Scottish Government FOI Index

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

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

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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961 matching releases

Marine Directorate staffing statistics: FOI release

Over the past 5 years (financial or annual, between 2019 and 2024 to date) regarding the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate staffing: a. How many vacant posts were advertised b. How many vacant advertised posts were filled c. How many vacant advertised posts were readvertised d. Of readvertised posts; how man...

FOI not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.17 s.17(1) s.15

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: FOI/202400432793
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands briefing for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee Session on Salmon Farming in Scotland: EIR release

The disclosure of some information that was not released under a previous EIR (reference: 202400401569) and published on the Scottish Government website on 5 September 2024 Ecocide & fish farm briefing packs provided to Ministers: EIR release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). Your request relates to Enclosure 03, which was a...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: EIR/202400431715
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fisheries catch, logbook and landings data: EIR release

Fisheries catch / logbook / landings data from all gears with the distribution and densities of PTE marine species, joined to VMS positions, for 2017-2022.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: EIR/202400434228
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings where distribution of fishing quotas were discussed: EIR release

A list of all internal and external meetings where the subject of the distribution of fishing quotas was discussed and all associated documents, since 7 May 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400429642
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Successful prosecutions as a result of Marine Scotland enforcement action: EIR release

Details of all successful prosecutions there have been as a result of Marine Scotland enforcement action in EACH of the calendar years 2022, 2023 and so far in 2024. Please break the figures down to show the month and year of each prosecution, a brief description of the offence and the resulting sanction (i.e. fine, se...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400429040
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data for 12 metres vessels and larger from 2017 - 2022: EIR release

You initially asked: “Please can you advise me on how to source ping data for Scottish waters? The MMO have kindly provided me with English data. Requirements wise, it would probably be for several years too. I know there’s nothing worse than someone asking for everything but the ping data, with attribution of year and...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400396895
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Landings of wrasse by Scottish vessels: EIR release

1. In a written answer, the Cabinet Secretary set out certain information about landings of wrasse by Scottish vessels (S6W-03060 in 2021). Please provide available updated data in a similar format for each year it is available, but subject to an alteration giving disaggregation of ‘All other districts’ figures. The la...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.10(4) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: EIR/202400427045
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Geographical source of lumpsucker and wrasse imports: EIR release

You referred to a previous request and response – EIR 202400420186 concerning information relating to wrasse and lumpsuckers imported to into the UK for use on salmon farms. Your request asked for information on the geographical source of these imports (by location rather than country, if available). We clarified, on ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400426378
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Engine power range of vessels sighted in data released for a previous request: EIR release

If it is possible to also include engine power range of vessels sighted in the data released (for request ref: 202400419321)? To enquire the possible reasons that resulted in incorrect date formats and incorrect positions of sightings (some data points are on the land and some data points are with incorrect date format...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400426374
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

All documents containing advice to Scottish Ministers on the proposal to have policy on Highly Protected Marine Areas: EIR release

All documents containing advice to Scottish Ministers on the proposal to have policy on Highly Protected Marine Areas, including the advice from officials, ( whether in Scottish Government or other bodies such as Nature Scot) on the potential risks and difficulties and presentational issues that may arise. On 23 July ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400423108
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Allegations and offences investigated under The Fisheries Act 2020: EIR release

My Freedom of Information Act request concerns the following legislation: The Fisheries Act 2020, Schedule 3; The Sea Fishing (EU Recording and Reporting Requirements) (Scotland) Order 2010, implementing Council Regulations 1966/2006, 1006/2008, and 1224/2009 and Commission Regulations 1077/2008 and 201/2010, s.5; The...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.19 s.10 s.5 s.1 s.4 s.6 s.4A s.9 s.21 s.7 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400424216
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning submissions for offshore wind installations around Scotland: EIR release

My request concerns planning submissions for offshore wind installations around Scotland since January 1 2020. This includes associated infrastructure such as cabling and sub-stations. I would like a list of all the representations made by the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) regarding offshore wind developments. Th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-09-24
Reference: EIR/202400425450
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013: EIR Appeal

Original request 202100226158 1) Correspondence sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen, including the Queen's legal representatives and the Crown regarding the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013, including but not exclusively on whether any of its clauses requ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202100226158 - Appeal
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Datasets regarding commercial fisheries surveillance sightings: EIR Release

Access to any datasets regarding commercial fisheries surveillance sightings. I have contacted the MMO who were able to provide surveillance information. These datasets include information on vessel nationality and gear type between 2018-2022 for the English ICES rectangles. We can comply with any confidential require...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400422936
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Diebidale River registered as a stocked fishery: EIR release

Please advise if the Diebidale River (or any part thereof) has been officially registered as a stocked fishery. Please supply a copy of the registration form.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-23
Reference: EIR/202400425384
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inshore Fisheries Roadmap Assessment: EIR release

Can you share this assessment?“ The assessment in question relates to the scientific trial taking place in the Solway Firth.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: FOI/202400424301
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Licences for stocking hatchery-reared brown trout in the Diebidale River: EIR Release

A copy of any current licence in place for the stocking of hatchery-reared brown trout in the Diebidale River (or any part thereof), a major tributary of the River Carron (Sutherland). If no such licence exists (rendering any stocking illegal), you asked for advice on what enforcement action will be taken to remedy the...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: EIR/202400425198
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon catch returns on River Dochart: EIR release

You asked for the most recent five years of salmon catch returns for individual beats on the River Dochart, excluding loch fisheries and beats on the River Fillan tributary.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400409404
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data for specific vessels: EIR release

“I am writing to request information under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs). I am seeking VMS data for vessels within the specified coordinates during the period from 01st March 2024 23:00 to 04th March 2024 01:00: P1: 59.9° N, -2.6° W P2: 59.9° N, -0.4° W P3: 58.4° N, -2.6° W P4: 58.4°...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400410186
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rod numbers on the River Dee, Aberdeenshire: EIR release

The entire record you have for the number of rod days as returned for the whole river [Dee, Aberdeenshire] for as many years as you currently have.

FOI/EIR not held 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400422824
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Statistics for hand dived king scallops landed around Scottish ports: EIR release

For divers caught king scallops, please provide the following information for the previous 5 years. How many Hand Dived King scallops has been landed around the Scottish ports in value and weight (kg)? Please give a breakdown on weight (kg) landed per port.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400423726
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Herring in the Firth of Clyde being within safe biological limits: EIR Release

Can you please supply copies of all supporting evidence and information used to conclude that this population is currently within 'safe biological limits'. In particular how you have concluded that this population is exhibiting a population age and size distribution that is indicative of a healthy stock.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.6 s.6(1) s.9 s.20 s.5 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400425322
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost of visits to Loch Creran: EIR release

We're still wondering how much each of these visits cost, which is our right to know under the Freedom of Information Act.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400395329
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Testing for contaminants on marine animals in Scottish waters: EIR release

“- What testing for contaminants has been done on marine animals in Scottish waters since 2020? - What contaminants, including illegal drugs and legal medication, have been found in marine animals, as a result of these tests? - What reporting has been done to Scottish Government ministers on these findings? Please tre...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.9

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400412098
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documentation held by the Scottish Government regarding BAE Systems: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government about BAE Systems between November 1 2023 and February 1 2024, including correspondence with or about them, minutes/notes from meetings with them, briefings prepared about them or analysis?" On 20 August 2024 we sought some clarification from you regar...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-11
Reference: FOI/202400425207
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector