Request for information about the funding of the FSS Xmas parties, whether these are funded by staff or FSS, if this has changed in the past 2 years and if this change was requested by Scottish Government

Your request was about the following information:

I have familiarised myself with the Scottish Government's FOI/202000110616 regarding staff Christmas parties, and I am aware that it is not Scottish Government policy to pay for social events from public funds.

 However, as a public body, could you tell me, is your Christmas party funded by staff, or the organisation? Has this changed in the past 2 years? Has this been at the request of Scottish Government?

 I am not requesting a cost breakdown as part of my request, just the status of its funding.

Food Standards Scotland (FSS) Christmas parties are fully funded by staff. FSS strictly adheres to SG policy and does not spend public money on staff entertainment.