Warsaw/Copenhagen office cost: FOI release

Information requested

1. How much has the Scottish Government spent on creating an office in Copenhagen?
2. Breakdown of these costs and when will the office open?
3. How much has the Scottish Government spent on creating an office in Warsaw?
4. Breakdown of these costs and when will the office open?

Response

Each point of your request has been responded to below.

The Scottish Government Nordic office in Copenhagen became operational in May 2022 and is scheduled to officially open later this year. The office has a budget of £598,000 for FY 2022-23, this budget allocation includes salary costings, upkeep, day-today running and hospitality costs.

The Scottish Government has committed to opening an office in Warsaw by the end of this parliamentary session as part of our continued commitment to enhancing our external reach and voice. The planning process is at the early stages and final costs for the Warsaw office will be available in due course.

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