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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264 matching releases

Sexual abuse in Scottish football: FOI release

1. In that request, I was informed that the Scottish Government had not made contact with the United States Department of Justice, The New Jersey Attorney General, or both. Since the previous request: 1.1 Has the Scottish Government made contact with either or both? 1.2 If no contact has been made, can it be explained...

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.2 s.3 s.17 s.5
Published
2022-05-17
Reference
FOI/202200289175
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Details of the Government's response to the "Fair and Healthy Work for All" review: FOI release

“The document "Fair and Healthy Work for All - A Review of the Scottish Government's Health and Work Strategy" was published in November 2019. The document can be found at 1 Executive Summary - Health and work strategy: review report -gov.scot (www.gov.scot). I would be grateful to receive the following information: 1....

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200285165
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Proposed Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill consultation responses: FOI release

"I would like information in relation to the recent consultation: Proposed Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill. When and where are responses to the consultation going to be published? How many responses to the consultation document were received up to and including the closing date Wednesday 12th January 2022?...

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2022-05-16
Reference
FOI/202200296700
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Drugs Death Funding allocation to Highlands: FOI release

I would like to submit a freedom of information request to find out how the extra £50million a year will be distributed and how much will be allocated to the Highlands?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2022-05-03
Reference
FOI/202200281657
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Ministers and Scottish Rugby Union: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish ministers and the following organisations/individuals: 1. The Rugby Football Union / RFU and its representatives, including Nigel Melville and Bill Sweeney. 2. Simon Amor. 3. The Scottish Rugby Union and its representatives, including Mark Dodson and Dominic McKay. 4. John Dalziel. P...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-11
Reference
FOI/202200286689
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Costs and staffing levels of Drugs Policy Division: FOI release

I would request a breakdown of Costs and Staffing levels for the Drugs Division in Scotland. How much in funding has been made avaliable to raise awareness of Drug deaths in Scotland between 2010 and 2021? What staffing has been made avaliable in the fight against deaths due to Drugs in Scotland between 2010 and 2021? ...

FOI unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2022-03-21
Reference
FOI/202200281155
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding grant awarded to Scottish Rugby Union: FOI review

Your initial FOI request asked for: 1. Was the whole of the grant that was offered paid over / drawn down, in accordance with Section 2 in the Offer? If so, on what date(s)? 2. Has the Statement of Compliance as described at Section 3.2 in the Offer been duly and timeously submitted, as required? 3. Have the terms of S...

FOI unclear 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202100268602 review of 202100258646
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Football Association regarding league cup final: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the SFA regarding the League Cup Final held at Hampden Park from November 1 2021. Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Chief Medical Officer regarding the league cup final and any advice the Scottish Government received from the CMO on whether or not ...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-02
Reference
FOI/202100267056
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Alcohol and Drug Partnership’s Annual Reviews 2020/21: FOI release

Could you please provide PDF versions of all the Alcohol & Drug Partnership’s Annual Reviews 2020/21, that were to be submitted by 14th October 2021?

FOI unclear 50 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100266387
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Costs associated with the Distance Aware campaign: FOI release

All costs associated with the Distance Aware campaign launched by the Scottish Government including any Scottish Government staff working on the campaign. Please provide the costs for the financial years of 2021-22, 2022-23 and any additional years for which spending on this campaign is forecast. For reference, I am re...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202200275669
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Alcohol Minimum Unit Price Implementation Costs: FOI release

“Information on the amount of the (preferably exact but can be estimations) that incurred to the Scottish Government as well as local councils concerning the transition to and implementation of the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Act. Hereby I do not mean the court and legal fees but simply the administrative cost...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200276743
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cost of Christmas cards to people on Highest Risk List: FOI release

Why are you wasting tax payers money sending out Christmas cards to people simply because they are on the high risk register? Under the freedom of information legislation I require to know how much this has cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200270636
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Cost associated with Tackling the Stigma of Addiction campaign: FOI release

1. All costs associated with the Scottish Government’s ‘Tackling the Stigma of Addiction’ campaign. Please detail all costs incurred or expected to be incurred in the financial years of 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-02
Reference
FOI/202100260633
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector, Work and skills

Information regarding grant awarded to Scottish Rugby Union: FOI release

The grant to the Scottish Rugby Union of up to £15 million offered by letter dated 20 January 2021 from the Active Scotland Division of the Scottish Government's Population Health Directorate was conditional and contained certain feedback and reporting requirements, in light of which I request the following information...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.4 s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-31
Reference
FOI/202100258646
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Details of funding provided and spend by Scottish Rugby: FOI release

Copies of all and any documentation: sent and / or received by SG pursuant to clause 4.1 of that Agreement, being monthly reports prepared by SRUL for the SG; and detailing any revisions to targets / milestones referred to in clause 4.2 of that Agreement (if any); and being a “Completion Report” (or similar) - if it e...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100256675
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister meetings with Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships (ADPs): FOI release

Information pertaining to any meetings the First Minister has had with Alcohol and Drugs Partnerships (ADPs) between the 23rd of May 2021 and the 1st of December 2021.

FOI unclear 50 score 10 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2022-01-13
Reference
FOI/202100260518
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Energy drinks and caffeine gum use in children: FOI release

My main concern is the sale of fast release caffeine gum to children for performance enhancement in athletics. I'm interested to know why the consultation on energy drinks excluded this type of harmful high caffeine product which is being widely promoted and sold to children. Was the Scottish Government aware of concer...

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100260419
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings with healthcare provider Oviva since January 2019: FOI release

1. The number of meetings the Scottish Government has had with healthcare provider, Oviva, since January 2019. 2. The minutes of any meetings the Scottish Government has had with healthcare provider, Oviva, since January 2019.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2021-11-18
Reference
FOI/202100246713
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to sportscotland: FOI release

Total costs incurred by sportscotland from 2014 to the present day. This includes all secretariat staffing costs, daily board member fees and expenses, events, publications and officerunning costs. (Part 1) I would also like a record of all engagement between board members and Scottish Government ministers and Cabinet ...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-15
Reference
FOI/202100244979
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Requests to the UK Government to devolve powers in dealing with drugs deaths: FOI release

Information on any request by the Scottish Government to the UK Government to devolve powers to them to deal with the drugs deaths problem in Scotland and any requests to deal with the drugs deaths problem by way of a health emergency (between 1st January 2015 to 10th August 2021).

FOI unclear 80 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.28 s.1 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-02
Reference
FOI/202100227354
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding Bowls Scotland home nations event: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding the Bowls Scotland Home Nations Event 9 -11 September 2021 at Ayr: 1. Any correspondence in connection with the approval of this event both internal and external. 2. A copy of the agreement for or the permission granted for the event. 3. Confirmation that spectators wer...

FOI unclear 75 score 12 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100238113
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Funding provided to Rangers Football Club: FOI release

You asked why the Scottish Government lent funding to Rangers Football Club.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100244487
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Harassment when accessing abortion care due to protests: FOI release

Please provide, in relation to women feeling harassed when accessing abortion care due to protests or vigils: 1) all reports of women feeling harassed and 2) all incidents where actual harassment took place. Can you provide information relating to reports / incidents in Scotland only and for full details of each incl...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2021-10-13
Reference
FOI/202100235589
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Official meeting with Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADP’s): FOI release

A note of any meetings (the time and the participants) between the First Minister and any Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs) from 21st May 2021 to 23rd August 2021 and a note of any meetings (the time and the participants) between Angela Constance, Minister for Drugs Policy, and any Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADP...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2021-10-12
Reference
FOI/202100233118
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Residential rehabilitation in Scotland: FOI release

All correspondence between Scottish Government ministers and Phoenix Futures regarding the announcement of a new drug rehabilitation centre in North Ayrshire - https://www.gov.scot/news/newnational-facility-forfamilies-affected-by-drug-use/ I would appreciate all ministerial correspondence to Phoenix Futures both pre ...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100229640
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector