Scottish Government FOI Index

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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389 matching releases

Governmental or ministerial meetings with Jeff Kabel of Liberty Steel: FOI release

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any governmental or ministerial meetings with Jeff Kabel (sometimes spelled Kable) of Liberty Steel/GFG Alliance, since May 1, 2021 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 156 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-28
Reference: FOI/202200312445
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Kate Forbes' (MSP) meetings: FOI release

1) 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 Mark Lo...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25 4 attachments

Published: 2023-02-15
Reference: FOI/202200331293
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Chief Transformation Officer and Liberty Steel Dalzell Limited: FOI release

Any minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following the meetings between officials and Jeff Kabel, chief transformation officer and Liberty Steel Dalzell Limited.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 162 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-08
Reference: FOI/202200307641
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The sale of Lochaber assets of Rio Tinto Aluminium: FOI release

The areas I would appreciate any information held on are in relation to the sale of the Lochaber assets of Rio Tinto Aluminium (the Lochaber smelter, the two hydro-electric power stations and the associated Highland estate lands) to the GFG Alliance (including Liberty and SIMEC): (1) Any risk assessment carried out in ...

FOI already published 80 score 91 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.12 s.30 s.27 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-27
Reference: FOI/202200309183
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise meeting with GFG Alliance: FOI release

“1) 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 Ivan McKee's meeting with Sanjeev Gupta on August 15, 2022.”

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 4 attachments

Published: 2023-01-25
Reference: FOI/202200322329
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Ministerial briefings on Audit Scotland report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI release

1) Any ministerial briefings on the subject of Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 between March 1 and July 1, 2022. 2) Any correspondence between ministers, special advisers, senior civil servants - including WhatsApp and other instant messaging apps - on how the handle th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings whatsapp s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments

Published: 2023-01-11
Reference: FOI/202200324642
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding meetings with Executive Chairman of the GFG Alliance: FOI release

“1) Any minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any governmental or ministerial meetings with Sanjeev Gupta since May 1, 2021. 2) The location, date, time and cost to government of these meetings, including any expensed food or drink.”

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending 10 attachments

Published: 2023-01-11
Reference: FOI/202200307644
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Funds provided to Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd and Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. What funds were provided by CMAL under the contract for 801 and 802 prior to administration? 2. What loans were provided by Scottish Ministers (SM) prior to administration including the £30m and £15m? 3. What funds were provided by SM during administration? 4. What funds have been provided by SM since nationalisatio...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25 s.9 s.17(1)

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200323192
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Reports undertaken by Deloitte around GFG Alliance/Liberty Steel/deals with Sanjeev Gupta: FOI release

Any internal correspondence between Deloitte (or Teneo staff working under the Deloitte name) and the Scottish Government on the topic of reports undertaken by Deloitte around GFG Alliance/Liberty Steel/deals with Sanjeev Gupta. This should include any correspondence requesting changes/alterations/clarifications to rep...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.30 4 attachments

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200322226
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Pausing of the Super Sponsor Scheme: FOI release

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

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200317018
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Angus Robertson engagement with Visit Scotland: FOI release

How many meetings (virtual or in person) has Angus Robertson, Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs and Culture, had with representatives of the leadership of Visit Scotland since he was appointed in May 2021 – to date. How much correspondence (letters, emails, texts, calls or otherwise) has Angus Ro...

FOI already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)

Published: 2022-11-30
Reference: FOI/202200328128
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

State Aid referral to UK Government department: FOI release

1. On 15th December 2021, Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise, Ivan McKee MSP told the Scottish Parliament that the Scottish Government would communicate “to the European Commission, through the relevant UK Government department” that there was a potential breach of state aid when it made a deal in 201...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers

Published: 2022-11-17
Reference: FOI/202200323915
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Investment activity at Lochaber from 01/01/2022 to date: FOI Review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 202200307645: 1) Any internal or external correspondence between the Scottish Government and LibertySteel or the GFG Alliance on the topic of the company's "investment activity"...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-14
Reference: FOI/202200312306 Review of 202200307645
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Minutes of Sanjeev Gupta and Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise: FOI release

A copy of the minutes of, and any other papers or communications relating to, the meeting between Sanjeev Gupta and the Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise on 15th August 2022, as confirmed by the Deputy First Minister on 28th September 2022 in the Parliamentary Chamber during Portfolio Questions: Fina...

FOI unclear 75 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-31
Reference: FOI/202200322353
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector

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

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 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

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

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