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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385 matching releases

Spending over the last four financial years in various policy areas: FOI release

Please confirm how much has been spent over the last four financial years (including this year to date) on the following policy areas: Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion Deposit return scheme Highly Protected Marine Areas Fairer Council Tax Restricting promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 13 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.17(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1) s.9 s.15
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
FOI/202300383393
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish razor clam electrofishing trial communications: EIR release

All communications between Marine Scotland and the Scottish Razor Clam Association since the commencement of the trial, to include all communications to group members. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIR...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-04
Reference
202300353503
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Data for sea lice counts on wild fish: EIR release

Clarification on whether location(s) referred to as "Camas Na Gaul" and "Camas nagual" in the dataset "Sea lice counts on wild sea trout" should be regarded as the same location Missing data for Camas Na Gaul and "any other site for which data is omitted" from "Sea lice counts on wild sea trout"; All relevant sea lice ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202200295365
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Foreign flag vessels: EIR release

How many foreign flag vessels have been recorded as fishing in Scottish waters in the last three years (broken down by year)? If available, can this be broken down by type of vessel and what they are recorded as fishing for? How many foreign flag vessels have been boarded and inspected by Marine Scotland and its partne...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-03
Reference
202300346679
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Fisherman's Federation meeting with Michael Matheson: EIR release

On January 17 2023 representatives from the Scottish Fisherman's Federation held a meeting with Michael Matheson. The purpose of the meeting was recorded as: "To raise SFF's concerns with the Cabinet Secretary about the impact on fishing of the expansion of offshore wind in Scottish waters and to discuss the future of...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-02
Reference
202300353741
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministers meeting with Environmental NGOs to discuss outcome of ScotWind Leasing Round: EIR release

The minutes of and/or any notes/communications about the meeting on 18th January 2022 between Scottish Government Ministers and environmental NGOs, to discuss the outcome of the ScotWind Leasing Round. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Informatio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2023-12-18
Reference
202200298013
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Blue Carbon forum: EIR release

1. What date was the Scottish Blue Carbon Forum formed? 2. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23. 3. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 4. Are members renumerated in anyway?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300379366
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Microplastics found in surface water in Scotland's marine regions: EIR release

The most recent figures on microplastics found in surface water in Scotland's marine regions. Ideally, this would be an update on the data in the attached report which was published in April 2021. The report referred to in the original request can be found here. As the information you have requested is 'environmental...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200302558
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Salmon and sea trout catch data for rivers since 1952: EIR release

the salmon and sea trout catch data for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Barbreck Nell 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
2023-11-23
Reference
202300338388
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Reported number of seal shootings since the ban came into force: EIR release

Please tell me the number of reports of seal shooting since the ban came into place. For each report, please tell me the location of the alleged incident, whether it was investigated, whether the allegations were substantiated, which organisation the perpetrator belonged to and what action was taken as a result.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.11 s.10 s.10(4) s.9
Published
2023-11-21
Reference
FOI/202300376599
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Area of Scotland's seas which will have 10% assigned to Highly Protected Marine Areas: EIR release

The size of the area of sea that will have 10% assigned to HPMAs (Highly Protected Marine Areas). As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations....

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202300340512
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Numbers and dates of operation of salmon hatcheries in Scotland 1830-2023: EIR release

Information relating to the number of salmon hatcheries in use in Scotland from the years 1830-1900, and from 1900-the present, and the dates of operation of all or any of those hatcheries. We clarified your request on 6 February 2023 and you confirmed, on 8 February 2023, that the information being requested related o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202300340933
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence on reducing emissions from the fishing industry: EIR release

Any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) within the Scottish Government regarding reducing emissions from the fishing industry, since May 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200293896
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Recent figures on farmed salmon mortality: EIR release

The most recent figures the Scottish government has on salmon mortality, broken down both by reason for mortality and location. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your re...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300357478
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Monitoring of Scotland coastal areas: EIR release

How many reports of suspicious activity have been made in Scottish coastal areas over the five year period between 2018- 2023? How many bottom trawers have been fined/prosecuted for trawling illegally in Scotland's 231 MPA's between 2018-2023? How much is spent on an annual basis on monitoring activity along the west c...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-07
Reference
202300343313
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information and data relating to scallop dredging and fishing: EIR release

How many instances of suspicious or illegal fishing activity involving the scallop fleet has the Scottish Government/ Marine Scotland identified since Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) was installed on those vessels? How has this been categorised and recorded by Scottish Government/Marine Scotland and what action has ...

FOI/EIR transferred 55 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.10(4) s.9 s.2 s.3 s.4 s.6
Published
2023-10-30
Reference
FOI/202300373648
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between the SG and the UK Government covering the issue of HPMAs: EIR release

“I would like to ask for the correspondence between the Scottish government and the United Kingdom Government covering the issue of HPMAs since 01 December 2022, up to the present. Specifically I would like sight of this correspondence if possible, should that not be possible I would like the date and the name/position...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.2(2) s.1 8 attachments
Published
2023-10-13
Reference
202300360035
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Jellyfish inside and around salmon fish farms: EIR release

Information on jellyfish inside and around salmon farms including: 1) any monitoring data on jellyfish inside and around salmon farms; data on mortalities on salmon farms attributed to jellyfish; welfare problems and disease problems caused by jellyfish on salmon farms; and any other information pertaining to jellyfish...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-12
Reference
FOI/202300372264
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planned and unplanned inspections at Scottish salmon farms 2019: EIR release

You asked for ‘details of planned and unplanned inspections at Scottish salmon farms and slaughterhouses since 2019’ and a request to ‘provide details of findings at these inspections’. All inspections are planned to a lesser or greater extent. We have interpreted your request to relate to announced and unannounced in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2023-09-27
Reference
202300345893
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition July 23 engagements: EIR release

A list of all of Mairi McAllan’s ministerial engagements on Orkney in July 2023. Minutes of all of Mairi McAllan’s meetings and ministerial engagements on Orkney in July 2023. During Mairi McAllan’s visit to Orkney in July 2023 did she meet with local councillors on a cruisier owned by the Orkney Fisheries Association?...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-09-26
Reference
FOI/202300372653
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish farms and fish processing sites information: EIR release

You asked for information relating to fish farms and fish processing sites in Scotland with specific reference to animal welfare. Your request covered inspections and the inspection process undertaken by Marine Scotland’s Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) as well as other regulators. You also asked for copies of any Farm ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2023-08-29
Reference
202300348303
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Development of Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs): EIR release

The total spent on the development of the Highly Protected Marine Areas policy in the 2022-23 financial year?

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2023-08-18
Reference
FOI/202300368709
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Imidacloprid (Ectosan Vet/BMK08/Ectosan): EIR Review

Original request - 202300356303 “Please provide information relating to Imidacloprid. Please include information and data relating to environmental risk assessments, field trials, commercial use, safety tests, spillages, waste discharges, residues testing, consumer safety, purification and validation. Please include...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.10(4) s.6(1) s.5 4 attachments
Published
2023-07-13
Reference
FOI/202300360843 Review of 202300356303
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat and Benchmark: EIR release

Please provide any information on Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat and Benchmark since 17 April 2021 (i.e. since a FOI filed on that date: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi- 202100195003/). Please include any media lines, internal discussions, replies to journalists, Cabinet Briefings, emails, letters and o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-06-21
Reference
FOI/202200288263
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Razor Clam scientific trial vessel breaches: EIR release

During and since the Start of The Razor Clam scientific Trial from 1st February 2023 to 31st March 2023 how many Vessels has breached the terms and Conditions of the Trial?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10(4)
Published
2023-06-15
Reference
FOI/202300354331
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector