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

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Timeline

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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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US Marine Mammal Protection Act comparability finding request: EIR release

The submission sent by the UK authorities to the US authorities, as regards marine finfish aquaculture in Scotland including references to acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) and acoustic startle devices. All documents submitted to the US authorities in support of the MMPA comparability finding regarding Scottish finfish...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.19 s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-06-24
Reference
FOI/202100261320
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breaches of authorisation conditions & violations by salmon farms since 1 Jan 2022: EIR release

Information on breaches of authorisation conditions and violations (include all breaches of regulations, laws and codes) by salmon farms since 1 January 2022. We attempted to clarify your request, seeking confirmation over the type of information being requested (this was not provided further) and the scope of regulat...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-06-17
Reference
FOI/202400400580
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bacteria found in Salmon: EIR release

You asked a series of questions relating to aquaculture which covered the subject areas of: ballan wrasse survival in salmon feedlots; preventative measures relating to disease spread from farmed salmon to wild fish; undersea lighting associated with salmon feedlots; Scottish Government funding of the salmon farming in...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.3 s.4 s.6(1)
Published
2024-05-29
Reference
FOI/202400407818
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive: EIR release

Can you please provide all data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive (5 years), ideally on a per trawl basis, and including catch location, date, (ideally vessel name and PLN but you may consider this to be protected data, we do not), Vessel power KW, Vessel Length, Gear type, C...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-22
Reference
FOI/202400403446
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications regarding Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA): EIR release

“Please provide any communications which relate to decision making around the scrapping of Highly Protected Marine Areas, which was first announced in June 2023, and officially confirmed by the government in November. Please ensure all types of communications are included – including Whatsapp – and please share any at...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.9 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202300387073
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Razor clam catch statistics and monitoring: EIR release

Fisheries-dependent data & Licencing Decisions 1.What was the liveweight and value of razorfish landed (by fishing creek and district) for the years 2020,2021 & 2022? 2. What was the liveweight and value of razorfish caught by each trial area for years 2020,2021 & 2022? 3. What was the fishing effort (in hours) for e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.10 s.6(1) s.9 s.11 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-16
Reference
FOI/202400392588
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon Farming Welfare: EIR release

“With reference to salmon (fish) farming taking place in Scotland and the organisations the RSPCA, RSPCA Assured/Freedom Foods Ltd, please provide the following information for the period 1 Jan 2018 to present: - 1)* Any/all communications/correspondence between the Scottish Government and its regulatory bodies (inclu...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-16
Reference
FOI/202400409243
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mowi Broodstock Programme and Salmon Egg Imports: EIR release

1. “Please provide information on salmon egg (ova) imports since 1 January 2021. 2. Please provide any information which includes details of Mowi's broodstock programme - including letters, emails, certificates, photos, data and other information since 1 January 2021.”

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-05-15
Reference
FOI/202400391984
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Regulation of salmon farms: EIR release

Any correspondence, emails, electronic messages or texts since 1 January 2023 between salmon farming companies or the industry body, Salmon Scotland, and ministers or senior officials relating to the regulation of salmon farms.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-13
Reference
FOI/202400395566
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Non UK owned fishing vessels in Scotland: EIR release

Would it be possible under the freedom of information Scotland Act to get the numbers of non U.K. owned fishing vessels landing into our Scottish ports during all of 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-04-30
Reference
FOI/202400405198
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bakkafrost site in Drinishader/Plocrapool salmon farming: EIR release

Information on the Drinshader/Plocrapool Bakkafrost site, specifically: 1. Data on how many escapee salmon have been reported in the Bakkafrost site in Drinishader/Plocrapool on the Isle of Harris Western Isles. 2. A copy of all chemicals used to treat disease and sea lice over the last 3 years and all sampling data ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2024-04-30
Reference
EIR/202400407961
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Illegal fishing in marine protected areas: EIR release

“For the period spanning from 26 May 2020 to 31 December 2023, please tell me the number of: Reports of illegal fishing in marine protected areas which were substantiated by Marine Scotland and what action was taken. Cases referred to the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service. Cases which proceeded to trial. Cases wh...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2024-04-23
Reference
EIR/202400402226
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Financial incentives, support given to the salmon industry, fish farming: EIR release

How much does the Scottish Government give to the salmon industry (aquaculture / fish farming) in Scotland, in. subsidies grants other financial incentives, support, tax relief, benefits or similar frameworks? Please could you provide the sums for each year, from 2021 - 2023 (or the most recent 3 years available)? Ho...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2024-04-19
Reference
EIR/202400404823
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland - Dived Scallop vessels: EIR release

During the period January 01/01/20 to 01/01/24 How many times did Marine Scotland officials carry out landing inspections Dived scallop vessels at sea? Of the times that inspections where carried out, how many infringements where noted and what action was carried out against the vessels involved in the infringements?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-04-12
Reference
FOI/202400402600
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon farming net washing: EIR release

Information in relation to salmon farming net washing. I have responded to each of your questions in the section which follows. 1. What regulations cover “net washing”? 2. What is the environmental impact of “net washing”? 3. Are environmental impact assessments being carried out? 4. What preventions are in place t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6
Published
2024-04-11
Reference
EIR/202400398306
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish Counter Numbers for Atlantic Salmon at Hydroschemes: EIR release

The fish counter data across all Scottish hydroelectric dams since their installation. I don't need anything overly details, just the numbers per year and per dam.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-04-11
Reference
FOI/202300382601
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Annual Fisheries Committee Reports: EIR release

1) The release of the annual Fisheries Committee Reports (set up as part of the Hydro-Electric Development (Scotland) Act 1943) from 1943 to present. 2) The release of the following report which used to be available publicly but is no longer available: Armstrong, J.D., Armstrong, R.M., Graham, J.L., Middlemas, S.J., R...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-04-10
Reference
FOI/202300380867
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Highly Protected Marine Areas spend: EIR release

How much has been spent to date since the Scottish Government announced plans for Highly Protected Marine Areas. Could this be broken down by the amount spent on consultants and on the consultation itself as well as anything else where costs were incurred. Please can you also provide me with any ministerial correspond...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1)
Published
2024-04-02
Reference
FOI/202300384088
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mowi salmon farms made inactive since 1 January 2021: EIR release

Information ‘on Mowi salmon farms made inactive since 1 January 2021’ further requesting ‘information pertaining to the reasons why any sites have been made inactive’ and in addition a request to ‘include any reference to the organic status being rescinded’. As the information you have requested is 'environmental info...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-03-21
Reference
202300340061
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Seismic/sonar survey work: EIR Review

I would be grateful if you could confirm whether Marine Scotland are aware of any seismic/sonar survey work being carried out off the east coast of Lewis on Sunday evening and Monday morning? Constituents have made reference to the Glomar Supporter vessel which was reportedly active around Broad Bay in recent days, an...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.16(3) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-20
Reference
EIR/Review 202300378073 of 202300377341
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Veterinary exemptions with respect to sea lice reporting: EIR release

Information relating to Veterinary exemptions with respect to sea lice reporting and the requirements for salmonid aquaculture sites to report weekly sea lice numbers in accordance with The Fish Farming Businesses (Reporting) (Scotland) order 2020. Your request had a timescale of 1 January 2021 to 21 September 2022. Th...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.5 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-13
Reference
202200321211
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sea lice sampling data 2023: EIR release

Please could you supply the 2023 sea lice sampling data in excel spreadsheet form rather than the pdf which FMS appear to prefer to post as available in the link: https://fms.scot/wpcontent/uploads/2023/10/221006-Aqua-Website-Data-2023.pdf.’

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-05
Reference
FOI/202300384619
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rules regarding EU fishery landings in UK: EIR release

“Under the freedom of information could you please tell me the rules about EU FISH LANDINGS IN UK ,,if a EU boat lands in a UK port , unloads fish onto a EU lorry on the quay side ,who does the checks to make sure all is above board,,,,, I presume in UK its the MMO AND in Scotland its MS is this correct”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-03-04
Reference
FOI/202400395816
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessels breaching Razor Trial Terms and Conditions: EIR release

4 vessels breached the Terms and Conditions of the Razor Trial between 23 August 2023 and 15 December, please state each of the individual breaches that occurred?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.3
Published
2024-03-04
Reference
EIR/202400393213
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector