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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381 matching releases

Lapsed fishing licence: EIR release

1. All the details and all logged communications that were tried by our officers. 2. All the names of the people who were involved in the decision to "revoke" the licence and rank details. 3. Any information that would be helpful to you to pass on to your legal representation.

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.2 s.3 s.11(1) s.11(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-05-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine licence reference 05636-15-0: EIR release

Information requested in relation to marine licence reference 05636/15/0. You asked: "…what was provided to support the application in terms of supporting reports, documents etc."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.11(2) 74 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

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

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

Salmon escape from Grieg Seafood's farm, Loch Snizort: EIR release

Information on any escape incidents on the Isle of Skye during 2018, in particular, details of the alleged escape of 50,000 salmon from Grieg Seafood's farm at Loch Snizort.

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

Isle of Man Government changes Scallop fishing rules: EIR release

Email correspondence (dates: 1/1/17-22/1/18) between Scottish Ministers and the Isle of Man Government regarding the scallop fishing rules change by the Isle of Man Government Email correspondence (dates: 1/1/17-22/1/18) between the Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon regarding the scallop...

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence ministers s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine licence applications in Millport Bay area: EIR release

Marine licence applications submitted in the past 3 years in the Millport Bay area (including surrounding area of the Cumbraes and out to Hunterston).

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 22 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Licence Application for Moorings at Loch Etive: EIR release

Full details, including application forms, any correspondence with the applicant or any other party, and any supporting information for the following applications that appear on the MS-LOT Public Register. Information related to File Reference: 06599

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 20 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mortality within fish being transported for 2017 harvest: EIR release

Information on 'mortality within fish being transported for harvest during 2017'. Your request made specific reference to 'other correspondence' with Marine Harvest and other companies/parties concerning this subject area and followed on from a reply issued to you on 13 December 2017 in response to a previous request -...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Craigendoran Sewer Rising Main replacement project: EIR release

"….environmental information held by Marine Scotland relative to the foreshore area of the town and its environs is provided to us in electronic format." The information requested relates to "…the project I have in mind was the new pipework that connects the Scottish Water foul water pumping network along the foreshore...

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 6 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

Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030: FOI release

Copies of the final versions of all documents presented in connection with any consultations that took place between Scottish Government and the industry in connection with the development of the term aquaculture Innovation Sites in the context of the "Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030", together with copes of...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.3 s.11(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

MS-LOT Public Register applications: EIR release

Full details, including application forms, any correspondence with the applicant or any other party, and any supporting information for the following applications that appear on the MS-LOT Public Registe applications: 06566, 06567, 06568, 06569 and 06570.

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 24 attachments
Published
2018-01-03
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Marine Scotland licence 03869/12/0-4705: EIR release

You asked for "information re the above licence…" licence "03869/12/0-4705". I enclose a copy of most of the information you requested (Annex A). While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance we are unable to provide some of the information you have requested because an exception under r...

FOI/EIR released 85 score correspondence s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mortalities and diseases at Marine Harvest fish farms: EIR release

You asked for information on mortalities and diseases at Marine Harvest fish farms during 2017, to include emails and correspondence with Marine Harvest on the issue of mortalities and diseases - including Mortality Event Reports, Marine Laboratory inspection reports, warning letters and other information since 1 Janua...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seal licences: EIR release

You asked "…although as you state you do not normally publicise how many seals a licensee is licensed to shoot at each site, or which sites a license relates to, in this case I am respectfully requesting that the data is supplied".

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-13
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information on Emamectin benzoate (Slice) in fish farming: EIR release

You asked for information on Slice (Emamectin benzoate) since 1 September 2017, to include: Any discussions with SSPO, Marine Harvest and other salmon farming companies; dialogue with Merck, SEPA, SNH, VMD, SAMS, SARF, the Scottish Parliament and any other references to Slice (Emamectin benzoate). Any data on the use ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
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

Etive 6 fish farm escape: EIR release

You asked for all information held by Marine Scotland on the escape from the fish farm Etive 6, operated by Dawnfresh, on 18 August 2017, including all correspondence or other communications to or from Dawnfresh.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-02
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

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