25% Reduction in Senior Management Posts Target – National Progress Towards 25% Reduction as at 31st March 2013

An Official Statistics Publication For Scotland

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Our Aim

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Enquiries on this publication should be addressed to:

Mark Fraser
Health Analytical Services Division
BR, St Andrews House
EDINBURGH EH1 3DG
Telephone: (0131) 244 1828
e-mail: mark.fraser@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

General enquiries on Scottish Government statistics can be addressed to:

Office of the Chief Statistician
Scottish Government
GWR, St Andrews House
EDINBURGH EH1 3DG
Telephone: (0131) 244 0442
e-mail: statistics.enquiries@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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