To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many posts there are for (a) press, (b) media and (c) other communications staff in his Department; and what the salary band is for each post.
Answered on
23 February 2024
The Scotland Office is not a direct employer and staff are seconded on either Ministry of Justice or Scottish Government terms.
The Scotland Office press and media team is made up of five employees. Roles range from grades IO/B2 to Grade 6 and have salaries between £35,867 - £41,013 and £75,810 - £80,370.
These figures are for the Scotland Office press and media team only.
There are 12 other communications staff in various teams including the Director of Communications, Strategic Engagement, Visit and Events, and Digital.
Roles range from grades A4 to SCS 1 and have salaries between £27,513 - £29,677 and £75,000 - £117,800.