Statement of Expenditure under the Act
|
Statutory Heading |
2022-23 |
2021-22 |
|
Public relations (Note 1) |
£902,159 |
£922,196 |
|
Overseas travel (Note 2) |
£14,723 |
£3,656 |
|
Hospitality & entertainment (Note 3) |
£5,352 |
£656 |
|
External consultancy (Note 4) |
£9,424,870 |
£13,764,526 |
Note 1
The total represents expenditure for the Transport Scotland Communications team on external communication, including the cost of in-house and contracted staff, marketing, PR campaigns, media relations, marketing research and evaluation, corporate communications, sponsorship, publications and printing, digital communications, advertising and media planning.
Note 2
The total represents expenditure incurred on overseas travel by staff in Transport Scotland covering travel to and from the United Kingdom, the cost of hotels, travel and subsistence and any other related expenditure. This figure has been maintained at a low level as a consequence and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and other travel policies.
Note 3
The total represents expenditure on hospitality and entertainment incurred by Transport Scotland, as recorded in the accounting system and authorised in accordance with internal procedures. This figure has been maintained at a low level as a consequence and impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and other policies.
Note 4
The total represents expenditure on consultancy incurred by Transport Scotland, as recorded in the accounting system and authorised in accordance with internal procedures. It should be noted that for Transport Scotland, year 2022-23 was another critical year, with a significant agenda and set of challenges to meet. Consultancy advice was required across a number of business areas, including Low Carbon and De-carbonisation work; the Trunk Road Network; Traffic Scotland / Road Safety work and on-line / website services; professional advice re Aviation, Rail, Bus and Ferry Services.