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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Loan to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited: FOI review

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.33 s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-09-21
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Meeting between Paul Wheelhouse MSP and Raytheon UK: FOI release

Any agendas and minutes of the meeting between Paul Wheelhouse MSP and Raytheon UK on 16/01/2018, including any letters, emails, briefings, and notes of conversations (including telephone) pertaining to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Loan to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited: FOI release

All information held regarding the loan of £30 million made by the Scottish Government in June 2018 to Ferguson Marine Engineering Limited, including but not limited to: 1. All minutes and notes of meetings held between FME Limited and the Scottish Government. 2. The loan agreement including interest terms and basis ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings spending s.33 s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2018-08-08
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

European Regional Development Fund: project application forms: FOI release

The following project application forms. East Scotland 2000-2006 West ERDF 2000-2006 West ESF 2000-2006 Highlands & Island ERDF 2007-2013 Highlands & Islands ESF 2007-2013 LUPS ERDF 2007-2013 LUPS ESF 2007-2013 Scotland ERDF 2014-2020 Scotland ESF 2014-2020

FOI released 95 score correspondence 30 attachments
Published
2018-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Licences and Conditions for dumping at Sandpoint: EIR release

All information about the granting of licences to dump at sandpoint along with conditions set. 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...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All internal SGRIPD correspondence pertaining to Auchencheyne Ltd:FOI release

1. All internal SGRIPD correspondence pertaining to Auchencheyne Ltd, Auchencheyne, Moniaive, Dumfries DG3 4EW, their representatives or their directors. 2. Any correspondence between SGRID and BCMS relating to Auchencheyne Ltd, Auchencheyne, Moniaive, Dumfries DG3 4EW their representatives or their directors. 3. All...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.29(1) s.38(1) 32 attachments
Published
2018-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, 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

Maintenance/inspection/repair A77, Girvan to Dipple: EIR release

Information relating to a road Scotland TranServ is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, relating to the A77 on the section between Girvan and Dipple. Please can you provide: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Royal Bank of Canada meeting Cabinet Secretary (EJFW): FOI release

Details relating to a meeting between Keith Brown MSP and the Royal Bank of Canada, Wealth Management on 17th October 2017, including minutes, notes taken of the meeting, agenda or any other papers pertaining to the meeting including handwritten notes.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.38(2) s.1(1) s.38 s.36(2) s.33(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-06-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

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

RIDDOR reports/details of injuries relating to AWPR: EIR release

The number of RIDDOR reports in relation to the AWPR project since its commencement broken down by the following financial years a) 2015/16 b) 2016/17 c) 2017/18. Please provide the details of each injury that was caused and provide the detailed description of how the injury was caused. The number of accidents recorded...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number lost time incidents and injuries on AWPR: EIR release

The number of Lost Time Incidents on the site of the AWPR project since commencement broken down by the following financial years a) 2015/16 b) 2016/17 c) 2017/18. Please provide the details of each injury that was caused and provide the detailed description of how the injury was caused." As the information you have r...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-06-27
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

20th National Economic Forum: FOI release

'Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002), in relation to a speech by Nicola Sturgeon at the National Economic Forum in Dumfries, I wish to acquire the following information: A briefing for the event provided by Scottish Government officials Email correspondence between her officials and Fergus Ewing and his offici...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.1 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Total cost of English/Gaelic road/rail station signage: EIR release

The total cost to the Scottish Government or local authorities of dual signs in English or Gaelic. This would include road signs and signs in railway stations.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score correspondence spending s.6(1)
Published
2018-06-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accidents, safety concerns /works/alterations A74(M) south Junction 14: EIR release

Regarding the A74 motorway, Glasgow to Carlisle road approximately 6 miles south of the junction 14, near to Tinny bank, Crawford. We have been advised that this may be an accident hotspot and are seeking information in relation to the locus. We are looking for information in the period 18/11/11 to present. In terms of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-25
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Full list Main M8 Contractors/Consultants/Civil Engineers/Sub-contractors: EIR release

A full list of Main Contractors, Consultants/Civil Engineers, Sub-contractors and suppliers involved with your new build and roads maintenance works from your M8 DBFO (indicated on your Asset Management Map https://www.transport.gov.scot/media/35770/oc-map.jpg over the past 12 months to present. I have been advised th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-22
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Options, correspondence, Ministerial minutes, emails on Usan junction: EIR release

A list of the options currently under consideration for dealing with the stretch of single track at Usan junction, any written correspondence and emails regarding track improvements between Aberdeen and the Central Belt and minutes from Ministerial meetings regarding track improvements between Aberdeen and the Central ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-21
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Average speeds on sections of M90/A90/A9/A96/M8: EIR release

Average speeds on the following stretches of road between 0800-1000hrs and 1600-1800hrs: M90/A90 J1A M9 to J1 M90 Eastbound and Westbound (from when Queensferry Crossing opened til May 2018) J1 to J1A on M90/A90 Northbound and Southbound (from when Queensferry Crossing opened til May 2018) J 1 A to J 1 B on M90 North...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport