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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Minister for Men’s Health: FOI release

I note the recent appointment of a Minister for Public Health and Woman’s Health. I wish to be informed as to who the Minister for Men’s Health is. I believe that role is particularly important given the 4-year disparity between male and female life expectancy in Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2023-10-31
Reference
202300349526
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Infected Blood Inquiry: FOI release

How many meetings have there been between Cabinet Office officials (and ministers) and Scottish Government since December 15th 2022 regarding the Infected Blood Inquiry? How many meetings have been held between the same officials/ministers since Sir Brian Langstaffs Compensation report published on 5th April 2023? Pl...

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2023-10-31
Reference
202300356740
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Vaccination Transformation Programme (VTP): FOI release

Could you please provide a breakdown of exactly how VTP is being implemented in each of Scotland’s Health Board areas, e.g. ‘hub and spoke’ regional centre and CTAC model such as in Lothian, GP-based services in regions with a large, rural/remote population such as Highlands and Islands, and/or any other models? For ea...

FOI not held 45 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2023-10-30
Reference
202300341176
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Care Homes - Excess Deaths April 2020: FOI release

Information relating to Scottish Government response protocols during the coronavirus pandemic: In spring 2020, the Scottish Government made the decision to move elderly patients within Scottish hospitals into Care Homes – to make space for a potential wave of SARS-COV2 infected inpatients. Can the Scottish Government...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2023-10-30
Reference
FOI/Care Homes - Excess Deaths April 2020: FOI release
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Population health re-phased budget: FOI release

In the Emergency Budget Review, the Scottish Government states it is reprioritising £13m by rephasing a commitment to double investment in sport, specifically " Re-phasing of commitment to double investment in sport, reprioritisation of health improvement spending. Please set out exactly what within the population heal...

FOI unclear 50 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2023-10-26
Reference
202200328376
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information in relation to The Penrose Inquiry: FOI release

Information in relation to The Penrose Inquiry: E-Discovery/Document Review Requirements The volume of data (in GB and item count) disclosed into the inquiry from participants/interested parties. The volume of data (in GB and item count) deemed relevant by the inquiry following review and published into the public do...

FOI not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-10-26
Reference
202300345531
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

COVID-19 vaccines 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 released 100 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.25(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-23
Reference
202300353467
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Consultation on Alcohol Advertising: FOI release

Information in relation to the Scottish Government consultation on Alcohol Advertising which was published on 17 November 2022 (noted here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/consultation-restricting-alcohol-advertising-promotion/documents/). I note that this consultation seeks views on a number of matters which it is ...

FOI unclear 55 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.4 s.1 s.5 s.10 s.12 s.13
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
202300351463
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between BPAS, Back Off and the Scottish Government: FOI release

I would like to do a freedom of information request between the Scottish Government and Back off Scotland / BPAS. Any costs above 600 pounds. You may wish to search for correspondence with Lucy Grieve or Alice Murray but my request should not be restricted to these persons and all correspondence between BPAS, Back Off ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1)A s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-11
Reference
202300353887
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Registration and regulation of education staff: FOI release

To request all options the government has made available in the world of education. To register Environmental Health Officer (EHO) in Scotland. To regulate Environmental Health Officer (EHO) in Scotland. To register Security staff. To regulate Security staff. To request last 3 communication from Scottish Governmen...

FOI not held 65 score 18 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-09
Reference
202300360064
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to Infected Blood Compensation or the Infected Blood Inquiry: FOI release

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 20 working days correspondence s.29(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-10-09
Reference
202300360427
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

HM Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland investigation to Dundee University: FOI release

All information held by the Scottish Government – including the HM Inspector of Anatomy for Scotland – about the incident where a University of Dundee student posted video footage to social media that prompted an investigation by HMIAS in 2022. Please include all communication, both internal and external, relating to ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-09-18
Reference
FOI/202300368952
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Ethnic groups in professional sports in Scotland: FOI Release

Please provide national data on the breakdown of the overall involvement of the different ethnic groups in professional sports in Scotland. As of Dec 2022, what is the ethnic diversity of Scotland's population? As of Dec 2022, what is the ethnic diversity of Edinburgh's population? As of Dec 2022, what is the ethnic di...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.4 8 attachments
Published
2023-09-13
Reference
202300360662
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Legal costs associated the Alcohol Minimum Pricing court actions: FOI release

Please provide the total cost to the Scottish Government of resisting legal action by the Scottish Whiskey Association against minimum alcohol pricing, as per the below decision. https://caselaw.nationalarchives.gov.uk/uksc/2017/76 If only partial costs can be provided, such as external legal fees, please provide thi...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300368899
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Guidance and protocol of abortions: FOI release

1. The number of persons born alive as a result of termination (abortion) in NHS facilities in Scotland, annualised between 2018-2023 inclusive. 2. The median age in weeks of persons born alive as a result of termination (abortion) in NHS facilities in Scotland, annualised between 2018-2023 inclusive. 3. The median per...

FOI not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-30
Reference
FOI/202300372609
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to Harper House: FOI release

Information relating to Harper House; How many individuals, since the facility opened until present day (July 2023), have used the facility? Please confirm for each individual if they brought families. An explanation as to why the Scottish Government has not sought information regarding staff numbers, staff costs, and...

FOI already published 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2023-08-22
Reference
FOI/202300367774
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

How many people in Scotland currently receive methadone as part of addiction: FOI release

A. How many people in Scotland currently receive methadone as part of addiction treatment? Please break this down to regions where possible. B. How many people in Scottish prisons currently receive methadone as part of addiction treatment? Please break this down to each prison where possible. C. How many of Scotland'...

FOI unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300368173
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Alcohol Advertising Consultation: FOI release

The full and unredacted copies of all of the documents listed in our response of 5 June 2023 to your previous request dated 13 April 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.28(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300364857
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communication between Health Secretary Humza Yousaf and Martin Compston: FOI Review

Original request - 202300353506 All communication between Humza Yousaf and/or his officials as health or justice secretary and Martin Compston during 2021. This should include email, text, WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram, Messenger or other electronic communications, as well as any handwritten notes or minutes of verbal co...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-07-20
Reference
FOI/202300362271 Review of 202300353506
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme - Circularity Scotland correspondence with Lorna Slater: EIR release

Has the Scottish Government done any research on the possibility of Scots heading across the border to England to purchase bottles and containers due to cheaper prices when the deposit return scheme comes in? If so, could you supply the research? If you haven't, why not? Was Lorna Slater consulted on a change in handli...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-05-09
Reference
FOI/202300346545
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) information: FOI release

Question 1 - How much money has the Scottish Government handed out to Scottish Health Action on Alcohol Problems (SHAAP) over the last five years? Breakdown of when and what the money was spent on. Question 2 - How much money has SHAAP paid to the Scottish Government over the same time period? Breakdown of when and wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers contracts spending s.25(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2023-05-03
Reference
FOI/202300347130
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence regarding potential use of World Professional Association for Transgender Health guidelines: FOI release

'Under FOI, could I please request any correspondence between Scottish Government officials and ministers, and any internal or external individual or group, regarding the potential adoption or use of the World Professional Association for Transgender Health's new guidelines (version 8, published in September 2022). Thi...

FOI clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-13
Reference
FOI/202200324041
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of vaping statistics in cities: FOI release

How many people vape in Edinburgh? And in Scotland? How many underage people vape in the city? And in the country? Are there any deaths caused, influenced or triggered by vaping? If yes, what are the statistics in the city? And in the country? How many people had lung injuries due to vaping in Edinburgh? And in Scotlan...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2023-04-03
Reference
FOI/202300342508
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications with tobacco industry: FOI release

Please provide a list of any and all contact your organisation and/or staff have had with British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco International, Philip Morris International, as well as any other domestic or transnational tobacco companies or anyone representing the tobacco industry including subsidiari...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-03
Reference
FOI/202300344172
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Health and social care, Public sector