Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

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Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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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

Various questions regarding coronavirus contact tracing strategy: FOI release

1) On what date was contact tracing as set out above first implemented in Scotland? 2) Is this process still in operation and if not, on what date was it terminated? 3) According to the statement referred to above, the advice given to close contacts of a person who has tested positive for coronavirus is: "Mainly inf...

FOI not held 40 score 57 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending
Published
2020-06-29
Reference
FOI/202000024474
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Chief Dental Officer job description and vacancy: FOI release

1) I would like to know the job description for the Chief Dental Officer. 2) What scientific/technical/dental committees or groups supply advice or guidance to the Chief Dental Officer?

FOI released 95 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2020-06-18
Reference
FOI/202000035522
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Hotels and guest houses advice for non-essential business premises during Covid-19: FOI release

1) Have hotels and guest houses been given different advice since Nicola Sturgeon announced they had to close? 2) What advice has been given to Police Scotland who are aware of this but fail to take any enforcement action? 3) Since travel and overnight stays are not permitted under the Emergency Regulations, has any ac...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.4(5)
Published
2020-06-17
Reference
FOI/202000041255
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Criteria for future lockdowns: FOI release

What criteria will be used to assess whether to apply a lockdown in future and how will this criteria be applied to other viruses such as flu?’

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-06-15
Reference
FOI/202000035572
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Emergency dental centres: FOI release

The following questions on Emergency Dental Centres 1. What types of emergency dental centres are there available here in Scotland, and why is there no relevant practical information being made available to the public? 2. Are the practicing dentists at emergency dental centres tested for Covid 19 and are the clients te...

FOI unclear 55 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.8
Published
2020-06-11
Reference
FOI/202000034190
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, 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

PPE investigation: FOI release

Can you publish the terms of reference for the investigation? Which officer or officers will be holding it? Have any steps been taken to ensure that the investigation has any merit and is not a waste of money after the Clinical Director said rubbish on Good Morning Scotland?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2020-06-03
Reference
FOI/202000028320
Directorate
Chief Nursing Officer Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19: Guidance issued to NHS Management duty of care to staff: FOI release

“In view of the anticipated spread of coronavirus, what guidance has been issued to NHS Management in Scotland regarding their duty of care with respect to members of staff at all levels, specifically in relation to recognising and protecting staff from overwork, and stress while the virus spreads throughout the popula...

FOI released 100 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-05-14
Reference
FOI/202000020856
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, 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

NHS Boards appraisal process: FOI release

the document setting out the formal appraisal process for NHS board chairs; a blank appraisal form used for conducting the appraisal process of NHS board chairs; the number of formal face to face appraisals conducted with the chairs of territorial health boards (excluding special boards) by members of the Scottish gove...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-09
Reference
FOI/202000020354
Directorate
People, Appointments and Governance
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Funding breakdown for Adoption UK and fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) hub: FOI release

Scottish Government total funding (drawn down and promised for the future) for Adoption UK Scotland to deliver the FASD Hub Scotland detailed by year.Scottish Government total funding (drawn down and promised for the future) for Adoption UK Scotland for FASD purposes other than the FASD Hub Scotland and what those purp...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence briefings spending
Published
2020-03-30
Reference
FOI/202000018663
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Questions concerning the Scottish Government's handling of Coronavirus (COVID-19): FOI release

You asked for: ‘1) The numbers you have that require being transported out of hospital immediately to care homes or to temporary or permanent accommodation by their local authority to reduce the risk of death to none? In or out of Scotland? In the instance that people could die due to bed blocks by those who are not ...

FOI unclear 55 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2020-03-19
Reference
FOI/202000019973
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Questions on amendment to Motion S5M-20716: FOI release

You asked for the following information in relation to the amendment by Kate Forbes to motion S5M-20716 debated on 5 February 2020: What advice the minister received from civil servants regarding the figure of £1.5 billion. Please detail the estimates drawn up by officials and publish any advice, correspondence, memos...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-03-06
Reference
FOI/202000015228
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Mental Health Strategy 2017-27 Action 15 spend: FOI release

1. Please tell me how much has been spent so far in pursuance of Action 15 of the Mental Health Strategy 2017-27. 2. Please provide a breakdown of the spend as far as is possible, within the constraints of the work limit contained in the FOI Act.

FOI unclear 50 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2020-03-06
Reference
FOI/202000013374
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Questions concerning the selection panel scoring guide for Scottish Public Appointments: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. What was the field? 2. The scoring mechanism used, along with any guidelines offered to the selectors. 3. Details of the panel involved in the scoring/sift process. 4. How your application was marked and any additional comments from the shortlisting panel. 5. How you were pl...

FOI released 100 score 12 working days correspondence s.3 s.4 s.7 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-03
Reference
FOI/202000017018
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public safety and emergencies, Work and skills

Number of core Scottish Government employees and contractor staff: FOI release

You asked for: The number of Scottish Government employees by year from the commencement of the Scottish Government to 2019 excluding NHS Boards, Local Authorities, Police and other such bodies The number of individual contractors contracted to work for the SG by year for the same period and the costs of such contrac...

FOI clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.12
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000014317
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Questions concerning the Sturrock report: FOI release

You asked for: Does the Scottish Government accept that ALL points noted by Mr Sturrock (reflections , recommendations etc.) were worthy of review to establish whether or not further action was needed? Has the Scottish Government created an action list , punch list or similar document, against which, ALL of Mr Sturroc...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2020-02-28
Reference
FOI/202000014401
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Novel coronavirus sample testing locations: FOI release

You asked: "As of today, 34 Novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) tests have been done in Scotland. Please tell me the location (i.e. the name of hospital or other medical facility) where each test was carried out."

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence
Published
2020-02-19
Reference
FOI/202000015199
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency (SPPA) investment in fossil fuel companies: FOI release

I was wondering if the sppa invests in fossil fuel companies e.g. oil, coal etc? If so, have there been any discussions or plans to divest from such companies? In light of the climate emergency we are facing, which is also a health emergency, it would be counterintuitive for the NHS to be investing in such industries w...

FOI unclear 50 score 7 working days correspondence ministers spending
Published
2020-01-22
Reference
FOI/202000011960
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Questions on child deaths at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and child abuse in Scottish Football: FOI release

1. Did the Scottish Government, any Scottish Government Ministers, any Scottish Government Department, individual, or group send any e mails to any News & Media outlets on the 20th, 21st, 22nd & 23rd of December 2019 regarding any stories about any hospitals or NHS Departments, and in particular, about the deaths of an...

FOI cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.5 s.8 s.12 s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/201900010585
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Health and social care, Public sector

NHS Boards expenditure on private sector: FOI release

1. The total value of contracts in place currently assigned to private healthcare providers by the Scottish National Health Service (SNHS). This will preferably include all NHS Boards within Scotland. This will comprise newly awarded contracts in 2019 and the value of contracts already in existence from prior years tha...

FOI not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.17(1)
Published
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/201900009078
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland 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

Scottish Government and NHS Boards - external consultancy support: FOI release

You asked for the following information: 1. Which NHS territorial and special boards that the Scottish Government is aware of have accessed support from external consultants? 2. In regard to 1), please could you let me know the value, date and length of these contracts and the name of the company contracted to provid...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.33(1) s.17(1)
Published
2019-12-20
Reference
FOI/201900007376
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

NHS (Scotland) female employees who have taken early retirement: FOI release

The number of NHS (Scotland) female employees who have taken early retirement in each year over the past 5 years. The split between those retiring early on grounds of ill-health, and those just taking early retirement.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence
Published
2019-12-19
Reference
FOI/19/02567
Directorate
Topic
Public sector