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

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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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967 matching releases

Seals killed by salmon farmers since 1 January 2020: EIR review

Thank you for your request for a review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for information on seals killed by salmon farmers since 1 January 2020 (Case ref 202000118346). I have been asked by the Director of Marine Scotland to carry out the review beca...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-05-05
Reference
FOI/202100154178 review of 202000118346
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Offences in relation to salmon farming: EIR release

(i) Information relating to all/any offences relating to salmon farming (not all aquaculture) and not just those offences outlined under section 45 (3) of the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010. To include all non-compliances and offences relating to salmon farming (in seawater and freshwater); and (ii) that a table of informa...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.45 s.20 s.39 s.43 s.11 s.11(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-29
Reference
FOI/202100164409
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

United states of America Marine Mammal Protection Act Import Provisions communication: EIR release

Please assist me by identifying and supplying electronic copies of any such comparability finding request in draft or final form, or which has been sent to the US authorities by the UK or Scottish Governments. Please also assist me by identifying and supplying electronic copies of correspondence between Scottish Govern...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 4 attachments
Published
2021-04-19
Reference
FOI/202100152459
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Entangled gannets in top nets at salmon farms: EIR release

Any material held regarding reports of recent incidents in which gannets have become entangled and killed in top nets at salmon farms on the west coast.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-15
Reference
FOI/202100149905
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

European Protected Species (EPS) licence application received: EIR release

Please now provide copies of all the licence applications received from fish farmers for EPS licences between October 2020 and March 2021, including any as they existed immediately prior to being withdrawn.

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2021-04-09
Reference
FOI/202100179716
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

Atlantic salmon ova import data since July 2020: EIR release

Ova import data since the last imports detailed in information disclosed via FOI 20200058422 – a previous request for information relating to imports of Atlantic salmon ova.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-04-07
Reference
FOI/202100158979
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

Tonnage of sediment deposited within specific areas: EIR release

Please provide the following: Tonnage (wet tonnes) of sediment deposited within the areas defined by the following co-ordinates: 1) 56 deg 45.039' N, 002 deg 25.416'W 56 deg 45.017' N, 002 deg 24.139'W 56 deg 42.448' N, 002 deg 26.660'W 56 deg 42.446'N, 002 deg 25.269'W Montrose Bay. 2) Within a circle with a radius of...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-15
Reference
FOI/202100134787
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish fishing farm industry financial support: 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 2019 and up to 20 October 2020, broken down by operator.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000100758
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to mortalities at Loch Tralaig: EIR release

Information on mortalities at Loch Tralaig (operated by Kames Fish Farming) - data, Excel spreadsheets, emails, letters, reports, photos and any other information relating to mortalities at Kames Fish Farming since 1 January 2017. In addition to your request for recorded information you also posed a series of questions...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000109111
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seals killed by salmon farmers since 1 January 2020: EIR release

Please provide information on seals killed (including the reporting of seals killed and any discussions on the killing of seals) by salmon farmers since 1 January 2020. Please include data, copies of licences, returns, email correspondence, letters (e.g. to NOAA), Cabinet Briefings, discussions of seals being killed an...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-10
Reference
FOI/202000118346
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Marine Scotland compliance parliamentary question: EIR release

Information released by Environment secretary Roseanna Cunningham in an answer to a question tabled in the Scottish Parliament by Mark Ruskell MSP, of the Scottish Greens. Details below. SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT WRITTEN ANSWER 11 December 2020 Index Heading: Economy Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Scottish Green Party...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-03-10
Reference
FOI/202000125754
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data relating to Broad Bay: EIR release

Could I please have whatever survey data (trawl, dredge, camera, trap etc.) are available for Broad Bay, from 1994 to the present?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 10 attachments
Published
2021-03-10
Reference
FOI/202000105738
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to the use of hydrogen peroxide in salmon farming: EIR release

Please provide information on the use of hydrogen peroxide in salmon farming - via both wellboats, tarpaulins and any other methods - since 1 January 2016. Please include Excel spreadsheets, data, emails, letters, reports and any other information related to the use of hydrogen peroxide in salmon farming in Scotland. ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.9 s.6(1)
Published
2021-03-02
Reference
FOI/202000122166
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scotland's percentage of Europe's offshore wind and tidal resources: EIR release

I bring to your attention Scottish Development International's statement "Scotland has 25% of Europe's offshore wind and tidal resource" made at the following URL: https://www.sdi.co.uk/keysectors/ renewable-energy-and-low-carbon Can you please provide (1) Any discussions or analysis conducted by the Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7
Published
2021-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100132049
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Phase 2 Marine Protected Area (MPA) meeting: EIR release

Could I please request notes from the 20 January 2020 meeting of Phase 2 MPA and PMF management measures held at NAFC Marine Centre Scalloway, Shetland, as well as any subsequent correspondence relating to the meeting or action points taken at it.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-25
Reference
FOI/202000107207
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

Information relating to the monitoring of Scottish waters: EIR release

What planning has taken place (meeting, correspondence, email, telephone, WhatsApp, all electronic media) to ensure that Scottish waters are policed correctly and that foreign vessels are held to account for illegal fishing, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, or any deal that involves reduction in the fishing quote for ...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.20 s.10(5) s.2
Published
2021-02-23
Reference
FOI/202000125567
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) fishing data for 49E6, 49E5, 48E6 and 48E5: EIR release

I was wondering if I can request the following VMS fishing data: • ICES Rectangles 49E6, 49E5, 48E6 and 48E5 for all of 2019 up to August 2020 (include Sept and Oct 2020 if possible, but we are aware of system changes at end of August meaning this may not be available); If available, the following fields would be usefu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-02-19
Reference
FOI/202000105377
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

Information relating to aquaculture practices within the Scottish Aquaculture industry: EIR release

Information regarding aquaculture practices within the Scottish aquaculture industry, specifically: In 2018 and 2019 respectively, what tonnage of finfish produced in Scotland was stunned prior to slaughter? In 2018 and 2019 respectively, what tonnage of finfish produced in Scotland was not stunned prior to slaughter?...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.3
Published
2021-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000116077
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
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

Employees of Marine Scotland trained to identify sea lice species: EIR release

1. How many people at Marine Scotland are trained to identify salmonid sea lice species present on fish farms in Scotland? 2. Please provide details of the training received and when it was delivered. 3. Please breakdown the numbers of those individuals trained by each department. 4. How many times in 2018, 2019 & 2020...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2021-02-03
Reference
FOI/202000113655
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector