Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 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 1,279 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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Transmission rate of COVID-19 within gyms and self catering accommodation: FOI release

You asked for the transmission rate of Covid infection from gyms and also from self catering accommodation.

FOI unclear 50 score 8 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-12-21
Reference
FOI/202000120905
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

COVID-19 restrictions and aquatic training: FOI release

What is the medical and scientific evidence that supports the circumstance of the prevention of participation for over 18s in club swimming training whilst at the same time backs continuation of under 18s training and public lane swimming? This is in relation to level 3 regulations in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.27(1)
Published
2020-12-17
Reference
FOI/202000118343
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Smear test questions and responsibility: FOI release

You asked the following questions: I. With regards to the smear test which detects abnormal cells in the cervix, was the frequency changed in 2020 to elongate the smear test window to 5 years for all ages of women? II. If this is the case then what medical research evidence was the decision based on and who decided (...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence meetings
Published
2020-12-04
Reference
FOI/202000101076
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Cases of COVID-19 being traced to golf courses and clubhouses: FOI release

How many cases of Covid-19 in Scotland have been traced to interactions on Scottish golf courses and how many cases, if any, can be traced to interactions in golf clubhouses?

FOI unclear 50 score 13 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-11-20
Reference
FOI/202000105717
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Questions related to abortion services in Scotland: FOI release

1. What does the Scottish Government mean by the term "clinically safe" for the procedure of abortion? Please define the words "clinically" and "safe" separately and as used in the letter received by me that the procedure of abortion should be "clinically safe" 2. How is early medical abortion under the current tempor...

FOI not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) s.4 s.8 s.10
Published
2020-11-16
Reference
FOI/202000102234
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Communities and third sector, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, +1 more … Health and social care

COVID-19 transmission numbers traced back to gyms: FOI release

You asked for the data in relation to the number and percentage of COVID 19 infections that have been transmitted or traced back to gyms and exercise classes since the reopening of these facilities on the 31st August in Scotland. The detail should also include a breakdown by local authority area to highlight where in ...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence contracts
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000097855
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Unacceptable behaviour at matches correspondence with Scottish Professional Football League: FOI appeal

A copy of the contract or agreement the Scottish Government made with the SPFL with regards to collecting and reporting on instances of unacceptable conduct at football games ahead of the start of the 2017-18 season. A copy of any earlier drafts of the contract or agreement aforementioned. Any communications between th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 305 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-05
Reference
FOI/19/01620-Appeal
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Bowel & other adult national screening programmes suspension: FOI release

“when was it (the Bowel Screening Programme) suspended and how many people have not had a screening test sent to them, from the date of suspension up until the date of this email (2 October 2020)?”

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-28
Reference
FOI/202000094427
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Dental treatment provision under the NHS in Scotland: FOI release

You asked why your local dental practice can't provide you with treatment under the NHS but can provide treatment privately at cost.

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2020-10-26
Reference
FOI/202000093116
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) game 30th August: FOI release

Who it was the requested the SPFL game on 30th August. Was the request made only by Celtic fc or was it jointly with the SPFL/SFA and could you have a copy of the request.

FOI withheld 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.33(1) s.30
Published
2020-10-01
Reference
FOI/202000083923
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

British Touring Car Championship event at Knockhill race circuit: FOI release

1. is Knockhill the largest site that applied as a test for spectators? 2. what were the key criteria that contributed to allocating 200 spectators to a site in excess of 200 acres? 3. what were the factors in the risk analysis that suggested 200 would be the maximum for an outdoor event? 4. what weighting was applied ...

FOI unclear 55 score 6 working days correspondence ministers s.2
Published
2020-09-28
Reference
FOI/202000078728
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Scottish football season ended prematurely: FOI release

All documentation & correspondence relating to the Scottish Government directive that you issued the premature ending of the Scottish football season or even if you advised the SPFL to close the season without the season concluding due to Covid 19. Or that you advised the SPFL that they had to close the season 19/20 pr...

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-22
Reference
FOI/202000068638
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) beneficiaries: FOI release

1) How many beneficiaries are registered with the Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme? 2) How many are in each category? For example, HIV + Hep C, HIV, Hep C. NB please provide breakdown of chronic Hep C category to include severe, moderate and not affected. 3) Since July 2017, how many Scottish victims have died? 4...

FOI unclear 50 score 5 working days correspondence
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000069530
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) parity: FOI release

How many discussions have taken place in 2020 with Cabinet Office officials? What date/s did they take place? What obstacles have Cabinet Office officials identified in not being able to implement financial parity?

FOI unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000058305
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

COVID-19 testing scientific advice: FOI release

Specific scientific advice regarding COVID-19 testing that the Scottish Government received prior to 1 February 2020. Please disclose the expert health protection and public health advice from the following: The Chief Medical Officer Public Health Scotland The Scottish Health Protection Network NERVTAG The Advisory Co...

FOI clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000045001
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) grading assessment rules:FOI Appeal

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) regarding the SPFL grading assessment rules relating to fan behaviour at football matches from 1st July 2017 to the morning of 30th November 2018.

FOI already published 80 score 301 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.36(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-21
Reference
foi-18-03666-appeal
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Coronavirus testing: FOI release

Any agendas, briefings, minutes or notes (including handwritten notes), pertaining to any meetings involving any of the below individuals in relation to Coronavirus testing between 1st February 2020 and 1st April 2020. Individuals: Nicola Sturgeon, Jeane Freeman, Jason Leitch, Catherine Calderwood

FOI partially withheld 90 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.28(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-29
Reference
FOI/2020000024736
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Reducing the prevalence of smoking and vaping in queues: FOI release

The Scottish Government’s work with local authorities to reduce the prevalence of smoking and vaping in queues.

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-22
Reference
FOI/202000046435
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Health and social care, 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

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

Mental Health statistics: FOI release

The mental health and wellbeing statistics in Scotland published in The Scottish Heath Survey, IDS and CAMHS reports. I would like to know specifically the number of people suffering with mental health issues in Scotland over 2013-2019 segmented by the age brackets in the Scottish Health Survey, Child, 16-24, 25-34, 35...

FOI unclear 50 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-06-09
Reference
FOI/202000026953
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Coronavirus deaths without underlying health conditions: FOI release

Information and [to] make public the number of people who have lost their life in Scotland purely from coronavirus. i.e have not had any underlying health conditions.

FOI unclear 50 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2020-05-28
Reference
FOI/202000026644
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Infected Blood Support Scheme (SIBSS) funding: FOI release

1. How much funding did the Scottish Infected Blood Scheme receive in 2018. 2. How much funding did the Scottish Infected Blood Scheme receive in 2019. 3. How much funding did the Scottish Infected Blood Scheme receive in 2020.

FOI unclear 50 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2020-05-27
Reference
FOI/202000038099
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector