FOI - PR & Comms

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Ref No.: 07 23

Request Type: FOI

Date Received: 24/07/23

Date Responded: 24/07/23

Category:  PR & Comms

Request

I am requesting the following information under freedom of information legislation. 

  1. For the years 2022-2023 how much was spent on external companies to handle public relations and communications? Please provide:
    • The total cost 2022-2023 financial year.
    • The amount of money paid to each firm (including VAT)
  2. For the years 2022-2023, how much was spent social media advertising, including a breakdown by year and by form of social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.)

Response

We have handled your request in terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA).  FOISA provides for a right of access to recorded information held by Scottish public authorities.

The information you have requested is disclosed as follows:

Question Response

For the years 2022-2023 how much was spent on external companies to handle public relations and communications? Please provide:

  • The total cost 2022-2023 financial year.
  • The amount of money paid to each firm (including VAT)
 £nil.
For the years 2022-2023, how much was spent social media advertising, including a breakdown by year and by form of social media (e.g. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) £nil.

 

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