Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Correspondence regarding Scottish Hospitals Inquiry, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and Health Improvement Scotland: FOI release

1. All communications between the First Minister, his office or Scottish Government personnel and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in regard to social listening and/or monitoring of organisations and/or individuals between January 2022 and the present day. 2. All communication between the First Minister, his office or Sc...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.12 4 attachments
Published
2024-08-13
Reference
FOI/202300371292
Directorate
Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Jason Leitch resignation and United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) funding: FOI release

The following questions regarding Clinical Director Jason Leitch and the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about the resignation of Jason Leitch, between...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2024-05-08
Reference
FOI/202400405222
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Young adults drugs and alcohol prevention: FOI release

How much if any funding going into education for young adults surrounding the topic of drug and alcohol misuse? Within the last 5-10 years. What has/ if anything has been implemented to prevent drug and alcohol related deaths in young adults? Within the last 5-10 years. How many drug related deaths have involved anyone...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1)
Published
2024-04-24
Reference
FOI/202400406091
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Quality and Improvement section of the NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care budget: FOI release

1. A description of what the ‘Quality and Improvement’ section of the NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care budget is for. 2. A breakdown of what the ‘Quality and Improvement’ section of the NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care budget is spent on generally. 3. A breakdown of what the ‘Quality and Improvement’ section of h...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2024-04-08
Reference
FOI/202400400423
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

NHS funding: FOI release

You asked for a request for information in relation to NHS funding.

FOI already published 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2024-04-03
Reference
FOI/202300390411
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Land transfer and sale of Ravenscraig Hospital, Greenock: FOI release

You asked a series of questions in relation to the land transfer and sale of Ravenscraig Hospital, Greenock. You also asked for an explanation of how the land was acquired by Link Group including the mechanism used. You also asked for documentary evidence to support the position that "The transfer of this land to the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.1 12 attachments
Published
2024-03-15
Reference
202300337764
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Michael Matheson expenses in his capacity as a Government Minister: FOI release

A full list of expenses accrued by Michael Matheson and members of his staff in relation to his duties as Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport and Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care. Could this data please be provided for the period 20 May 2021 to 16 November 2023.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2024-01-26
Reference
FOI/202300385475
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information concerning Options Appraisal Report: FOI release

Relating to the 'Options Appraisal Report' and proposed new model of neonatal intensive care, as part of The Best Start plan for maternity and neonatal care, published by the Scottish Government on 25th July ‘23 you asked for: Please provide a copy of the Equality Impact Assessment, in alignment with the Scottish Gove...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-01-16
Reference
FOI/202300382317
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Major NHS service changes: FOI release

Copies of communications that have taken place within the Scottish Government concerning guidance on major NHS service changes in the period January 2022 to date. Copies of any updated written guidance on major NHS service changes. Copies of communications discussing consultation or publication of revised guidance on m...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-01-11
Reference
202300352575
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Humza Yousaf's meetings with NHS: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Humza Yousaf's meetings with NHS Chairs...

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.24 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-18
Reference
202300338490
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Evidence of where surgical masks provided to staff and patients protect against viruses: FOI release

After a recent hospital visit there were requests to wear masks. I understand that the surgical masks provided are fluid resistant and provide protection from bodily fluids during surgeries and some procedures. Please can you provide evidence of where these surgical masks provided to staff and patients protect against ...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.27 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-18
Reference
202300344888
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Conservatives Winter Recovery Plan: FOI release

Copies of any correspondence (briefing, letters, emails, handwritten notes, memos, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, attachments and/or otherwise) from and/or to civil servants and/or Special Advisers and/or Scottish Government MSPs regarding the Scottish Conservatives Winter Recovery Plan.

FOI already published 80 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-17
Reference
202300361915
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Long waits for planned care: FOI release

From 1 April 2022 to present, I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, relating to the Scottish Government's announcement on 6 July 2022 to tackle long waits for planned care. In particular, I am requesting the papers outlining: how the targets were set, and how they were intended t...

FOI cost limit 70 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.12 s.25(1) s.30 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-17
Reference
202300359555
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of administering vaccines: FOI release

How much does a General Practitioner recieve when administering a vaccine?? How much does nhs Scotland recieve for administering vaccines?? Why are vaccine ingredients NOT on pamphlet?? Why are the side effects influenza??

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300372918
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding review and update of gender reassignment protocol: FOI release

"Copies of any emails or letters sent to the chief medical officer, or the deputy chief medical officer, regarding the review and update of Scotland's gender reassignment protocol received in November and December 2022.", and "any replies to these sent by the CMO/deputy CMO, even if these were sent later than December ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300372782
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Breakdown of drug services funding: FOI release

In a previous FOI response the Scottish Government revealed the amount of money allocated to alcohol and drug services from 2008-2020. Based on that information, I am looking for the following information through FOI legislation. The amount of money allocated purely to drug services in the last 8 financial years to pr...

FOI unclear 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.25(1) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202300341893
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communication regarding NHS Scotland Trans Healthcare Pathway: FOI release

Copies of any communication to/from the Chief Medical Officer or office thereof within the Scottish Government in relation to the document "NHS Scotland Trans Healthcare Pathway" submitted to the Chief Medical Officer by NHS National Services Scotland, and any communication with NHS National Services Scotland from/to t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.25(1) s.1(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.29 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202300359040
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

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

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

Meetings of the Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care Sept-Oct 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the ScottishGovernment including attached documents, meeting handouts,memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: Kevin Stewart's meetings with IJB Chief o...

FOI not held 70 score 89 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-17
Reference
202300338442
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Updated report covering NHSScotland's state of assets/facilities/estate: FOI release

Up to date information on property/estate assets and facilities for each of the NHS Boards in Scotland. The most recent Property and Asset Management Strategy (PAMS) report for each Health Board. Information on capital expenditure on buildings, facilities and equipment for each Board for the last available financial ye...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-03
Reference
202300337674
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Winter planning discussions: FOI release

1. Since 1 April 2023, On how many occasions has winter planning for the NHS been on an agenda for a Scottish Government cabinet meeting. 2. Since 1 April 2023, On how many occasions have Humza Yousaf or Michael Matheson met with NHS chief executives to discuss winter planning for the NHS?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1)
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300373016
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, 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

Childsmile funding: FOI release

You asked for the following information on Childsmile funding. Question 1) How many children have received ‘Childsmile’ support in the last five financial years (2018/2019, 2019/2020, 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23). Please provide the targeted amount of children for each year as well as the figure of how many children act...

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.25 s.29(1) s.25(1)
Published
2023-09-28
Reference
202200322993
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Pain Management Panel and Pain Management Task Force: FOI release

1. Under FOISA, regarding moves in 2022-2023 to set up and continue a “Pain Management Panel” on chronic pain, please send all exchanges of emails, letters and notes, between the Scottish Government with The Lines Between research company, including work briefings, and organisations TLB or Government contacted over thi...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.38 s.27(1) s.25(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-07-13
Reference
202300342230
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector