Sir John Elvidge KCB is Permanent Secretary to the Scottish Executive. He was appointed in July 2003, replacing Sir Muir Russell. He is a graduate in English from the University of Oxford and joined the Scottish Office in 1973, working in most departments, with a particular emphasis on economic development, physical infrastructure and European Union relations. John Elvidge was seconded to Scottish Homes, from 1988-89, and to the Cabinet Office, from 1998 to 1999, … Wikipedia
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