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Scotland Office: Pay

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainScotland OfficeTabled Answered 4 September 2025UIN 70151

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, how many employees in his Department earn (a) £100,000 and (b) £166,000 or more per year.

Answered by Ian Murray

The Scotland Office has (a) two people who earn £100,000 or more and (b) zero people who earn £166,000 or more per year.

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