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 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

Official meeting with Springfield Properties 29 October 2019: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting Scottish Government Minister Derek McKay meeting with Innes Smith of Springfield Properties on 29 October 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-07
Reference
FOI/202100167515
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair work meeting with Miller Homes: FOI release

Derek McKay meeting with Chris Endsor, Chief Executive of Miller Homes on 1 October 2019 Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-27
Reference
FOI/202100167507
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Housing, Money and tax, Public sector

Former Minister for Transport and Islands meeting with Springfield Properties: FOI release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting Scottish Government Minister Derek McKay meeting with Innes Smith of Springfield Properties on 29 October 2019. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from meeting Post meeting action points

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-22
Reference
FOI/202100167515
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Minister for Public Finance and Digital Economy engagement: FOI release

Scottish Government Minister, Kate Forbes meeting and dinner with Angus McPherson of Noble and Co on 5 September 2019. Details being sought include Pre meeting briefing(s) Any agenda List of attendees at all meetings Any minutes or notes Any post meeting action points Venue, cost of, and details of who paid for dinner

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-15
Reference
FOI/202100167416
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 local authorities administering coronavirus business support grants: FOI release

"The Scottish Government's directive/procedimure/guidelines to local council's in relation the distribution of Covid-19 grants in respect of rate registered businesses premises. Documentation pertaining to the early withdrawal of first grants (original documentation stated March 2021) including who instructed this? Whe...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 15 working days correspondence ministers 4 attachments
Published
2021-04-12
Reference
FOI/202100148215
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence relating to proposed Royal Air Force Space Command: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence involving ministers in 2020 in which there is discussion of the UK Government’s proposed creation on an “RAF Space Command”, and its impact and/or relation to Scotland, and/or spaceport projects in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-01
Reference
FOI/202000130959
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Information relating to backdating business support grants: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages, phone calls or otherwise) between Ministers (including the First Minister), Special Advisors and civil servants in the Scottish Government Press Office since 1 September 2020 concerning proposals to backdate the value of business support grants (...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-01
Reference
FOI/202000129444
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence to First Minister on support for businesses: FOI release

Copies of any emails, letters or other forms of correspondence received by Nicola Sturgeon from Scottish National Party MSPs in the past three months on the topic of support for businesses and the economy.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000103860
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Engineering companies’ meetings Ministerial briefing documents: FOI release

Concerning two meetings attended held by ministers, the first being a phone call meeting attended by Fiona Hyslop on 26/03/20 with Doosan Babcock, Castle Engineering and Scottish Engineering amongst others. The second is a meeting between Ivan McKee and John McCarrol of JFD on 03/04/20. I would like to request the bri...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-04
Reference
FOI/202100133437
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Digital Growth Fund: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (emails, letters, text messages, WhatsApp messages, phone calls or otherwise) between Ministers (including the First Minister), Special Advisors and civil servants in the Scottish Government Press Office concerning the Digital Growth Fund since 1 September 2020. 2. Any briefings (notes, memos, or ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp 4 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000129474
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Enterprise resignation: FOI release

Any briefings, memos or other material was produced by civil servants for Ministers and/or special advisors on the resignation of Steve Dunlop from Scottish Enterprise. Details of any meetings between civil servants, Ministers and/or special advisors where the above topic was discussed. Copies of any emails or other ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-02-23
Reference
FOI/202000103812
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

COVID-19 Correspondence from small retailers concerning lockdown rules: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (emails, letters or otherwise) received by Scottish Ministers/special advisors between 29 October to 11 November from those identified as working in small/non-essential retailers as owners, employers, staff or otherwise who have written concerned about the prospect of a second national lock...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-01
Reference
FOI/202000110673
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Business Resilience Centre financial support and correspondence: FOI release

1) Detail of any financial support provided to the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) in the last three financial years including 2020/21 so far and anticipated further funding. 2) Any correspondence between Jude McCorry, the chief executive of SBRC, and Scottish Government officials between January 1 and June...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.2 s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-11-24
Reference
FOI/202000085097
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Highland and Islands Enterprise financial management report redactions: FOI release

“Please provide me with an unredacted copy of the report featured on this page https://www.gov.scot/publications/highlands-islands-enterprise-financial-management-review-cairngorm-mountain/ There are 16 redactions. It appears that three of these are reference to an individual whose name is openly documented with Compan...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.37 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-28
Reference
FOI/202000060534
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Investment returns for Government business interventions: FOI release

“For each of the government business interventions in Prestwick Airport, Ferguson Marine, Bifab and Lochaber Aluminium smelter please can you give me the investment returns actually received by the government in each of the fiscal years 2017/18, 2018/19 and 2019/20. For each can you give me the nature of the return - i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.33 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000055209
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Money and tax, Public sector

Garden centre, construction business and recycle centres representatives’ correspondence: FOI release

Correspondence received by Kate Forbes (from 1 March to date) by representatives of garden centres, construction businesses or recycling centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38 s.33 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000047709
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Financial questions on hydro plant and aluminium smelter at Lochaber: FOI Review

I. the size of the total gross liability of the Scottish Government under the 25-year financial guarantee relating to the hydro plant and aluminium smelter at Lochaber entered into in December 2016; II. the methodology that was used to value the asset at the time of the agreement in 2016/17; III. documents and correspo...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.33(2)
Published
2020-05-28
Reference
FOI/202000032186
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications on potential use of satellite launch facilities: FOI release

"Any documents detailing communications between members of the Scottish Government and the following agencies pertaining to potential use of the proposed satellite launch facility on the Melness Crofting Estate in Sutherland for defence, security or military purposes: Highlands and Islands Enterprise Lockheed Martin U...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-11
Reference
FOI/202000028641
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All correspondence pertaining to the First Minister's visit to Coca Cola factory: FOI release

You asked for: Any documentation pertaining to Nicola Sturgeon’s visit to Coca Cola on 31.7.19. This should include any letters, emails, briefings, and notes of conversations (including telephone) pertaining to the visit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.33 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000011679
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Scotcoin Correspondence: FOI release

1. Please provide all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between members of the Scotcoin company and FinTech Scotland. 2. Please provide all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000011924
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Manufacturing roundtable attendance including the Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills: FOI release

You asked for the following information: “Who attended a meeting at Gretna with Jamie Hepburn MSP, along with 30 or so others on the 13th January 2020.”

FOI partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1)
Published
2020-01-29
Reference
FOI/202000013021
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Business, industry and innovation, Public sector