Thank you for your FOI request received by the FOI office for the following information:

• The total number of staff hired in a diversity, equity or inclusion role.  Information to include for those currently on staff and for any vacancies we may currently have.
• The total annual salary cost for these roles.

Your request has been handled as a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and we are able to provide a reply to your request in the attached.