Information on Scottish Government staff whose role includes matters relating to equality, diversity and inclusion: FOI release

Information requested

1. How many staff does the Scottish Government currently employ whose role includes matters relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion?

2. What is the combined cost of employing staff noted in (1)?

3. How many staff has the Scottish Government employed over the last five years whose role includes matters relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion?

4. What is the total combined cost of employing staff noted in (3)?

Response

Under 25(1) of Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) (regulation 6(1)(b) of the EIRs the information you requested for the period 2020-2024 is publicly available at Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) staff spend: FOI release - gov.scot

The figures for the number of staff whose role includes matters relating to equality, diversity, and inclusion can be found here: Equality, diversity and inclusion roles within Scottish Government: FOI release - gov.scot

Please find the remaining information your requested regarding the D+I costs for 2025;

Diversity and Inclusion team - Total Cost 2024/25
Wage Costs	385,361
ASLC	112,213
Employer NI	43,411
Total	540,985

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