Civil Service Year Book
The Civil Service Year Book (CSYB) is the definitive official reference for central government in the UK providing the most authoritative source of up-to-date information on the Civil Service. It is the essential guide to the work and structure of the Civil Service in the United Kingdom.
What is included in the CSYB?
- Key addresses, telephone numbers and contacts for:
- Ministers
- Departments and other organisations within the UK
- Devolved administrations
- Scottish Parliament
- Northern Ireland Assembly
- National Assembly for Wales
- Royal Households
- Libraries
- Museums and Galleries
- Research councils and other public bodies
- Department e-Champions
- Open government contracts
- Senior salary data
- Detailed statistical information about the civil service
History of the CSYB
In 1935 the ’British Imperial Calendar and Civil Service List’ was first published by HMSO. It was subsequently renamed the ’Civil Service Year Book’ in 1974. It was produced on an annual basis at first, but changes in the Civil Service meant that the content became rapidly out of date so it is now published twice a year as a printed directory and online.
How do I obtain a copy of the CSYB?
You can order a copy or subscribe to the CSYB (an annual subscription covering two issues per year) from the CSYB website.