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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Monies allocated to rights based advocacy services: FOI release

The amount of monies that was allocated to rights based advocacy services.

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.17 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-22
Reference
FOI/202000104024
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Questions regarding Ethical Standards and Minister for Sport and Wellbeing: FOI Review

Further to response of 6th January 2021, we have now completed the review of our previous response. The original request was: To request regarding Ethical Standards. BT / Openreach changed and although BT have overcharged customers frequently it would appear that our Ministers have dealings with regards to sport logo w...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000127973 review of 202000120803
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding foods high in fat, sugar or salt: FOI release

Copies of correspondence between (i) the Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing; (ii) the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport; (iii) officials within the Population Health Directorate and external stakeholders on proposals to restrict the promotion and marketing of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt between ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000063344
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Funding of COVID-19 vaccine deployment in Scotland: FOI release

“With the second vaccine (oxford) now rolling out, is the UK taxpayer funding it, or does it come from the Scottish Parliament budget?”

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100132021
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Questions regarding Ethical Standards and Minister for Sport and Wellbeing: FOI release

1. Who advises our Minister on Ethical standards in regards to important issues such as working with BT? 2. How long our current Minister for Sport and Wellbeing has been in post? 3. How many staff are based at the address (St Andrews House) related to supporting the Minister?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-02-04
Reference
FOI/202000120803
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Celtic FC Dubai training camp: FOI release

1. Did the Scottish Government or NHS Scotland give formal approval to Celtic FC undertaking a trip to Dubai for a training camp? 2. If so, how many times did Celtic FC seek that approval and what dates was it requested/approved between 1st Nov 2020 and 2nd January 2021?

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202100139502
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Infected Blood Support Schemes: FOI release

Regarding addressing financial parity of the Infected Blood Support Schemes: 1. Have there been any further discussions and/or meetings with Cabinet Office officials since 26 August 2020? If, so, when did these meetings take place? 2. Has the Paymaster General Penny Mordaunt MP been involved in these discussions and/or...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.3
Published
2021-01-20
Reference
FOI/202000110632
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Certification process of a persons death by a doctor: FOI release

You asked how the difference between influenza and Covid on a death certificate is arrived at by the certifying doctor and/or pathologist carrying out the investigation.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2020-12-23
Reference
FOI/202000124513
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Transmission rate of COVID-19 within gyms and self catering accommodation: FOI release

You asked for the transmission rate of Covid infection from gyms and also from self catering accommodation.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-12-21
Reference
FOI/202000120905
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 restrictions and aquatic training: FOI release

What is the medical and scientific evidence that supports the circumstance of the prevention of participation for over 18s in club swimming training whilst at the same time backs continuation of under 18s training and public lane swimming? This is in relation to level 3 regulations in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.27(1)
Published
2020-12-17
Reference
FOI/202000118343
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Smear test questions and responsibility: FOI release

You asked the following questions: I. With regards to the smear test which detects abnormal cells in the cervix, was the frequency changed in 2020 to elongate the smear test window to 5 years for all ages of women? II. If this is the case then what medical research evidence was the decision based on and who decided (...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000101076
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cases of COVID-19 being traced to golf courses and clubhouses: FOI release

How many cases of Covid-19 in Scotland have been traced to interactions on Scottish golf courses and how many cases, if any, can be traced to interactions in golf clubhouses?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-11-20
Reference
FOI/202000105717
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions related to abortion services in Scotland: FOI release

1. What does the Scottish Government mean by the term "clinically safe" for the procedure of abortion? Please define the words "clinically" and "safe" separately and as used in the letter received by me that the procedure of abortion should be "clinically safe" 2. How is early medical abortion under the current tempor...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.4 s.8 s.10
Published
2020-11-16
Reference
FOI/202000102234
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, +1 more … Health and social care

COVID-19 transmission numbers traced back to gyms: FOI release

You asked for the data in relation to the number and percentage of COVID 19 infections that have been transmitted or traced back to gyms and exercise classes since the reopening of these facilities on the 31st August in Scotland. The detail should also include a breakdown by local authority area to highlight where in ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000097855
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Unacceptable behaviour at matches correspondence with Scottish Professional Football League: FOI appeal

A copy of the contract or agreement the Scottish Government made with the SPFL with regards to collecting and reporting on instances of unacceptable conduct at football games ahead of the start of the 2017-18 season. A copy of any earlier drafts of the contract or agreement aforementioned. Any communications between th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 305 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/19/01620-Appeal
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Bowel & other adult national screening programmes suspension: FOI release

“when was it (the Bowel Screening Programme) suspended and how many people have not had a screening test sent to them, from the date of suspension up until the date of this email (2 October 2020)?”

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000094427
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Dental treatment provision under the NHS in Scotland: FOI release

You asked why your local dental practice can't provide you with treatment under the NHS but can provide treatment privately at cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000093116
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) game 30th August: FOI release

Who it was the requested the SPFL game on 30th August. Was the request made only by Celtic fc or was it jointly with the SPFL/SFA and could you have a copy of the request.

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.30
Published
2020-10-01
Reference
FOI/202000083923
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

British Touring Car Championship event at Knockhill race circuit: FOI release

1. is Knockhill the largest site that applied as a test for spectators? 2. what were the key criteria that contributed to allocating 200 spectators to a site in excess of 200 acres? 3. what were the factors in the risk analysis that suggested 200 would be the maximum for an outdoor event? 4. what weighting was applied ...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000078728
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish football season ended prematurely: FOI release

All documentation & correspondence relating to the Scottish Government directive that you issued the premature ending of the Scottish football season or even if you advised the SPFL to close the season without the season concluding due to Covid 19. Or that you advised the SPFL that they had to close the season 19/20 pr...

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-22
Reference
FOI/202000068638
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) beneficiaries: FOI release

1) How many beneficiaries are registered with the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme? 2) How many are in each category? For example, HIV + Hep C, HIV, Hep C. NB please provide breakdown of chronic Hep C category to include severe, moderate and not affected. 3) Since July 2017, how many Scottish victims have died? 4...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000069530
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) parity: FOI release

How many discussions have taken place in 2020 with Cabinet Office officials? What date/s did they take place? What obstacles have Cabinet Office officials identified in not being able to implement financial parity?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000058305
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 testing scientific advice: FOI release

Specific scientific advice regarding COVID-19 testing that the Scottish Government received prior to 1 February 2020. Please disclose the expert health protection and public health advice from the following: The Chief Medical Officer Public Health Scotland The Scottish Health Protection Network NERVTAG The Advisory Co...

FOI clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000045001
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

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

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) regarding the SPFL grading assessment rules relating to fan behaviour at football matches from 1st July 2017 to the morning of 30th November 2018.

FOI already published 80 score 301 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.36(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-21
Reference
foi-18-03666-appeal
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector