Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Where applicable, we publish responses to requests under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. This one, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, is detailed below.
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Ref: FOI/22149
RE: FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 2000 REQUEST
I am writing to confirm that the West Midlands Fire Service has now completed its search for the information you requested further to your freedom of information request.
Please find below a summary of our findings.
Request
1. How many staff (as measured by full-time equivalents) do you employ to work on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)?
Reply
2
Request
2. What was your spending on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) for the financial year 2021/22 and what is the budget for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the current financial year?
Reply
The total spend for 21/22 (including salary costs) was £91,504. The current budget provision is £96,041
Request
3. What was your spending on Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training for the financial year 2021/22 and what is the budget for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training in the current financial year?
Reply
None, all training is delivered in house by the DICE team
Request
4. How many staff working days do you estimate were lost from regular work due to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training for the financial year 2021/22 and what is your estimate of staff working days that will be lost from regular work due to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training during the current financial year?
Reply
50 last year; estimated the same this year.
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