Cost of "Ascribing sentience to fish: potential policy implications" policy paper: FOI release

Information requested

What was the total cost of producing the policy paper (Ascribing sentience to fish: potential policy implications)?

Please include all costs including staffing, publication and admin fees.

Response

The total cost of producing this paper was £717.90, which covered administration, web conversion and publication fees charged by the APS Group.

Commission members receive no financial remuneration for their time. They are, however, entitled to claim reasonable travel and subsistence expenses. Production of this report did not involve any travel/expense claims. Supportive administrative work was also provided by the SAWC Secretariat (1), as part of their work responsibilities.

More information on the structure, role and function of SAWC can be found at its website: https://www.gov.scot/groups/scottish-animal-welfare-commission/

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