See www.lobbying.scot St Andrew’s House, Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG www.gov.scot small proportion of the savings generated, will be expected to be repaid into the fund both to support future projects and as a proof of concept. • Since 2022, enhanced recruitment controls were introduced and have managed reductions in the total Scottish Government workforce. From March 2022 to March 2025, the total workforce has reduced by 5%.