Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Fish movement: site of Maclean’s Nose to BDNC: EIR release

Please note that this is an updated version of the final response which was issued on 20 May 2024. The update has been made due to the discovery of relevant information after the issuing the original response. Your request You asked for specific information relating to two fish farm sites operated by Mowi Scotland Lt...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-07-09
Reference
FOI/202400411054
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cleaner fish and caged salmon: EIR release

1. What official advice has the Scottish Government published on the use of cleaner fish? In particular, how is the welfare of these fish to be safeguarded? 2. Cleaner fish have different requirements to salmon regarding living conditions. How can their particular needs be met when mixed with salmon in cages? 3. How ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3 s.9
Published
2024-07-02
Reference
FOI/202400415581
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Wrasse Fishery: EIR release

Any information Marine Directorate (including Marine Scotland) received from NatureScot (including SNH) and any correspondence between them on the subject of wrasse since 2019. This should also include minutes of and notes from any meetings on the subject of wrasse during that period.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-07-02
Reference
FOI/202400415550
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

US Marine Mammal Protection Act comparability finding request: EIR release

The submission sent by the UK authorities to the US authorities, as regards marine finfish aquaculture in Scotland including references to acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs) and acoustic startle devices. All documents submitted to the US authorities in support of the MMPA comparability finding regarding Scottish finfish...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.19 s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-06-24
Reference
FOI/202100261320
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breaches of authorisation conditions & violations by salmon farms since 1 Jan 2022: EIR release

Information on breaches of authorisation conditions and violations (include all breaches of regulations, laws and codes) by salmon farms since 1 January 2022. We attempted to clarify your request, seeking confirmation over the type of information being requested (this was not provided further) and the scope of regulat...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-06-17
Reference
FOI/202400400580
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bacteria found in Salmon: EIR release

You asked a series of questions relating to aquaculture which covered the subject areas of: ballan wrasse survival in salmon feedlots; preventative measures relating to disease spread from farmed salmon to wild fish; undersea lighting associated with salmon feedlots; Scottish Government funding of the salmon farming in...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.3 s.4 s.6(1)
Published
2024-05-29
Reference
FOI/202400407818
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Tonnage landings of lobster, brown crab and velvet crab: EIR release

Tonnage landings of lobster, brown crab and velvet crab, by individual species, for each of the last 10 years, by year. This information is required for Orkney (all ports combined), Scrabster and Wick.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 7 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-27
Reference
FOI/202400399125
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive: EIR release

Can you please provide all data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive (5 years), ideally on a per trawl basis, and including catch location, date, (ideally vessel name and PLN but you may consider this to be protected data, we do not), Vessel power KW, Vessel Length, Gear type, C...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-22
Reference
FOI/202400403446
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications regarding Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA): EIR release

“Please provide any communications which relate to decision making around the scrapping of Highly Protected Marine Areas, which was first announced in June 2023, and officially confirmed by the government in November. Please ensure all types of communications are included – including Whatsapp – and please share any at...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.9 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202300387073
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Razor clam catch statistics and monitoring: EIR release

Fisheries-dependent data & Licencing Decisions 1.What was the liveweight and value of razorfish landed (by fishing creek and district) for the years 2020,2021 & 2022? 2. What was the liveweight and value of razorfish caught by each trial area for years 2020,2021 & 2022? 3. What was the fishing effort (in hours) for e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.10 s.6(1) s.9 s.11 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-16
Reference
FOI/202400392588
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon Farming Welfare: EIR release

“With reference to salmon (fish) farming taking place in Scotland and the organisations the RSPCA, RSPCA Assured/Freedom Foods Ltd, please provide the following information for the period 1 Jan 2018 to present: - 1)* Any/all communications/correspondence between the Scottish Government and its regulatory bodies (inclu...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-16
Reference
FOI/202400409243
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mowi Broodstock Programme and Salmon Egg Imports: EIR release

1. “Please provide information on salmon egg (ova) imports since 1 January 2021. 2. Please provide any information which includes details of Mowi's broodstock programme - including letters, emails, certificates, photos, data and other information since 1 January 2021.”

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-05-15
Reference
FOI/202400391984
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS data for ICES Rectangles 45F0 and 45F1: EIR release

I would like to request fishing VMS data for ICES Rectangles 45F0 and 45F1 for the entirety of 2023. Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR released 95 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-15
Reference
FOI/202400395257
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Rosebank Field Development: EIR release

“The advice provided by Marine Scotland to OPRED and/or the Secretary of State for DESNZ concerning the Rosebank Development. The advice (if any) provided by Marine Scotland to the North Sea Transitional Authority (legally known as the Oil and Gas Authority) concerning the Rosebank Development. Any further comments o...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-14
Reference
FOI/202300389101
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Regulation of salmon farms: EIR release

Any correspondence, emails, electronic messages or texts since 1 January 2023 between salmon farming companies or the industry body, Salmon Scotland, and ministers or senior officials relating to the regulation of salmon farms.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-13
Reference
FOI/202400395566
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gear types used by Orkney vessels: EIR release

A list of gear types used by all Orkney Marine-Directorate administered vessels in the statistical rectangles of: 47E6, 47E7, 46E6, 46E7 by year for the period 2018-2023.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 3 working days correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2024-05-10
Reference
FOI/202400395735
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Non UK owned fishing vessels in Scotland: EIR release

Would it be possible under the freedom of information Scotland Act to get the numbers of non U.K. owned fishing vessels landing into our Scottish ports during all of 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-04-30
Reference
FOI/202400405198
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bakkafrost site in Drinishader/Plocrapool salmon farming: EIR release

Information on the Drinshader/Plocrapool Bakkafrost site, specifically: 1. Data on how many escapee salmon have been reported in the Bakkafrost site in Drinishader/Plocrapool on the Isle of Harris Western Isles. 2. A copy of all chemicals used to treat disease and sea lice over the last 3 years and all sampling data ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2024-04-30
Reference
EIR/202400407961
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Whale Stranding on Tiree in September 2023: EIR release

You asked for: When the stranding of the sei whale was reported in September 2023 and by whom? Why the whale was not claimed by the Scottish Government? Why a necropsy of the animal was not carried out? Why the whale was not collected by the National Museums of Scotland? Please provide a copy of the proposal for dispo...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2024-04-29
Reference
EIR/202400391503
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland - translation, interpretation and language services costs: FOI release

Please provide me with the following information for the financial years 2020/21, 2021/22, 2022/23. All expenditure made by your organisation, in every facet of its operations and purview, on translation, interpretation, and language services. Please provide the aggregated total spent by your organisation and then, if ...

FOI released 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending
Published
2024-04-24
Reference
FOI/202300391229
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Illegal fishing in marine protected areas: EIR release

“For the period spanning from 26 May 2020 to 31 December 2023, please tell me the number of: Reports of illegal fishing in marine protected areas which were substantiated by Marine Scotland and what action was taken. Cases referred to the Crown Office Procurator Fiscal Service. Cases which proceeded to trial. Cases wh...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2024-04-23
Reference
EIR/202400402226
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Financial incentives, support given to the salmon industry, fish farming: EIR release

How much does the Scottish Government give to the salmon industry (aquaculture / fish farming) in Scotland, in. subsidies grants other financial incentives, support, tax relief, benefits or similar frameworks? Please could you provide the sums for each year, from 2021 - 2023 (or the most recent 3 years available)? Ho...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2024-04-19
Reference
EIR/202400404823
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Monitoring fish landings by EU boats in Scottish Ports: EIR release

Could you let me know if you are monitoring overlanded fish landings by EU boats in Scottish Ports? If you are not? Then why Not?

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.9
Published
2024-04-18
Reference
EIR/202400396433
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Decommissioning of vessels by Marine Scotland: EIR release

Twenty odd years ago Marine Scotland called in the five main banks, funding our vessels, for a meeting and told them to call in the loans of any vessels struggling with payments. The banks subsequently did this, on your instructions, and a lot of serviceable vessels were decommissioning and cut up and destroyed as we a...

FOI/EIR transferred 55 score 7 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.1 s.10(4) s.9
Published
2024-04-16
Reference
EIR/202400394242
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector