Scottish Government FOI Index

15,099releases indexed

24,092attachments found

29.8avg calendar days

5,640partially withheld

2021-04-20oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 5,640 unclear 4,937 not held 2,189 released 952 already published 503 cost limit 446 clarification 223 withheld 160 transferred 49

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 3525 s.20 3020 s.34(1) 2738 s.39(2) 2374 s.30 2097 s.17(1) 1971 s.25(1) 1711 s.10(4) 1434 s.11(2) 1157 s.29(1) 850 s.2 835 s.3 641

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 900 releases · 28.1 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 775 releases · 30.4 avg days Marine Directorate 596 releases · 27.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 513 releases · 29.3 avg days Population Health Directorate 505 releases · 26.6 avg days Learning Directorate 486 releases · 37.0 avg days Economic Development Directorate 479 releases · 41.5 avg days People Directorate 443 releases · 25.9 avg days

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106 matching releases

Scottish Government spend on investment for start up and high growth businesses data: FOI release

On May 21 2024, the Scottish Government promised £5m investment for start up and high growth businesses. Could you supply a full breakdown of how much has been handed out, including what the money went to?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600500300
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Proposed sites for a new munitions factory correspondence: FOI Review

Original Request 202500494670 1) Please share all correspondence you have had with the UK Government, Scottish local authorities, the Ministry of Defence, Foreign Office and Scottish Enterprise (and its international arm Scottish Development International) regarding the proposed sites for a new munitions factory in Ay...

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202500497216 - Review of 202500494670
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

Oversight mechanisms of Techscaler contract: FOI release

You asked for information that relates to the oversight mechanisms of the £42 million provided to techscaler. What are the oversight mechanisms that ensure the money is spent with accountability.

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: FOI/202500486826
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Money paid to Former Chief Entrepreneurial Advisor to Scottish Government: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202400429357 For each of the amounts invoiced by Mark Logan please indicate whether the amount was paid to Mark Logan personally, or to a company.

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-12-10
Reference: FOI/202500483514
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Public communications regarding ODX Innovations Ltd: FOI release

Please provide copies of all public communications issued by the Scottish Government between 1 January 2019 and 31 December 2024 which refer to ODX Innovations Ltd. For the purposes of this request, “public communications” means material issued through official Scottish Government channels, including: Ministerial pre...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1)

Published: 2025-11-13
Reference: FOI/202500479493
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF): FOI release

For each month from January 2019 until December 2021, please list the total amounts paid by the Scottish Government to Lead Partners in the following programmes: 1. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2. The European Social Fund (ESF)

FOI unclear 75 score 5 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: FOI/202500479679
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and European Social Fund (ESF) payments to Highland Council: FOI release

For each month from January 2019 until December 2021, please list the total amounts paid by the Scottish Government to Highland Council in relation to its role as a Lead Partner in the following programmes: 1. The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) 2. The European Social Fund (ESF)

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: FOI/202500479689
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

HMS Glasgow naming ceremony: FOI release

Specifically, were any Scottish Government officials invited to attend the naming ceremony in Glasgow Type 26 Frigate HMS Glasgow last month. If any officials were invited and declined to attend, could you provide the reasons for their refusal? If any refusals occurred, I would also like to request copies of any email...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500469103
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Removal of members of the Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) board: FOI release

Have any members of the Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) board have been removed by Ministers since 1 January 2020. If so, how many?

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500479567
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

EU funding records for Accunostics Ltd and ODX Innovations Ltd Projects: FOI release

For the £2.8m funding to Accunostics Ltd and the £1.8m funding to ODX Innovations Ltd awarded by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, and the £1.4m funding to Accunostics Ltd awarded by the Scottish Investment Bank (part of Scottish Enterprise), please confirm: 1. Whether any part of the funding was provided, match-funde...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-10-01
Reference: FOI/202500479609
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Scotland CAN DO framework: FOI release

1. Any papers and correspondence, rationale regarding and relating to the decision to close this framework. 2. Any correspondence to Ministers or from Ministers regarding the closing of this framework. 3. Any reviews or evaluations on the framework that took place. 4. Details of consultations that took place with pa...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500462251
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Trading names for Ferguson's shipyard in Port Glasgow: FOI release

A list and dates of the various trading names for Ferguson's shipyard based in Port Glasgow from January 2020 to May 2025.

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500464667
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

Briefings on Type 31 Frigates: FOI release

1. Copies of internal correspondence (e.g., emails or memos) from 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2024 that discuss or mention the Type 31 frigates. 2. Copies of any briefings, presentations, or reports prepared for meetings involving Ministers, Civil Servants, or stakeholders that reference the Type 31 frigates during ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500449493
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Right Dose Pharmacy business grants: FOI release

How many business grants Right Dose Pharmacy received (if any) in total of monies in pounds Sterling?

FOI unclear 50 score 1 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202400413836
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Entrepreneurial Education Pathways funding: FOI release

1. What budget was allocated to the Education Pathways fund and what budget was allocated to the Enterprise Pathways announced for 2024-25? 2. What was the date for each of the funds first submitted for approval . What date was the budget for each of the funds approved and what date were the funds finally signed off a...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2025-01-15
Reference: FOI/202400439363
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Scottish Ministers meetings with Babcock International Group: FOI release

The number of times that Scottish Ministers have met with representatives of Babcock International Ltd since in May 2021.

FOI unclear 55 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2024-11-27
Reference: FOI/202400438220
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Money given to Chief Entrepreneur since appointment: FOI release

How much money has been given to Mark Logan since he was appointed to his role, with a breakdown of these costs?

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: FOI/202400429357
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Meetings with Chief Entrepreneur: FOI release

Meetings that have taken place between the Chief Entrepreneur (Mark Logan) and the following organisations during the period from the start of his appointment in July 2022 to July 25th 2024. 1. Meetings with Cosla regarding enterpreneurship and also with Business Gateway team. 2. Meetings with Social Enterprise Scotlan...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: FOI/202400424057
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Fees paid by GFG Alliance company: FOI Appeal

“I want to make an FOI request to the Scottish Government about the total fee that has so far been paid by GFG Alliance companies under the 25-year guarantee entered into by the Scottish Government relating to the Lochaber hydropower plant and smelter. I also want to ask when these payments were made”

FOI unclear 75 score 539 working days over deadline correspondence spending 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-25
Reference: FOI/202200270670 - Appeal of 202100258578
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Paper on Joint Programme Monitoring Committee (JPMC): FOI Review

Original request - 202400419150 The minutes of the May 2016 meeting of the Joint Programme Monitoring Committee (JPMC) are available here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/jpmc-minutes-may-2016/ They include the following remark: “A paper was presented to the Committee on risks and issues with the 2014-2020 progra...

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: FOI/202400422465 review of 202400419150
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector

Minutes from European Structural and Investment Funding Meetings: FOI release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202400416947. For each of the meetings listed in the above referenced response, please provide the minutes of the meeting.

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: FOI/202400422468
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

European Structural Fund (ESF) and European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) document: FOI release

The document ESF and ERDF programme performance against the operational programmes, as at September 2019, was published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/esif-programme-monitoring-committee-meeting-november-2019/ But no subsequent versions of this document appear to be available. Please provide all subsequent ver...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420611
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

European Social Fund programme audit issues: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s 2018-19 consolidated accounts include the following statement: “The European Social Fund programme within the ESF is currently in 'pre-suspension' status due to audit issues identified during a 2018 audit. As a result the Scottish Government is not yet in a position to have these claims refun...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400420729
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

The reimbursement claims which the Scottish Government will submit to the European Commission (EC): EIR Release

In the Scottish Parliament on 26th June 2024, the following exchange occurred: Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con) I will try again to get an answer to the question that was posed by my colleagues and has been avoided by the Deputy First Minister. I will put it really simply: how much of the €136 million that was no...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400423249
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector