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FOI/202000125533 · FOI · unclear

First Minister daily media briefings' associated costs: FOI release

Published
2021-01-11
Received
2020-12-15
Responded
2020-12-23
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Money and tax, Public sector
Exemptions
None detected

Information requested

How much STV/BBC are being paid of Scottish tax payers money on daily briefings by the SNP.

Response

The daily media briefings are hosted by the Scottish Government in one of our buildings and are facilitated by Scottish Government staff. The only cost incurred is for the British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters. The total cost invoiced and processed for payment for BSL interpreters up to 22 December is £20,696.87. The BBC provide coverage on a pooled basis. 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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