FOI/202100143590 · FOI · unclear
Outsourced frontline communications staff/press officers: FOI release
Information requested
1. How many FTE frontline communications staff/press officers have been employed that have been outsourced, In other words, not in-house but external PR/communications supplied by a private company between 2009/10 and 2019/20. If an average number isn't available, pick March as a snapshot.
1a. How much was spent on outsourced frontline PR/communications/press office functions, in other words, not in-house but external PR/communications supplied by a private company.
Response
Question 1 The Scottish Government do not outsource frontline communications staff/press officers. Public Relation agencies are appointed by the Scottish Government to support marketing and public engagement campaigns only.
Question 1a The Scottish Government do not outsource frontline communications staff/press officers. Public Relation agencies are appointed by the Scottish Government to support marketing and public engagement campaigns only.
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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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