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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348 matching releases

Scottish Budget funding and expenditure for 2020-21: FOI release

Information regarding how the Scottish Budget is funded and what the total managed expenditure was for 2020-21. If councils in Scotland have borrowing powers and for details of each councils’ current borrowing.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200277763
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

COVID-19 business support grants: FOI release

Information regarding how much of total grant funding was allocated to business owners in Scotland. You also asked for information on how much funding was received into Scotland, how much was allocated, used and what happens to monies not used. We have summarised upfront the funding received by business owners and then...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-03-09
Reference
FOI/202200277719
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

National Health Service (NHS) Recovery Plan: FOI Review

NHS RECOVERY PLAN 2021-2026 There is absence of core detail in this NHS recovery plan, including omissions of baseline numbers. I therefore seek core details for all the below items, including the baseline numbers and the baseline years, for the data projections that are anticipated over the years to 2026. 1 "provide...

FOI unclear 55 score 87 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.21(4) s.25(1)
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202100251364 Review of 202100243445
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Standards of ventilation in hospitals: FOI release

"I am writing to ask for information I believe you hold. Please outline: (1) Which standards are health boards in Scotland required to comply with in regards to ventilation in staff and patient areas? Please advise where these standards are described / stated. (2) Please state the latest rate of compliance with these s...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2022-03-08
Reference
FOI/202200269234
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Public sector pay policy costing: FOI release

“I would like to make a freedom of information request of the Scottish Government concerning the estimated cost of their public sector pay policy announced in the Scottish Budget, with specific breakdowns for public sector industries and estimated costs for the minimum pay and the uplifts in each earnings bracket.”

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202200276012
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Scottish Budget

Breakdown of funding from the UK Government for Covid 19 response: FOI release

Information regarding funding received by the Scottish Government from the UK Government as part of the response to the Covid pandemic between 2020 to 2022, particularly with regard to funding for the Scottish National Health Service.

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1)
Published
2022-02-28
Reference
FOI/202200275220
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Covid-19 vaccine roll out for children: FOI release

A Your representation in the consultation about and the approval of the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out, specifically to children i) Please send a copy of your job description as well as details of all your responsibilities to the Scottish Government and to the people of Scotland in your role as Chief Medical Officer ii) Ple...

FOI unclear 55 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.17(1)
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202100267265
Directorate
Chief Medical Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) funding for charities: FOI release

The following in relation to funding for charities and third sector organisations: Please provide the following information for 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21: The value of grants made to each of the organisations listed below. Please provide the information for each of the three financial years separately, and list all...

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200277469
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Primary healthcare for individuals classed as homeless: FOI release

Information (policies/ guidance/ publications) regarding access to primary healthcare for individuals classed as homeless or with no fixed abode between 2011-2021.

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.4 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202100263030
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Definition of “fully vaccinated” for access to NHS IVF treatment in Scotland: FOI release

Information in the public domain suggests that on Christmas Eve 2021 women undergoing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment were informed that unless they were “fully vaccinated” with a “COVID-19 vaccine" their IVF treatment would be terminated. As one Scottish YouTuber (and convicted hate crime joke teller) has comme...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.7A
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202200272721
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccination programme: FOI release

"Under Freedom of Information legislation that you explain the Government's lack of willingness to offer so many of your citizens in Scotland the option of a more traditional vaccination".

FOI unclear 50 score 49 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202100261677
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Value of grants made to specific organisations: FOI release

Please provide the following information for 2018-19, 2019-20 and 2020-21: The value of grants made to each of the organisations listed below. Please provide the information for each of the three financial years separately, and list all grants separately. The value of loans made to each of the organisations listed bel...

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200277725
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

NHS Scotland policy on recording financial costs: FOI release

I would be grateful if you could provide me under Freedom of Information Act or if not other available contact for NHS Scotland Health Policy on reasons NHS Scotland are only able to provide record of costs against specific wards units and departments but not against individual procedures. The currently NHS Scotland po...

FOI unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200273035
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Military assistance requested by NHS Grampian: FOI release

May I request the specific details around the request made recently (October 21) by NHS Grampian on exactly what military assistance is needed and for what purpose and why scot gov have said this needs to be refined?

FOI unclear 75 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100250870
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Consultant posts in Trauma and Orthopaedics: FOI release

1. Total number of staffed Consultant posts in Trauma and Orthopaedics over last 5 years 2. The annual increase in number of posts in same period 3. The number of vacant posts 4. The numbers Consultants in each decade of life 5. The average age of retiral over the last 5 years 6. The numbers in each SPPA pension contra...

FOI unclear 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100268616
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Figures provided to First Minister relating to Covid-19: FOI release

Figures given to the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on the number of people in Scotland in hospital with COVID 19 from these dates: 27/12/2021, 28/12/21, 29/12/21, 30/12/2021, 31/01/2021, 01/01/2022, 02/01/2022, 03/01/2022, 04/01/2022, 05/01/2022.

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.30
Published
2022-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200269516
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Funds allocated from UK Government to combat Covid-19: FOI release

Information regarding funding received by the Scottish Government from the UK Government as part of the response to the Covid pandemic. You also asked for further information regarding the use of Covid funding for the £500 thank you payment for healthcare workers.

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-02-07
Reference
FOI/202100264354
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Economy, Public sector

Additional funds from UK treasury for Covid support: FOI release

From March 2020 until November 2021 I would like to know how much extra money came from the UK treasury in covid support and what the Scottish government has spent it on.

FOI unclear 50 score 6 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2022-02-01
Reference
FOI/202100266912
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Vaccinations recognised by NHS Scotland: FOI release

1) Which vaccinations received overseas are recognised by NHS scotland and will be included in a patients covid vaccine status record. 2) Which countries are recognised by NHS Scotland in regard to providing a legitimate covid vaccine status. 3) What is the vaccination status of residents returning to Scotland after a ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.3 s.4 s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-31
Reference
FOI/202100258584
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 Various statistics related to vaccine passports: FOI release

1. Can you please provide statistics from Scotland's data to show the impacts that this NPI has had on the spread of coronavirus in the Scottish population? 2. Can you provide statistics of any Scottish coronavirus outbreaks linked to places which have Vaccine passports in place since 1/10/21? 3. Can you please advise ...

FOI unclear 55 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.17(1) s.4 s.20
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100252298
Directorate
Digital Health and Care Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 vaccine injury and death numbers: FOI release

The number of injuries treated in hospital from a COVID-19 vaccine, and of those injuries, number of hospitalisations for more than 2 days. The number of deaths from a COVID-19 vaccine. If the new COVID-19 variant of concern Omicron is a cover up for the amount of side effects from a COVID-19 vaccine and if politicians...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2022-01-12
Reference
FOI/202100259393
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine (Vaxzevria) wastage and destruction: FOI release

This freedom of information request relates to stocks of the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine (Vaxzevria). 1. Please let me know the number (if any) of doses of the above vaccine destroyed of disposed of by, or on behalf of, NHS Scotland or the Scottish Government as a result of reaching or approaching their expiry date. 2...

FOI unclear 55 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.17 s.20
Published
2022-01-11
Reference
FOI/202100258692
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding GP workforce: FOI release

1. I note the NHS Recovery Plan states the government will increase the GP workforce by 800, from 2017 levels. Please could you confirm whether this is a whole time equivalent or headcount figure? 2. Please could you provide me with the most up to date breakdown the Scottish government has of the GP workforce, by whole...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings
Published
2021-12-20
Reference
FOI/202100250888
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

NHS workplace stress related absence: FOI release

1. Please provide the latest available measure for NHS workplace related absences generally and for NHS workplace stress related absence separately in the form of totals for NHS Scotland and by NHS Board Area. 2. Does NHS Scotland recognise workplace stress related absence as satisfying the definition contained within ...

FOI unclear 55 score 15 working days correspondence s.22 s.17(1)
Published
2021-12-16
Reference
FOI/202100251729
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector