Scottish Government employees working abroad: FOI release

Information requested

1. As of 19 June 2025, or the most recent estimate, how many staff members were given permission to work outside Scotland, or who were working outside Scotland with this body’s knowledge?

2. In relation to Q1, in what country were they working in? Please provide as much data as possible for each employee.

Response

1. As of 19 June 2025, there were zero staff members who were given permission to work outside Scotland.

2. In relation to Q1, no further data is available as no employees were working outside Scotland.

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