A volunteer boss has welcomed moves to consider changes to the welfare ­system if Scotland votes for independence.

The Expert Working Group on Welfare, which was set up by the Scottish Government, is to outline a number of proposals for what it believes could be a fairer and simpler welfare system.

John Downie, of the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, said: "It's ­encouraging that the group is aspiring towards a much more compassionate and supportive approach to welfare."