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

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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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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

Electrofishing trial catch weight and diver statistics: EIR release

During and since the start of the electrofishing trial in 2018, how many vessels has had the catch weighed on their return to port using official Marine Scotland calibrated Scales? During and since the start of the electrofishing trial in 2018 how many divers are on the approved Marine Scotland diver list?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300339938
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessels within Razor Clam Trial facilitated with an observer: EIR release

During and since the start of the scientific Razor Clam Trial, How Many Vessels within the trial has Facilitated an Observer onboard the vessel during fishing for Razor Clams?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300342954
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

Vessel breached under section 4.7: EIR release

Under the derogation Rules of the terms and conditions of the Trial under section 4.7. How many vessels have been found to have breached this section and what actions where taking against them?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-03-09
Reference
FOI/202300340722
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to Scallop Dive vessels: EIR release

How Many active Scallop Dive Vessels are active in Diving for scallops in and around the Scottish Coast? How Many Scallop Dive Vessels have been Inspected at sea or in port During 2022 by British Sea Fishing Officers?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-03-07
Reference
FOI/202300342178
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish Landing data from 2018 onwards: EIR release

From 1st February 2018 till 31st January 2019, In Total how many Kg was landed within all vessels in the Trial and what was the Value of the Total Landings made from all vessels during this year? From 1st February 2019 till 31st January 2020, In Total how many Kg was landed within all vessels in the Trial and what was ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-03-01
Reference
FOI/202300339918
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

VMS data for the ICES Rectangle 41F2: EIR release

Fishing VMS data for the following ICES Rectangle 41F2 for the period of January 2022 – December 2022 (inclusive): Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2023-02-23
Reference
FOI/202300340736
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, 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

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

The Ford between Luing and TorsaBeg: EIR release

Please advise:- 1. What evidencewas gathered to determine that the Ford between Luing and TorsaBeg is now restored to the original state before the unlicensed Causeway was constructed over it. 2. The steps that were taken to comply with section 3.11.6 of the UK Marine Policy Statement, who was consulted before this was...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-26
Reference
FOI/202200322574
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Imports of ova into Scottish salmon farms: EIR release

“The most recent data on imports of ova into salmon farms in Scotland. I believe the previous release was made including data until 28th October 2021.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200317956
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) in Scotland’s fishing fleet: EIR release

1) “How much Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) in Scotland’s fishing fleet has been rolled out in the period September 2021 to the present day? 2) In total how much Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) has been rolled out in Scotland’s fishing fleet? 3) What has been the cost to the Scottish Government of rolling out Re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200315389
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs): EIR release

I shall be pleased if you will provide me with certain information under the provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act and/or the Environmental Information Regulations with reference to a statement in the National newspaper that bears to have been issued by Scottish Government, on the subject of acoustic ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.8(1) s.8(2) s.6(9) s.8(5) s.6(7)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200315614
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salvage site information regarding sunken barge off Portree coast: EIR release

“Could you please provide information on the alleged incident at Bakkafrost Scotland's Portree salmon farm? Marine Scotland is listed above on the distribution list. Presumably, if there has been a toxic leak, then Marine Scotland would have been notified and would have been involved. Further information on this allege...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200317900
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate routine inspections: EIR release

Are the Fish Health Inspectorate “routine inspections” pre-arranged with the owners of the salmon farm they are to visit? In particular, were the visits by the FHI to Scottish Sea Farms sites in Shetland (Cliftsound etc) of July 2022 arranged with the company in advance or were they completely unannounced?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9
Published
2022-12-08
Reference
FOI/202200330793
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Shellfish landing data ICES 40E7 and 41E7: EIR release

Data from the Shellfish Form1 landings data. Specifically landings data for ICES rectangles 40E7 and 41E7 detailing the following: Species Landed weight Number of pots Month Year For the most recent 5-year period available (e.g. 2016 to 2020 or 2017 to 2021)

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-10
Reference
FOI/202200319892
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

Global Energy Nigg Limited - Marine Licensing: EIR release

In reference to the online public register of marine licences - Nigg Energy Park East Quay - 07068/07069 (Attached). Item 2.5 Contractor and Vessel details, this information is listed as being "as per annex two", however annex two is not included, can you please provide this? Item 3.4.4. Can you please provide details,...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-18
Reference
FOI/202200310189
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspections carried out by the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) at Mowi's Farms: EIR release

You requested the following information: (a) The total number of inspections carried out by FHI at Mowi's Farms during the period 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021. (b) In relation to each (a) inspection, the mode of the inspection at each farm (ex. in person, by phone, on papers only, etc). (c) The total number of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-08-10
Reference
FOI/202200305419
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Due diligence checks conducted on Scotwind project partners: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Crown Estate Scotland or Marine Scotland relating to due diligence checks conducted on Scotwind project partners involved in the successful applications announced on 17 January 2022. On the same day you also clarified as follows: “Further to my previous e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-05
Reference
FOI/202200305293
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Differences in figures between the Fisheries Management Scotland Annual Review and the Scottish Government catch data: EIR release

For “an explanation why the catch of salmon for the 34 fishery districts reported in the Fisheries Management Scotland Annual Review (29,016 fish) totals 1,110 fish more than in the official Scottish Government catch data (27,906 fish)".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-07-27
Reference
FOI/202200308703
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