The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) has made public its latest quarterly transparency data, detailing the business expenses, hospitality, and external meetings of its senior officials for the period of October to December 2025. This release, a regular feature of government accountability, provides a detailed look into the financial outlays and external engagements of key figures within the department.
The published information specifically covers senior civil servants at SCS2 level and above, including the Permanent Secretary, Directors General, Finance Directors, Commercial Directors, and other Directors. These individuals are often designated as senior responsible owners for significant projects within the Government’s Major Projects Portfolio, making their external interactions and expenditure of particular public interest.
Three distinct sets of data have been made available: one detailing senior officials’ meetings with external individuals and organisations, another outlining their business expenses, and a third specifying hospitality received during the three-month period. This comprehensive approach aims to offer a clear picture of how public funds are utilised and the nature of interactions between senior department members and external bodies.
The publication of such data is a standard practice across government departments, designed to foster transparency and accountability. By openly reporting on these aspects, DSIT contributes to the broader government commitment to allow public scrutiny of how taxpayer money is spent and how policy decisions might be influenced through external engagements.
For those requiring accessible formats, DSIT has provided an email address, alt.formats@dsit.gov.uk, to request versions of the documents suitable for assistive technology users. This commitment to accessibility ensures that the transparency data can be reviewed by a wider audience.