Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Ferguson Shipyard jobs and costs statistics: FOI release

Please provide the following information under FOISA: a) Number of projected, estimated or actual jobs saved at Ferguson Shipyard, as announced by Scottish Ministers since 2018 (please provide dates if the numbers have fluctuated). b) Figures/data/calculations, supporting Scottish Ministers' announcements of jobs saved...

FOI unclear 50 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200305184
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Valuation of securities relating to Lochaber Guarantee: FOI release

1. The Scottish Government in media statements has stated that an independent valuation of the Scottish Government's securities relating to the Lochaber Guaranteevalued them at more than the outstanding amount of the guarantee. Please providethis valuation figure. 2. Please also provide the independent valuation itself...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 76 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-31
Reference
FOI/202200298479
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Details of the Scottish Government Dalzell agreement: FOI Review

You expressed that you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202100267443. The wording of this initial request is outlined below: “I would like to make a freedom of information request of the Scottish Government for details on the Sc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 81 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29 4 attachments
Published
2022-08-30
Reference
FOI/202200280909 Review of 202100267443
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Information on the recruitment process for the role of Chief Entrepreneur: FOI release

1. How did the Scottish Government decide on who to hire for their chief entrepreneur role? 2. Was there an interview process/job advert and if so, could you send it to me? 3. What is budgeted for the role over the next five years, with a breakdown of what the money will go towards/already spent it on? 4. Is there a...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2022-08-30
Reference
FOI/202200310650
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence and meetings with the Scottish Government and other organisations and companies: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Ivan McKee with Deloitte and MacRob...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 112 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 6 attachments
Published
2022-08-22
Reference
FOI/202200273210
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Dalzell Steelworks contracts: FOI release

A copy of information or briefing notes provided to the Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise in order to answer the 25 PQs on the sale of Dalzell Steelworks lodged by Willie Rennie MSP on 13th January 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-08-17
Reference
FOI/202200309713
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on the recruitment of a Chief Entrepreneur to the Scottish Goverment: FOI release

In reference to the recently appointed role of Chief Entrepreneur to the Scottish Goverment, I would be grateful if you could clarify/provide information about the following: 1. Was this role advertised and if yes, when & where? 2. Do you have a shortlist of candidates who applied for this role and if yes, how many? ...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.2
Published
2022-08-16
Reference
FOI/202200310268
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

The successful awards page of the Scottish Technology Ecosystem Fund: FOI release

The ‘successful awards’ page for the Ecosystem Fund only includes limited information. Please provide a full list of all the funds awarded and all applications approved for funding to date (up to 1st June 2022). For each award, please include: 1. The sum awarded or approved 2. The date of the candidate’s application 3...

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200303630
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information disclosed in ref FOI/202100256434 & whether referred for review / appeal to OSIC: FOI release

1) The information disclosed in this FOI: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202100256434/, ref FOI/202100256434, in unredacted format. 2) Confirmation whether this FOI has been referred for internal review, and if also applicable, to the Scottish Information Commissioner.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200280977
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Lanarkshire Steelworks Soil and Groundwater Contamination Liability Assessment: FOI release

1. Please provide an unredacted copy of the Lanarkshire Steelworks Soil and Groundwater Contamination Liability Assessment, prepared by Atkins for the Scottish Government on 22 April 2016 (please provide all the information redacted in the version available here: FOI202100216003+-+Information+released+2.pdf (www.gov.sc...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200278376
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

The sale of the Dalzell steelworks: FOI release

1. What review has the Scottish Government conducted of other contracts in relation to (a) state aid rules and (b) assuming liabilities such as environmental remediation, following the results of its review of the facilitation of the sale of the Dalzell steelworks. Please provide a copy of any reviews or instructions t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-08-04
Reference
FOI/202200272838
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cairngorm Mountain Funicular Railway: FOI release

All briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, notes of meetings and telephone conversations, since 1 November 2021 between Ivan McKee, Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise and his officials and Kate Forbes MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy and her officials concerning Cairngorm Mounta...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-02
Reference
FOI/202200289421
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Lochaber smelter: FOI release

1. The marketing presentation 'Project Boots Long Dated Secured Financing Guaranteed by the Scottish Government', prepared by Morgan Stanley and dated November 2016. 2. Any / all other marketing material held by the Scottish Government in connection with Project Boots bonds (e.g. prospectus, listing particulars, inform...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-01
Reference
FOI/202200279844
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Repairing the Cairngorm Mountain Funicular Railway: FOI release

All briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, notes of meetings and telephone conversations, since 1 June 2021 between Scottish Government Ministers/Officials/Special Advisors and Highlands and Islands Enterprise officials concerning the revised completion date and revised final costings to repair the Cairngorm Mount...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending 4 attachments
Published
2022-08-01
Reference
FOI/202200281964
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government accounting provisions regarding Lochaber Smelter: FOI Review

Please can you send me a copy of the working papers showing the calculations of the Scottish Government's provisions for the Lochaber Smelter Guarantee Agreement with the GFG Alliance. The two years I would like to look at are 2019/20 when the provision totalled £37m and 2020/21 when the provision totalled £161m. If yo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200277464 Review of 202100265659
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence with close contact businesses: FOI release

I would like to make a freedom of information request of the Scottish Government concerning any correspondence with those who identify as business owners of businesses classified as a close contact business by the Scottish Government in their December 2021- January 2022 support guidelines. I would like this to go from ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200278752
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence with Greensill Capital: FOI release

1. Please provide copies of all interactions with Greensill Capital since 1 January 2015 up to the date of this request. This includes, but is not limited to, all electronic communications (including emails), letters, minutes and notes of meetings. 2. Please provide copies of all interactions with GAM Investments since...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-07-25
Reference
FOI/202200278381
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Legal considerations regarding Dalzell Steelworks: FOI release

“1. Please provide a copy of the information the Scottish Government holds on how disputes about state aid rules are resolved post-Brexit. Does the Scottish Government have any documentation which states that the Court of Session and Supreme Court now have responsibility for interpreting and ruling on any dispute relat...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36 s.38(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-07-14
Reference
FOI/202200272825
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Communications with GFG Alliance regarding first annual guarantee fee review: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202100259480: "Please provide a copy of all communications between the Scottish Government and the GFG Alliance on the subject of the first annual guarantee fee review. I am awa...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2022-07-06
Reference
FOI/202200269916 Review of 202100259480
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Communication regarding UK Shared Prosperity Fund: FOI release

Any internal Scottish Government correspondence or briefings (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages (or otherwise) received by Cabinet Secretary Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP, Minister...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-06-22
Reference
FOI/202200300529
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Deloitte and work undertaken relating to Lochaber project: FOI release

1) The amount paid to Deloitte for work undertaken relating to the Lochaber guarantee/project to date, broken down by financial year. 2) The amount contracted to be paid in addition to the above that has yet to leave the Scottish Government's accounts.

FOI unclear 50 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2022-06-22
Reference
FOI/202200292153
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to specific meetings June & August 2021: FoI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a) Kate Forbes' meeting with BAE System...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28 s.18(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-06-20
Reference
FOI/202200273228
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Longannet Power Station: FOI release

Copies of written communications between either Scottish ministers, civil servants, Scottish Enterprise, and executives at (or representatives of) manufacturing company Talgo, from 2017 until the present day, which concern the future of Longannet Power Station and/or the Scottish Governments intentions regarding the po...

FOI unclear 75 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 4 attachments
Published
2022-05-17
Reference
FOI/202200277648
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

COVID 19: businesses who received financial support during pandemic: FOI release

Lists of businesses which received support from the Scottish Government, or local government, for Coronavirus.

FOI unclear 50 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-05-05
Reference
FOI/202200271855
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector