Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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310 matching releases

Salmon catch data for rivers Nell, Oude, Barbreck and Add: EIR release

The salmon and sea trout catch data for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Add, Barbreck, Nell and Oude.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-04-12
Reference: FOI/202300338388
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sea Lice Risk Framework: EIR Review

“All instructions / commissioning / actions / directives made by Scottish Government to SEPA in respect to the Sea Lice Risk Framework, including (but not limited to): Those relating to the initial scoping and development of the framework, prior to public consultation. Those relating to the consultation process, its t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 136 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-03-20
Reference: FOI/202200319085 Review of 202200310195
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Proposed Macroalgal Farms Documentation: EIR release

Please could you supply the following. The Bio-security Plan relating to GreenSea Solutions Ltd’s proposed macroalgal farm in Loch Sunart. All documentation in respect of the Pre Application Consultation relating to the proposed macroalgal farm at Aird Fada on Mull, including the information about how many people atte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39 s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-03-15
Reference: FOI/202100196190
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Imports, disease and biosecurity in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming: EIR release

Information relating to the subject area of ‘imports, disease and biosecurity’ in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming. The questions posed and information requested covered a number of areas including, import notifications, refusals to allow imports, authorisations associated with Aquaculture Production Busi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.3 s.34(1) s.6(1)

Published: 2023-03-14
Reference: FOI/202200279510
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Priority Marine Features and Highly Protected Marine Areas information: EIR release

The following information updates and confirmation regarding; PMF management measures: 1. Whether you have received advice (location, extent and condition of the 11 species of PMF's being considered as part of the PMF management measures) from NatureScot and if so please can you supply copies of that advice. 2. What pr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.4 s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2023-03-13
Reference: FOI/202200274123
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Internal communications regarding Super Trawlers: EIR release

Sight of, and also the number of, internal government communications with the words ‘supertrawler’, ‘super trawler’, ‘margiris’ appearing in the two periods consisting of December 2020- January 2021 and December 2022-January 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-28
Reference: FOI/202300336749
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Port Mor Harbour: EIR release

In relation to the Port Mor case, Isle of Colonsay, I would like to make the following Freedom of Information requests. I would like to see all held by Marine Scotland regarding the specifics of the unlicensed activity below MHWS. I would like to see dated instances of this information being received/recorded, and then...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.11(2) s.9 s.45 s.34(1)

Published: 2023-02-13
Reference: FOI/202300336920
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Licence for Portree barge salvage: EIR release

Does Bakkafrost Scotland (formerly The Scottish Salmon Company) have a license to salvage the sunken Gael Force barge off Portree? Are Bakkafrost operating legally or illegally? Could you please also include a copy of the 'Notice to Mariners' which no doubt has been issued to navigation warning shipping to stay away fr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-02-13
Reference: FOI/202200332849
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Obstructions on the foreshore at Port Mohr: EIR release

With regard to the obstructions on the foreshore at Port Mohr, Isle of Colonsay. [The Access Officer of Argyll and Bute Council’s letter to Servitude Rights Holders] makes the statement: ‘Marine Scotland has stated that all obstructions on the foreshore below the MHWS have been removed following the serving of a notice...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.44 s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-02-01
Reference: FOI/202300336514
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

VMS Data Request: EIR release

Fishing VMS data for the following two periods: January 2017 – December 2018 (inclusive) All of 2022 so far (or as much as possible) The ICES rectangles I would like VMS for are as follows: · 39E4 · 40E3 · 40E4 · 40E5 · 41E3 · 41E4 · 41E5 · 42E3 · 42E4 · 43E2 · 43E3 · 44E2 · 44E3 · 44E4 · 45E2 · 45E3 · 45E4 · 46E2 · ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2023-02-01
Reference: FOI/202200331392
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

EPS licences: EIR release

Question 1: What peer-reviewed evidence have MS used to determine that cetaceans are evenly distributed? Question 2: Do MS agree that the model can only be used to determine the probability that cetaceans will be disturbed by each ADD at any one moment in time? If MS do not agree, please give your reasons in detail. Gi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-27
Reference: FOI/202200322854
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aquadat entry & photos for Mowi's Blar Mhor FHI: EIR release

Request refers to information relating to our case number 2022-0165 that can be found on page 141 of the following published document: https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/transparency-data/2022/03/fishhealth-inspectorate-case-information-2022/documents/may-2022/cases-202200146-20220171/...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2023-01-27
Reference: FOI/202200323305
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Trade in Wrasse & Lumpfish by Salmon Farms: EIR release

Further information on mortalities, welfare problems and diseases of cleaner fish on salmon farms in Scotland since 1 January 2020’ and made specific reference as follows. Please include any photos, videos, documentary evidence and any data on cleaner fish mortalities, welfare and diseases (including sea lice) Please ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2022-09-22
Reference: FOI/202200277100
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to written question S6W-07719: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence relating to written question S6W-07719. This should include all internal Scottish Government correspondence, as well as any correspondence with other parties such as Marine Scotland or Crown Estate Scotland. For ease of reading, you queried if this could be supplied chronologically, going f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-25
Reference: FOI/202200312013
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electrofishing for razor clam: EIR release

Minutes from a meeting regarding the electrofishing for razor clams trial attended by Marine Scotland official(s) on 7 June 2018 in Oban. Minutes from a meeting regarding the electrofishing for razor clams trial attended by Marine Scotland official(s) on 17 July 2018 in Edinburgh.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-22
Reference: FOI/202200312773
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Offshore MPA fisheries management measures: EIR release

The area km2 (and/or % sea area) where bottom towed gear is now banned from 0-6nm, 6-12 and 12-200nm/ EEZ around Scotland. For offshore I think it will just be the deep sea MPA’s so far? This request for information was followed by a clarification where you stated, “I am interested in all areas where bottom towed gear ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-08-17
Reference: FOI/202200311410
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Infectious Salmon Anaemia: EIR release

information concerning notifications of Infectious Salmon Anaemia virus (ISAv) in Scottish salmon, particularly with respect to the OIE (World Organisation for Animal Health), Defra, and also in relation to some specific stakeholders, all since the 1 January 2021. In addition, you asked for information relating to the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-07-27
Reference: FOI/202200280263
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Clyde fishing ground closure between 1st October 2021 and 18th January 2022: EIR release

All correspondence between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP, Minister Mairi McAllan MSP, Minister Lorna Slater MSP and civil servants regarding the Clyde fishing ground closure between 1 October 2021 and 18 January 2022 including, emails, Whatsapp messages and meeting minutes.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-21
Reference: FOI/202200273687
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Impact of creeling removal within Clyde cod spawning closure: EIR release

Can you please supply copies of the assessments you have made as to the relative likelihood of creeling, dredging and trawling on impacting the sites objectives? Can you please supply copies of correspondence and copies of all minutes of meetings internal and external that would assist us in understanding the rational ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-21
Reference: FOI/202200272637
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding The Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2022: EIR release

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon and the following people regarding The Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2022: Committee Clerks Scottish Government Officials Lobby groups MSPs from the Scottish Green Party

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(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-04-20
Reference: FOI/202200275727
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Financial analysis undertaken regarding ScotWind auction: EIR release

1. Any Net Present Value analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government orreceived by the Scottish Government via Crown Estate Scotland around theScotWind auction. 2. Any other value for money analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government orreceived by the Scottish Government via Crown Estate Scotland around theScotWi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-04-14
Reference: FOI/202200277291
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Personnel in specific Marine Scotland business areas: FOI release

“There have been major changes in personnel at Marine Scotland Aquaculture and Wild/recreational fish sections. Please could you provide a list of contacts and their areas of responsibility? Please also could you provide the name of the head of Marine Scotland Science?”

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-03-23
Reference: FOI/202200283087
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Work and skills

Model health certificates for the import of aquaculture animals: EIR release

As a follow up to our response to request 202100259890 concerning ova testing, imports/exports and disease risk assessments associated with farmed salmon ova, smolts wrasse and lumpfish, you further asked for copies of certificates relating to Stofnfiskur/Benchmark in Iceland; a certificate from Mowi in Ireland; a cert...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2022-03-16
Reference: FOI/202200273889
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Infectious Salmon Anaemia in Scottish salmon: EIR Review

You referred to your previous request (EIR: 202100259475) which asked for: "Please provide information including raw test results, emails, letters, photos and any other data on ISA in Scottish salmon since 1 January 2013. Please include any correspondence with the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), EFTA, DEFRA...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-03-10
Reference: FOI/202200271110 Review of 202100259475
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ova testing, imports/exports and disease risk assessments: EIR release

Information concerning ova testing, imports/exports and disease risk assessments associated with farmed salmon ova, smolts wrasse and lumpfish. The exact specifics of the request are contained below under the response section with answers provided appropriately. 1. Is Marine Scotland Science being hired privately by sa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3 s.11(2) s.5 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.34(1)

Published: 2022-02-17
Reference: FOI/202100259890
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector