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
Clear
645 matching releases

COVID 19 shielding user research survey wristband question supporting material: FOI release

In the attached emails, a conversation in Yammer is referred to which I believe is in scope of the request but not included. Would it also be possible to supply those details?

FOI unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-23
Reference
FOI/202100231660
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Information regarding cervical screening: FOI release

1. Copies of all documents relating to the contact in which the Scottish Government were first notified of the Serious Adverse Event regarding cervical screening, shared with parliament on 24 June 2021. To include detail such as dates and times, and include information such as phone calls, emails, reports, briefings an...

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1)
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100226110
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID 19 shielding user research survey wristband question supporting material: FOI release

All supporting material that led to the inclusion of the question - “If you were offered something small to wear (such as a wristband) to indicate that you’d prefer people to keep their distance, would you use it?” in a recent survey for those on the higher risk list. Including, but not limited to, research, emails, m...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-23
Reference
FOI/202100224390
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Covid-19 terms and conditions of loans provided to football teams: FOI release

A copy of the full terms and conditions attached to all Scottish Government loans issued to Scotland’s football teams as a result of the Covid pandemic, either through the Premiership Division Support Fund or other routes.

FOI unclear 75 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-04
Reference
FOI/202100222527
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Cervical Cancer Screening Programme: FOI release

A copy of all briefings for Ministers from 9 March onwards regarding the errors and audits of the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme. A copy of all email correspondence between 8 March and 28 March referencing the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.39(1) 14 attachments
Published
2021-08-04
Reference
FOI/202100218011
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Total amount of money provided to Scottish football clubs: FOI release

Please can you tell me how much has been distributed to each of the 12 top flight Scottish football clubs in the SPFL premier league. Any correspondence you hold that any club has intimated they do not require the facility offered by the Scottish Government. And any recent (within the last week from the 12th June 2021)...

FOI unclear 75 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-14
Reference
FOI/202100215652
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Communication held with specific organisations regarding abortion: FOI release

To ask the Health Protection Division at the Scottish Government to outline whether the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, her special advisor or any other official within her Department, has met with or communicated with (by phone, letter, email, or any other communication method) any other following groups or in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-05
Reference
FOI/202100210660
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Details of Premiership Division Support Fund for Scottish football clubs 2021: FOI release

Information relating to a loan from the Scottish Government via the Scottish FA to Rangers Football Club. In particular, you asked: 1. Who decided the allocation amounts? 2. It looks as if one club decided not to take a loan and if so what club? 3. If/when that club decided not to take a loan who made the decision how ...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-06-23
Reference
FOI/202100213841
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, 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

Communications with Rangers Football Club 14th to 17th May 2021: FOI release

All contact information between the Scottish government and rangers football club between 14/05/21 and 17/05/21.

FOI unclear 50 score 11 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100203626
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish companies contact with Drug Policy Division: FOI release

The number of Scottish companies who have contacted Drugs Policy Division regarding prevention.

FOI unclear 50 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100200640
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme payments: FOI release

In what circumstances would it be necessary for a bereaved partner (including a widow or widower) to prove cause of death of their late partner to receive regular payments under SIBSS?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-06-08
Reference
FOI/202100204612
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Celtic FC Statement of 12 March 2021: FOI release

A copy of the correspondence that was sent to Celtic FC by the Scottish Government that made it clear to them that they the Government did not associate the club with "scenes" the previous weekend.

FOI unclear 75 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-25
Reference
FOI/202100175154
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Recreational General Aviation during coronavirus pandemic communications: FOI release

Any information including but not limited to communication with the DfT / CAA, and internal communications, with respect to the status of Recreational General Aviation activities (including outdoor recreation powered flight, microlight, gliding activities etc) under the The Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions...

FOI unclear 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 6 attachments
Published
2021-05-24
Reference
FOI/202100170573
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, +1 more … Public sector

Funding allocated to Scottish Rugby Union limited: FOI release

1. The terms applied by the Scottish Government to the grant and loan funds made available to Scottish Rugby Union Limited comprising £15 million in grants and £5 million in loan funding. 2. A copy of the conditional missive agreed between the Scottish Government and Scottish Rugby Union Limited for these funds. 3. Cop...

FOI unclear 80 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.3 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100186914
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government stance on return of competitive club age swimmers: FOI release

1. Is the Scottish Government aware that the English Government has made a specific exemption and allowed competitive swimming club Age Group swimmers in England who are members of competitive swimming club squads and whose 18th birthday fell since 31 August 2020 to re-start training with their squads on the same date ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.3 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100193779
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Covid-19 impact on women’s health: FOI release

You asked for information on blood clots and the AstraZenica COVID-19 vaccine, women’s sexual health and the current Government plan of action to vaccinate the under 30s.

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-05-21
Reference
FOI/202100195565
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Rugby emergency funding support: FOI release

All correspondence or recorded communications between the two successive Ministers for Public Health, Sport & Wellbeing, Sportscotland (the Scottish Sports Council) and Scottish Rugby (the Scottish Rugby Union) respectively, during the period from 1 September 2020 - 31 March 2021, specifically in relation to the award ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100189796
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Total funding provided to The Daily Mile Foundation: FOI release

I would like to know how much funding, per annum, the Scottish Government is providing to The Daily Mile Foundation (Charity number: 1166911) in direct financial payments and benefit in kind payments via office space or administrative support to The Daily Mile Foundation's activities in Scotland.

FOI unclear 50 score 2 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100198143
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding Rangers Football Club supporter celebrations 2021: FOI release

All information (eg, correspondence, memos, etc) involving the Scottish Government and outside bodies (including Glasgow City Council, Rangers FC, Police Scotland) ahead of the Rangers v St Mirren game on Saturday 6 March and Dundee United v Celtic on Sunday 7 March, about the potential safety/public order issues relat...

FOI unclear 75 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100175739
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Law and order, Public sector

Communication related to Celtic Football Club’s trip to Dubai: FOI release

All communication between the Scottish government and Celtic FC during October, November and December 2020 and to date in January 2021 relating to the club's trip to Dubai.

FOI unclear 75 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-18
Reference
FOI/202100132531
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Communications relating to Rangers Football Club: FOI release

You asked for information about communications and contact (including but not restricted to emails, minuted meetings, phone calls, text messages, and messanger apps such as but not restricted to WhatsApp) relating to the following: 1. Between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland between 1 February 2021 and 7 Mar...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.7 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-12
Reference
FOI/202100174014
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN) role in NHS guidelines: FOI release

"Information on how the Scottish government deals with flawed NHS polices and guidelines that results in allowing medical staff to not follow medical facts/science and forcing their own beliefs onto a patient and making incorrect assumptions about the patient which you should never do in the medical field. I would like...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-05-10
Reference
FOI/202100152341
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Implementation of second recommendation of the Penrose Short Life working group: FOI release

With regard to the implementation of the second recommendation of the Penrose Short Life Working Group, you asked for: 1. How many individuals were traced; and how many could not be traced? 2. How many of those traced were alive and how many had died? 3. Of those who had died, what were the causes of death? 4. How many...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.17(1) s.8 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-06
Reference
FOI/202100168675
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector