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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678 matching releases

Right to Recovery Addiction (Scotland) Bill correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings written for the Scottish Government and minutes/notes from meetings, about the right to recovery bill, between September 25 to October 12 2025? Could you also supply all written documentation regarding the Scottish Government's decision to vote against the bill?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202500499613
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for frontline health & social care worker groups: FOI Review

Original request 202500494428 You asked for information on the following, in respect of the removal of unpaid carers from the COVID-19 vaccination programme: 1. Timeline discrepancy and date of the Scottish Government’s decision 2. Wider implications for clinical safety 3. Request for documentation of the decision ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.21(4) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202500498562 Review of 202500494428
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Health & Social Care correspondence regarding Pathways Trial: FOI release

Any correspondence sent or received by Neil Gray relating to the new UK clinical trial to assess the risk and benefits of puberty suppressing hormones in children.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.2A 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-25
Reference
FOI/202500497701
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Nutrition Scotland funding information: FOI release

According to its website Nutrition Scotland receives funding from the Scottish Government: https://www.nutritionscotland.org/about/partners-funders-projects/#Funders For each of the years 2023/24 and 2024/25: 1. How much funding was given to Nutrition Scotland? 2. What was the funding used for?

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500494873
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Public health information regarding LED lighting: EIR Review

Original request 202500491249 I am requesting all recorded information, from 2005 to the present, held by the Directorate for Population Health or any relevant divisions within the Scottish Government, concerning any public health assessments, consultations, or considerations related to the introduction or rollout of ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
EIR/202500495516 Review of 202500491249
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Eligibility for the 2025 winter COVID-19 programme decision: FOI release

Who made the decision to change the eligibility for the 2025 winter COVID-19 programme?

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500496878
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Abortion Law Review Expert Group costs and correspondence regarding sex selective abortion: FOI release

The total costs incurred in preparing and publishing the Review of Abortion Law in Scotland Expert Group Report. This should include all costs incurred by the Expert Group in its lifetime, broken down by the type of cost. For example, including but not limited to expenses, catering, room hire, etc. Internal correspond...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30B s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-16
Reference
FOI/202500494092
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility for frontline health & social care worker groups: FOI release

You asked for information on the following, in respect of the removal of unpaid carers from the COVID-19 vaccination programme: 1. Timeline discrepancy and date of the Scottish Government’s decision 2. Wider implications for clinical safety 3. Request for documentation of the decision 4. Minutes or summary of the m...

FOI clarification 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.36(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500494428
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Registered vape retailers statistics: FOI release

You asked for a breakdown of the total number of retailers per year from when the Register of Tobacco and Nicotine Vapour Product Retailers began (from 2017 to the most recent year available register for each year. If available, for each of these years, to also provide the number of retailers registered to sell: (a) n...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500494084
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Public health objection – titanium dioxide, folic acid fortification safety assessment: FOI release

1. the full safety assessment and scientific evidence used to re-approve titanium dioxide(E171). 2. the full evidence base and risk assessment used to justify mandatory folic-acid fortification. 3. the risk assessment (if any) for people with MTHFR variants 4. any public-health or economic impact review covering the ri...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500492092
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Discussions and community considerations regarding enhance care’s Townend Care Home, Symington (Ayrshire): FOI release

1. Care Homes situated within a private estate with other private home owners where all gardens meet with no boundary fences - would you say this is an acceptable location ? 2. Care Home situated in a private estate with no street lighting with Teenagers and Pensioners living adjacent to the care home and need to walk...

FOI not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.15(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-10
Reference
FOI/202500492061
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Documentation regarding Right To Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings,briefings, analysis, about the Right To Addiction Recovery [Scotland] Bill, for the period 1st to 31st May 2025

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-02
Reference
FOI/202500490529
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act meeting information: FOI release

The date, time, and location of the meeting (held between the Scottish Government and the US administration concerning the implementation of the Abortion Services (Safe Access Zones) (Scotland) Act.) A list of all those in attendance. The agenda, minutes, and any briefing materials prepared for or arising from the meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-26
Reference
FOI/202500489212
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence from the Population Health Directorate regarding mobile drug consumption units or facilities: FOI release

Any internal email correspondence from the Population Health Directorate since 1 January 2025 regarding mobile drug consumption units or facilities – including the possibility of using them in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500485561
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Cup final 2025 documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the men's Scottish Cup final 2025, between April 1 2025 and June 1 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500486932
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Drug and prison to rehabilitation information: FOI release

1. How many people since 2022 from custody/prison to rehab have completed the 12 weeks programme? 2. How many of those people since 2022 from custody/prison to rehab completed the 12 weeks and are no longer using drugs? 3. How many people from prison to rehab reoffended within the 12 weeks and were returned to prison...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500489154
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Law and order, Public sector

Enhance Healthcare and Symington Card Home information: FOI release

1. Could you advise what discussions you are having and financial agreements are in place with Enhance Care Homes for their Symington Card Home in Ayrshire? 2. What risk assessments do you carryout to ensure these facilities are safe for surrounding residents who may come to harm from a potential risk brought in?

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.15(1)
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500488854
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Utah Department of Health and Human Services on medical transition for transgender minors: FOI release

“In May 2025, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services released the most comprehensive scientific report to date on medical transition options for trans and gender diverse minors. The report – which analysed data from 28,000 young transgender people – found that “policies to prevent access to and use of Gender...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500486584
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Deaths linked to obesity data: FOI release

Since 2021 - any figures, estimates, or studies held by the Scottish Government regarding the number of deaths linked to obesity in Scotland, including any year-on-year changes between 2021 and 2025 if held.

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500485563
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Information collected under Network and Information Systems (NIS) Regulations 2018: FOI release

1. The number of reports made to the authority for each subsector they were a Designated Competent Authority during 2024. 2. The number of reports made to the authority for each subsector they were a Designated Competent Authority during 2024 which concern cybersecurity incidents. 3. Of the reports made during 2024 w...

FOI unclear 55 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.11
Published
2026-01-07
Reference
FOI/202500486486
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Minimum unit pricing in other countries/regions documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about minimum unit pricing in other countries/regions, from the last year.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-07
Reference
FOI/202500485025
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland correspondence regarding alcohol marketing and advertising: FOI release

“I refer to the report(s) produced by Public Health Scotland on 2 September 2025 which are here:- https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications/rapid-review-of-evidence-about-alcohol-marketingand-advertising-influences-on-consumer-attitudes-and-behaviours-and-the-effects-of-regulation-onthose-behaviours/. Public...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-06
Reference
FOI/202500483431
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Enhance Healthcare and Townend Care Home conversion information: FOI release

Information in relation to the proposal to convert Townend Care Home in Symington into a Residential Rehab for alcohol and drugs.

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence
Published
2026-01-06
Reference
FOI/202500485951
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government funding of weight management services: FOI release

You asked for the following regarding obesity medicines: for Scottish Government spend on fighting obesity for data held on purchased/bought weight loss drugs by NHS Scotland

FOI not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2025-12-31
Reference
FOI/202500484499
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government alcohol policy documentation: FOI Review

Original Request: 202500476817 Any internal policy, guidance, or recorded discussions on monitoring or limiting alcohol-related expenditure by government departments. Any correspondence or briefings addressing potential contradictions between alcohol-related spending/investment and Scotland’s public health policies (...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2025-12-29
Reference
FOI/202500481276 Review of 202500476817
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector