Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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How Scotland’s existing MPAs are policed: EIR release

How are Scotland’s existing MPAs policed?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-08-21
Reference
FOI/202300362827
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Statistical data on vessels boarded for enforcement purposes: EIR release

The statistical breakdown of vessels boarded by Marine Scotland for enforcement purposes, broken down by vessels flagged as Scottish, Rest of UK and International, over the past 3 years.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2024-08-20
Reference
202300346873
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Briefing provided to Minister Fergus Ewing prior to his meetings with Marine Harvest/Mowi: EIR release

Pre-meeting briefing provided to then Minister Fergus Ewing prior to his meetings with Marine Harvest/Mowi, a list of all attendees and the agenda for each meeting. These meetings took place on 20 August 2017, 24 April 2018, 12 November 2018 (this was a dinner, can you also provide details of the dinner, the venue, cos...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
EIR/202300383165
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

SaxaVord Spaceport correspondence: EIR release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the SaxaVord Spaceport in the calendar year 2023. For guidance 'SaxaVord Spaceport' relates to the SaxaVord Spaceport in Unst, Shetland which is operated by Shetland Space Centre Ltd.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-15
Reference
EIR/202300384831
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) reports conducted for fish farms: EIR release

A list of the EIA [Environmental Impact Assessment] reports conducted for any fish farms you have available at your disposal. We clarified by email on 6 October 2023 the time scale relating to your request. You replied the same day confirming that the request should consider information from January 2021 to January 20...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-13
Reference
EIR/202300378817
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Regulation 14 of the Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009: EIR release

Copies of all requests for action and review made under regulation 14 of the Environmental Liability (Scotland) Regulations 2009 which have been received by the Scottish Ministers, or as much information about each request as you can disclose; An explanation as to what steps, if any, were taken by the Scottish Minister...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.14 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-12
Reference
EIR/202300372651
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS Data Request - 49/E7 and 50/E7: EIR release

I would like to request fishing VMS data for ICES Rectangles 49/E7 and 50/E7 for the period of January to August 2023 (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 10 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-12
Reference
FOI/202300377413
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Reports of illegal commercial fishing in Western Isles 2021: EIR release

“Could you please compile and provide to me a record of all reports or complaints of illegal commercial fishing in the Western Isles received by Marine Scotland in 2021. I am happy to accept redactions of individuals and vessel details within the list.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-08-01
Reference
FOI/202400421583
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Number of staff suspended from Marine Scotland on full pay: FOI release

The current number of staff who are suspended from Marine Scotland and on full pay, and how many have been in this situation in the last 5 years?

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2024-07-31
Reference
FOI/202300364196
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Coast Observatory and Loch Ewe Zooplankton Data: EIR release

"Please could you supply the zooplankton data from the Scottish Coast Observatory at Stonehaven from 2020 to present and from the Loch Ewe site from 2018 to present. Please can you also direct me to the explanation of how the zooplankton data is collected and analysed."

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 14 working days correspondence s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-07-11
Reference
FOI/202400419001
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland Data - Metal concentrations in sediment: EIR release

Information on the sampling methodology, i.e. how the sediment samples for these determinands [dry weight of cadmium, lead, and mercury in sediment] were collected, from what depth, how they were stored, and how they were tested in laboratory conditions to obtain the sediment metal values.

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-07-11
Reference
FOI/202400420610
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gross Tonnages of vessels sighted: EIR release

You asked, in relation to the data released following your previous EIR request (ref: 202400417480), which was a follow-up to another of your previous request (ref: 202400412230): “Sorry to mention that I forgot to specify that Gross Tonnages of vessels sighted are also required. Is it possible to send the 2016 – 2023 ...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-07-10
Reference
FOI/202400419321
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish movement: site of Maclean’s Nose to BDNC: EIR release

Please note that this is an updated version of the final response which was issued on 20 May 2024. The update has been made due to the discovery of relevant information after the issuing the original response. Your request You asked for specific information relating to two fish farm sites operated by Mowi Scotland Lt...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-07-09
Reference
FOI/202400411054
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cleaner fish and caged salmon: EIR release

1. What official advice has the Scottish Government published on the use of cleaner fish? In particular, how is the welfare of these fish to be safeguarded? 2. Cleaner fish have different requirements to salmon regarding living conditions. How can their particular needs be met when mixed with salmon in cages? 3. How ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3 s.9
Published
2024-07-02
Reference
FOI/202400415581
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Wrasse Fishery: EIR release

Any information Marine Directorate (including Marine Scotland) received from NatureScot (including SNH) and any correspondence between them on the subject of wrasse since 2019. This should also include minutes of and notes from any meetings on the subject of wrasse during that period.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-07-02
Reference
FOI/202400415550
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

Tonnage landings of lobster, brown crab and velvet crab: EIR release

Tonnage landings of lobster, brown crab and velvet crab, by individual species, for each of the last 10 years, by year. This information is required for Orkney (all ports combined), Scrabster and Wick.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-27
Reference
FOI/202400399125
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