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

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

The implementation of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Act 2019: FOI release

All briefing and correspondence between officials and ministers and all fourteen health boards (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) relating to the implementation of the Health and Care (Staffing) (Sc...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.01 182 attachments

Published: 2023-12-15
Reference: 202200304110
Directorate: Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Baby Loss units: FOI release

I would like to request under the Freedom of information act any and all Scottish Government correspondence with NHS Lanarkshire concerning the Baby Loss/ Miscarriage units due to open soon. Including any correspondence from previous Minister for Women’s Health Maree Todd. I would also like details of any and all meet...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-12-13
Reference: FOI/202300370836
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board - Non-executive member appointments: FOI release

Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board - Non-executive Member Appointments advertised from 9 January 2023 with a closing date for applications of 31 January 2023: How many completed applications were received? How many candidates were shortlisted? Who prepared the shortlist? Who is due to sit on the interview panel, and will...

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

Published: 2023-12-12
Reference: 202300344230
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: 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

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) guidance: FOI release

1. Please provide me with a copy of the Scottish Government guidance on Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) provided to local authorities via the Scottish Heads of Property Services and the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland. 2. Please provide me with a) a copy of any papers on RAAC that were ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29 s.30 s.33 s.38(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-12-11
Reference: FOI/202300369593
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, 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

Adverse events recorded in NHS Tayside: FOI release

How many ‘adverse events’ or ‘never events’ have been recorded within NHS Tayside 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: 2023-11-30
Reference: 202200303046
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Staff mental health: FOI release

How many mental health breaks/requests have (a) Scottish Government directorates and (b) Scottish Government executive non departmental public bodies (NDPBs) received in each of the last five years. Please break this information down by year and by directorate/ NDPB. How many internal grievance cases are currently live...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.12 s.38(1) s.15 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-28
Reference: 202300358887
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine passport scheme: FOI release

How much money did the Scot Gov spend overall on the Covid vaccine passport scheme? Breakdown of these costs. Any correspondence between Scot Gov ministers/civil servants and members of the hospitality industry mentioning the Covid vaccine passports from 2021/22. How many users downloaded the app?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-17
Reference: 202200283900
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Public sector

External review carried out by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: FOI release

Information contained in all communications, discussions, documents and meetings within the Scottish Government and with any other public authority or person in relation to the external review to be carried out by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (of allegations and disclosures and material in relation to actions carried ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-14
Reference: 202200334659
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Communication regarding National Treatment Centres: FOI release

I am looking for all written communication, including associated briefings, to and from Ministers since 1 September 2022 to present (1 May 2023) relating to the Scottish Government’s National Treatment Centres.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2023-11-13
Reference: 202300354928
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Independent Oversight and Assurance Group: FOI release

A copy of the second quarterly report by the Independent Oversight and Assurance Group on Tayside mental health services that was published on 10 June 2022. A copy of all reports, letters, emails and other documentation created in respect of the concerns regarding the accommodation at Strathmartine Centre including tho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-11-09
Reference: 202200335748
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence on health boards annual operating plans (AOP): FOI release

Correspondence on each of the following health board’s annual operating plans for 23/24 between the Scottish government and the following health boards: a. Greater Glasgow and Clyde b. Lothian c. Highland

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.27(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2023-11-06
Reference: FOI/202300368918
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Vaccination Transformation Programme (VTP): FOI release

Could you please provide a breakdown of exactly how VTP is being implemented in each of Scotland’s Health Board areas, e.g. ‘hub and spoke’ regional centre and CTAC model such as in Lothian, GP-based services in regions with a large, rural/remote population such as Highlands and Islands, and/or any other models? For ea...

FOI not held 45 score 35 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1)

Published: 2023-10-30
Reference: 202300341176
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Visits to the Strathmartine Centre: FOI release

A copy of all reports, letters, emails and other documentation created in respect of the visits to the Strathmartine Centre, this year, by the representatives including those forwarded or shared with NHS Tayside.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-24
Reference: FOI/202200319570
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Covid-19 public inquiry: FOI release

Any guidance issued by the Scottish Government from the health, Scottish Exchequer, education and justice, economy, or local government directorates to local councils, NHS boards, or other public bodies on the topic of the Covid-19 public inquiry.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-02
Reference: FOI/202200321976
Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Health Board operation of Workforce Policies: FOI Review

Thank you for your review request dated 15 September 2022 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). You have requested a review of point 3 of your original request (ref 202200316244) which is as follows: When was the last meeting held between the Cabinet Secretary and appropriate representation from...

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

Published: 2022-10-18
Reference: FOI/202200320792 Review of 202200316244
Directorate: Health Workforce Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Reported incidents within prisons in Scotland: FOI release

“I am writing under the Freedom of Information act to request the following information (all written, emailed, recorded): Under the Health (Tobacco, Nicotine etc. And Care)(Scotland) Act 2016, organisational duty of candour statutory duty: 1. How many reported incidents have applied to incidents within prison establi...

FOI withheld 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1)

Published: 2022-08-30
Reference: FOI/202200309209
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Funding for Community Perinatal Mental Health Services: FOI release

Please provide electronic copies of reports or other documents discussing the level of funding for specialist Community Perinatal Mental Health Services allocated to (a) NHS Orkney and (b) NHS Shetland under the Perinatal and Mental Health Programme Board for financial years 2020-21 and 2021-22.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-25
Reference: FOI/202200311690
Directorate: Mental Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Tackling Prostitution: FOI release

I would like to request some information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Your webpage concerning ‘Progress on tackling prostitution’ (29 November 2021) mentions a reference group who will support the short life working group currently working to design the fundamental principles of a new model to ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.38

Published: 2022-08-15
Reference: FOI/202200309334
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic

Vaccination status app: FOI release

1. How much was paid for the creation of the Covid Status app? 2. Any reports produced during the testing of the app by the developer before it was released. 3. Correspondence sent to and from the Deputy First Minister, Health Secretary and First Minister regarding the app between Tuesday September 28 and Tuesday 5 Oct...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 105 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.17(1) s.25 s.38(1) s.30 s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-01
Reference: FOI/202100248440
Directorate: Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Short life working group and reference group: FOI release

Information regarding the "short life working group" in the press release: 1. A copy of any document which sets out any of the following: how the membership of this working group was decided; how applications for membership of the group were advertised; who applied to be part of the group; who was rejected; and what me...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.38

Published: 2022-02-04
Reference: FOI/202100263332
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector