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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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

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

In the attached emails, a conversation in Yammer is referred to which I believe is in scope of the request but not included. Would it also be possible to supply those details?

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-23
Reference
FOI/202100231660
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding cervical screening: FOI release

1. Copies of all documents relating to the contact in which the Scottish Government were first notified of the Serious Adverse Event regarding cervical screening, shared with parliament on 24 June 2021. To include detail such as dates and times, and include information such as phone calls, emails, reports, briefings an...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1)
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100226110
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, 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

Covid-19 terms and conditions of loans provided to football teams: FOI release

A copy of the full terms and conditions attached to all Scottish Government loans issued to Scotland’s football teams as a result of the Covid pandemic, either through the Premiership Division Support Fund or other routes.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-04
Reference
FOI/202100222527
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Total amount of money provided to Scottish football clubs: FOI release

Please can you tell me how much has been distributed to each of the 12 top flight Scottish football clubs in the SPFL premier league. Any correspondence you hold that any club has intimated they do not require the facility offered by the Scottish Government. And any recent (within the last week from the 12th June 2021)...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100215652
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Details of Premiership Division Support Fund for Scottish football clubs 2021: FOI release

Information relating to a loan from the Scottish Government via the Scottish FA to Rangers Football Club. In particular, you asked: 1. Who decided the allocation amounts? 2. It looks as if one club decided not to take a loan and if so what club? 3. If/when that club decided not to take a loan who made the decision how ...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-06-23
Reference
FOI/202100213841
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Communications with Rangers Football Club 14th to 17th May 2021: FOI release

All contact information between the Scottish government and rangers football club between 14/05/21 and 17/05/21.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100203626
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish companies contact with Drug Policy Division: FOI release

The number of Scottish companies who have contacted Drugs Policy Division regarding prevention.

FOI unclear 50 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100200640
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme payments: FOI release

In what circumstances would it be necessary for a bereaved partner (including a widow or widower) to prove cause of death of their late partner to receive regular payments under SIBSS?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100204612
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Celtic FC Statement of 12 March 2021: FOI release

A copy of the correspondence that was sent to Celtic FC by the Scottish Government that made it clear to them that they the Government did not associate the club with "scenes" the previous weekend.

FOI unclear 75 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202100175154
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Recreational General Aviation during coronavirus pandemic communications: FOI release

Any information including but not limited to communication with the DfT / CAA, and internal communications, with respect to the status of Recreational General Aviation activities (including outdoor recreation powered flight, microlight, gliding activities etc) under the The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions...

FOI unclear 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 6 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100170573
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Funding allocated to Scottish Rugby Union limited: FOI release

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. Cop...

FOI unclear 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100186914
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Covid-19 impact on women’s health: FOI release

You asked for information on blood clots and the AstraZenica COVID-19 vaccine, women’s sexual health and the current Government plan of action to vaccinate the under 30s.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100195565
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Total funding provided to The Daily Mile Foundation: FOI release

I would like to know how much funding, per annum, the Scottish Government is providing to The Daily Mile Foundation (Charity number: 1166911) in direct financial payments and benefit in kind payments via office space or administrative support to The Daily Mile Foundation's activities in Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100198143
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding Rangers Football Club supporter celebrations 2021: FOI release

All information (eg, correspondence, memos, etc) involving the Scottish Government and outside bodies (including Glasgow City Council, Rangers FC, Police Scotland) ahead of the Rangers v St Mirren game on Saturday 6 March and Dundee United v Celtic on Sunday 7 March, about the potential safety/public order issues relat...

FOI unclear 75 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100175739
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Law and order, Public sector

Communication related to Celtic Football Club’s trip to Dubai: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish government and Celtic FC during October, November and December 2020 and to date in January 2021 relating to the club's trip to Dubai.

FOI unclear 75 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100132531
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector