Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Scottish Government investment in business programmes: FOI release

I wish to request the information outlined here. For each of these, I wish to get information about them and their relationship (including financials) with the Scottish Government, Scottish Development International, and their local councils: The Foras Programme. There is a company associated with the Foras Programme ...

FOI not held 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.25(1) s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-02
Reference
202300345666
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funds provided to CodeClan: FOI release

I would like to know how much money the Scottish Government has provided to CodeClan since they were founded. I would also like to know how many students they have registered and how many students have completed a course since they were founded. In addition, I would like comparative data for further education College c...

FOI not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-10-30
Reference
202300349940
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Due Diligence Framework assessments spend: FOI release

1. With the £32m due diligence framework set up, how much has the Scottish government spent on due diligence assessments in each of 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022 and can you supply a breakdown of these costs? 2. Who made the final decision to set up this framework and what was the reasoning behind it? 3. What...

FOI not held 45 score 171 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.3 s.30 s.17(1)
Published
2023-10-19
Reference
202200324667
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferguson Marine - Scottish Government correspondence relating to plans to market: FOI release

How much is the Scottish Government expecting to market Ferguson Marine for when it aims to sell it and will it recoup the costs of keeping it afloat? - All correspondence between the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland and Ferguson Marine about this. Did Transport Scotland approach anyone else for quotes/timescales...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-06-28
Reference
FOI/202300359235
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence on vessels being constructed at Ferguson Marine: FOI release

Please could you provide all emails between Cemre Marin Endustri A.S shipyard and Scottish Government officials at CMAL, Transport Scotland, Economic Development Directorate, and the Economic Strategy and Fair Work Directorate, that discuss the build of a new vessel and/or a replacement vessel for vessel 802 currently ...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25(1) s.33(1)
Published
2023-06-28
Reference
FOI/202300359138
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Eligibility criteria for Regional Selective Assistance grants: FOI release

Information regarding the eligibility criteria for Regional Selective Assistance grants made by the Lanarkshire Development Agency. I am particularly interested in grants awarded in the 1990s and want to specifically establish what the rules were around land ownership for these grants. I have also submitted this reques...

FOI not held 40 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2023-01-31
Reference
FOI/202200335498
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings regarding Joint Economic Declaration with the Government of Bavaria: FOI release

Could you provide me with a list of meetings together with any minutes since 2018 involving: a) The First Minister b) Members of the Scottish Government discussing the Joint Economic Declaration with the Government of Bavaria with: i) The UK Government ii) The European Union iii) The Government of Bavaria iv) The Germa...

FOI not held 45 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-01-06
Reference
FOI/202100247360
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, International, Public sector

Information regarding travelling show people fund run by Cora foundation: FOI release

Can you give me a list of who received the traveling show people fund run by the Cora foundation and what was the criteria needed to be awarded this fund. What roll did the showmens guild have in deciding the format for who would receive the fund. What was the roll of the showmens guild in vetting applicants and did th...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-22
Reference
FOI/202100245802
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Budget spending allocation for supporting businesses from 2017 to 2022: FOI release

A list all of the policies (and the total amount spent on each policy) in the following Scottish Budgets which are considered to be targeted at supporting businesses: 2017-2018 2018-2019 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2021-11-18
Reference
FOI/202100245509
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Scottish Budget

Legal agreement with Ernst & Young: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information request which was allocated reference number 202100227936. You submitted the following request: A copy of the signed legal agreement between the Scottish Government and Ernst & Young regarding due diligence on the Lochaber Guar...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-29
Reference
FOI/202100235635 Review of 202100227936
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Public sector

COVID-19 correspondence from the hospitality sector: FOI release

I would like to request details of the number of correspondence received by the Scottish Government from pubs and cafes following the announcement made by the First Minister on October 7, 2020 to introduce a complete ban on indoor alcohol sales. At that time there was only takeaway service available from pubs and cafes...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100228469
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information pertaining to South of Scotland Enterprise Agency: FOI release

The following information for South of Scotland Enterprise Agency: A breakdown of salary scales and job positions Annual breakdown of the cost of staff salaries for the past 5 years

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.38(1) s.38(2) s.37 s.17 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-22
Reference
FOI/202100217116
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Financial support provided to GFG Alliance: FOI release

1. Did Sanjeev Gupta provide any financial statements proving his need for a Scottish government loan in 2017 through Scottish Enterprise for £7m? 2. Did GFG Alliance receive Covid loans from the Scottish Government to assist the business in 2020-21? If yes- how much? 3. We are looking for all correspondence, dates, me...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2021-07-08
Reference
FOI/202100211349
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19: Monies received from Westminster to assist businesses: FOI release

“Since March 2020 how much has the Scottish Government received from Westminster to help small businesses and how much of that total has been spent on these businesses.”

FOI not held 65 score 16 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100151818
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax

Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd & Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd relationship: FOI release

‘copies of any and all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes or electronic, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, reports, documents or otherwise) from the Scottish Government ministers, senior civil servants, Scottish Government senior lawyers, and any Scottish Government wholly own agencies and the ...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts
Published
2019-11-19
Reference
FOI/201900005461
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited correspondence: FOI release

‘copies of any and all correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes or electronic, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings, reports, loan drawdown assurance reports, documents or otherwise) between Scottish Government ministers, senior civil servants, Scottish Government senior lawyers, and any Scottish Governm...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.27(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-12
Reference
FOI/201900005209
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Fergus Ewing meeting GFG Alliance, Greensill Capital and GAM Investments: FOI release

You asked: “Under the Freedom of Information Act, I would like to request information relating to a meeting/dinner held on 13th June 2017 between Fergus Ewing and GFG Alliance, Greensill Capital and GAM Investments. I would like to request the following related to that meeting: correspondence including, but not limite...

FOI not held 40 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp
Published
2019-02-19
Reference
FOI/19/00251
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Loans to Ferguson Marine: FOI release

FOI not held 15 score correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.2 s.7 s.8 s.36(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.6 s.25(1) s.9
Published
2018-11-01
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Awards under the Scottish Growth Scheme: FOI release

A breakdown of awards under the Scottish Growth Scheme by year allocated, by size and by sector of company.

FOI not held 40 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-08-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Inspection/maintenance/complaints/accident records for A77 Kilmarnock/Fenwick: EIR release

1. Records of inspection for the relevant stretch of road; 2. Maintenance Records relating to the relevant stretch of road, including records of independent contractors working on the relevant stretch of road; 3. All correspondence to independent contractors relating to work carried out by them in the relevant area; ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accident statistics for A82 Dumbarton Road, Milton: EIR release

Statistics on accident levels within Milton, Dumbarton. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. We are applying the exemption at section ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-28
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport