Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

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Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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143 matching releases

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for N57° 15’ - N57° 45’ // W1° 30’ - W2° 00’: EIR release

I request VMS data of all vessels that transited through the following area between 01/07/21 15:30 and 03/07/21 15:30Z and again between 14/07/21 22:15 and 16/07/21 22:15 The area is boxed by lat and lon N57° 15’ - N57° 45’ // W1° 30’ - W2° 00’ Please provide details of the VMS reports received from vessels during the ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244859
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Survey of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

Marine Scotland has conducted a survey of the Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) in use at present on Scottish marine fish farms. Can you please supply an electronic copy of the results of this survey, showing all the farms using ADDs and the types, number and specifications of the ADDs in use at each farm.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100241460
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Demersal fish caught in Scottish waters: EIR release

Please provide information on how much demersal fish in total was caught in Scottish waters by the vessels you listed in years 2019, 2020, & 2021.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100239726
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon and Sea Trout catch data: EIR Appeal

Whether Scottish Ministers (the Ministers) complied with the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (the EIRs) in dealing with his request for 2019 Salmon/Sea Trout catch data.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-13
Reference
FOI-130/2021-Appeal
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 40E7, 41E7, 42E7, 40E8, 41E8, 42E8 and 41E9: EIR release

I would like to request fishing VMS data for the following ICES Rectangles for the period of June 2018 – June 2021 (inclusive): 40E7; 41E7; 42E7; 40E8; 41E8; 42E8; 41E9. Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-06
Reference
FOI/202100234853
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine and fisheries monitoring: EIR release

1. When did you check foreigners landing into our ports? 2. When did you weigh their landings? 3. When did you last log down fish species? 4. When did you log down fish sizes? 5. When did you check vessels at sea? 6. When did you check fishing licenses? 7. When did you check crew lists? 8. When did you check garbage lo...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.3 s.12 s.40
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100229173
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 47F1, 50F1 and 49F1: EIR release

Following a FOI request (Ref FOI/202100140360) submitted on 19th January which was responded to initially on the 5th February. This request was for VMS data for the year of 2020. VMS data from September onwards in 2020 was unavailable due to migration to a new data system, however it was expected that the data would be...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100228857
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scientific testing and impact of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs): EIR release

Please provide information on scientific testing and the impacts of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) since 1 January 2020. Please include emails, letters, data, reports, scientific studies, assessment and any other information from manufacturers of ADDs (e.g. OTAQ, Ace Aquatec & GenusWave), salmon farming representati...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2021-09-21
Reference
FOI/202100226663
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 50F1: EIR release

Please provide Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for ICES rectangle 50F1 over the entirety of 2019, including the following parameters: Record time/date, Vessel Nationality, Lat, Long, ICES Rectangle, Course and Speed. If at all possible, please also provide data on vessel size (length, tonnage), status (fishing or n...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100228494
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data of vessels in a region in July 2021 : EIR release

I require VMS data of all vessels that transited through the following area between 12:00 – 18:00 on the 2/7/2021 and again between 20:00 – 06:00 15/7/2021 into 16/7/2021. NW corner 57° 25.747N 1° 44.847W NE corner 57° 25.747N 1° 41.634W SW corner 57° 22.785N 1° 44.847W SE corner NE corner 57° 22.785N 1° 41.634W Please...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-31
Reference
FOI/202100225630
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding research vessels MRV Scotia and MRV Alba na Mara: FOI release

The following information for Marine Scotland's research vessels, MRV Scotia and MRV Alba Na Mara: Yearly running and maintenance costs for the past several years Number of days per year at sea

FOI unclear 50 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence spending
Published
2021-08-03
Reference
FOI/202100216076
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Enforcement notices served on fish farm sites: EIR release

Information with respect to specific correspondence from Mowi in relation to enforcement notices served on both the Grey Horse Channel and Colonsay fish farm sites. In communications with you, ahead of receiving your request, it was confirmed that the enforcement notices relating to both of these sites had been compli...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-07-09
Reference
FOI/202100212276
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding shooting of seals under new legislation: EIR review

Electronic copies of correspondence between Scottish Government agencies, including Marine Scotland and Scottish Ministers, and fish farm companies and the SSPO on the shooting of seals under the new legislation.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-29
Reference
FOI/202100209041 review of 202100201149
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence pertaining to leisure mooring applications: FOI release

1) How many single leisure mooring applications have you processed in the last 5 years ( by year) on the west coast of Scotland from the Mull of Kintyre to Ardnamurcan Point? 2) Of these, how many did you receive objections to? 3) How many non licenced single use leisure moorings have you identified over the last 5 yea...

FOI unclear 55 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.21(1)
Published
2021-06-28
Reference
FOI/202100206892
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG): EIR release

With reference to the Scottish Scallop Sector Working Group (SSSWG), you requested: 1. What the terms of reference including its remit are? 2. A list of members in the group? 3. How often the group has met since its establishment in 2019? 4. Has Scottish White Fish Producers Association scallop committee chair, John Ma...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2021-06-14
Reference
FOI/202100201874
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland correspondence with Aquaculture industry: EIR release

1. I note that you state - “Marine Scotland recently wrote to the aquaculture industry reminding them of their obligations under the Habitats Regulations and EPS licensing. The letter also advised that as a responsible regulator, Marine Scotland has a duty to ensure that the Habitats Regulations are being complied with...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.1 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-19
Reference
FOI/202100194935
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 47F1, 50F1 and 49F1: EIR release

I would like to request the following VMS data (where available): ICES Rectangle 47F1for all of 2020; and ICES Rectangles 50F1 and 49F1 for September – December 2020. If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 13 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-10
Reference
FOI/202100140360
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 40E6, 40E7, 41E6 , 41E7, 41E8, 42E7 and 42E8: EIR release

I was wondering if I can request the following VMS sightings fishing data: • ICES Rectangles 40E6, 40E7, 41E6 , 41E7, 41E8, 42E7 and 42E8 for latest 3 available years If available, the following fields would be useful: • Gear type • Nationality • Length • Tonnage • Activity • Speed

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-08
Reference
FOI/202100139472
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Boarding and inspections breakdown 2019-2020: EIR release

Data for total boardings and inspections broken down into UK, EU and third country vessels for the year 2019/20.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2021-03-31
Reference
FOI/202100157098
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data relating to lost fishing gear: EIR release

What data does the UKFMC collect regarding losses of fishing gear? How many reports of lost fishing gear does the UKFMC receive per year? Is there a data set of these reports where we can draw statistics such as type of gear, locations, type of vessel and perhaps even causes of loss? How far does the data go back and i...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-17
Reference
FOI/202100155758
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Funding for UK Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme (CSIP): EIR release

The figures for annual funding given by the Scottish Government to the UK Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme (CSIP) from 2010 – 2020 inclusive.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000130700
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

River Forsa fish catch data from 2000-2013: EIR release

Salmon and sea trout catch data for the River Forsa (Mull), 2000-2013.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-18
Reference
FOI/202000106415
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Catch data for waters fished by Eden Angling Association: EIR release

Salmon and sea trout data for waters fished by the Eden Angling Association in 2010 - 2014.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-11
Reference
FOI/202000101715
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland Inshore Protection Programme statistics: FOI release

1. What is the yearly cost for operating the inshore protection programme (IPP) in the Clyde, and a breakdown of them? 2. How many boardings were undertaken by the IPP since it started? 3. How many offences were detected by the IPP and what was the outcome of each, since it started? 4. How many sea days has the IPP bee...

FOI unclear 50 score 17 working days correspondence spending
Published
2021-01-18
Reference
FOI/202000106902
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon and Sea Trout catch data: EIR Review

Original request for information: 1. “I would like to access the catch data for salmon and sea trout for all 109 fishery districts in Scotland for the year 2019.” 2. “This has been restricted because of GDPR but there is no explanation as to how catch information from a single fishery district, even if it is just one s...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 74 working days over deadline correspondence s.1 s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2020-10-14
Reference
FOI/202000068631
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector