Scottish Government FOI releases

Impact of creeling removal within Clyde cod spawning closure: EIR release

Can you please supply copies of the assessments you have made as to the relative likelihood of creeling, dredging and trawling on impacting the sites objectives? Can you please supply copies of correspondence and copies of all minutes of meetings internal and external that would assist us in understanding the rational ...

Details of meetings with Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA): EIR release

Please disclose all correspondence, agendas from meetings, minutes and details and attendees of meetings between the Scottish Government (including Marine Scotland, civil servants, ministers and special advisors) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), in relation to the following consultation: ‘Proposal...

Correspondence relating to the proposed Cambo oilfield: EIR release

All internal correspondence on the proposed Cambo oilfield. Please include all emails, letters, call logs and minutes of any meetings which have been held. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and UK Government on the proposed Cambo oilfield. Please include all emails, letters, call logs and minutes of an...

Correspondence of Scottish Conservatives policy to stop overturning of council decisions: EIR release

From 21 November 2020 to present: Copies of any correspondence (briefing, emails, letters, handwritten notes, memos, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings, attachments and/or otherwise) from and/or to civil servants and/or Special Advisers regarding the Scottish Conservatives policy to introduce a new law to stop Scott...

Communications involving the Scottish Government relating to beaver management: EIR release

Electronic copies of all communications involving the Scottish Government which relate to beaver management, including the process of obtaining and issuing licences from NatureScot to kill or control beavers, including any such communications which are critical of the approach taken at the relevant time. This request r...

Advice provided relating to Flapper Skate protection: EIR release

Copy of the advice that was sent to the minister as well as copies of any advice Marine Scotland received that influenced your position, especially minutes from the key stakeholder meetings”, in reference to recent work to provide interim protection to a flapper skate nursery area in the Inner Sound.

Arran Ferry Ardrossan harbour report: EIR release

The most recent Arran Ferry, Ardrossan Harbour report which recommended the Troon Harbour option. Would you also send me the recent Arran residents survey which was carried out with the details of the methodology.

M8/M73/M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

Keith Brown in advance of £1b roadworks at M73/M74/M8 in 2016 said that the works would ‘shave around 20 minutes off the journey from Edinburgh to Glasgow.’ Did Mr Brown make this claim or similar claims In parliament, or in committee, or elsewhere when speaking on behalf of the government, or in his capacity? It was...

Minutes and agendas for meetings concerning Gourock Harbour Infrastructure & Vessels Project group: EIR release

Agenda reports and other times considered by the Gourock Harbour Infrastructure & Vessels Project group, plus minutes all meetings for the last 24 months. If this information is too large, please consider this as several requests, e.g. for Feb-Aug 2020.

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

“I would ask for sight of all flood risk assessments and modelling, and copies of all correspondence, minutes of meetings and email correspondence between Transport Scotland and the other stakeholders ie SEPA, Aberdeenshire Council and Amey Arup relating to your DMRB Stage 2 assessments for crossing the River Don flood...

Caledonia Clean Energy Project: EIR release

A list of incidences of in-person meetings, emails or phone calls between employees, representatives or contractors working for Summit Power Group, LLC on the Caledonia Clean Energy Project and members of the Scottish Parliament from Jan 1 2017. You also asked, where available, the full text of any email exchanges or m...

Correspondence with Peel Ports: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and Peel Ports regarding: a) The Hunterston PARC site in North Ayrshire, and/or b) Liquid Natural Gas import or storage and requesting dates, minutes, and a summary of the issue discussed of any meetings involving the Scottish Government and Peel Ports at which these t...

Inshore Fisheries Pilot for the Inner Sound: EIR release

The application by the Inner Sound Management Group (ISMG) for an Inshore Fisheries Pilot for the Inner Sound of Skye (the Inner Sound Pilot).

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project: EIR release

Copies of the following documents / pieces of information dated from 10 October 2019 to the date of this request: • any updates, amendments, applications and/or variations to the existing Marine Licence – Construction Ref: 05965; • any applications and/or consents to the Marine Licence – Construction Ref: 07161; • a co...

Kelp harvesting working group correspondence and minutes: EIR release

Correspondence Marine Scotland have had with Marine Biopolymers with regarding kelp cutting around Scotland, Correspondence with any other companies Marine Scotland have corresponded with regarding kelp harvesting around Scotland. Correspondence and documents relating to environmental impact assessments on kelp harvest...

Scottish Natural Heritage correspondence: FOI appeal

Any and all records held by the SG (including letters, emails, minutes and notes of meetings and telephone conversations, all since and including 23 June 2014) of the process (including any consideration of an invitational and/or public consultation process) leading to the drafting and publication of paragraphs 8 and 9...

A90 Kingsway Dundee: EIR release

We request documentation for a period of 12 months prior to 3 October 2019 being : 1. Records of inspection for A90 Kingsway Dundee. 2. Maintenance Records, including records of independent contractors working on A90 Kingsway Dundee. 3. Statement of your Road Authorities Policy under the Code of Practice for Highway...

Meetings between salmon farming organisations and the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy: EIR release

You asked for the following information concerning Cabinet Secretary, Fergus Ewing MSP and his relationship with the salmon farming industry in Scotland: 1. How many meetings the Cabinet Secretary has had with representatives of the following salmon farming organisations since he became Cabinet Secretary in May 2016: ...

Correspondence between the Housing Minister, the Housing Minister's staff and Gladmans: EIR release

“…correspondence between the housing minister & his staff and a land agent called Gladman regarding a planning appeal for housing in Strathblane that is currently being considered.” I clarified your request, and ascertained that the case referred to was PPA-390-2060-1, and that you would like records of correspondence...

Meetings details of proposed publicly owned energy company: EIR release

You asked for: Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Ministers Details and minutes of meetings where the proposed publicly owned energy company was discussed by Scottish Government Special Advisor Documentation outlining Scottish Government plans f...

Management of fishing within Small Isles Marine Protected Area (MPA): EIR release

All correspondence, dates & minutes of meetings between SG, Ministers, members or representatives of the fishing industry which have included discussion of Small Isles MPA or the management of fishing within it, between January 2015 & present day.

All information on discussions around Crossrail Glasgow : FOI release

Potential train station - Parkhead forge : EIR release

Potential train station - Allander : EIR release

Discussions around the potential damage to hospitals due to global warming in Glasgow: EIR release