Anger over six-figure post for ‘independence chief’
THE Scottish Government is to create a new post at the top of the civil service with a six- figure salary to take charge of its drive for independence.
The senior official – to be known as director general for strategy and external affairs – will be responsible for pressing the SNP’s case for more economic and tax powers.
Opposition politicians said it sounded like creating a Department for Independence at a time when the government is meant to be cutting costs.