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 Growth Scheme fund allocation to date/applications process: FOI release

Scottish Growth Scheme: Who is in charge of this? How much money has been paid out to-date in loans, or investment guarantees? How does one apply to it, or find out more information? This page says nothing: https://www.mygov.scot/scottish-growth-scheme/

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence contracts
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Correspondence concerning planned A77 Improvement scheme Drummuckloch/Innermessan: EIR release

Information on the review in 2012/13 which established that the Drummuckloch to Innermessan, Ardwell to Stockenray (sic), and Burnside Improvement schemes offered poor value for money and so would not be taken forward.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Motorway maintenance projects and related information 2016-2018: FOI release

1. How many motorways are there in the UK? 2. How many UK motorways are currently undergoing road maintenance work? 3. How many road maintenance projects are underway on UK motorways this year (2018 to date), compared to last year (2017) and the year before (2016)? 4. How long do road maintenance projects on motorwa...

FOI unclear 55 score contracts s.6(1) s.5
Published
2018-06-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic

Risk assessments NE Scotland roads grass verges/shrubbery: EIR release

Copy of the risk assessment for BEAR Scotland in respect of the contract they have with Transport Scotland for works carried out to maintain the grass verges and shrubbery alongside the trunk roads and minor roads in the North East of Scotland. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-07
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic

Overspends on the M8/M73/M74 projects: FOI release

Any overspends on the M8 M73 M74 projects. How much of an overspend has there been to the original budget? 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 Reg...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-06-06
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

A83 wind, crash barrier and risk assessment data: EIR release

All wind related data from the nearest weather station to the A83 near Loch Restil between 2 December 2017 and 10 December 2017. Also require sight of the following documentation: All reports, memoranda and other written communications in respect to the installation, maintenance and removal of any roadside crash barr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-04
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Briefings to Ministers: Scottish Growth Scheme, grants/loans: FOI release

Briefings by Scottish Government Civil Servants to Ministers on the Scottish Growth Scheme on or before 6 September 2016; for a list of all grants and loans made through the Scottish Growth Scheme since its creation to date and if the expected payments through the Growth Scheme are still anticipated to be worth £500 mi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.38 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Details Safety Inspections A85, 2 years to 28/4/18: FOI release

In relation to the A85 between Connel and Bridge of Awe, specifically in the area around Taynuilt: A. Dates of safety inspections undertaken in this area in the two years prior to Saturday 28/4/18. B. Details of carriageway defects identified during safety inspections in the two years prior to Saturday 28/4/18. C. D...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-06-01
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Trustee in bankruptcy: FOI release

1. Can you confirm the process that a trustee in bankruptcy (TIB) must follow if they wish to place a private investigator onto a debtor during his/her bankruptcy? 2. Can you confirm the overall remit a TIB can grant to a private investigator? For example, can it include covert surveillance such as phone tapping and e...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Funded projects per annum in 12 economic areas:FOI release

Statistical data detailing the number of funded projects per annum within the twelve specified economic activity areas from 2012-2018.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-30
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

2017/18 Correspondence: HIE on Scottish National Investment Bank:FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Enterprise, Highland and Islands Enterprise and the Scottish Government on the Scottish National Investment Bank in the past year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.27(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-29
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Details of the FinTech Scotland business plan : FOI release

Details of the FinTech Scotland business plan established between the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise and the University of Edinburgh.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.30 20 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Corresponding Data tables for Scottish National Investment Bank: FOI release

Request information for the corresponding data tables and supporting evidence for information contained in table 2 on p.12 of this document: http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0053/00532120.pdf

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Minimum provision of banking services: FOI release

All correspondence between (a) the Scottish and UK governments and (b) the Scottish Government and banks operating in Scotland, relating to the Scottish Government's call for a 'minimum provision of banking services' articulated by Paul Wheelhouse in December 2017. This should include emails, physical letters, notes of...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2018-05-16
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Royal Bank of Scotland - branch closures: FOI release

Details of any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between Keith Brown and representatives of RBS on the topic of branch closures in the last year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.27 s.27(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-08
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Fife Council's application for Scotland City Region Deal: FOI Review

Communication between Fife Council and the Scottish Government relating to Fife Council's application for the Edinburgh & SE Scotland City Region Deal and the Tay Cities Deal.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.30 s.33 s.25(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2018-04-26
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Loans and grants provided to Scottish Enterprise board: FOI release

Details of any loans, grants or investments provided by the Scottish Government or Scottish Enterprise in the last 12 months to members of Scottish Enterprise board, either directly to the individual, or indirectly through a business in which they are a director or principal shareholder.

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2018-04-24
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Enterprise and Skills Review Implementation Board: FOI release

Details of how many members of the SG's Enterprise and Skills Review Implementation Board subsequently became members of the SG's Strategic Board.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence meetings
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Strategic Board's advice on the economy: FOI release

Details of any advice offered by the Strategic Board to the Scottish Government to deliver growth in the economy.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

2018/19 Scottish Government budget allocation: FOI release

Information requested is for Level 4 of the Scottish Government 2018-19 Budget in the Economy, Jobs and Fair work portfolio allocates £115.65 million to various programmes. Please provide a breakdown of how much of that £115.65 million funding is going to each specific programme mentioned e.g. the Scottish Growth Schem...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-20
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

FinTech Scotland: FOI release

You asked for details of any correspondence (emails, typed or handwritten notes, letters, phone calls, minutes of meetings or otherwise) between Paul Wheelhouse and Stephen Ingledew in the last year on the topic of FinTech Scotland.

FOI released 95 score correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-19
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Business Gateway: FOI review

The rate of businesses started, number still trading after 12 months of businesses started using the Business Gateway resource and the number of people who approached Business Gateway but did not start a business. Details concerning the experience of the self-employment advisors of Business Gateway and Invest in Renfre...

FOI not held 40 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-04-09
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Jamie Hepburn MSP meeting Confederation of British Industry: FOI release

1. Under freedom of information, I ask to be emailed the dates and locations of all meetings held between the Government Minister Jamie Hepburn MSP and the Confederation of British industry (CBI) in 2016, 2017 and 2018. I also request any available briefings and notes from those meetings. Further to this, I request co...

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-04-04
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Implementation of Programme for Government: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, typed/written notes, letters, calls, briefs or otherwise) where SpAds, Ministers or SCS offered advice on the implementation or political impact of Nicola Sturgeon's five 'PfG' ideas mentioned in Richard Rollisons email of 14/07/17.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.29(1) s.30B 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector