Spending on Equality and Inclusion Officers Rises as Scottish Public Services Face Cuts
• More than £4 million a year spent by Scottish government on equality, diversity and inclusion officers • 74 officials now employed in these roles, up from 42 in 2023 • Includes 3 directors of equality and inclusion on £117,800 salaries • Total spend likely an underestimate as excludes some public bodies • Scottish Conservatives say spending should be challenged given public service cuts