Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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Ferries procurement review stakeholder engagement: FOI release

Only 2 locations, Stornoway and Benbecula are CHFS specific. TS would appear to assume, that meetings in Oban and Glasgow would cover the rest of the CHFS network…Please forward a copy of, (alt link to) the minutes of these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Semi-quantitive electrofishing data: EIR release

Semi-quantitive electrofishing data, specifically species counts from semi-quantitative/single pass surveys or the first pass of a quantitative survey – if available. For the most recent 10 years – or near enough. In your intial request you asked that the data include should include; species, abundance, date, location;...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine licence applications in Millport Bay area: EIR release

Marine licence applications submitted in the past 3 years in the Millport Bay area (including surrounding area of the Cumbraes and out to Hunterston).

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 22 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland's use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

A series of 21 questions about Marine Scotland's past and current policies and practices regarding fish farms, including the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices ("ADDs").

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Water bailiffs: FOI release

A) The number of warranted bailiffs appointed by Scottish Ministers between 1st January 2013 and 1st January 2018 for Scotland as a whole and for the catchment under the control of RCFMT. B) Alongside this we wish to know the precise number of bailiffs per association or club that have a system relationship with the s...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessels caught illegally fishing: EIR release

How many vessels have been caught illegally fishing, in the 17 inshore Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and 25 Inshore Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), for the years, a) 2007, b) 2008, c) 2009, d) 2010, e) 2011, f) 2012, g) 2013, h) 2014, i) 2015, j) 2016, and k) 2017? You further clarified that ...

FOI/EIR released 70 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS and sightings and fishing data: EIR release

The VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES Rectangles 41F2 and 42F2 for the whole of 2017. The following fields would be very useful if available: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed Thanks very much for all your help.

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fisheries fixed penalty or civil sanction notices: EIR release

A list of all fixed penalty notices and civil sanction notices issued by officers authorised to do so in terms of sections 60 and 61 of the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 in the period from 16 September 2013 to the latest date for which figures are available. The list should include details of the nature...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.60 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Licence Application for Moorings at Loch Etive: EIR release

Full details, including application forms, any correspondence with the applicant or any other party, and any supporting information for the following applications that appear on the MS-LOT Public Register. Information related to File Reference: 06599

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 20 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS/sightings fishing data for ICES rectangles 47F1/48F1: EIR release

VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES rectangles 47F1 and 48F1 for the entirety of 2017? If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear Type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Transport

Tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): EIR release

You asked for information relating to the Scottish Government tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): Written report and policy recommendations Electronically navigable user guide and technical references Electronically navigable final report Research summary -giving a wider look at what the fi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mortality within fish being transported for 2017 harvest: EIR release

Information on 'mortality within fish being transported for harvest during 2017'. Your request made specific reference to 'other correspondence' with Marine Harvest and other companies/parties concerning this subject area and followed on from a reply issued to you on 13 December 2017 in response to a previous request -...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen, Anstruther and Eyemouth port vessel lists: FOI release

Vessel lists for a number of ports in the Aberdeen, Anstruther and Eyemouth districts. Following our telephone conversation on 16 January 2018 you also asked for the same covering the Peterhead and Fraserburgh districts.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel lists: FOI release

Vessel lists for all the creeks in the Aberdeen, Anstruther, Eyemouth, Fraserburgh and Peterhead districts.

FOI released 70 score correspondence
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Craigendoran Sewer Rising Main replacement project: EIR release

"….environmental information held by Marine Scotland relative to the foreshore area of the town and its environs is provided to us in electronic format." The information requested relates to "…the project I have in mind was the new pipework that connects the Scottish Water foul water pumping network along the foreshore...

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate's aquatic animal health surveillance inspection: EIR release

Information on cleaner fish relating to diseases and mortalities since 1 January 2017, to include correspondence, letters, photos and other data on mortalities and diseases in cleaner fish during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Notifications to Marine Scotland or Fish Health Inspectorate: EIR release

full details of any notification made to Marine Scotland or the Fish Health Inspectorate by any farms exceeding the trigger levels of 3 or 8 respectively, covering the period 19th October 2017 to today's date; copies of all site specific escalation action plans submitted to Marine Scotland or the Fish Health Inspectora...

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Salmon Company fish health and mortality: EIR release

You asked for information on 'mortalities and diseases at salmon farms operated by the Scottish Salmon Company during 2017'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS/sightings fishing data for ICES Rectangle 38E6: EIR release

The following request is associated with this response: I was wondering if I could please make a request for the VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES Rectangle 38E6 for years 2014 to 2017. The following is treated as a separate EIR request – see email referencing FoI/18/00107: I have also made a previous request (...

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Sea Farms fish health and mortality: EIR release

You asked for information on 'mortalities and diseases at salmon farms operated by Scottish Sea Farms during 2017'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

SEPA board meeting regarding Slice (Emamectin benzoate): EIR review

emails, discussions, and any other correspondence (particularly pertaining to Willie Cowan and Alastair Mitchell) with SEPA, the SSPO, Merck, SARF and SAMS a SEPA board meeting draft report on the issue of Slice (Emamectin benzoate) between 10 August 2016 and 1 November 2016.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Strategic Framework for Fish Health Working Group: FOI release

Information relating to meetings, draft framework, timetable and any other details relating to the Strategic Framework for Fish Health Working Group. Correspondence with the SSPO, Marine Harvest and other salmon farming companies and lobby groups as well as internal Scottish Government discussions and correspondence w...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS and sightings fishing data, ICES Rectangle 38E6: EIR release

Further email with be issued for this request: I was wondering if I could please make a request for the VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES Rectangle 38E6 for years 2014 to 2017. The following has been treated as a new EIR request: I have also made a previous request (FoI/17/02868) and was wondering if I could p...

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS data for ICES rectangles 42E7,42E8,41E7 and 41E8: EIR release

VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES rectangles 42E7, 42E8, 41E7 and 41E8 for the entirety for 2016 and 2017. If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear Type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed Please let me know if you require any further information.

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-10
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030: FOI release

Copies of the final versions of all documents presented in connection with any consultations that took place between Scottish Government and the industry in connection with the development of the term aquaculture Innovation Sites in the context of the "Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030", together with copes of...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.3 s.11(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector