 20220031298479
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferguson Marine Due Diligence Assessment: FOI release

I am seeking the full value for money/due diligence assessment on the revised estimated cost to complete each vessel approved by the Board of Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (Holdings) Limited and submitted by the CEO to the Scottish Parliament and Ministers on 28 September 2022. This should include the detailed compariso...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 93 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300357016
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs relating to the sale of Prestwick Airport: FOI release

For questions 1 and 2, I would like this request to cover the period since 22 April 2022 when FOI 202200280814 was issued. Please provide a copy of all the business-facing or public-facing documentation that the Scottish Government has used to advertise the sale of Prestwick Airport. For example, please provide a copy...

FOI released 100 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300364698
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Enterprise organisations compliance with climate change and sustainable tourism legislation: EIR release

Highlands and Islands Enterprise did not calculate the carbon footprint of the NC500 or the Sutherland Space Hub prior to them being sold to the private sector. Please advise under FOI what action the Scottish Government takes to ensure that the enterprise organisations act in a manner which is compatible with the legi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.44
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368956
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and Thales: FOI release

If the Scottish Government (Ministers and Officials) has met with periscope firm Thales Glasgow since May 2021. If yes, the minutes and attendees from those meetings

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-08-22
Reference
FOI/202300369867
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Breakdown of city region deals: FOI release

The grant amount about City Region Deals for different regions of Scotland that covers the past five years (2017-2022).

FOI unclear 50 score 4 working days correspondence
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300370321
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Money and tax, Public sector

Ferguson Marine - Scottish Government correspondence relating to plans to market: FOI release

How much is the Scottish Government expecting to market Ferguson Marine for when it aims to sell it and will it recoup the costs of keeping it afloat? - All correspondence between the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland and Ferguson Marine about this. Did Transport Scotland approach anyone else for quotes/timescales...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-06-28
Reference
FOI/202300359235
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence on vessels being constructed at Ferguson Marine: FOI release

Please could you provide all emails between Cemre Marin Endustri A.S shipyard and Scottish Government officials at CMAL, Transport Scotland, Economic Development Directorate, and the Economic Strategy and Fair Work Directorate, that discuss the build of a new vessel and/or a replacement vessel for vessel 802 currently ...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.33(1)
Published
2023-06-28
Reference
FOI/202300359138
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ferguson Marine Loans 2017 and 2018: FOI release

I'm trying to establish whether the two loans of £15million and £30million advanced to Ferguson Marine in 2017 and 2018 were notified to the European Commission and what was their response. Were the Commission guidelines on Rescue and Restructuring Aid followed in making these loans and if not why not ? Where were deta...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2023-06-27
Reference
FOI/202300359452
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Legal advice relating to Ferguson Marine loan: FOI release

Please could you confirm whether legal advice was given to Scottish Government ministers in relation to a £30m loan intervention that was provided to Ferguson Marine in June 2018 and if so whether it was from external counsel. Please could you confirm whether legal advice has been given to Scottish Ministers in relatio...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.30
Published
2023-06-26
Reference
FOI/202300359106
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding bids for Green Freeport status: FOI release

Can you release any bid documents submitted for the Green Freeport bidding process? Can you release details on how each bid was assessed and details of who assessed the bids? Can you release any assessment of the bids carried out by the Scottish Government? Can you release any minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas,...

FOI cost limit 70 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.33 s.38 s.12 s.38(1) s.33(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-04-19
Reference
FOI/202300337962
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding closure of McVities Tollcross: FOI release

RFI 1: Any correspondence between the Government and Pladis (aka United Biscuits (UK) Limited, or McVities) in relation to the Tollcross plant. RFI 2: Correspondence between the Government and the trades unions (GMB, Unite) related to the Tollcross plant. RFI 3: Correspondence between the Government and members of th...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-18
Reference
FOI/202200313510
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise specific meetings correspondence: FOI release

1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Ivan McKee's meeting with Mubadal...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-04-13
Reference
FOI/202200322000
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy meetings 2022: FOI release

“1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Kate Forbes' meeting with David ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 115 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 4 attachments
Published
2023-04-12
Reference
FOI/202200325495
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Communications between Scottish Government and Tata Steel: FOI Review

A copy of all communications sent or received, and minutes of Scottish Government discussions with (a) Tata Steel UK and (b) Liberty Steel or the GFG Alliance over the last 12 months in regards to the 2016 purchase/sale agreement of the Dalzell steelworks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 106 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.21(4) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-03-13
Reference
FOI/202200321085 Review of 202200313269
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Permanent Secretary's briefing on GFG Alliance: FOI release

“1) Any internal and external correspondence, including meeting notes, agendas, minutes, memos, or attachments, relating to the Permanent Secretary's briefing on GFG Alliance by officials on February 22 or another date if later rearranged, referenced in the disclosure in FOI 202200312444. 2) Any other briefing packs se...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings 6 attachments
Published
2023-03-08
Reference
FOI/202200318545
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Governmental or ministerial meetings with Jeff Kabel of Liberty Steel: FOI release

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any governmental or ministerial meetings with Jeff Kabel (sometimes spelled Kable) of Liberty Steel/GFG Alliance, since May 1, 2021 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 156 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202200312445
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Public funds given to Amazon: FOI release

A detailed breakdown of all public funds the Scottish Government have given to Amazon since 2007. I would like this figure presented as an annual figure for each calendar year and a cumulative total. I would like a breakdown of what public funds were specifically allocated by the Scottish Government to Amazon for their...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300340254
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Due diligence on Liberty Steel business plan for Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks: FOI release

Please provide me with a copy of the due diligence carried out by Ernst and Young in 2016 on Liberty’s financial standing and business plan to take over the Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200320853
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Kate Forbes' (MSP) meetings: FOI release

1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Kate Forbes' meeting with Mark Lo...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 4 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200331293
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Chief Transformation Officer and Liberty Steel Dalzell Limited: FOI release

Any minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following the meetings between officials and Jeff Kabel, chief transformation officer and Liberty Steel Dalzell Limited.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 162 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-08
Reference
FOI/202200307641
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector