Scottish Government FOI Index

11,099releases indexed

19,072attachments found

28.7avg calendar days

4,403partially withheld

2023-10-02oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 4,403 unclear 3,109 not held 1,663 released 816 already published 409 cost limit 376 clarification 166 withheld 123 transferred 34

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2824 s.20 2437 s.34(1) 2118 s.39(2) 1920 s.30 1721 s.17(1) 1465 s.25(1) 1326 s.10(4) 1159 s.11(2) 933 s.29(1) 703 s.2 586 s.6(1) 478

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 743 releases · 28.1 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 632 releases · 29.1 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 437 releases · 29.3 avg days Marine Directorate 406 releases · 26.4 avg days Population Health Directorate 404 releases · 25.8 avg days Environment and Forestry Directorate 354 releases · 34.0 avg days Economic Development Directorate 334 releases · 41.5 avg days People Directorate 332 releases · 23.9 avg days

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46 matching releases

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

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

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

Operational delivery, ecosystem engagement and management of the Techscaler Programme: 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 (i...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.3(2) s.3 s.38 s.12 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600511127
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

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

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 Scottish Government that meet the c...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: FOI/202600511125
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence and funding from Scottish Government to Ferguson Marine: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the promised £14.2m funding to Ferguson Marine, from the last three months? 2. How much of the £14.2m has been given to Ferguso...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.27(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: 202500485652
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Queries regarding the Ecosystem Pathways Fund applications: FOI release

You asked for the following information for the most recent Pathways Funding round: 1. The total number of applications received, and the number approved for funding. 2. The names of applicant organisations, both successful and unsuccessful (where disclosure would not breach confidentiality). 3. The amounts requeste...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.5 s.25(1) s.33(1) s.4

Published: 2026-01-22
Reference: FOI/202500489295
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Arbitration and dispute resolution mechanisms in Scottish free zones information: FOI release

You asked for a range of information “regarding arbitration and dispute resolution mechanisms in Scotland’s freezones, including Green Freeports and Special Economic Zones”, and you provided context for the request, i.e.: “whether Scotland's devolved approach to free zones differs from England's model, where LCIA mecha...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.17(1) s.25(1)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486412
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Feedback provided by attendees of Techscaler international events: FOI release

Any and all feedback provided by attendees of techscaler international events. This should include any hubs in Singapore and Silicon Valley.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.27(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500479904
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

Scottish Government alcohol company financial interests: FOI release

You asked us to confirm whether the Scottish Government (either directly or through any affiliated public investment body or fund) holds or has held shares, bonds, or other financial interests in companies whose primary business is the manufacture or sale (including wholesalers and distributors) of alcohol products (e....

FOI released 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: FOI/202500476811
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

Information on the First Minister's visit to Inverness Freeport: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from the meetings, briefings, analysis about John Swinney's visit to Inverness Freeport/visit to Sumitomo on November 18 2024, between October 15 2024 and December 15 2024.

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500460404
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial communications to Scottish public bodies on due diligence: FOI release

Advice to Scottish public bodies on due diligence in 2021, may we either be directed to this or could you share? A letter from the Minister to companies identified as having a relationship with Scottish public bodies and being on the database, could this letter be shared and also the list of companies in receipt of thi...

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

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: FOI/202500459679
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Documentation that mentions a particular Scottish businessman and philanthropist: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government that mentions Sir Tom Hunter, or is from/to him, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, or briefings, from the last three months.

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

Published: 2025-06-18
Reference: FOI/202500456584
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Briefings on Type 26 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 26 frigates. 2. Copies of any briefings, presentations, or reports prepared for meetings involving Ministers, Civil Servants, or stakeholders that reference the Type 26 frigates during ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500449491
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, 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

Scottish Government information held about Babcock between February and May 24: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government about Babcock between February 1 and May 1, including correspondence with or about them, minutes/notes from meetings with them, briefings prepared about them or analysis.

FOI already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: FOI/202400425210
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Sums paid to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited: FOI Review

Original request 202300369280 Can you please stipulate all sums paid to date to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited and Ferguson Marine (Port Glasgow) Limited since September 6, 2017, when a commercial loan facility of £6m was given by the Directorate for Economic Development. Can you state firstly who the payee was,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20(5) s.20(6) s.27(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400403715 Review of 202300369280
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Lead Partner Events slide presentations: FOI release

The slide presentations used at all Lead Partner Events for the ESF and ERDF programmes since 2016.

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-12
Reference: FOI/202400419489
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

European Structural and Investment Funding projects: FOI release

A named list of the over 240 projects in Scotland that have been reported to have been supported by European Structural and Investment Funding to date. A named list of the projects that are currently being considered for European Structural and Investment Funding in Scotland.

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1)

Published: 2024-09-05
Reference: FOI/202400419430
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Prestwick Airport bids and Coul Links golf course plans: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal, notes and briefings held, about bids for Prestwick Airport, between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. How much money has the Scottish Government given to Prestwick Airport in each of these years, with a breakdown of wha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.20 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400396646
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Economy, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow and First Marine International/Royal: FOI release

I'd like to follow up on an FOI response you have given to FOI reference 202300354048 The correspondence provided seem to end rather abruptly with an email from David Tydeman back to the Scottish Government officials in which he says he will try and find out about the previous NDA but that it was before his time, Were ...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-28
Reference: FOI/202400393741
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Correspondence about Sandstone Press Limited: FOI release

1. All correspondence about Sandstone Press received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal correspondence, between January 2020 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefings prepared for ministers about Sandstone Press between the same time period.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300383725
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector