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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Bowel & other adult national screening programmes suspension: FOI release

“when was it (the Bowel Screening Programme) suspended and how many people have not had a screening test sent to them, from the date of suspension up until the date of this email (2 October 2020)?”

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000094427
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Dental treatment provision under the NHS in Scotland: FOI release

You asked why your local dental practice can't provide you with treatment under the NHS but can provide treatment privately at cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000093116
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

British Touring Car Championship event at Knockhill race circuit: FOI release

1. is Knockhill the largest site that applied as a test for spectators? 2. what were the key criteria that contributed to allocating 200 spectators to a site in excess of 200 acres? 3. what were the factors in the risk analysis that suggested 200 would be the maximum for an outdoor event? 4. what weighting was applied ...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000078728
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) beneficiaries: FOI release

1) How many beneficiaries are registered with the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme? 2) How many are in each category? For example, HIV + Hep C, HIV, Hep C. NB please provide breakdown of chronic Hep C category to include severe, moderate and not affected. 3) Since July 2017, how many Scottish victims have died? 4...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000069530
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) parity: FOI release

How many discussions have taken place in 2020 with Cabinet Office officials? What date/s did they take place? What obstacles have Cabinet Office officials identified in not being able to implement financial parity?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000058305
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Emergency dental centres: FOI release

The following questions on Emergency Dental Centres 1. What types of emergency dental centres are there available here in Scotland, and why is there no relevant practical information being made available to the public? 2. Are the practicing dentists at emergency dental centres tested for Covid 19 and are the clients te...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.8
Published
2020-06-11
Reference
FOI/202000034190
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Mental Health statistics: FOI release

The mental health and wellbeing statistics in Scotland published in The Scottish Heath Survey, IDS and CAMHS reports. I would like to know specifically the number of people suffering with mental health issues in Scotland over 2013-2019 segmented by the age brackets in the Scottish Health Survey, Child, 16-24, 25-34, 35...

FOI unclear 50 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-06-09
Reference
FOI/202000026953
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Coronavirus deaths without underlying health conditions: FOI release

Information and [to] make public the number of people who have lost their life in Scotland purely from coronavirus. i.e have not had any underlying health conditions.

FOI unclear 50 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-05-28
Reference
FOI/202000026644
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) funding: FOI release

1. How much funding did the Scottish Infected Blood Scheme receive in 2018. 2. How much funding did the Scottish Infected Blood Scheme receive in 2019. 3. How much funding did the Scottish Infected Blood Scheme receive in 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2020-05-27
Reference
FOI/202000038099
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Golf and COVID 19: FOI release

You asked if: 1. The Scottish Government has closed down Scottish Golf Courses; 2. Is there a specific law against people playing golf; 3. What, if any, is the fine for people playing golf?

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20
Published
2020-05-27
Reference
FOI/202000035517
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Digital Health and Care Institute cost for delivery of workshops and reports: FOI release

You asked; “In June 2019, The Scottish Access Collaborative & Digital Health and Care Institute produced their Chronic Pain Specialty Group Report. Could you let me know how much was budgeted and spent in the production of this report?”

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000019844
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning the Scottish Government's handling of Coronavirus (COVID-19): FOI release

You asked for: ‘1) The numbers you have that require being transported out of hospital immediately to care homes or to temporary or permanent accommodation by their local authority to reduce the risk of death to none? In or out of Scotland? In the instance that people could die due to bed blocks by those who are not ...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2020-03-19
Reference
FOI/202000019973
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

A Culture Fit for the Future: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: a) How is the Scottish Government/ NHS Scotland monitoring the response of NHSH against each item within the Sturrock report where he made specific suggestions or recommendations? What recor...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000011317
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Office discussions regarding financial support for UK infected blood schemes: FOI release

You asked in relation to infected blood support "Since Friday 13th December how many engagements have you had from the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury regarding the “urgent” “priority” to “unite and level up the UK” with regards to the request to address financial disparity?"

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/202000011558
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) ex-gratia payments and budget: FOI release

You asked: "Are the ex-gratia payments received through the SIBSS (Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme) protected legally for life? What is the current annual budget for SIBSS? In the last financial budget, how much reserves were carried over into the next year?"

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.28
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/201900007767
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings in relation to infected blood financial support: FOI release

You asked: 1. "Since 17th May 2019, How many meetings have involved the engagement of the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury or the current parliament under-secretary for the department of health in relation to addressing financial parity in the infected blood support schemes? 2. When did these meetings take place? 3. What...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/19/02400
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Further information of FoI/19/01618 Question 4.2: FOI appeal

You asked for how much money has the Scottish Government given to both the Scottish Football Association and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) since the Scottish Government was formed in 1999.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/01618
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Sectarian incidents at football matches: FOI release

You asked for: 1. The number of sectarian incidents that have taken place at football matches across Scotland. 2. The information to include the number of arrests that have taken place, the number of prosecutions and those who have received a guilty verdict. 3. The information for the last five years.

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.1 s.6
Published
2019-09-19
Reference
FOI/19/01971
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Costs incurred for establishment/running of Public Health Reform programme: FOI release

Full costs incurred to date in relation to the establishment and running of Public Health Reform, the Public Health Oversight Board, Public Health Scotland and associated commissions. Full details of any training and team-bonding events held by those involved in these bodies and associated groups in the last year. Full...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-07-10
Reference
FOI/19/01430
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

From basic hourly pay rate, NHS pay gap figure: FOI release

‘provide a Scotland-wide pay gap figure for the NHS . . . from a calculation of the average basic hourly pay rate [excluding overtime, bonuses or premiums] for all women and men. . . ’

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-09
Reference
FOI/19/01561
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Deaths and numbers registered under the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS): FOI release

Since 24th September 2018 to the present, how many people registered with the SIBSS have passed away? How many people are now registered with the schemes? How many are in each category? For example, HIV + Hep C, HIV, Hep C.

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.17(1) s.2
Published
2019-05-13
Reference
FOI/19/01127
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Challenge Fund and National Development Project Fund questions: FOI release

You asked for; 1. How many organisations bid for funding from a) the Challenge Fund and, b) the National Development Project Fund 2. How many, and which, organisations were awarded funding from a) the Challenge Fund and, b) the National Development Project Fund 3. What was the value of the each award given from a) the ...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.1B s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/00839
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Suicide rates in Scotland and Ayrshire from 2010 – 2019: FOI release

Suicide rates in both Scotland and Ayrshire. In particular, I would like to see the death rates of suicides per year from 2010 – 2019.

FOI unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-08
Reference
FOI/19/00916
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Methods for tackling trouble at Scottish football matches: FOI release

You asked for any correspondence “from the Justice Secretary and the Scottish FA, Scottish Premiership and any Scottish Premiership club in the last year concerning trouble at Scottish football matches.”

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-28
Reference
FOI/19/00699
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Are civil servant’s actions classified as actions by the Scottish Government: FOI release

“In light of the court case Salmond versus SG, and the statement made by Leslie Evans , what investigations are being conducted to understand how details of these complaints were leaked to the Daily Record by civil servants within the “Scottish Government “? Why are the actions of civil servants being classified as ac...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2019-02-12
Reference
FOI/19/00096
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector