News Releases:
Tuesday 04/12/2001
All pupils to benefit from free online access to databank of historical and cultural resources.
Focus on conservation of marine environment as offshore industry moves onto Atlantic margins.
Exhibitions all over Scotland show what school pupils think of local voluntary work.
Monday 03/12/2001
Executive keen to press ahead with ways of improving prospects for network of air routes.
Maximum compensation level announced today
Two key initiatives to help prevent homelessness when mortgage holders run into trouble.
Restricted patient absconds while on escorted leave within grounds of Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
TB and Brucella testing of cattle to recommence following a suspension due to Foot and Mouth.
Sunday 02/12/2001
Special Ministerial Committee created to look after the interests of young people.
Saturday 01/12/2001
New Education Minister promises to continue drive to strengthen leadership in schools.
Friday 30/11/2001
Review to consider ways to help secure the provision of affordable housing in rural areas.
First Minister promises co-operation with other governments in fight against drugs.
Lord Advocate seeks more effective strategy to clamp down on illegal cigarette and alcohol sales.
The cockle fishery of the Scottish Solway Firth is to be closed to hand gathering.
NHSScotland statistics show that 13% of children have not been immunised with the MMR vacccine.
Figures gathered by local authorities show reasons behind cases of homelessness.
Fisheries Departments have announced details of the catch limits applicable from December 1, 2001.
Social Justice Minister says good race relations depends on children and teenagers.
Talks focus on differences of Scottish farming industry within UK context.
A continuing improvement in pupils' performance in exams is shown in the detailed figures.