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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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 the hospitality sector: FOI release

I would like to request details of the number of correspondence received by the Scottish Government from pubs and cafes following the announcement made by the First Minister on October 7, 2020 to introduce a complete ban on indoor alcohol sales. At that time there was only takeaway service available from pubs and cafes...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100228469
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Mr Gupta’s response letter to former Minister for Rural Economy: FOI release

On 5th May ’21 Fergus Ewing sent a letter to Mr Sanjeev Gupta of GFG Alliance and I would like to request a copy of Mr. Gupta’s response to said letter and any subsequent communication directly related to the matters covered in this communication between Mr Ewing and Mr Gupta , the Scottish Government, GFG Alliance or ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-24
Reference
FOI/202100230208
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Deloitte quarterly reports regarding Lochaber guarantee: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100222206 1. Each quarterly report compiled by Deloitte and delivered to the Scottish Government around the Lochaber guarantee from September 2016 to the date of this request Your review request, reference 202100230000 I believe the public interest test has been incorrectly applied in this ca...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1) s.30
Published
2021-09-24
Reference
FOI/202100230000 review of 202100222206
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Signed legal agreement with Ernst & Young: FOI release

A copy of the signed legal agreement between the Scottish Government and Ernst & Young regarding due diligence on the Lochaber Guarantee & Reimbursement Agreement. If not included within the agreement, please supply the contract value and the scope of the work (including any limitations).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-09-23
Reference
FOI/202100227936
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, 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

Deloitte quarterly reports regarding Lochaber guarantee: FOI release

Each quarterly report compiled by Deloitte and delivered to the Scottish Government around the Lochaber guarantee from September 2016 to the date of this request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.33(1) 14 attachments
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100222206
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Information relating to GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel: FOI review

You submitted the following initial request: “Please provide all Government communication with Mr Sanjeev Gupta of GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel and/or with his company officers in relation to the outstanding £ 7 million loan that remains unpaid as of todays date that is securitised over Dalzell and Clydebridge plants...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.33(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-06
Reference
FOI/202100221928 review of 202100201796
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information pertaining to South of Scotland Enterprise Agency: FOI release

The following information for South of Scotland Enterprise Agency: A breakdown of salary scales and job positions Annual breakdown of the cost of staff salaries for the past 5 years

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.38(2) s.37 s.17 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-22
Reference
FOI/202100217116
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Documents pertaining to GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel: FOI review

Please supply the following information: 1. A copy of the sale agreement with GFG Alliance/ Liberty for the sale of the Dalzell and Clydebridge steelworks. 2. A Copy of the due diligence carried out on the transaction. Upon receipt of your response to this request, you subsequently submitted a review request for the fo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-07-19
Reference
FOI/202100216003 review of 202100204021
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

COVID-19 Manufacturing Sector Guidance publications and updates: FOI release

“I request all documentation and guidance issued to the Scottish manufacturing sector. Issued on 26 May 2020 and the updates issued thereafter dated 7 July 2020, 28 July 2020, 28 August 2020, 8 September 2020, 5 October 2020, 26 October 2020, 30 October 2020, 14 December 2020, 8 January 2021, 20 January 2021, 8 Februar...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.17 s.25 s.25(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-07-15
Reference
FOI/202100214586
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

Purchase agreement with Tata Steel for Dalzell and Clydebridge steelworks: FOI Review

(1) The purchase agreement with Tata Steel for the purchase of the Dalzell and Clydebridge steelworks. (2) A copy of the due diligence performed on the acquisition.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100212787 Review of 202100203997
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Financial support provided to GFG Alliance: FOI release

1. Did Sanjeev Gupta provide any financial statements proving his need for a Scottish government loan in 2017 through Scottish Enterprise for £7m? 2. Did GFG Alliance receive Covid loans from the Scottish Government to assist the business in 2020-21? If yes- how much? 3. We are looking for all correspondence, dates, me...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100211349
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Meetings with Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and GFG Alliance: FOI release

I am writing to request an agenda, minutes and personal notes for meetings that took place last year between Fergus Ewing, then Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Sanjeev Gupta of the GFG Alliance on 26 October 2020. I am requesting agenda, minutes and personal notes for a meeting held on 7 September 2020 with Jay...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100211686
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) with GFG Alliance companies: FOI release

Please can you supply the following information: The Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) between Scottish Ministers and GFG Alliance companies and any subsequent amendments made to the agreement. The Guarantee Fee Letter which sets out the terms of the guarantee fee and any subsequent amendments made to the let...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 18 attachments
Published
2021-07-07
Reference
FOI/202100196377
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) with GFG Alliance companies: FOI Review

‘Please can you supply the following information: The Guarantee and Reimbursement Agreement (GRA) between Scottish Ministers and GFG Alliance companies and any subsequent amendments made to the agreement. The Guarantee Fee Letter which sets out the terms of the guarantee fee and any subsequent amendments made to the le...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.38(1) 20 attachments
Published
2021-07-07
Reference
FOI/202100206370 Review of 202100196377
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Documents pertaining to GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel: FOI release

(1) A copy of the sale agreement with GFG Alliance/ Liberty for the sale of the Dalzell and Clydebridge steelworks. (2) A copy of the due diligence carried out on the transaction.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-21
Reference
FOI/202100204021
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Information relating to GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel: FOI release

Please provide all Government communication with Mr Sanjeev Gupta of GFG Alliance and Liberty Steel and/or with his company officers in relation to the outstanding £ 7 million loan that remains unpaid as of todays date that is securitised over Dalzell and Clydebridge plants. I also require all communication since Gree...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.33(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-16
Reference
FOI/202100201796
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Data Loch funding and support: FOI release

Would be happy to restrict my request to cover only formal funding bid documentation and milestone reporting, if this helps to reduce the amount of material that falls within the request.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-04
Reference
FOI/202100196520
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government loans made to Clyde Blowers: FOI review

"I would like to ask for information on Scottish Government loans made to Jim McColl of Clyde Blowers. Mr McColl has received several loans from the public purse and I would like to have all the details of those loans you have. There may be other entities used to register the loans, I have no idea. I note he has at lea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 s.33(1) s.33 6 attachments
Published
2021-06-03
Reference
FOI/202100196451 review of 202100179140
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Sir David Murray takeover proposal of Tata Steel plant: FOI release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information request for documents relating to discussions between Sir David Murray and Scottish ministers in 2015 regarding Murray's proposal to take over the Tata Steel plants Cambuslang and Motherwell in 2015.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-01
Reference
FOI/202100194570
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector