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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Eligibility criteria for Regional Selective Assistance grants: FOI release

Information regarding the eligibility criteria for Regional Selective Assistance grants made by the Lanarkshire Development Agency. I am particularly interested in grants awarded in the 1990s and want to specifically establish what the rules were around land ownership for these grants. I have also submitted this reques...

FOI not held 40 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-01-31
Reference
FOI/202200335498
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The sale of Lochaber assets of Rio Tinto Aluminium: FOI release

The areas I would appreciate any information held on are in relation to the sale of the Lochaber assets of Rio Tinto Aluminium (the Lochaber smelter, the two hydro-electric power stations and the associated Highland estate lands) to the GFG Alliance (including Liberty and SIMEC): (1) Any risk assessment carried out in ...

FOI already published 80 score 91 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.30 s.27 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-27
Reference
FOI/202200309183
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise meeting with GFG Alliance: 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 Ivan McKee's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta on August 15, 2022.”

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 4 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200322329
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI release

1) Any internal or external correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 sent between September 2021 to March 28, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200324638
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Ministerial briefings on Audit Scotland report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI release

1) Any ministerial briefings on the subject of Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 between March 1 and July 1, 2022. 2) Any correspondence between ministers, special advisers, senior civil servants - including WhatsApp and other instant messaging apps - on how the handle th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200324642
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meetings with Executive Chairman of the GFG Alliance: FOI release

“1) Any minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any governmental or ministerial meetings with Sanjeev Gupta since May 1, 2021. 2) The location, date, time and cost to government of these meetings, including any expensed food or drink.”

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending 10 attachments
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200307644
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Breakdown of liability across Scottish Government to Gupta Family Group Alliance: FOI release

1) The total, combined existing liability across the Scottish Government and any of its public bodies or agencies, to any GFG Alliance business. 2) The breakdown of this existing liability by each individual liability (i.e. Lochaber smelter PPA guarantee: £586m). 3) A corresponding breakdown of the value of the existin...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.2
Published
2022-12-21
Reference
FOI/202200321458
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Covid-19: Support loans to businesses: FOI release

1) The amount of money owed to the Scottish Government in Covid-related support loans to businesses which, since the loan was provided, have entered liquidation, administration, or dissolved. 2) The company numbers and names of the companies in question, plus the amount loaned to them, including a date of the loan bein...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.33(1)
Published
2022-12-15
Reference
FOI/202200318329
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Funds provided to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. What funds were provided by CMAL under the contract for 801 and 802 prior to administration? 2. What loans were provided by Scottish Ministers (SM) prior to administration including the £30m and £15m? 3. What funds were provided by SM during administration? 4. What funds have been provided by SM since nationalisatio...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25 s.9 s.17(1)
Published
2022-12-08
Reference
FOI/202200323192
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Reports undertaken by Deloitte around GFG Alliance/Liberty Steel/deals with Sanjeev Gupta: FOI release

Any internal correspondence between Deloitte (or Teneo staff working under the Deloitte name) and the Scottish Government on the topic of reports undertaken by Deloitte around GFG Alliance/Liberty Steel/deals with Sanjeev Gupta. This should include any correspondence requesting changes/alterations/clarifications to rep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 4 attachments
Published
2022-11-30
Reference
FOI/202200322226
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pausing of the Super Sponsor Scheme: 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 Adrian ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-30
Reference
FOI/202200317018
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Angus Robertson engagement with Visit Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of Visit Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Angus Ro...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2022-11-30
Reference
FOI/202200328128
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

State Aid referral to UK Government department: FOI release

1. On 15th December 2021, Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, Ivan McKee MSP told the Scottish Parliament that the Scottish Government would communicate “to the European Commission, through the relevant UK Government department” that there was a potential breach of state aid when it made a deal in 201...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-11-17
Reference
FOI/202200323915
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Investment activity at Lochaber from 01/01/2022 to date: FOI release

1) Any internal or external correspondence between the Scottish Government and Liberty Steel or the GFG Alliance on the topic of the company's "investment activity" at Lochaber from the date of January 1, 2022 to date. 2) Confirmation the Scottish Government still understands, as detailed in FOI202200273210, that the c...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-14
Reference
FOI/202200307645
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Investment activity at Lochaber from 01/01/2022 to date: FOI Review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200307645: 1) Any internal or external correspondence between the Scottish Government and LibertySteel or the GFG Alliance on the topic of the company's "investment activity"...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-11-14
Reference
FOI/202200312306 Review of 202200307645
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Redacted documents released under 202200298479: FOI release

Please supply all documents contained in FOI/202200298479 unredacted on the basis that the claimed FOISA exemptions do not apply and the public interest favours disclosure.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 7 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200322230
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Outcomes report and updated NPV analysis: FOI release

1) The outcomes report and updated NPV analysis received by the Scottish Government from Deloitte, referenced in the disclosure in FOI 202200312444. 2) Any internal and external correspondence, including any attachments, on the topic of these reports/analysis

FOI partially withheld 85 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200318538
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to auditor of Dalzell Steelworks and Lochaber Smelter: FOI release

Any information held by the Scottish Government, including internal and external correspondence, on the decision of the auditors of Dalzell steelworks and the Lochaber smelter (Alvance British Aluminium) to resign. The time period for this FOI request should be from 1 July 2022 to date.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200321971
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes of Sanjeev Gupta and Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise: FOI release

A copy of the minutes of, and any other papers or communications relating to, the meeting between Sanjeev Gupta and the Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise on 15th August 2022, as confirmed by the Deputy First Minister on 28th September 2022 in the Parliamentary Chamber during Portfolio Questions: Fina...

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200322353
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government and GFG (Gupta Family Group) Alliance: FOI release

1) The full updated guarantee reimbursement agreement between the Scottish Government and GFG Alliance. Note I am not asking for the original agreement, but the updated version. 2) Any due diligence on this updated GRA

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200312443
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Land transaction involving GFG (Gupta family group) Alliance: FOI release

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, on the topic of a potential significant land transaction involving GFG Alliance since May 1, 2021.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200312446
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferguson Shipyard jobs and costs statistics: FOI release

Please provide the following information under FOISA: a) Number of projected, estimated or actual jobs saved at Ferguson Shipyard, as announced by Scottish Ministers since 2018 (please provide dates if the numbers have fluctuated). b) Figures/data/calculations, supporting Scottish Ministers' announcements of jobs saved...

FOI unclear 50 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200305184
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Valuation of securities relating to Lochaber Guarantee: FOI release

1. The Scottish Government in media statements has stated that an independent valuation of the Scottish Government's securities relating to the Lochaber Guaranteevalued them at more than the outstanding amount of the guarantee. Please providethis valuation figure. 2. Please also provide the independent valuation itself...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-31
Reference
FOI/202200298479
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Details of the Scottish Government Dalzell agreement: FOI Review

You expressed that you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202100267443. The wording of this initial request is outlined below: “I would like to make a freedom of information request of the Scottish Government for details on the Sc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29 4 attachments
Published
2022-08-30
Reference
FOI/202200280909 Review of 202100267443
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector