Scottish Government FOI Index

13,099releases indexed

21,250attachments found

29.3avg calendar days

5,017partially withheld

2022-04-19oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 5,017 unclear 4,011 not held 1,917 released 909 already published 460 cost limit 411 clarification 193 withheld 137 transferred 44

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 3142 s.20 2766 s.34(1) 2393 s.39(2) 2180 s.30 1895 s.17(1) 1718 s.25(1) 1513 s.10(4) 1311 s.11(2) 1049 s.29(1) 774 s.2 710 s.6(1) 555

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 821 releases · 27.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 705 releases · 29.7 avg days Marine Directorate 519 releases · 27.1 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 513 releases · 29.3 avg days Population Health Directorate 440 releases · 25.9 avg days Economic Development Directorate 409 releases · 42.7 avg days Environment and Forestry Directorate 407 releases · 33.8 avg days People Directorate 393 releases · 26.2 avg days

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7 matching releases

Operational delivery, ecosystem engagement and management of the Techscaler Programme: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the operational delivery, ecosystem engagement, and management of the publicly funded Techscaler Programme. Specifically, I am seeking communications involving [REDACTED (section 38(1)(b)] (in his capacity as VP Regional Engagement at CodeBase/Techscaler) and Nick Murray (i...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.3 s.38 s.12 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600511127
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government's involvement in smelting facilities owned by Aluance British Aluminium Ltd: FOI release

I write concerning the involvement of the Scottish Government in the Lochaber Smelter owned by Aluance British Aluminium Ltd which is controlled by Sanjeer Gupta The company has three charges against it in the name of Scottish Ministers, effectively the Scottish Government, for money loaned to the company. Companies H...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3

Published: 2026-02-02
Reference: FOI/202500491840
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Total funding for start up and micro-enterprise support in Scotland: FOI release

1. The total funding for startup and micro-enterprise support in Scotland every year from 2020/21 to 2024/25 or to most recent yearly figures. 2. Total budget given to Business Gateway (https://www.bgateway.com/about) every year from 2020/21 to 2024/25 or to most recent yearly figures 3. The total amount Business Gat...

FOI not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500468746
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

European Structural and Investment Funds: FOI release

This request is about two statements made in the Scottish Parliament by the Deputy First Minister, Kate Forbes. The statements are both about the Scottish Government’s utilisation of EU European Structural and Investment Funds. On 4th June 2024, Kate Forbes said: “We do not expect Scotland to be markedly different fr...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.4

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400417857
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

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

Framework For The Provision Of Commercial Advisors: FOI release

The contracts and specification within the Framework for the Provision of Commercial Advisors. Any details the agreed level of confidentiality between the Scottish Government and contracted consultants such as any NDAs or impact on FOISA legislation within said framework or any award against said framework. Corresponde...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers contracts s.25(1) s.3 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-09
Reference: 202300363667
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Due Diligence Framework assessments spend: FOI release

1. With the £32m due diligence framework set up, how much has the Scottish government spent on due diligence assessments in each of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 and can you supply a breakdown of these costs? 2. Who made the final decision to set up this framework and what was the reasoning behind it? 3. What...

FOI not held 45 score 171 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.30 s.17(1)

Published: 2023-10-19
Reference: 202200324667
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector