Publication - FOI/EIR release

Information pertaining to embassies profit and purpose: FOI release

Published: 2 May 2024
Directorate: External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector
FOI reference: FOI/202400408392
Date received: 8 April 2024
Date responded: 30 April 2024

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

Information requested

If the overseas hubs (sometimes called embassies) do not exist to generate business, and as such can show a profit each financial year, what are their purpose?

Response

I enclose a link to the Annual report which showcases the purpose and achievements of the Scottish Government's international network of offices. International network: annual report 2022-2023 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

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Central Enquiry Unit
Email: ceu@gov.scot
Phone: 0300 244 4000

The Scottish Government
St Andrews House
Regent Road
Edinburgh
EH1 3DG

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