Publication - FOI/EIR release

Janey Godley's appearance in Coronavirus advert : FOI release

Published: 29 October 2021
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Part of: Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector
FOI reference: FOI/202100236917
Date received: 7 September 2021
Date responded: 14 October 2021

Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002

Information requested

How much Janey Godley was paid to star in the covid information adverts by the Scottish Government?

Response

Ms Godley received a fee of £10,000 + VAT for participation in the campaign. This payment is in-line with the industry standard for such a high-profile campaign. Ms Godley has now agreed to donate her fee to charity.

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Email: ceu@gov.scot
Phone: 0300 244 4000

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