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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NHS Scotland Pride Badge initiative: FOI release

The following information related to the NHSScotland Pride Badge initiative: All emails, notes, minutes of meetings where the introduction of the badges and pledge were discussed with NHS Scotland, including meetings with external stakeholders. A full cost for the scheme

FOI cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100213501
Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Information regarding NHS Scotland Pride Badge: FOI release

Information related to the NHS Scotland Pride Badge initiative: Minutes/notes of meetings between NHS Scotland and Stonewall Scotland, and other bodies, covering all aspects of the design and implementation of the campaign, including what the aims are, how they were decided on and how success will be measured and when...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-13
Reference
FOI/202100213291
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, Public sector

Early medical abortion at home open consultation details: FOI release

To ask the Health Protection Division at the Scottish Government for the full list of stakeholders that were consulted before, during, and after the open consultation on the home use of both abortion pills for early medical abortion up to 12 weeks gestation, and for minutes from any relevant meetings with such stakehol...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-23
Reference
FOI/202100210664
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence concerning the Nike conference in February 2020: FOI release

Communications between Scottish Government and others on the subject the Nike conference held in Edinburgh late February 2020. This would include but not only with, Edinburgh City Council, Carlton Hilton Hotel, North Bridge. Also any communications on the subject of the Nike conference from any source

FOI already published 80 score 257 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.38 s.30 s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-10
Reference
FOI/202100134831
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Covid-19 use of private hospitals during pandemic: FOI release

In reference to previous request 202000089703, please can I request the following information about the Scottish Government’s national use of private sector hospitals during the pandemic. I accept that some NHS boards procure some activity independently but I am only interested in the national programme overseen by the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-04
Reference
FOI202100201947 review of 202100189175
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence regarding 2018 Independent Inquiry into NHST Mental Health services: FOI review

1. In correspondence 202100/158515, you asked for copies of all correspondence between NHS Tayside, NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government on the matters pertaining to the commissioning of the 2018 Independent Inquiry into NHST Mental Health services. 2. In correspondence 202100/168460, you asked “Why did the Scottis...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2021-05-17
Reference
FOI/202100180085 review of 202100158515
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 UK Four Nations meeting over Christmas period: FOI release

1. What medical advice were the SNP given in November when agreeing to Christmas mixing for all four nations? Did the SNP challenge the Conservative Government in Westminster on this plan? If so, what evidence is there? 2. Has the SNP made any challenge to the Westminster Conservative Government on the international tr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-13
Reference
FOI/202100145803
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

NHS use of private sector hospitals during COVID-19: FOI release

In reference to this parliamentary answer, please could I request the following information about the Scottish Government’s national use of private sector hospitals during the pandemic. I accept that NHS boards procure some activity independently but I am only interested in the national programme overseen by the Scotti...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 136 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000089703
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

NHS Test and Trace and sound levels in the hospitality sector: FOI release

1. if students in halls of residence or private lets test positive - an example, Say a Fife student (their home address) was in halls in Glasgow for instance, which health board does the result get registered too? Its surely registered somehow with your NHS number too or how else do you identify people newly tested and...

FOI not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17 s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-06
Reference
FOI/202000092162
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Employed NHS Board doctors suspended from work on full pay: FOI release

a.) How many Doctors employed by NHS Boards within Scotland are currently suspended from work on full pay for more than one month? Of these, ai.) How many of these Doctors have been suspended from work on full pay for more than 3 years? aii.) How many of these Doctors are suspended from work on full pay without any ...

FOI withheld 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1)
Published
2020-07-28
Reference
FOI/202000047187
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cornavirus outbreak: FOI release

1. What actions did the Scottish Government take following this publication? 2. What Government correspondence has the Cabinet Secretary for Health had regarding Coronavirus since the start of 2020 which specifically mentions World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines? 3. What Correspondence has the First Minister had ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-07-27
Reference
FOI/202000028830
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, +1 more … Public sector

Private Sector Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): FOI release

What meetings have the Scottish Government held with private sector business leaders about the availability of Personal Protective Equipment. Please provide details of attendance and minutes. Has the Scottish Government offered to provide any PPE to private sector businesses from existing NHS stockpiles?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-27
Reference
FOI/202000041381
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Questions concerning the Sturrock report: FOI Review

With ref. to the FOI response referenced above I do not believe that the response provided properly addressed the questions asked. I have noted below some specific points for your consideration. Q1 It is noted that the answer to this question was ‘Yes’. The additional comment does not appear to either enhance or qualif...

FOI not held 70 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-06-09
Reference
FOI/202000024268 Review
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Communications with NHS boards concerning independent sector: FOI release

Copies of written communication from the Scottish Government to health boards regarding independent sector activity. This would include but not be limited to communication informing NHS boards abo the national contract set up NSS when it was set up, funding allocations and other instructions to boards concerning the in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-04-30
Reference
FOI/202000014589
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

A Culture Fit for the Future: FOI release

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 records of such monitoring are kept? b) In how many cases does the Scottish Government /NHS Scotland have knowledge of specific compla...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-12-23
Reference
FOI/201900008282
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, 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

Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts - losses, special payments and gifts disclosures: FOI release

You asked for details regarding the 2018-19 losses, special payments and gifts disclosures on pages 57 and 58 of the Scottish Government Consolidated Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2019.

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.38(1) s.4 s.34(1) s.17(1)
Published
2019-10-28
Reference
FOI/19/02231
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funding and dispensing of private medical prescriptions: FOI release

You asked for all recorded information from the past 10 years on: The regulation of private medical prescriptions Provision of funding to cover the costs of a private medical prescription from: a. the Scottish Government b. a body listed in Part 4 of Schedule 1 of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. You s...

FOI clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-09
Reference
FOI/19/01945
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Interim Report of Mental Health Services in Tayside and correspondence: FOI review

I have now completed my review of our failure to respond to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for: 1. All draft versions of the Interim Report published by the Independent Inquiry into Mental Health Services in Tayside which had sent to the Scottish Government before publication...

FOI not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-23
Reference
FOI/19/01946
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Health Boards assurance of restraint policies in place: FOI release

The Minister for Mental Health’s letter to Health Boards on 1 May 2019 to request copies of their policies on restraint; and The responses to this letter received from Health Boards

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 16 attachments
Published
2019-07-18
Reference
FOI/19/01500
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Review into allegations of bullying and harassment in NHS Highland: FOI release

Questions relating to allegations of bullying in NHS Highland, John Sturrock’s review of cultural issues in the board, and his subsequent report.

FOI clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2019-05-28
Reference
FOI/19/01181
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde Queen Elizabeth University Hospital correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all correspondence between health secretary Jeane Freeman and the Chief Executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and/or any other board members in the last four months (between 5 December 2018, and 5 April 2019) pertaining to issues around the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. In particular, I would...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.25 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-08
Reference
FOI/19/01008
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Infection control breaches, face fit testing and training, NHS Greater Glasgow/Clyde: FOI review

1. All correspondences sent from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to the Scottish Government in relation to infection control breaches within the health board from 2015 to present - including any contraventions to health and safety laws within the health board 2. Correspondences relating to face fit testing / mask fittin...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.21(4) s.38(1) s.30 s.17 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-29
Reference
FOI/19/00588 Review
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Peer reviews for specific funded health research grant awards/projects: FOI release

Please could you send all the peer reviews for all the projects in the spreadsheet Data 07 that you sent on 17 January. It would be helpful if the peer review scores were added as new columns in the spreadsheet with the result of funding if modifications were requested.

FOI already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30
Published
2019-03-29
Reference
FOI/19/00572
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Public sector