Watchdog seeks bonuses review

A CONSUMER watchdog has called for a review of the way bonuses are paid to senior executives.

Waterwatch Scotland said it is "difficult to defend" payments made to Scottish Water bosses when some people struggle to pay for the service.

Waterwatch chief executive Gary Womersley accepted the need to attract "high-calibre" executives, but added: "As it currently stands, we are concerned that senior Scottish Water personnel are experiencing all the perks of the private sector while enjoying all the benefits of the public sector."