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Ministry of Defence: Information Officers

Asked by Kirsty BlackmanScottish National PartyMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 30 April 2025UIN 48098

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, 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 by Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) press, media team is made up of 14 employees. Roles range from grades Higher Executive Officer to Grade six and have salary ranges between £36,530 to £40,150 up to £70,450 to £78,790 This figure is for the MOD Directorate of Defence Communications Press Office and Media personnel only.

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