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FOI/202100163026 · FOI · unclear

Flag flying and purchasing statistics: FOI release

Published
2021-04-12
Received
2021-02-22
Responded
2021-03-18
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Programme for Government, Public sector
Exemptions
2, 3

Information requested

1. A breakdown of the types and numbers of each flag owned by the Scottish Government that are to be flown on official days. 2. A breakdown of the cost and number purchased of each flag type over the past 12 months. 3. The cost of repairs made to owned flags over the past 12 month (with a breakdown by type of possible).

Response

The answer to your questions are provided in the tables below. 1. Breakdown of the types and numbers of each flag owned by the Scottish Government that are to be flown on official days.

Flag type Quantity Armed Forces Day 3 Autistic Pride 1 Commonwealth 4 European 11 Rainbow 2 Red Ensign 2 Royal Banner 1 Saltire 15 Transgender 1 Union 7 World Aids Day 1 Total 48

2. Breakdown of cost and number of flags purchased over the past 12 months.

Flag type Number purchased Cost European 5 £1,411.20 Saltire 7 £1,138.20 Union 4 £841.20 UN 2 £780.00 Total 18 £4,170.60

No costs have been incurred repairing flags over the last 12 months. About FOI

The Scottish Government is committed to publishing all information released in response to Freedom of Information requests. View all FOI responses at http://www.gov.scot/foi-responses.

Contact Please quote the FOI reference 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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