In 1689 Melville was made Earl of Melville and sole Secretary of State over Scotland and Stair was made Lord Advocate and in 1691 he was appointed as the joint Secretary of State.
Melville was made Earl of Melville. This was in 1689. Sole Secretary of State over Scotland and Stair was made Lord Advocate. He was appointed as the joint Secretary of State. This was in 1691.