Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Gender Reassignment Protocol for Scotland (GRP) update report 2022: FOI release

"The April 2022 minutes of the Scottish Government's National Gender Identity Healthcare Reference Group refers to a presentation and update on the Gender Reassignment Protocol provided by Miles Mack and David Parker. https://www.gov.scot/publications/national-gender-identity-healthcare-reference-group-minutes-april-2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300369717
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Parity agreement with UK Government to fund Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme: FOI release

Copy of the parity agreement reached between the UK Government and the Scottish Government in respect of payments made to the Scottish Government to fund the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme.

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
202300356343
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings between the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport and SportScotland relating to swimming pools: FOI release

A list of all meetings between the Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport and SportScotland relating to swimming pools All correspondence relating to these aforementioned meetings All materials prepared and produced related to these aforementioned meetings (agendas, minutes, briefings etc.)

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-04
Reference
FOI/202300369009
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Chemicals used in products for haemophilia: FOI release

Details of what chemicals used in viral inactivation/removal of factor 8/9 products used for haemophilla patients from 1979–1988, including licensed\unlicensed and clinical trial products, by start and end date of which the respective chemicals have been used. Details of all research batches used on all haemophiliac Pu...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202200292873
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between ministers and Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group: FOI release

Have Scottish Government ministers had any correspondence with members of the CDPRG (Conservative Drug Policy Reform Group) or any other pro cannabis campaign or lobby group? My request, while general, clearly falls within scope as I am merely seeking a yes or no answer. If a timescale is absolutely essential then sin...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300338295
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

£250 million pledge for drug prevention and rehabilitation: FOI release

In January 2021 the First Minister announced a pledge of £250 million towards drug prevention and rehabilitation in the next five years. Of that money, Nicola Sturgeon said: “This funding – a total of £250m over the next Parliament – will support further investment in a range of community-based interventions, includi...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.8
Published
2023-11-21
Reference
202300338336
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Decision to offer COVID-19 vaccine to pregnant women in Scotland: FOI release

A copy of all correspondence including the then First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, relating to the decision to offer COVID-19 vaccines to pregnant women in Scotland. The vaccine was originally advised NOT to be given to pregnant women, but the Government policy changed on this during summer 2021. Please provide any and a...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202300353467
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Junk food consultation: FOI release

How much money has been spent on the Scottish Government looking into restricting promotions of food high in fat, sugar and salt over the last five years, with a breakdown of each year and what the money has been spent on? How many consultations has the government published about this topic and similar junk food crackd...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.29(1) s.12 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300376246
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Adult carer support plan and young carer statement numbers: FOI release

The overall number of adult carer support plans which has been opened in Scotland by 1st March 2023. The numbers of adult carer support plans which have been opened in each of Scotland’s regions by 1st March 2023. The overall number of young carer statements which has been opened in Scotland by 1st March 2023. The numb...

FOI released 70 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202300346870
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Covid discussions of New Year and travel to England: FOI release

Details of all correspondence, including emails and notes of meetings, between the Scottish Government/Government Ministers and relevant bodies/organisations that led to the decision taken by the Scottish Government/First Minister on December 28, 2021, to ask people living in Scotland not to cross the border into Engla...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202300339444
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Covid and flu vaccine for nurses, doctors and care workers: FOI release

How many nurses doctors have had Covid-19 and flu vaccine this year (in percentage please) How many social care workers have had their Covid-19 and flu vaccine this year

FOI not held 40 score 11 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200330987
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Redeployment and employment of 'test and trace' workforce: FOI release

Of the test and trace workforce, how many were permanently redeployed into the NHS to do other roles? Of the test and trace workforce, how many left NHS employment altogether? A breakdown of the job groups the workforce were redeployed into and, if possible, a breakdown of how many were redeployed to each health board....

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.2 s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300338656
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Minutes and reports of the Malnutrition Short Life Working Group: FOI release

All the minutes and reports of the Malnutrition Short Life Working Group (SLWG) to ascertain what is the current situation of malnutrition in Scotland and why it was not being monitored at all by the Scottish Government before now.

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300337427
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication regarding Tenderloin Center (San Francisco): FOI release

Information regarding communication and interaction with the Tenderloin Center in San Francisco. Specifically you asked: All correspondence (including emails, letters, meetings and phone calls) the Scottish Government has received about the Tenderloin Centre based in San Francisco. Please provide this information, inc...

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202200310918
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Evidence for COVID-19 face masks: FOI release

Have the Scottish Government ever consulted any industrial hygenists or occupational health and hygiene specialists (example link provided) to assess the safety and efficacy of masking to reduce the spread of COVID-19, if so what was the outcome ? Since 2020 till present have the Scottish Government ever conducted any ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.12
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
FOI/202300373214
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Health Survey 2021 data on alcohol consumption and drug use: FOI release

I have been looking into the consumption of alcohol and harmful drugs in Scotland. I was interested to read that consumption has been on a steady decline wince 2003! I did wonder, looking at your report, if there was more specific data on consumption in locations around Scotland, to see if there is a correlation betwee...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202200335494
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

First Minister and Scottish Government first heard the term COVID-19: FOI release

When did the first minister and Government first hear the term COVID-19? Which scientific advisors advised the First Minister? When the government was first aware of Covid-19?

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300346953
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Public and private swimming pools in Scotland: FOI release

How many swimming pools are there in total in the UK? Please share a breakdown of private and public swimming pools. How many private swimming pools are there in each country that make up the UK? What is the cost of energy bills for private swimming pools in Scotland for each year, over the last 3 years? How many priva...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300342535
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transgender cervical screening process: FOI release

Please supply communications, including minutes of meetings, attendances and decision making process, when the decision was made to include transgender people in the cervical screening process. Please supply the cost of this for NHS Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300348333
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Screening Committee minutes: FOI release

Scottish Screening Committee meeting minutes to be published quicker than the current timeframe. Copies of the SSC minutes up to November 2019. Names of governing groups for the pregnancy and newborn screening programme, NIPT evaluation and if minutes are published online.

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1)
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300362352
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information on Harper House: FOI release

How much money the Scottish Government has spent to date on the establishment and running of Harper House. How many individuals, since the facility opened until present day, have used the facility. a breakdown of how long each individual has stayed at the facility. to confirm if each resident brought their families How...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.27(1)
Published
2023-11-06
Reference
202300348192
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Infected Blood Compensation or the Infected Blood Inquiry: FoI review

“…copies of all correspondence relating to Infected Blood Compensation or the Infected Blood Inquiry second interim report sent to or received by the below persons (including any attachments) during the period 1st April 2023 - 6th June 2023. 1) John-Paul Marks (Permanent Secretary) 2) David Rogers (Director of Constitu...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38 s.29(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
FOI/202300367507 review of 202300360427
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Football supporter groups loan funding: FOI release

How much funding the Scottish Government has set aside to loan to football supporter groups and what guarantees are there in terms of repayments.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-11-01
Reference
202300362615
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Humza Yousaf engagement with Martin Compston: FOI release

Please provide the content of all communication between Humza Yousaf and/or his officials as health or justice secretary and Martin Compston during 2021 that mentions Emily Hampshire and/or the filming of The Rig television programme. This should include email, text, WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, Messenger or other elect...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.38(1)
Published
2023-10-31
Reference
202300349208
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector