THE leader of the Scottish Conservatives faced calls last night for an investigation after he quit a law firm following concerns of a possible conflict of interest over an airport expansion.
David McLetchie, MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, signed a parliamentary motion expressing concerns at the plans for Edinburgh airport while a partner with Tods Murray, which represents the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland — opponents of the proposed expansion.
Mr McLetchie, 52, confirmed that he had tendered his resignation with immediate effect. He said that he had been due to retire from the firm later this year in any case after 29 years of service.
The move came after claims that Mr McLetchie should have declared that Tods Murray was advising the society.