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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Scottish Rugby Union funding details 2021: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence from 1 January 2021 to date such as letters, emails, minutes or otherwise issued by Ministers in the Scottish Government to Scottish Rugby Union Limited regarding the award of £15m in grant funding and access to loan funding of £5m. 2. Specifically, the award letter detailing the conditi...

FOI unclear 75 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-06
Reference
FOI/202100166953
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Money and tax, Public sector

Meeting minutes between Scottish Government, Police Scotland, Celtic FC and Rangers FC: FOI release

1. The minutes of the meeting which I understand took place between the above parties on 11th of March 2021. 2. Any intelligence has been garnered which would lead the police and others to indicate that fans may gather around Celtic Park or elsewhere for this game. 3. All correspondence between SG/PS and RFC on the arr...

FOI unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-05
Reference
FOI/202100175084
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Football Association or SPFL communications specifically containing Celtic or Rangers: FOI release

1) All emails or information sent from the Scottish FA or SPFL to the government which specifically has the name "Celtic" or "Rangers" somewhere in the body or title of the email. 2) Any documentation sent from SFA or SPFL in relation to which "clubs" or "members" qualify as "elite sports people" for the purposes of th...

FOI unclear 75 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-05
Reference
FOI/202100147241
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Data regarding the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme: FOI release

1) What has the yearly budget been for grants within the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) since its inception? Please provide a yearly breakdown. 2) How many applications have been received year on year? 3) How many of the applications have been accepted and rejected? Please provide a yearly breakdown. 4)...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-05-05
Reference
FOI/202100175122
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Football Association (SFA) enquiry into historical sexual abuse: FOI release

All documentation between the government and the SFA relating to the long running enquiry into the historical sexual abuse of children in football.

FOI unclear 75 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2021-04-22
Reference
FOI/202100154799
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Equality and rights, Public sector

COVID-19 closure of gyms: FOI release

a) What advice, analysis and information did the Scottish Government take into account in order to reach the decision to close gyms in Scotland under coronavirus legislation? Please include equality impact assessments and any additional materials in which the impact on women, carers, economically disadvantaged communit...

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20
Published
2021-04-20
Reference
FOI/202100162498
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to Scottish Rugby Union Limited: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence such as letters, emails or otherwise received by Ministers in the Scottish Government from Scottish Rugby Union Limited from 1 June 2020 to date of submission. 2. Copies of any correspondence such as letters, emails or otherwise sent by Ministers in the Scottish Government to Scottish Ru...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000130487
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 impact on drug related abuse in Scotland: FOI release

What modelling has been done to assess the impact of COVID-19 on drug related abuses in Scotland? What data can you share on the rise of drug cases and deaths on a monthly basis from January 2020 - February 2021?

FOI unclear 75 score 11 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-07
Reference
FOI/202100174213
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Details of Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) in relation to Restricting Food Promotions Bill: FOI release

(i) Details of the Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) developed in response to the Restricting Food Promotions Bill - this may include drafts & final copy of the BRIA; (ii) Details of correspondence (emails briefing papers) and meetings (dates, agendas, minutes) relating to this specific BRIA between: the...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings 6 attachments
Published
2021-03-25
Reference
FOI/202000121217
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Sandyford and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde correspondence: FOI release

Provide copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board or Sandyford Gender Clinic since January 2020, that refers to puberty blockers or the High Court case of Tavistock v Bell.

FOI partially withheld 85 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-24
Reference
FOI/202100152313
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Drug & Alcohol prevention spending from 2000 to 2020: FOI release

Amounts of annual Scottish Government Spending on Drug & Alcohol Services (spilt if possible on drugs and alcohol) - i.e. the money spent on preventing drug and alcohol deaths, for the period 2000 - 2020.

FOI released 75 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2021-03-23
Reference
FOI/202100148279
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Celtic Football Club trip to Dubai: FOI release

All the information and advice given to the SFA and SPFL by the Scottish Government on the Celtic FC trip to Dubai on the 2nd January 2021. Please confirm if the Scottish Government approved this trip on 12th November 2020, as claimed by Celtic FC in their statement on 4th January 2021. Please also release all correspo...

FOI unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-10
Reference
FOI/202100132226
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Health and social care, Public sector

Information relating to Celtic FC trip to Dubai: FOI release

The advice given to the SFA & the SPFL on Celtic FC trip to Dubai on the 2nd January for the week & all correspondence to Neil Doncater & the SFA & SPFL.

FOI unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202100132169
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 route map correspondence of non-contact and contact sport: FOI release

1. A definition or definitions of “contact” and “non-contact” sport, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework. 2. A list of all “contact” and “non contact” sports, as defined for the purpose of Covid-19 routemap or strategic framework. 3. A copy of all Covid-19 related correspondence betwe...

FOI unclear 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.2(1) s.20 s.2 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000102621
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

COVID-19 guidance from SportScotland regarding changing rooms and showers: FOI release

Details of all communication between the Scottish Government and sportscotland relating to risk assessment and decision making about the impact of coronavirus and risk of transmission in relation to the use of showers for sports activities, leading to creation of guidance from sportscotland published in October 2020.

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202100139715
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Spectator trial event at Scottish sport grounds: FOI release

In relation to trial events held at Murrayfield, Ross County and Aberdeen FC: 1. I formally request a copy of the reports , emails and letters regarding the conclusions, impact and outcomes from the trial events. 2. In particular I am looking for the reasons why numbers should or not change from the current zero. 3. ...

FOI unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 12 attachments
Published
2021-02-23
Reference
FOI/202000102651
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Monies allocated to rights based advocacy services: FOI release

The amount of monies that was allocated to rights based advocacy services.

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.17 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-22
Reference
FOI/202000104024
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Questions regarding Ethical Standards and Minister for Sport and Wellbeing: FOI Review

Further to response of 6th January 2021, we have now completed the review of our previous response. The original request was: To request regarding Ethical Standards. BT / Openreach changed and although BT have overcharged customers frequently it would appear that our Ministers have dealings with regards to sport logo w...

FOI unclear 50 score 14 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000127973 review of 202000120803
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Correspondence regarding foods high in fat, sugar or salt: FOI release

Copies of correspondence between (i) the Minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing; (ii) the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport; (iii) officials within the Population Health Directorate and external stakeholders on proposals to restrict the promotion and marketing of foods high in fat, sugar, or salt between ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 75 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30
Published
2021-02-16
Reference
FOI/202000063344
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Funding of COVID-19 vaccine deployment in Scotland: FOI release

“With the second vaccine (oxford) now rolling out, is the UK taxpayer funding it, or does it come from the Scottish Parliament budget?”

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100132021
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Questions regarding Ethical Standards and Minister for Sport and Wellbeing: FOI release

1. Who advises our Minister on Ethical standards in regards to important issues such as working with BT? 2. How long our current Minister for Sport and Wellbeing has been in post? 3. How many staff are based at the address (St Andrews House) related to supporting the Minister?

FOI unclear 50 score 9 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2021-02-04
Reference
FOI/202000120803
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Celtic FC Dubai training camp: FOI release

1. Did the Scottish Government or NHS Scotland give formal approval to Celtic FC undertaking a trip to Dubai for a training camp? 2. If so, how many times did Celtic FC seek that approval and what dates was it requested/approved between 1st Nov 2020 and 2nd January 2021?

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2021-02-02
Reference
FOI/202100139502
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Infected Blood Support Schemes: FOI release

Regarding addressing financial parity of the Infected Blood Support Schemes: 1. Have there been any further discussions and/or meetings with Cabinet Office officials since 26 August 2020? If, so, when did these meetings take place? 2. Has the Paymaster General Penny Mordaunt MP been involved in these discussions and/or...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence meetings s.3
Published
2021-01-20
Reference
FOI/202000110632
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Certification process of a persons death by a doctor: FOI release

You asked how the difference between influenza and Covid on a death certificate is arrived at by the certifying doctor and/or pathologist carrying out the investigation.

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2020-12-23
Reference
FOI/202000124513
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector