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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369 matching releases

Ferguson Marine progress of two ferries currently under construction for Calmac: FOI release

Please update ScotGov website with the latest reports from Ferguson Marine on the progress of the 2 ferries currently under construction for Calmac. Please confirm the date of the last reports received from FMEL. Please explain why, if these reports are more up to date, why they have not been uploaded and made availabl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-12
Reference
202300336933
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Ministers relating to Project Chestnut: FOI release

Any reports or briefings issued or submitted to ministers that would fall within 'Project Chestnut'.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
FOI/202300363664
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy Correspondence: FOI release

Please provide me with any and all correspondence within the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Fair Work and Energy relating to the decision not to publicly release the report into Ferguson Marine cost-effectiveness. Please provide me with any and all correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary fo...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
202300363561
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with Teneo on the topic of Project Chestnut: FOI release

Any correspondence with Teneo on the topic of Project Chestnut since September 1, 2022, to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
202300363657
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Independent valuation of the Scottish Government's securities: FOI review

You expressed you were not satisfied with our reply to your original Freedom of Information (FoI) request which was allocated reference number 20220031298479: “1) The Scottish Government in media statements has stated that an independent valuation of the Scottish Government's securities relating to the Lochaber Guaran...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) s.36(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(2)
Published
2023-09-11
Reference
FOI/202200317840 Review of 20220031298479
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferguson Marine Due Diligence Assessment: FOI release

I am seeking the full value for money/due diligence assessment on the revised estimated cost to complete each vessel approved by the Board of Ferguson Marine Port Glasgow (Holdings) Limited and submitted by the CEO to the Scottish Parliament and Ministers on 28 September 2022. This should include the detailed compariso...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 93 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments
Published
2023-09-04
Reference
FOI/202300357016
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Enterprise organisations compliance with climate change and sustainable tourism legislation: EIR release

Highlands and Islands Enterprise did not calculate the carbon footprint of the NC500 or the Sutherland Space Hub prior to them being sold to the private sector. Please advise under FOI what action the Scottish Government takes to ensure that the enterprise organisations act in a manner which is compatible with the legi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.44
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368956
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Legal advice relating to Ferguson Marine loan: FOI release

Please could you confirm whether legal advice was given to Scottish Government ministers in relation to a £30m loan intervention that was provided to Ferguson Marine in June 2018 and if so whether it was from external counsel. Please could you confirm whether legal advice has been given to Scottish Ministers in relatio...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.30
Published
2023-06-26
Reference
FOI/202300359106
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding closure of McVities Tollcross: FOI release

RFI 1: Any correspondence between the Government and Pladis (aka United Biscuits (UK) Limited, or McVities) in relation to the Tollcross plant. RFI 2: Correspondence between the Government and the trades unions (GMB, Unite) related to the Tollcross plant. RFI 3: Correspondence between the Government and members of th...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-18
Reference
FOI/202200313510
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy meetings 2022: 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 David ...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 115 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings 4 attachments
Published
2023-04-12
Reference
FOI/202200325495
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Communications between Scottish Government and Tata Steel: FOI Review

A copy of all communications sent or received, and minutes of Scottish Government discussions with (a) Tata Steel UK and (b) Liberty Steel or the GFG Alliance over the last 12 months in regards to the 2016 purchase/sale agreement of the Dalzell steelworks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 106 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.21(4) s.28(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-03-13
Reference
FOI/202200321085 Review of 202200313269
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Permanent Secretary's briefing on GFG Alliance: FOI release

“1) Any internal and external correspondence, including meeting notes, agendas, minutes, memos, or attachments, relating to the Permanent Secretary's briefing on GFG Alliance by officials on February 22 or another date if later rearranged, referenced in the disclosure in FOI 202200312444. 2) Any other briefing packs se...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings 6 attachments
Published
2023-03-08
Reference
FOI/202200318545
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

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

Due diligence on Liberty Steel business plan for Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks: FOI release

Please provide me with a copy of the due diligence carried out by Ernst and Young in 2016 on Liberty’s financial standing and business plan to take over the Dalzell Clydebridge Steelworks.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200320853
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, 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

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

Correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into ferry hulls 801 and 802 construction: FOI release

1) Any internal or external correspondence around Audit Scotland's report into the construction of island ferries hulls 801 and 802 sent between September 2021 to March 28, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence s.33(1) s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200324638
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

Covid-19: Support loans to businesses: FOI release

1) The amount of money owed to the Scottish Government in Covid-related support loans to businesses which, since the loan was provided, have entered liquidation, administration, or dissolved. 2) The company numbers and names of the companies in question, plus the amount loaned to them, including a date of the loan bein...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.33(1)
Published
2022-12-15
Reference
FOI/202200318329
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, 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

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) Ivan McKee's meeting with Adrian ...

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

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

Redacted documents released under 202200298479: FOI release

Please supply all documents contained in FOI/202200298479 unredacted on the basis that the claimed FOISA exemptions do not apply and the public interest favours disclosure.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 7 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200322230
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector