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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255 matching releases

Correspondence held concerning infected blood compensation framework study: FOI release

Copies of all e-mail correspondence held by the Director General for Health and Social Care concerning the infected blood compensation framework study being undertaken by Sir Robert Francis QC during the period 1st May 2021 - 8th Jan 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200270556
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with Professor Niamh Fitzgerald: FOI release

"Please provide all correspondence from Professor Niamh Fitzgerald of the University of Stirling with officials from the Population Health Directorate covering the period November 2020 to January 2021. Please provide all correspondence from Professor Niamh Fitzgerald of the University of Sterling with the Cabinet Secre...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100261824
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings held with Phoenix Futures relating to new drug rehabilitation centre: FOI release

I would like to use FOI to request all notes or minutes from all meetings, phone calls, virtual meetings between the Scottish Government officials/ civil servants and ministers and Phoenix Futures from March 2021 to now regarding the announcement of a new drug rehabilitation centre in North Ayrshire https://www.gov.sco...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.38(1) s.30 8 attachments
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100253011
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between ministers and Scottish Rugby Union relating to 2021 season: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish ministers and the Scottish Rugby Union, relating to the December 2020 agreement to field a GB Sevens team for the 2021 season. Please also include any correspondence - regardless of topic - between Scottish ministers and Mike Dodson, Dominic McKay and Jim Mallinder, all of, or former...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100250628
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence received in October 2020 from Professor Niamh Fitzgerald: FOI release

Please provide all correspondence from Professor Niamh Fitzgerald of the University of Sterling with officials from the Population Health Directorate covering the period August 2020 to October 2020. Please provide all correspondence from Professor Niamh Fitzgerald of the University of Sterling with the Cabinet Secretar...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100243542
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications regarding Exercise Alice between 1st February - 30 April 2016: FOI release

1. Please state (yes or no) whether the Scottish Government sent any communications regarding Exercise Alice between 1 February 2016 and 30 April 2016. 2. Please state (yes or no) whether the Scottish Government received any communications regarding Exercise Alice between 1 February 2016 and 30 April 2016. 3. Please sh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.30 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100248610
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

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

Consultation with the Scottish Football Association in relation to vaccine passports: FOI release

Access to the emails from and to Scottish Government Ministers and Officials made regarding the Scottish Government's Consultation with the Scottish Football Association in relation to vaccine passports.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-18
Reference
FOI/202100241437
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, 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

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

Communication held with specific organisations regarding abortion: FOI release

To ask the Health Protection Division at the Scottish Government to outline whether the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, her special advisor or any other official within her Department, has met with or communicated with (by phone, letter, email, or any other communication method) any other following groups or in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100210660
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, 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

Scottish Government stance on return of competitive club age swimmers: FOI release

1. Is the Scottish Government aware that the English Government has made a specific exemption and allowed competitive swimming club Age Group swimmers in England who are members of competitive swimming club squads and whose 18th birthday fell since 31 August 2020 to re-start training with their squads on the same date ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.3 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100193779
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Rugby emergency funding support: FOI release

All correspondence or recorded communications between the two successive Ministers for Public Health, Sport & Wellbeing, Sportscotland (the Scottish Sports Council) and Scottish Rugby (the Scottish Rugby Union) respectively, during the period from 1 September 2020 - 31 March 2021, specifically in relation to the award ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100189796
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to Scottish Rugby Union Limited: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence such as letters, emails or otherwise received by Ministers in the Scottish Government from Scottish Rugby Union Limited from 1 June 2020 to date of submission. 2. Copies of any correspondence such as letters, emails or otherwise sent by Ministers in the Scottish Government to Scottish Ru...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000130487
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Details of Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) in relation to Restricting Food Promotions Bill: FOI release

(i) Details of the Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) developed in response to the Restricting Food Promotions Bill - this may include drafts & final copy of the BRIA; (ii) Details of correspondence (emails briefing papers) and meetings (dates, agendas, minutes) relating to this specific BRIA between: the...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings 6 attachments
Published
2021-03-25
Reference
FOI/202000121217
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Sandyford and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde correspondence: FOI release

Provide copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board or Sandyford Gender Clinic since January 2020, that refers to puberty blockers or the High Court case of Tavistock v Bell.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-24
Reference
FOI/202100152313
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding foods high in fat, sugar or salt: FOI release

Copies of correspondence between (i) the Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing; (ii) the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport; (iii) officials within the Population Health Directorate and external stakeholders on proposals to restrict the promotion and marketing of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt between ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000063344
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 restrictions and aquatic training: FOI release

What is the medical and scientific evidence that supports the circumstance of the prevention of participation for over 18s in club swimming training whilst at the same time backs continuation of under 18s training and public lane swimming? This is in relation to level 3 regulations in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.27(1)
Published
2020-12-17
Reference
FOI/202000118343
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, 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

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