Scottish Government perm sec reported to head of civil service over refusal to answer question in Salmond inquiry
20 Aug 2020 Local & Devolved
Scottish Government perm sec reported to head of civil service over refusal to answer question in Salmond inquiry
Top Tory writes to Mark Sedwill saying Leslie Evans may have broken the Civil Service Code by not answering MSP's question
Cutting special adviser numbers could hinder effective government, NICS head says
15 Jun 2020 Local & Devolved
Cutting special adviser numbers could hinder effective government, NICS head says

Timing of measure "would be detrimental to the efficient conduct and continuity of business", David Sterling warns
Unions back Scottish Government complaints procedure after Salmond verdict
11 Jan 2019 Local & Devolved
Unions back Scottish Government complaints procedure after Salmond verdict

Unions urge members to continue to bring forward complaints and “expect that the Scottish Government will handle their complaint properly”.
Alex Salmond wins case against Scottish Government over its handling of sexual harassment probe
09 Jan 2019 Local & Devolved
Alex Salmond wins case against Scottish Government over its handling of sexual harassment probe

Scottish Government perm sec Leslie Evans apologises "to all involved for the failure in the proper application of this one particular part of the procedure"
Devolution: Theresa May eyes end to George Osborne's mayor drive
22 Aug 2016 Local & Devolved
Devolution: Theresa May eyes end to George Osborne's mayor drive

UK's new prime minister is said to be considering lifting the requirement for local authorities to have elected mayors to get devolution deals
SSAC can “make significant contribution” to further devolution, says new member McCormick
03 Nov 2014 Local & Devolved
SSAC can “make significant contribution” to further devolution, says new member McCormick

“Choices will be made soon on further devolution,” said Dr Jim McCormick as he took up his appointment as a member of the Social Security Advisory Committee (SSAC) on Monday 3 November.