Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) staff spend: FOI release
Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.
Information requested
The total annual expenditure on staff specifically employed in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) roles for each of the past five financial years (2019/20 to 2023/24).
The number of staff employed in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) roles for each of the past five financial years (2019/20 to 2023/24), including both full-time and part-time employees.
A breakdown of the total annual expenditure, including salary costs, benefits, and any other associated costs related to EDI staff.
If possible, please provide this information in an Excel sheet.
Response
Please find attached information on total annual expenditure on staff employed in Equality, Diversity and inclusion (EDI) roles and number of part time and fill time staff in the format requested.
In interpreting your request, we have broken down annual expenditure by total staffing costs, which includes National Insurance and pension contributions. Pension Contributions. We have also included travel expenses as other associated costs related to EDI staff.
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Central Correspondence Unit
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