Scottish Government FOI Index

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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276 matching releases

Plans for introduction of Non-Invasive Pre-Natal Testing into pregnancy screening programme: FOI release

Information about the introduction of Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT) into the Scottish Pregnancy Screening Programme.

FOI not held 40 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending

Published: 2019-03-08
Reference: FOI/19/00366
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Executive correspondence to Malcolm Chisholm regarding contaminated blood: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence from the Scottish Executive to Malcolm Chisholm regarding contaminated blood during 2003.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-02-14
Reference: FOI/19/00277
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

Leslie Evans’ diary, schedule and meeting minutes for specified dates: FOI release

The full contents of Leslie Evans’ diary, schedule, call log or minutes of meetings for the following dates: 15, 16, 17 January 2018. The full contents of Leslie Evans’ diary, schedule, call log or minutes of meetings for the following dates: 23, 24, 25 January 2018. The full contents of Leslie Evans’ diary, schedule...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.35(1) s.39(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-02-14
Reference: FOI/19/00195
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon’s diary, schedule and expenses claims for specified dates: FOI release

Includes FOIs/19/00159 & 00160 The full contents of Nicola Sturgeon’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 Nicola Sturgeon for those dates. The full contents of Nicola Sturgeon’s diary, schedule, call log or minut...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-02-14
Reference: FOI/19/00158
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Investigation related correspondence between Nicola Sturgeon and Liz Lloyd: FOI release

All correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her chief of staff Elizabeth Lloyd regarding allegations of sexual misconduct against Alex Salmond. All correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and her chief of staff Elizabeth Lloyd regarding an investigation into allegations of sexual miscon...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.35(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-02-13
Reference: FOI/19/00183
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Information on the (Fairness at Work) 'procedure' introduced in 2017: FOI release

Information on the initial development of ‘the procedure’ referenced in Nicola Sturgeon’s statement to Parliament on 8 January 2019. Information should include: any dates showing the stages of development of ‘the procedure’ prior to its inception in December 2017; any information on who was involved in the developmen...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.35(1) s.30

Published: 2019-02-13
Reference: FOI/19/00133
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

Process followed appointing case officer looking into Alex Salmond allegations: FOI release

“Please could you detail what process was followed by the Scottish government to appoint Judith MacKinnon as the case officer looking into allegations against Alex Salmond? Please could I see all emails between staff concerning her appointment to the case. Who was responsible for ensuring procedure in her appointment a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.35(1) s.18(1) s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-02-12
Reference: FOI/19/00097
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Ministerial car journeys taken by Nicola Sturgeon on specified dates: FOI release

You asked for information about any ministerial car journeys taken by Nicola Sturgeon on the following dates, including any passengers who went with her, and where the car went to/from: 2 April 2018, 23 April 2018, 7 June 2018, 14 July 2018, 18 July 2018.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.39(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-02-12
Reference: FOI/19/00240
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Business diary of Liz Lloyd, First Minister’s chief of staff: FOI release

You asked for “the business diary of Liz Lloyd, the First Minister’s chief of staff, along with any expenses claimed to the Scottish Government by Liz Lloyd on the following dates: • 2 April 2018 • 23 April 2018 • 7 June 2018 • 14 July 2018 • 18 July 2018”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-02-11
Reference: FOI/19/00085
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Receipts/expenses for Liz Lloyd and Nicola Sturgeon on specified dates: FOI release

I am requesting the following information about receipts and expenses. 1. Please send me the expenses claimed (and the receipts) from Scottish Government chief of staff, Liz Lloyd, on 2 April, 2018. 2. Please send me the expenses claimed (and the receipts) from Scottish First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, on 2 April, 20...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.1 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.39(1)

Published: 2019-02-11
Reference: FOI/19/00107
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic

Investigation by HM Inspector of Crematoria into Crematoria under Fife Council: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-28
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Infected Blood Inquiry correspondence excluding that to and from Inquiry Team: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers contracts s.25(1) s.37(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-23
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) grading assessment rules: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-16
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon MSP meeting Jamie Oliver: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-11-13
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Audit Scotland report into Children and Young People's Mental Health: FOI release

FOI not held 40 score correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-10-24
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Review of GP out of hours services at Vale of Leven Hospital: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.25(1) s.26 s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-25
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Private ambulance using blue warning lights or audible warning devices: FOI release

FOI clarification 50 score correspondence ministers contracts s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2018-09-18
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Misuse Treatment Strategy: safer drug consumption facilities: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.29(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-08-27
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Ministerial visits to Trimbos Institute in the Netherlands: FOI release

FOI unclear 20 score correspondence ministers

Published: 2018-08-27
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Non-invasive Prenatal Testing: FOI release

You asked for documentation relating to NIPT assessment, including, but not limited to: Initial project stages: Strategic Case Economic Case (1st draft) SWOT Analysis PRINCE2 Project Initiation Document

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Impact of the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

In relation to the policy of Minimum Unit Pricing and the Alcohol (Minimum Pricing) (Scotland) Act 2012 (the Act), you have asked: When considering the part the price of alcohol plays in excessive alcohol consumptions effect on public health what consideration was given to the following factors: 1. Poverty? 2. The hi...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)

Published: 2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence with the Scottish Football Association: FOI release

You asked for Correspondence between Scottish Government Ministers and the Scottish Football Association as well as dates, locations and minutes of any meetings since November 2016.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.31(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence with Judy Murray OBE: FOI release

You asked for Copies of emails, notes of phone calls and other communications between the Scottish Government and Ministers and Judy Murray or her representatives between 1 January 2017 and 19 September 2017.

FOI unclear 80 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-11-06
Reference
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector