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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2019 Landings information: EIR release

I am interested in better understanding the implementation of the landing obligation and would therefore like to request some information. Can I please request the following, A summary of the amount of below MCRS fish landed in 2019, broken down by month and port of landing. A summary of the amount of fish discarded i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-23
Reference
FOI/202000026350
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Farmed salmon ova imports and pathogen testing: EIR release

Several questions relating to farmed salmon ova imports and specific pathogen testing as well as requesting information relating to the testing of farmed salmon for diseases, pathogens and viruses. In addition you have asked for information relating to Marine Scotland Science's commercial testing service conducted on b...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.4 s.2 4 attachments
Published
2020-04-03
Reference
FOI/202000018313
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Nigg Harbour development supplier, subcontractors and consultants: EIR release

“an up to date list of supplier, subcontractors, and consultants that have or will be involved with the development of the new Nigg Harbour to include dredging, breakwater formation, quay construction and infrastructure.”

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-23
Reference
FO/202000020134
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Wild Salmon Strategy - all related correspondence: EIR release

"…any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "Wild Salmon Strategy" over the period 01 Jan 2019 to date. Additionally please provide all correspondence (as previously define...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000019140
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

"West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" correspondence: EIR release

You asked for: Any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" being undertaken by the Atlantic Salmon Trust and Fisheries Management S...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000019153
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) data collected: EIR release

Data referred to in the email dated 12 July 2019, as provided on page 5 of the SG response to FOI 19 02176. This refers to data collected by the Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation (SSPO) as part of voluntary measures to manage the wild wrasse fishery for salmon farms. You also asked for any information or communic...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-04
Reference
FOI/202000018358
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence of meetings with Marine Biopolymers Ltd: EIR release

Details of all meetings Scottish Government Ministers and officials have attended with Marine Biopolymers Ltd, or their representatives, regarding proposals for Wild Seaweed Harvesting, including date, venue, attendees and meeting minutes and also provide copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.6 4 attachments
Published
2020-02-25
Reference
FOI/18/02318
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fishing vessel sightings concerning Scotttish waters 2011-2015: EIR release

You asked for: I am looking for fishing vessel sightings data for 2011-2015 for the UK EEZ. Are you able to point me to where I can download this data or able to provide it please?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-24
Reference
FOI/202000016609
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon Ova imports data: EIR release

Ova import data since the last import detailed in the information disclosed today via FOI/18/01553 (i.e. data since 8 June 2018) including data on Scottish Sea Farms. Ova import data for 2016 (as previously requested and disclosed except for Scottish Sea Farms via FOI/18/02912). Information in relation to discussions r...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2020-02-17
Reference
FOI/19/02663
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Financial Support paid to Scottish fish farming industry: EIR release

Details of financial support by way of (i) grants and (ii) loans, paid to the Scottish fish farming industry by the Scottish Government or its agencies for 2018 and 2019, broken down by operator.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-01-29
Reference
FOI/20/00017
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sea lice level related questions of fish farm site Burwick: EIR release

You requested some specific information with respect to the subject area of ‘sea lice levels’ in relation to the fish farm site West of Burwick (FS0937) operated by Grieg Seafood Shetland Ltd (FB0440) with respect to 2019. Specifically you are seeking information and answers to the following questions regarding operati...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-20
Reference
FOI/19/02667
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project correspondence: EIR review

Please provide any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" being undertaken by the Atlantic Salmon Trust. Additionally please provi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-12-30
Reference
FOI/19/02451
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project: EIR release

“Please find our WD Letter dated 21 November 2019 where we make a FOI-Request for Information concerning Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project, under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004.”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1)
Published
2019-12-19
Reference
FOI/19/02068
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information, Gill Health, Sea Lice and Cleaner Fish sub group prioritises: EIR release

You asked for a copy of the work plan discussed in the Information, Gill Health, Sea Lice and Cleaner Fish sub group Terms of Reference of 23 November 2018, and any information relating to that work plan.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02494
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project correspondence: EIR release

"a REVISED FOI-Request for Information concerning Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project, under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004.”

FOI/EIR released 75 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/19/02315
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour minutes and correspondence: EIR release

You asked for “I wish to recieve the following information with regards to the Aberdeen Harbours dealings with Marine Scotland: 1) copies of minutes of meetings held between Abredeen Harbour Board and Marine Scotland between March 2018 and September 2019. 2) copies of emails or other written correspondence between Ab...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-11-05
Reference
FOI/19/02158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Harvest application - Clauchlands shore on Arran: EIR release

You asked for “As a local resident on Arran I am writing to explore whether you retain documentation concerning this planning application which was submitted by Marine Harvest back in 2008. This was at a time when local authorities in Scotland were not involved with the planning process relating to marine aquaculture i...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score correspondence s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-02
Reference
FOI/19/02077
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Peel Ports applications submitted to Marine Scotland: EIR release

You asked for “All mainland and marine license applications submitted by Peel Ports to Marine Scotland - Licensing Operations Team, for all projects, from the time Peel Ports took possession of the Hunterston site.” I requested clarification “In order to identify and locate the information that you have asked for we n...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2019-09-24
Reference
FOI/19/02052
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Data collected for 2018 Scottish Salmon Farm Survey: EIR release

You asked for the following information, with reference to the data collected for the 2018 Scottish Salmon Farm Survey : A list of all sea water salmon farms that completed and returned forms for the survey year 2018 (forms for Atlantic salmon - smolt data and Atlantic salmon – production data only). Please provide co...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-19
Reference
FOI/19/02053
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Various documents and correspondence between Marine Scotland and Envirocentre: EIR release

You asked for:- “a. Letter 024 attached to the email of 1.3.19 from EnviroCentre to MS-LOT b. The "Assessment" referred to in the 1st para of the email of 19.7.19 from Marine Scotland to Envirocentre, which was to be submitted by 16.8.19 c.The applicants' response to the request from MS in their email of 19.7.19 for...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-17
Reference
FOI/19/02061
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Licences granted to stock non-native species into inland waters: EIR release

You asked for all information or licences granted to stock non-native species into inland waters over the past 5 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-13
Reference
FOI/19/02103
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Further information requested from FoI/19/01324: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for information regarding enforcement outcomes in MPAs. I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications. You originally requested information on: “...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-11
Reference
FOI/19/01749 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Marine Scotland - Wild salmonid locational guidance and information: EIR release

You asked for the following information – Copies of powerpoint presentations presented to you by Marine Scotland Science staff on the 18th April 2019. All reports on the constraints and opportunities project sent to or presented by MSS to the Scottish Government’s aquaculture technical working group, and by MSS to the...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-08-02
Reference
FOI/19/01408
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Trial of Benchmark’s Clean Treat system: EIR release

Further to the Cabinet Secretary’s comments in the Scottish Parliament just now (online via https://www.scottishparliament.tv/), please provide information on Benchmark’s CleanTreat system. Fergus Ewing (in reply to Tavish Scott MSP) referred to Scottish agencies discussing a trial in Scotland. Please include any ema...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-07-05
Reference
FOI/19/01398
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Testing for Piscine Reovirus (PRV)/Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI): EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) in which you asked for information on Piscine Reovirus (PRV) and Heart & Skeletal Muscle Inflammation (HSMI) since 1 January 2018, to include: Data on sampling and testing for Piscine R...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.10(4)
Published
2019-07-05
Reference
FoI/19/00882
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector