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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First Minister visit to Tata Steel: FOI release

You requested the following: Minutes and correspondence (emails, phone calls, notes, letters and otherwise) surrounding Nicola Sturgeon's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta - Liberty Steel on 24 August 2016. Minutes and correspondence (emails, phone calls, notes, letters and otherwise) surrounding Nicola Sturgeon's meeting on...

FOI already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.33 s.36 s.36(1) s.36(2) s.25 10 attachments
Published
2017-11-16
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Custom House's status in relation to Enterprise Area: FOI release

a statement as to the reasoning behind Custom House's exclusion from the enterprise zone contact details of the person in charge of deciding the boundaries of the zone

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.20
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

South of Scotland Enterprise Agency information: FOI release

Any analysis considered by the Scottish Government of the possible costs of implementing the proposal to 'arrange a south of Scotland enterprise agency' mentioned in the Programme for Government. The information should include – but not be limited to - briefings, data, discussion with experts and costings documents. I ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.29 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-15
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Level of ownership of Liberty Aluminium Lochaber Ltd: FOI release

Confirmation of the actual % level of ownership of Liberty Aluminium Lochaber Ltd (SC549732) and SIMEC Lochaber Hydropower Ltd (SC549864).

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-11-10
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Growth Team: FOI release

The business case for the Scottish Growth Scheme (SGS); The number of applications for funding that have been made to the SGS to date; The text of these applications where possible, and the funding allocated; Whether any applicants have received funding from the SGS; and Whether any bids for funding have been made to t...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

European Structural Funds compliance investigation: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence between Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council between March 2015 and January 2016 in relation to the European Structural Funds Division investigation into compliance issues for claims involving Jobs and Business Glasgow.

FOI released 95 score correspondence 10 attachments
Published
2017-10-25
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish National Investment Bank implementation plan: FOI release

You asked whether funding was ever assigned to a Business Development Bank, for the business case for the Business Development Bank, how much money is available on annual basis to the Scottish Investment Bank, for the business case for a Scottish National Investment Bank, whether this will replace the Scottish Investme...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-10-05
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Scottish Goose Management Scheme, state aid application information: EIR release

You asked for a copy of the Full State Aid application submitted to Brussels by the Glasgow State Aid Unit plus all the advice and information provided by the State Aid Unit and Scottish Natural Heritage for the recent State Aid application for the Scottish Goose Management Scheme for internationally protected geese.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 20 attachments
Published
2017-09-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

European funding for Gartcosh regeneration project: FOI release

Any information on European funding (or other) accessed and/ or provided to Scottish Enterprise for the construction and access road to Transport Interchange" and "ascertain any specific caveats and/ or restrictions on the use of the funding for the road.

FOI released 95 score correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2017-09-20
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, International, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

First Minister meeting John McFarlane, Barclays' Chairman, 2016: FOI release

Information relating to the First Minister's meeting with John McFarlane, Chairman of Barclays, on December 1, 2016. To include all briefing papers prepared for the meeting. All communications (emails, letters etc.) regarding the organisation of the meeting and after the meeting. Any notes, minutes or action points tak...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Deputy First Minister's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the Deputy First Minister's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta (Liberty House) on December 18, 2016: 1. A list of who was in attendance at the ministerial engagement2. Where the meeting/dinner took place3. The cost of the dinner and who paid for it4. All briefing papers prepared for the m...

FOI not held 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

FM meeting Strathclyde University's Advanced Forming Research Centre: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to Scottish Ministers in advance of meetings with repres entatives of Strathclyde University's Advanced Forming Research Centre in the past year. In addition, you have requested a copy of any minutes and notes taken during or subsequent to these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting Morag Keith and David Anderson: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work with regard to the meeting with held on 30th March 2017. In addition, you requested a copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting.

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-28
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information between SG and Sinofortone/China Railway Group Ltd: FOI release

All information between Scottish Government, Sinofortone, China Railway Group Ltd, China Railway No3 Engineering Group and Roddy Gow since 10 April 2016. All information between special advisors ministers and officials connected to the MOU.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Cancellation of deal with China in August 2016: FOI release

You asked for information on the collapse of deal with China: apply for information on the deal signed earlier this year by the SNP and which was cancelled in August 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence between SG and SinoFortone Group: FOI release

All correspondence between representatives of SinoFortone Group, China Railway No 3 Engineering Group and the Scottish Government on 15 August 2016 (which terminated the Memorandum of Understanding between the two parties, signed in March 2016).

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish funds for Innovation and Investment Hubs: FOI release

The budget that was allocated to the development of Innovation and Investment Hubs in Brussels and Berlin and from which area within the Scottish budget the funds would be derived.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Cost of establishing the London Hub, Scotland House: FOI release

Cost of establishing the London Hub, estimated annual running cost and staff numbers currently working in Hub; benefits set out in business case including additional investment expected and a copy of the original business case if possible.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Estimated cost of full fiscal autonomy: FOI release

If the Scottish Government made any estimate of the cost or benefit of full fiscal autonomy in October 2014 - June 2016 and the date in which that estimate was submitted. I would also ask if civil servants did any work at all on the option of full fiscal autonomy during this period. In addition I would like to ask if t...

FOI released 95 score correspondence ministers spending 6 attachments
Published
2017-08-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Scottish Growth Scheme - funds allocation: FOI release

The Scottish Growth Scheme was announced in the SNP's Programme for Government last September. The First Minister calling the three-year arrangement "a half-billion-pound vote of confidence in Scottish business, workers and the economy". Where has this sum been allocated to, who will be auditing this sum, and when are ...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

ScotRail train drivers' disciplinary and alcohol incidents 2015-2017: FOI release

Figures on the following four questions: How many train drivers has ScotRail employed in each of the last three financial years How many disciplinary incidents has the company carried out in each of the last three years How many train drivers have been disciplined for alcohol related incidents in that time How many tr...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2017-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Invitations to Bute House dinner in March 2017: FOI Release

A copy of each invitation, paper or electronic, to a dinner in Bute House on 21 March 2017 for those people listed below; Anne Budge Katherine Garret-Cox Jayne-Anne Gadhia Marie Macklin Jim McColl Sir Ian Wood Sir David Murray Calum Paterson Sir Ewan Brown CBE Chris van der Kuyl Dan MacDonald Sir Brian Souter Togethe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Tesco's proposal to transfer jobs to Dundee: FOI release

Confirmation on whether the Scottish Government has given Tesco financial aid to keep the call centre in Dundee open, as opposed to Cardiff being chosen.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-07-24
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills