Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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218 matching releases

Correspondence relating to new drug rehabilitation centre: FOI release

I would like to use FOI to request all correspondence between the Scottish Government officials/ civil servants and Phoenix Futures from March 2021 to now regarding the announcement of a new drug rehabilitation centre in North Ayrshire https://www.gov.scot/news/new-national-facility-forfamilies-affected-by-drug-use/.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-22
Reference
FOI/202100245786
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information held relating to abortion protests: FOI release

1. Any correspondence to and from Scottish Ministers on the topic of protests outside facilities providing abortions or sexual health care. 2. Any correspondence, meeting notes, minutes or any other documentation relating to meetings or discussions between the Scottish Government, local authorities and/or COSLA on the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100243716
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Scottish Rugby Union Limited funding: FOI Appeal

1) The terms applied by the Scottish Government to the grant and loan funds made available to Scottish Rugby Union Limited comprising £15 million in grants and £5 million in loan funding. 2) A copy of the conditional missive agreed between the Scottish Government and Scottish Rugby Union Limited for these funds. 3) C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 129 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100197959 - Appeal
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID 19 shielding user research survey wristband question supporting material: FOI release

All supporting material that led to the inclusion of the question - “If you were offered something small to wear (such as a wristband) to indicate that you’d prefer people to keep their distance, would you use it?” in a recent survey for those on the higher risk list. Including, but not limited to, research, emails, m...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-23
Reference
FOI/202100224390
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Cervical Cancer Screening Programme: FOI release

A copy of all briefings for Ministers from 9 March onwards regarding the errors and audits of the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme. A copy of all email correspondence between 8 March and 28 March referencing the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 14 attachments
Published
2021-08-04
Reference
FOI/202100218011
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Early medical abortion at home open consultation details: FOI release

To ask the Health Protection Division at the Scottish Government for the full list of stakeholders that were consulted before, during, and after the open consultation on the home use of both abortion pills for early medical abortion up to 12 weeks gestation, and for minutes from any relevant meetings with such stakehol...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-23
Reference
FOI/202100210664
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Unacceptable behaviour at matches correspondence with Scottish Professional Football League: FOI appeal

A copy of the contract or agreement the Scottish Government made with the SPFL with regards to collecting and reporting on instances of unacceptable conduct at football games ahead of the start of the 2017-18 season. A copy of any earlier drafts of the contract or agreement aforementioned. Any communications between th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 305 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/19/01620-Appeal
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

COVID-19 testing scientific advice: FOI release

Specific scientific advice regarding COVID-19 testing that the Scottish Government received prior to 1 February 2020. Please disclose the expert health protection and public health advice from the following: The Chief Medical Officer Public Health Scotland The Scottish Health Protection Network NERVTAG The Advisory Co...

FOI clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000045001
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Coronavirus testing: FOI release

Any agendas, briefings, minutes or notes (including handwritten notes), pertaining to any meetings involving any of the below individuals in relation to Coronavirus testing between 1st February 2020 and 1st April 2020. Individuals: Nicola Sturgeon, Jeane Freeman, Jason Leitch, Catherine Calderwood

FOI partially withheld 90 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/2020000024736
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Prohibiting smoking outside hospital buildings - successful tender: FOI release

In relation to “Analysis of consultation responses to the paper: Prohibiting smoking outside hospital buildings” would it be possible to see what a successful tender bid looks like?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-10
Reference
FOI?202000018341, FOI/202000018347
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Penrose Inquiry correspondence with Head of Health Protection in 2015: FOI release

You asked for ‘all e-mails sent or received by the then Head of Health Protection in the Public Health Division at Population Health Improvement Directorate Scottish Government - which concern the Penrose Inquiry, during the period 1st March 2015 - 31st March 2015. This includes any attachments to such emails.’

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02466
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence relating to FOI request FoI/18/03666: FOI review

All correspondence relating to FOI request FoI/18/03666, and its subsequent request for review.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-25
Reference
FOI/19/01622
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

National Strategic Group for Sport and Physical Activity meeting notes: FOI release

You asked for agendas, minutes, reports and any other publications distributed relating to the National Strategic Group for Sport and Physical Activity from January 2018 until 24/09/2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-23
Reference
FOI/19/02193
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Changing the law on abortion since legislation was devolved and improving access correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: All correspondence, minutes and emails in relation to changing the law on abortion since legislation was devolved on 23 May 2016. All correspondence, minutes and emails in relation to improving access to abortion services for adolescents and young women since 23 May 2016. On 16 September, you clarified...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/19/02106
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Child abuse in Scottish football correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: 1. Copies of any letters/emails sent by members of the public or stakeholders to the Cabinet Secretary for Justice or the First Minister on the subject of child abuse in Scottish football or the convictions of persons for child abuse in Scottish football. Please limit to the time period 1 October 2018 t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-10
Reference
FOI/19/01898
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government and Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the SPFL since 1st January 2017, including correspondence preceding and subsequent to the letter of the 29th of June 2017 from Michael Matheson to Neil Doncaster.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-18
Reference
FOI/19/01488
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Concerns over access to flu vaccinations through the NHS: FOI release

You asked for any letters or emails to Nicola Sturgeon or Jeane Freeman from 1 October 2019 to 23 January 2019 on the following topics: concerns over the availability of a flu jab/ jag; inability to receive a flu jab/ jag from a local doctor/ GP; complaints over flu jab/ jag availability; having to pay privately for a ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 88 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-28
Reference
FOI/19/00259
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Service charge disputes between NHS Health Boards/General Practitioner contractors: FOI release

Copies of any decisions by the Scottish Ministers relating to service charge disputes between NHS Health Boards and general practitioner contractors.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-22
Reference
FOI/201900001176
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Minutes of the Scottish Screening Committee since 2017: FOI release

You asked for minutes of the Scottish Screening Committee since any meetings held in 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-30
Reference
FOI/19/00903
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Infection control breaches, face fit testing and training, NHS Greater Glasgow/Clyde: FOI review

1. All correspondences sent from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to the Scottish Government in relation to infection control breaches within the health board from 2015 to present - including any contraventions to health and safety laws within the health board 2. Correspondences relating to face fit testing / mask fittin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.21(4) s.38(1) s.30 s.17 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-29
Reference
FOI/19/00588 Review
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Liz Lloyd's diary, schedule and expenses claims for specified dates: FOI release

Including for FOIs/19/00155, 00156, 00157, & 00194 The full contents of Liz Lloyd’s diary, schedule, call log or minutes of meetings for the following dates: 15, 16, 17 January 2018. Please also include any expenses claims by Liz Lloyd for those dates. The full contents of Liz Lloyd’s diary, schedule, call log or min...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.32(1) s.39(1) 10 attachments
Published
2019-02-14
Reference
FOI/19/00154
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic