Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 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 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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729 matching releases

Cabinet Secretary meeting Morag Keith and David Anderson: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work with regard to the meeting with held on 30th March 2017. In addition, you requested a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-28
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information between SG and Sinofortone/China Railway Group Ltd: FOI release

All information between Scottish Government, Sinofortone, China Railway Group Ltd, China Railway No3 Engineering Group and Roddy Gow since 10 April 2016. All information between special advisors ministers and officials connected to the MOU.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cancellation of deal with China in August 2016: FOI release

You asked for information on the collapse of deal with China: apply for information on the deal signed earlier this year by the SNP and which was cancelled in August 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence between SG and SinoFortone Group: FOI release

All correspondence between representatives of SinoFortone Group, China Railway No 3 Engineering Group and the Scottish Government on 15 August 2016 (which terminated the Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties, signed in March 2016).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish funds for Innovation and Investment Hubs: FOI release

The budget that was allocated to the development of Innovation and Investment Hubs in Brussels and Berlin and from which area within the Scottish budget the funds would be derived.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Cost of establishing the London Hub, Scotland House: FOI release

Cost of establishing the London Hub, estimated annual running cost and staff numbers currently working in Hub; benefits set out in business case including additional investment expected and a copy of the original business case if possible.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Estimated cost of full fiscal autonomy: FOI release

If the Scottish Government made any estimate of the cost or benefit of full fiscal autonomy in October 2014 - June 2016 and the date in which that estimate was submitted. I would also ask if civil servants did any work at all on the option of full fiscal autonomy during this period. In addition I would like to ask if t...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers spending 6 attachments
Published
2017-08-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Growth Scheme - funds allocation: FOI release

The Scottish Growth Scheme was announced in the SNP's Programme for Government last September. The First Minister calling the three-year arrangement "a half-billion-pound vote of confidence in Scottish business, workers and the economy". Where has this sum been allocated to, who will be auditing this sum, and when are ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

ScotRail train drivers' disciplinary and alcohol incidents 2015-2017: FOI release

Figures on the following four questions: How many train drivers has ScotRail employed in each of the last three financial years How many disciplinary incidents has the company carried out in each of the last three years How many train drivers have been disciplined for alcohol related incidents in that time How many tr...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Invitations to Bute House dinner in March 2017: FOI Release

A copy of each invitation, paper or electronic, to a dinner in Bute House on 21 March 2017 for those people listed below; Anne Budge Katherine Garret-Cox Jayne-Anne Gadhia Marie Macklin Jim McColl Sir Ian Wood Sir David Murray Calum Paterson Sir Ewan Brown CBE Chris van der Kuyl Dan MacDonald Sir Brian Souter Togethe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tesco's proposal to transfer jobs to Dundee: FOI release

Confirmation on whether the Scottish Government has given Tesco financial aid to keep the call centre in Dundee open, as opposed to Cardiff being chosen.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Meeting between Humza Yousaf MSP and Martin Dorchester: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Humza Yousaf MSP and Martin Dorchester on 29 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Funding from Five European Structural and Investment Funds: FOI release

The names of the final recipients of EU funding through programmes financed by the "Five European Structural and Investment Funds" in Scotland between 01/01/2000 and 31/12/2013, or during the Third and Fourth EU Multiannual Financial Frameworks. The pounds and pence total of EU funding the final recipients were allocat...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence spending s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Farming and rural, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Current assessment of Japanese Knotweed in Benderloch: FOI release

'I understand Transport Scotland is not required to treat Japanese knotweed growing on the verges of trunk roads but does include relevant terms in its contract arrangements with trunk road operating companies. As part of their contractual duties, the operating companies are required to record all evidence of Japanese ...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence contracts 8 attachments
Published
2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary meeting Alison McGregor CEO HSBC Scotland: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the meeting with Alison McGregor CEO of HSBC Scotland on 31st March 2017. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation you asked for a copy of any minute and note taken d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Meetings with Unite Union/workforce representatives/Doosan Babcock: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to Scottish Ministers in advance of meetings with representatives of Doosan Babcock in the past year. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation you asked for a copy of any minutes and notes taken during or subsequent to these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Ministerial meeting with Life Sciences Scotland (LSS): FOI release

copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with Life Sciences Scotland ILG in relation to the meeting on Life Sciences held on 14th March 217. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation I request a copy of a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Health and social care, Public sector

Bi-lingual road and rail signs: EIR release

Under the freedom of information legislation I shall be obliged if you could advise me the cost of the aforementioned signs since local government reorganisation in 1996. If possible I would like the breakdown per financial year for each local authority.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

First Minister meeting with Deloitte UK: FOI release

A copy of the minutes from the meeting held between Nicola Sturgeon MSP and David Sproule on 20 March 2017 and all correspondence relating to this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-13
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Ministerial meeting with Standard Life chief executive: FOI release

All background notes, briefing/s provided to the First Minister/Ministers/officials in relation to the meeting with Keith Skeoch, Standard Life on 29 March 17 alongside a copy of any minutes and notes taken during or subsequent to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Economy, Public sector

Minister meeting Falkirk Economic Partnership: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with Falkirk Economic Partnership in relation to the meeting on the local economy held on 2nd March 217, and a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic

Minister meeting with Longannet Task Force: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with Longannnet Task Force in relation to the meeting on the local economy held on 1st March 217, and a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting with Ayrshire Councils: FOI release

Information relating to the meeting on 8 March 2017 between the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work meeting and the Ayrshire Councils.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings 8 attachments
Published
2017-07-06
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector