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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Coronavirus testing: FOI release

Any agendas, briefings, minutes or notes (including handwritten notes), pertaining to any meetings involving any of the below individuals in relation to Coronavirus testing between 1st February 2020 and 1st April 2020. Individuals: Nicola Sturgeon, Jeane Freeman, Jason Leitch, Catherine Calderwood

FOI partially withheld 90 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/2020000024736
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Reducing the prevalence of smoking and vaping in queues: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s work with local authorities to reduce the prevalence of smoking and vaping in queues.

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000046435
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Various questions regarding coronavirus contact tracing strategy: FOI release

1) On what date was contact tracing as set out above first implemented in Scotland? 2) Is this process still in operation and if not, on what date was it terminated? 3) According to the statement referred to above, the advice given to close contacts of a person who has tested positive for coronavirus is: "Mainly inf...

FOI not held 40 score 57 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000024474
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Chief Dental Officer job description and vacancy: FOI release

1) I would like to know the job description for the Chief Dental Officer. 2) What scientific/technical/dental committees or groups supply advice or guidance to the Chief Dental Officer?

FOI released 95 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2020-06-18
Reference
FOI/202000035522
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Emergency dental centres: FOI release

The following questions on Emergency Dental Centres 1. What types of emergency dental centres are there available here in Scotland, and why is there no relevant practical information being made available to the public? 2. Are the practicing dentists at emergency dental centres tested for Covid 19 and are the clients te...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.8
Published
2020-06-11
Reference
FOI/202000034190
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Mental Health statistics: FOI release

The mental health and wellbeing statistics in Scotland published in The Scottish Heath Survey, IDS and CAMHS reports. I would like to know specifically the number of people suffering with mental health issues in Scotland over 2013-2019 segmented by the age brackets in the Scottish Health Survey, Child, 16-24, 25-34, 35...

FOI unclear 50 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-06-09
Reference
FOI/202000026953
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Coronavirus deaths without underlying health conditions: FOI release

Information and [to] make public the number of people who have lost their life in Scotland purely from coronavirus. i.e have not had any underlying health conditions.

FOI unclear 50 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-05-28
Reference
FOI/202000026644
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) funding: FOI release

1. How much funding did the Scottish Infected Blood Scheme receive in 2018. 2. How much funding did the Scottish Infected Blood Scheme receive in 2019. 3. How much funding did the Scottish Infected Blood Scheme receive in 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2020-05-27
Reference
FOI/202000038099
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Golf and COVID 19: FOI release

You asked if: 1. The Scottish Government has closed down Scottish Golf Courses; 2. Is there a specific law against people playing golf; 3. What, if any, is the fine for people playing golf?

FOI unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20
Published
2020-05-27
Reference
FOI/202000035517
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Digital Health and Care Institute cost for delivery of workshops and reports: FOI release

You asked; “In June 2019, The Scottish Access Collaborative & Digital Health and Care Institute produced their Chronic Pain Specialty Group Report. Could you let me know how much was budgeted and spent in the production of this report?”

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-03-26
Reference
FOI/202000019844
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Questions concerning the Scottish Government's handling of Coronavirus (COVID-19): FOI release

You asked for: ‘1) The numbers you have that require being transported out of hospital immediately to care homes or to temporary or permanent accommodation by their local authority to reduce the risk of death to none? In or out of Scotland? In the instance that people could die due to bed blocks by those who are not ...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2020-03-19
Reference
FOI/202000019973
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Prohibiting smoking outside hospital buildings - successful tender: FOI release

In relation to “Analysis of consultation responses to the paper: Prohibiting smoking outside hospital buildings” would it be possible to see what a successful tender bid looks like?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-10
Reference
FOI?202000018341, FOI/202000018347
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

A Culture Fit for the Future: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: a) How is the Scottish Government/ NHS Scotland monitoring the response of NHSH against each item within the Sturrock report where he made specific suggestions or recommendations? What recor...

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/202000011317
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Questions on child deaths at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and child abuse in Scottish Football: FOI release

1. Did the Scottish Government, any Scottish Government Ministers, any Scottish Government Department, individual, or group send any e mails to any News & Media outlets on the 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd of December 2019 regarding any stories about any hospitals or NHS Departments, and in particular, about the deaths of an...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.5 s.8 s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/201900010585
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Office discussions regarding financial support for UK infected blood schemes: FOI release

You asked in relation to infected blood support "Since Friday 13th December how many engagements have you had from the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury regarding the “urgent” “priority” to “unite and level up the UK” with regards to the request to address financial disparity?"

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/202000011558
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) ex-gratia payments and budget: FOI release

You asked: "Are the ex-gratia payments received through the SIBSS (Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme) protected legally for life? What is the current annual budget for SIBSS? In the last financial budget, how much reserves were carried over into the next year?"

FOI unclear 55 score 13 working days correspondence ministers spending s.28
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/201900007767
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Various methods the Scottish Government has taken to combat obesity: FOI release

You asked for: 1. How many adults were referred for weight loss surgery in Scotland i) broken down by gender ii) stats broken down by 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 – if available iii) stats broken down by health board iiii) broken down by age range, if available 2. How many adult underwent weight loss surgery in...

FOI transferred 75 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-09
Reference
FOI/19/02518
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government cancer research funding: FOI release

You asked; is it possible to advise the funding invested in any cancer research by the Scottish Government over the last 5 years?

FOI not held 40 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-12-06
Reference
FOI/19/02578
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Penrose Inquiry correspondence with Head of Health Protection in 2015: FOI release

You asked for ‘all e-mails sent or received by the then Head of Health Protection in the Public Health Division at Population Health Improvement Directorate Scottish Government - which concern the Penrose Inquiry, during the period 1st March 2015 - 31st March 2015. This includes any attachments to such emails.’

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02466
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings in relation to infected blood financial support: FOI release

You asked: 1. "Since 17th May 2019, How many meetings have involved the engagement of the Cabinet Office, HM Treasury or the current parliament under-secretary for the department of health in relation to addressing financial parity in the infected blood support schemes? 2. When did these meetings take place? 3. What...

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/19/02400
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Further information of FoI/19/01618 Question 4.2: FOI appeal

You asked for how much money has the Scottish Government given to both the Scottish Football Association and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) since the Scottish Government was formed in 1999.

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence spending
Published
2019-11-15
Reference
FOI/19/01618
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence relating to FOI request FoI/18/03666: FOI review

All correspondence relating to FOI request FoI/18/03666, and its subsequent request for review.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.21(4) s.30 s.36(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-25
Reference
FOI/19/01622
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Grocers Federation meetings and correspondence in relation to e-cigarettes: FOI release

You asked for information around meetings and correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Grocers Federation in relation to e-cigarettes (including tax, regulation etc.) between January 2019 and October 2019.

FOI released 95 score 10 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-23
Reference
FoI/19/02245
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

National Strategic Group for Sport and Physical Activity meeting notes: FOI release

You asked for agendas, minutes, reports and any other publications distributed relating to the National Strategic Group for Sport and Physical Activity from January 2018 until 24/09/2019.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-23
Reference
FOI/19/02193
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Changing the law on abortion since legislation was devolved and improving access correspondence: FOI release

You asked for: All correspondence, minutes and emails in relation to changing the law on abortion since legislation was devolved on 23 May 2016. All correspondence, minutes and emails in relation to improving access to abortion services for adolescents and young women since 23 May 2016. On 16 September, you clarified...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-18
Reference
FOI/19/02106
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector