Costs breakdown Q1 26/27
The total expenditure for the Inquiry for the period 01 April to 30 June 2026 is £654,942. The following table provides a breakdown of these costs.
| Items | Expenditure |
|---|---|
| Staff on assignment to the Inquiry from the Scottish Government | £455,267 |
| Chair and counsel costs (including fees for external counsel legal opinion) | £29,496 |
| Temporary staff costs (employed through agencies or contracts) | £30,805 |
| Accommodation costs (relating to Inquiry premises) | £88,476 |
| Contracted goods and services (such as broadcasting, website and transcription services) | £13,122 |
| Miscellaneous expenses (such as staff training, hardware purchases and subscriptions) | £20,794 |
| Charges levied by Scottish Government for use of services (such as IT and procurement services) | £16,982 |
| TOTAL | £654,942 |