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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Correspondence regarding Teneo and GFG Alliance: FOI Review

Original request - 202200269706 “1) Any contract, specification of work, or correspondence with Teneo around its work with the Scottish Government looking at GFG Alliance. 2) Any internal and external correspondence involving or referencing Teneo's work examining GFG Alliance and its subsidiaries..”

FOI already published 80 score 493 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12 s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-08
Reference
FOI/202200301933 Review of 202200269706
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Campervan and Motorhome working group: FOI release

How much money has been allocated by the Government to the Campervan and Motorhome working group?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2024-07-25
Reference
FOI/202300367845
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The MV Glen Sannox vessel and Ferguson Marine meetings: FOI release

“On 1st October 2023, the Herald newspaper published a story including this quote from a Transport Scotland spokesperson: “Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government, CMAL and [Ferguson Marine] meet weekly to discuss the progress of MV Glen Sannox towards handover, including the LNG system requirements, and to ensure...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-07-15
Reference
FOI/202300378973
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Sanjeev Gupta: FOI release

1. How many meetings have the Scottish Government held with Sanjeev Gupta or representatives of him since January 2023 until the date of this FOI? 2. Minutes/notes from these meetings and a list of attendees? 3. All briefings for ministers prepared about Sanjeev Gupta and his companies between January 2023 and the da...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 4 attachments
Published
2024-07-15
Reference
FOI/202300380877
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

European Structural and Investment Funding: FOI release

You asked for what discussions have taken place amongst Scottish Government ministers and their officials with regards to the European structural and investment funding. Please provide information from 1 January 2020 onwards.

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2024-07-11
Reference
FOI/202400416947
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, International, Public sector

EU structural funds initially allocated to Scotland: FOI release

EU structural funds initially allocated to Scotland during the 2014-2020 programme totalled €941 million, split between €476 million for the European Regional Development Fund and €465 million for the European Social Fund. Please provide any information held by the Scottish Government on how much of this initial €941 ...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-07-11
Reference
FOI/202400417988
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Israeli air force banned from using Prestwick airport: FOI release

I refer to your correspondence of 19 March 2024 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) requesting the following information: Due the recent press reports of Israeli air force being banned from using Prestwick airport due to "public backlash" I'd like the following information. 1. Any corresponde...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.17(1)
Published
2024-07-10
Reference
FOI/202400405189
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Chair of Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. A copy of any meeting minutes, external correspondence, read out of phone calls or any other documentation which relate to the Cabinet Secretary’s discussions with the Board of Ferguson Marine about Mr Tydeman’s performance and position as Chief Executive on 28th February. Please also include any internal correspond...

FOI not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.17(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-07-10
Reference
FOI/202400406714
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferguson ship builders all work contracts in Scotland: FOI release

Under the freedom of information act can you detail all contract work that has been done by Ferguson ship builders since the Scottish government took control of the yard. Obviously the two calmac ferries but what other work has been completed in this time?. What investment is required to modernise the yard for future w...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1)
Published
2024-04-29
Reference
FOI/202400406500
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to landing of an Israeli air force plane: FOI Release

Please provide all internal and external correspondence sent and received by the Scottish government relating to the landing of an Israeli air force plane last November and the subsequent decision by Glasgow Prestwick not to accept any further landings from the Israeli air force.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2024-04-29
Reference
FOI/202400405550
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to Prestwick Airport: FOI Release

1. Correspondence between Scottish Government communications officers and officials relating to Prestwick Airport and/or the newspaper The National on Friday, March 15. 2. Correspondence between Scottish Government officials and Prestwick Airport between Friday, March 15 and Tuesday, March 19. 3. Correspondence between...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-04-29
Reference
FOI/202400405184
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Computing science teaching path in Scotland: FOI release

In his August 2020 report for the Scottish Government, The Scottish Technology Ecosystem, Mark Logan set out a number of specific suggestions, as part of recommendation 5, to encourage more people into a career in computer teaching. My FOI questions relate to progress that has been made towards implementing those sugge...

FOI unclear 50 score 15 working days correspondence
Published
2024-04-24
Reference
FOI/202400406277
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Education, Public sector

Recruitment Services for Ferguson Marine: FOI release

Firstly, how much will David Tydeman receive as a result of his departure by way of severance from the state-controled shipyard firm Ferguson Marine? Can you explain what this relates to, whether as a pay off settlement or whether it relates to money in lieu of notice or some other contractual arrangement or otherwise...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2024-04-23
Reference
FOI/202400406611
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Green Freeports in Scotland: FOI release

1. Which Scottish Government ministers and in what role or capacity have they taken part in work relating to freeports? 2. Which UK government ministers and in what role or capacity, did those Scottish Ministers work with? 3. Which third party individuals or organisations have been involved in the creation of freepor...

FOI released 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.1 s.3
Published
2024-04-11
Reference
FOI/202400394747
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

European Regional Development Fund: FOI release

I am seeking information about the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF) programmes. This is with regards to the funding cycles of 2007-13 and 2014-20. The questions are for each funding cycle and am seeking answers relating to each funding cycle separately.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.10
Published
2024-04-04
Reference
FOI/202300387142
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Leadership change meeting: FOI Release

For the meeting held on 22/2/2023 between Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Covid Recovery, John Swinney MSP, and Business Organisations - CBI, FSB, SCC, SRC, SCDI, SFD, SFE, IoD and STA with the subject Leadership Change could you please provide the following information: • A full list of attendees, inc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2024-03-20
Reference
FOI/202300372850
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Digital support funding: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s Programme for Government published in September 2021 pledged to invest “£100m in digital support programmes” in the current Parliament (May 2021-May 2026). In relation to the above, I would like to request the following information: Please see individual responses to your questions below.

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending 6 attachments
Published
2024-03-13
Reference
FOI/202300382065
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Technology and Start-ups ecosystem events funding: FOI release

The funding provided by the Startup Infrastructure and Community Team since the publication of the Scottish Technology Ecosystem Review. You also asked for of any other relevant ‘teams / business areas’ that are liable to routinely provide funding for technology and start-up ecosystem events.

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2024-03-04
Reference
FOI/202400393738
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Funding provided to Ecosystem Fund: FOI Release

1. There was a round of funding provided by the Scottish Government’s Tech Ecosystem Team in Q1 2023 (DIGIT were a recipient of an award from this round of funding). However, we can see no record of any of the awards for this funding round, and note that you only referred to funding awards in 2021 and Q4 2023. Please c...

FOI cost limit 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12
Published
2024-02-29
Reference
FOI/202300388273
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on Ferries and budget: FOI release

Where 180 million pounds has been spent on 2 ferries plus the 70 million original costs? On public record I want to see the invoices to the company making the ferries from the government and the politicians signatures? Who are the stakeholders in the ferry company? Are there any politicians/family members with share...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.4
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300389612
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Communication whereby the Scottish Government notified people they were to work from home/return to workplaces: FOI release

Copies of communication whereby the Scottish Government notified people they were to work from home. Date of first issue. Copies of communication whereby the Scottish Government notified people they were to return to workplaces. Date of latest issue.

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2024-02-16
Reference
202300359041
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lochaber Guarantee Fee payments: FOI release

The dates of Lochaber Guarantee fee payments since 30 November 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence spending
Published
2024-02-15
Reference
FOI/202300391388
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence from Tata to the Government on Dalzell steelworks: FOI release

Since August 2021 to date, any correspondence from Tata to the Government on Dalzell steelworks. During the same time period, any Rapid Response Unit or other briefings to ministers regarding contact from Tata.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 111 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2024-02-08
Reference
202200328970
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

GFG Alliance net worth certificates: FOI release

Under the terms of the Lochaber Guarantee & Reimbursement Agreement, member companies of the GFG Alliance are required to provide "Net Worth Certificates" to Scottish Ministers. For each year since the commencement of the agreement, please provide all due dates and dates actually received for each "net worth certificat...

FOI unclear 75 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2024-02-07
Reference
202200314218
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector