Scottish Government FOI Index

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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211 matching releases

National Treatment Centre data: FOI release

All written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 November 2023 to most recent relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI already published 80 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400405174
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Introduction of The Medicines (Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogues) (Emergency Prohibition) (England, Wales and Scotland) Order: FOI release

In relation to the introduction of The Medicines (Gonadotrophin-Releasing Hormone Analogues) (Emergency Prohibition) (England, Wales and Scotland) Order 2024 by the UK Government. Firstly, I would like to ask what engagement was made between the Scottish Government and UK Government for the introduction of this legisl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.2A 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400418281
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Roll out of paperless prescriptions and baby box costs: FOI release

1. How much does it cost to offer free prescriptions to all Scots in each of these years, with a breakdown of costs: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024? 2. Could you supply all discussions, analysis and correspondence surrounding any plans to roll out paperless prescriptions in Scotland since January 2023, and any estima...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.38(1) s.43(2) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400403386
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Ayrshire & Arran, NHS Lothian and NHS Highland finances for 2023-24, 2024-25: FOI release

Correspondence since 18 January 2024 relating to finances for 2023-24, 2024-25, and subsequent years between Richard McCallum and the following health boards: NHS Ayrshire & Arran, NHS Lothian and NHS Highland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400410735
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government’s negotiations with Local Government and NHS: FOI release

Maree Todd’s letter to the Health, Social Care and Sport Committee on 6th December (available here) refers to the “Scottish Government’s tripartite negotiations with Local Government and NHS”. In relation to these negotiations, please could you provide: A) Agendas, minutes, papers and all other documents and meeting ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202300389478
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

GDP figures, Industrial Injuries Bill, Scottish Budget and Ambassador Berger correspondence: FOI release

1. All briefings prepared for Ministers, correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, plus notes and minutes, held about August 2023 GDP figures in Scotland, from between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All estimations and analysis done by the Scottish Government about t...

FOI already published 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.29 s.25 s.17(1) s.32(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.32 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400393765
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Economy, Health and social care, International, +1 more … Public sector

Public health supplement, Edinburgh Castle's Redcoat Cafe and Monklands hospital: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, all minutes, notes and analysis done, including minutes from meetings, about plans for a public health supplement, as evidence here: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/snp-ministers-consider-tax-shopping-31806386 31806386...

FOI already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.29 s.25 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400400998
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Neonatal Intensive Care Plan and the 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: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300382300
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Covid-19 face coverings and guidance correspondence: FOI release

a) “As an FOI I would please like to see: i. the data, with sources referenced, that was used to come to the conclusion that now is the right time to remove the extended guidance on facemasks in health and social care settings. ii. I would also like to request full details of the data sources that are being used to r...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.30 10 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300371170
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Gender Reform Recognition Bill: FOI release

1. Full costs of the court case about the Gender Reform Recognition Bill, including expenses claims, and a full breakdown of these costs. 2. How many civil servants worked on the court case and what were their roles? 3. Correspondence between the Scottish Government, including internal correspondence, and Scottish Tr...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.2 s.35 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.37(1) s.28(1) s.5 s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-15
Reference: FOI/202300385351
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding health boards use of the independent sector: FOI release

Please provide all Scottish Government correspondence to and from health boards regarding their use of the independent sector, in the 2023 calendar year to date. If fulfilling the request is likely to take the response over the working time limit allowed under FOISA, please provide information for the following boards...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-10
Reference: FOI/202300368903
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Scotland and temporary staffing: FOI release

Correspondence to health boards regarding temporary staffing, specifically letters sent from senior civil servants/NHS Scotland officials to all NHS Borders during the months of April, May and June 2024. We have interpreted your request as pertaining to NHS Scotland supplementary staffing matters, such as the use of b...

FOI not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-07-08
Reference: FOI/202400418465
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

National activity encouraging people to become sperm and egg donors: FOI release

Looking for any evaluation or report or review on the Scottish Government's national activity encouraging people to become sperm and egg donors.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-05-27
Reference: FOI/202400394837
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social care meetings with medical doctors: FOI release

All recorded details about the last five most recent meetings to present date the Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social care held with a practicing medical doctor. This should include but not be limited to: a. Date b. Time c. Length of meeting d. Location of meeting e. Purpose of meeting f. Minutes of ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-05-20
Reference: FOI/202400394225
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
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

Brain Tumour Research Funding: FOI release

March is Brain Tumour Awareness Month. On Thursday the 14th March, during First Minister’s Question Time, Humza Yousaf was asked by Beatrice Wishart MSP (Shetland Islands –LD), ‘What can the First Minister say about increasing funding to fund improved treatments and ultimately, cures?' Please provide the briefing infor...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-04-15
Reference: FOI/202400404760
Directorate: Chief Medical Officer 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

Information pertaining to the Equally Safe Scotland strategy: FOI review

1. Up to date membership of the Equally Safe Joint Strategic Board. 2. Any public consultation papers, responses, and analysis of responses related to/informing the creation of the Equally Safe Scotland strategy in 2014. (By public, I mean consultation of the public, as opposed to published). 3. Could you please conf...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.6 s.2 s.38(1) s.12 s.20 18 attachments

Published: 2024-02-07
Reference: 202200303580
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Public sector

The use of FFP3 type masks during exposure to aerosol generating procedures (AGP’s): FOI release

Please provide copies of all publications, internal correspondence and correspondence to/from health boards including specialist health boards regarding the use of FFP3 type masks during exposure to aerosol generating procedures (AGP’s). Please also provide a list of AGP’s and confirm what levels of resuscitation are c...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.12 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-23
Reference: FOI/202300373017
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information concerning Options Appraisal Report: FOI release

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

Correspondence on funding of Disability Equipment: FOI release

The correspondence between the Scottish Government officials and the Health Boards officials concerning: the funding of disability equipment in 2022 the funding of support with energy costs for patients using life-saving equipment in 2022 information about: i. the resources available for disability equipment in 2022...

FOI cost limit 70 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.38(1) s.12 4 attachments

Published: 2024-01-12
Reference: 202300339463
Directorate
Topic: 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

Adverse events or never events recorded by NHS Fife: FOI release

How many ‘adverse events’ or ‘never events’ have been recorded within NHS Fife in each of the past five years? What is the number breakdown of these events by health department please? What is the breakdown in nature of these incidents/events?

FOI not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-01-10
Reference: 202200303048
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

ICU beds from Ayr to Crosshouse hospital: FOI release

Copies of communications both internally, and externally between the Scottish Government, NHS Ayrshire and Arran and/or the Scottish Health Council about the transfer of ICU beds from Ayr to Crosshouse hospital. A list of all services that have been transferred, whether on a temporary or permanent basis since January 2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2023-12-19
Reference: 202300352723
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland 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