On 11/02/2014 18:48, Brian Lawrence wrote:
Her salary as Chief Scientist seems perfectly reasonable and appropriate
to me, though I don't really know what duties she is required to perform
in that role, mostly advice and PR I imagine. I doubt she does any
research for the MetO.

This link might throw some light on the subject...

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/research...e/julia-slingo