Alex Salmond is under attack for using an unofficial bodyguard at the taxpayers expense
11 January 2010
… The criticisms come after PCS, the largest civil service union, repeatedly queried the First Minister’s transport arrangements.
It is understood Mr Cherry was one of Mr Salmond’s regular drivers in the Scottish Government car service (SGCS) until July 2008, when he was made Mr Salmond’s personal chauffeur.
… Since January last year, PCS has asked the Government for answers to a series of questions about Mr Cherry’s relocation and a copy of the business case that supported it.
The union is also asking for details of the extra duties Mr Cherry performs, which were part of the promotion, and has requested a meeting since March to discuss the case.
PCS intervened after other chauffeurs in the SGCS complained about not being able to apply for the new post.
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