Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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737 matching releases

US military flights related correspondence between Scottish Government and Glasgow Prestwick representatives: FOI release

All correspondence Scottish Government ministers, officials and civil servants had with representatives of Glasgow Prestwick airport related to US military flights between the start of February 2026 and the current date (23 April 2026).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515377
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Israeli military flights related correspondence between Scottish Government and Glasgow Prestwick representatives: FOI release

Please can the Scottish Government provide all correspondence its ministers, officials and civil servants had with representatives of Glasgow Prestwick airport relating to Israeli military flights from the start of January 2024 to the end of March 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515378
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

Information regarding Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal at the Scottish City Region and Growth Deal Delivery Board meeting: FOI release

Any papers on the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal that were prepared in advance of the "in-depth discussion" for the Scottish City Region and Growth Deal Delivery Board meeting on 11th March 2026 Any notes made by officials regarding the Stirling and Clackmannanshire City Region Deal at the Scottish Cit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: FOI/202600520152
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Distribution and monitoring of enterprise and social-enterprise support funding: FOI release

I am seeking recorded information about how Scottish Government funding for enterprise and social-enterprise support is distributed, and what monitoring exists of who is declined by funded delivery partners. Where exact figures are not held, please provide the nearest held equivalent or direct me to where it is publish...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: FOI/202600518020
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Money spent on Chief Entrepreneur since creation of role: FOI release

How much money has been spent on the Chief Entrepreneur since the role was created, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on, i.e. salary, expenses etc?

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.25(1)

Published: 2026-07-28
Reference: FOI/202600509489
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Scottish Government MF Glen Rosa review group information: FOI release

(1). Please advise what oversight a/o scrutiny, if any, your sponsored Scottish Government MF Glen Rosa Review Group had of :- MF Glen Rosa Dry Docking Report ( 17July-7Aug 2025 ) FMPG's 15 Sept 2025 update to the NZETC and its specific reference the MF Glen Rosa Dry Docking Report ( 17July-7Aug 2025 ) FMPG's 18 Dec 2...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence meetings

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202600506158
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Transport

Communications and governance oversight of key partners within the Scottish entrepreneurial and technology ecosystem: FOI Review

Original request 202600511125 This is in relation to your request entitled Tech Ecosystem Governance, asking for copies of all official and unofficial communications (including emails, meeting notes, briefing documents, Microsoft Teams chats, and informal messages such as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal) held by the Scot...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600515761 Review of 202600511125
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Defence industry meeting information: FOI release

Information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the Ministerial meetings involving Kate Forbes MSP listed in the Lobbying Register under IDs 64849, 67141 (26/06/2025) and 66801, 67142 (08/10/2025): 1. Full minutes, agendas, and attendee lists for both meetings. 2. All briefing materials, "r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.30 s.30C s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-07
Reference: FOI/202600514347
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Tech Scaler communications between specific individuals: 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 (...

FOI already published 80 score 5 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.3 s.38 s.12 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600515748
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Techscaler financial reporting and oversight documents: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the £42.4 million Techscaler contract awarded to CodeBase in July 2022. The Early Evaluation of the Techscaler Programme 2022-24 (published February 2026) identifies staff costs as the programme's largest expenditure and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513352
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Techscaler contract details: FOI release

Please provide the following information: 1. Contractual Technical Specifications: Any specific schedules or appendices within the July 2022 contract that mandate or define the technology platforms, software systems, or digital tools CodeBase must utilise to deliver the programme’s "Social Infrastructure" and "Online ...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.12 s.30 s.70A s.20 s.44A s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513345
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Techscaler annual report 2024 events data: FOI release

In reference to page 43 of the Techscaler Annual Report 2024 and page 40 of the Early Evaluation of the Techscaler Programme 2022-24 report (both linked below), please could you provide an itemised list of each of the events referred to in the reports, including: The event name The date that the event took place The ...

FOI released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.3(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600512263
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister response to a letter sent by the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI release

You asked for a copy of Darren Jones' response to a letter from Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture regarding military use of Scottish Airports.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600513715
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Ferguson Marine being awarded contracts to build ships: FOI release

You asked if we could supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes ffom meetings, briefings, analysis, about Ferguson Marine being directly awarded contracts to build ships, from the last two weeks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: FOI/202600509519
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Prestwick Airport, US military and Iran documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about Prestwick Airport, US military, Iran, from 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600509656
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, International, Public sector

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

Correspondence and briefings and the costs of Deputy First Minister of Scotland trip to Stornoway on November 5: FOI release

“Correspondence sent and received, analysis and briefings and the full costs of Kate Forbes trip to Stornoway on November 5”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600511063
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Hybrid working 'team agreements' within the Economic Development Directorate: FOI release

All hybrid working 'team agreements' in Economic Development Directorate.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500493676
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

UK Government's local growth fund correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the UK Government's local growth fund, from the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600511103
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

Lochaber Smelter "monitoring reports" extracts: FOI Review

Original Request 202500496386 I am requesting specific extracts from the "monitoring reports" produced by external advisors (Deloitte, Teneo, or similar) regarding the Scottish Government's financial guarantee to the GFG Alliance (Alvance British Aluminium) for the Lochaber Smelter. Please provide: 1. The "Risk Dashb...

FOI clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.33(1) s.2 s.17 s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-01
Reference: FOI/202500499440 - Review of 202500496386
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Defence Exhibition and Conference documentation in 2025: FOI release

"All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Defence Exhibition and Conference in 2025."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600510026
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Documentation that was sent to Scottish Government Ministers by civil servants regarding Ferguson Marine: FOI release

“All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Ferguson Marine in Q1 2026.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600506932
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Techscaler contract communications regarding international travel and the handling of complaints: FOI release

This is in relation to your request entitled Techscaler Governance, asking for copies of all official and unofficial communications (including emails, meeting notes, briefing documents, Microsoft Teams chats, and informal messages such as Telegram, WhatsApp or Signal) that meet the criteria that you laid out between th...

FOI already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600511131
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Governance, staffing arrangements and performance management of the Techscaler contract: FOI release

I am writing to request information regarding the governance, staffing arrangements, and performance management of the £42 million Techscaler contract. Specifically, I am investigating the circumstances, operational discussions, and secondment arrangements involving Scottish Government personnel transitioning to the de...

FOI cost limit 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.30 s.12

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600511129
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector