Question
To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the reported cost of £180,000 to rebrand the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) as Qualifications Scotland represents value fo
S6W-32055 · Written Question · lodged by Duncan-Glancy, Pam
Lodged on
09 Dec 2024Heard / answered on
23 Dec 2024To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on whether the reported cost of £180,000 to rebrand the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) as Qualifications Scotland represents value for money.
The answer
The costs associated with establishing an identity for Qualifications Scotland were set out in the Financial Memorandum that accompanied the Education (Scotland) Bill and were the best estimate available at the time.A cost relating to the creation of an identity of a new public body will always be incurred and Qualifications Scotland is no exception. I requested that my officials look at ways to bear down on costs where possible while still delivering an identity for Qualifications Scotland. I can confirm that officials have been working closely with the SQA on this, to ensure that value for money for taxpayers is achieved.
Answered by Jenny Gilruth on 23 Dec 2024.