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

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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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379 matching releases

Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited project: EIR release

'The Cable Laying Strategy Revision 8 and Approval Letter is not available on your website. I also note there has been no comment regarding the Popper & Hawkins report.' 'Please advise if Marine Scotland are going to await such a document before issuing other consents? Under the Environmental Information Act and the F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.11(2) 34 attachments
Published
2018-06-11
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland Statutory Seal Licence Return Forms: EIR release

'Copies of seal licence return forms for 2016 and 2015 as well as any information on post-mortems, necropsy reports and data on carcasses. Please also include information detailing the change of policy to move from seal licence return forms to electronic data collection. For example, please include emails and correspon...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 26 attachments
Published
2018-05-24
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data collection system for seals killed by salmon farms:EIR release

Information on the electronic data collection system for seals killed by salmon farms since 1 January 2017, including copies of electronic data submissions from salmon farming companies and emails, correspondence and other information detailing the electronic data collection system.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding chemical usage in salmon farming: EIR release

Information requested on the use of chemicals via well boats including the 'Clean Treat' system since 1 January 2017. Please include data on the use of Azamethiphos, Deltamethrin, Hydrogen Peroxide and any other chemicals used via well boats. Please include correspondence with salmon farming and chemical companies (inc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic

Number and locations of fish counters: EIR release

How many fish counters are there in Scotland, in 2018? How many were there in each year between 2007 and 2017? Documentation from Marine Scotland outlining a plan for the expansion or reduction of the number of fish counters?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-16
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Habitats Regulation Assessment: EIR release

Full copies of the following documentation: a. The Habitats Regulation Assessment (HRA) (Issue: Proposed use of UW High Explosives - Atlantic Salmon - River Dee SAC) b. The Appropriate Assessment (AA) (Issue: Proposed use of UW High Explosives - Atlantic Salmon - River Dee SAC) c. Comments and advice issued by SNH o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-04-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Proposed Hunterston oil rig and other developments: EIR release

Can you please tell me how to access the MS planning and licensing documents in connection with proposed Hunterston oil rig and other developments. I am aware of the planning documents lodged with local authority but would like to know if MS has any other material relating to this and future planning proposals for the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 12 attachments
Published
2018-04-11
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Acoustic Deterrent Devices, predator control and salmon farms: EIR release

Information on ADDs (Acoustic Deterrent Devices), predator control and salmon farms since 3 May 2017, including an updated version of the spreadsheet of 2 June 2017, and any correspondence with SNH, salmon farming companies, SMRU, St Andrews University, RSPCA, RSPCA Assured, Freedom Food, supermarkets and any other per...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ship-to-ship oil transfers in Port of Cromarty Firth: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence involving Scottish Government ministers and or officials related to the Port of Cromarty Firth applications to carry out ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Cromarty Firth [in past 3 years].

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mammal deaths adjacent to salmon farms in 2017: EIR release

Marine mammals (e.g. seals) killed by salmon farms during 2017

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland SARF project on aquaculture: EIR release

All information held by Marine Scotland in relation to [the SARF project on aquaculture consenting] including any meetings held, details of tendering for the project, any scoping of the project, terms of reference, details of interim and final delivery and so on. This should also include all correspondence between MS a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 8 attachments
Published
2018-03-13
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Conservation of salmon, assessment for 2018 fishing season: EIR release

Information relating to categorisation of The River Leven (Dunbartonshire), Loch Lomond and Endrick Water SAC as category 3 for 2018.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6 14 attachments
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Impact of cleaner fish: EIR release

Information on discussions on cleaner fish (including wrasse and lumpsuckers) and impacts on wild fish since 1 January 2017. Please include information on the licenses issued to fishermen and data on landings. Please include information on discussions on "what needs to be put in place before the fishery starts in Apri...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland: EIR release

Confirmation of the total number of application forms to join the electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland Confirmation of the total number of applicants accepted to the trial Confirmation of the total number of applicants not accepted to the trial Of those applicants who have been accepted to the trial, confi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): EIR release

You asked for information relating to the Scottish Government tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): Written report and policy recommendations Electronically navigable user guide and technical references Electronically navigable final report Research summary -giving a wider look at what the fi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate's aquatic animal health surveillance inspection: EIR release

Information on cleaner fish relating to diseases and mortalities since 1 January 2017, to include correspondence, letters, photos and other data on mortalities and diseases in cleaner fish during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

SEPA board meeting regarding Slice (Emamectin benzoate): EIR review

emails, discussions, and any other correspondence (particularly pertaining to Willie Cowan and Alastair Mitchell) with SEPA, the SSPO, Merck, SARF and SAMS a SEPA board meeting draft report on the issue of Slice (Emamectin benzoate) between 10 August 2016 and 1 November 2016.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence relating to salmon mortality: EIR release

1. In the last three years, how many farmed salmon by numbers and total weight, have died as a result of a) amoebic gill disease b) sea lice and c) treatments? 2. Of the farmed salmon that have died, please can you give a breakdown by site, where they have died? 3. How were the carcasses of the dead salmon disposed o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Wellboat licence applications: EIR release

Full information, including correspondence and application documents, concerning the following two applications, as advertised on your public register, in the weekly report of 4th September: applications 06524 and 06525.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 12 attachments
Published
2017-10-27
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Clyde District catch data including Endrick Water: EIR release

Please provide details of the specific river by river data held by Marine Scotland or its approved partners, agents or subcontractors in particular for the Endrick SAC to determine more accurately than previous years, the wetted area, returning numbers of adult Salmon, types of Salmon, Grilse, Spring, Summer, availabil...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

River Leven, Loch Lomond and Endrick Water categorisation: EIR release

I refer to your request dated 24 September 2017 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA), the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) and the Inspire (Scotland) Regulations 2009 for information relating to categorisation of The River Leven (Dunbartonshire), Loch Lomond and Endri...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.4 14 attachments
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland data on Endrick Water SAC: EIR release

Please confirm that wetted area used in calculations for season 2018 was the same as that agreed between meeting of Marine Scotland and LLAIA and LLFT Scientist on the 21st September 2016 as previous suggestions for wetted area included water above impassable falls, the R Blane was excluded as no salmon spawn there, pl...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-10-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited: EIR release

'AOWFL, as per your own statement, state that they have been in discussions with local fishermen. You don't get any more local than me, Donald Trump and others who I am in contact with. Under the FOI, please provide evidence of such discussions.' 'On 26 March 2013, Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited (AOWFL) received c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(1) s.11(2) 8 attachments
Published
2017-10-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland Science catch data: EIR release

You asked the following questions in relation to a Marine Scotland Science document: Using Catch Data to Examine the Potential Impact of Aquaculture on Salmon & Sea trout, published online on the Scottish Government website and dated January 2016. Who asked Marine Scotland Science to provide an independent assessment ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector