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<p>The work of the Scotland Office is conducted in a number of different locations,
be that at our London office; the UKG hub in Edinburgh; or engaging with stakeholders
and communities across Scotland. Occupancy data for our London office is not an indicator
of departmental performance. You can find out more about the work of the department
and our delivery against our Priority Outcomes in our <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/scotland-office-and-office-of-the-advocate-general-for-scotland-annual-report-and-accounts-2021-2022"
target="_blank">Annual Report</a>.</p><p>The Scotland Office is committed to fully
utilising the benefits of flexible working while ensuring that we use our buildings
effectively and maximise the advantages of in-person collaboration. Occupancy data
for our London office is published weekly on <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-headquarters-occupancy-data"
target="_blank">Gov.UK</a>.</p><p>It should be noted that hybrid working arrangements
are not new and the Scotland Office, like most departments, works on a basis of a
ratio of desks to staff. No office will operate at 100% occupancy given there will
always be a number of reasons why staff may be out of the office, for example, people
being on annual leave, attending meetings off-site or external visits.</p><p> </p>
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