Scottish Government

News Releases:

Saturday 30/12/2006

New Year Honours List [Government]

Knighthoods, a new Scottish Dame, OBEs and other honours.

New Year Message [Government]

First Minister promises 'no let up in pace of reform' during 2007.

Friday 29/12/2006

Ask Hugh - as part of consultation [Education and Training]

Teachers have chance to quiz new Education Minister online.

Partnership Agreement update [Government]

Ministers believe 'real progress' is being made on government's policy pledges.

Staff are 'lifeblood of NHS' [Health and Community Care]

Minister pays tribute to NHS staff.

Thursday 28/12/2006

Chair appointed to Scottish Law Commission [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Honourable Lord Drummond Young appointed as new Chair of the Scottish Law Commission.

Euro funding for Highlands & Islands projects [Business and Industry]

Announcement that 46 projects to receive over £2.8m to promote economic development and social inclusion.

Funding for transport in remote communities [Transport]

Eleven projects in remote communities that don't have access to regular public transport to share £1m of funding.

Minister meets NHS 24 staff [Health and Community Care]

Deputy Health Minister to pay tribute to front-line health staff when he visits NHS 24’s Aberdeen contact centre.

New advice for councils on combating fly-postering [Planning]

Puiblication of Planning Advice Note 80 - Control and Management of Fly-Posting.

Wednesday 27/12/2006

Police and support staff at record high [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Latest figures show more than 16,000 officers employed across Scotland's eight forces.

Shetland NHS [Health and Community Care]

Re-appointment of Board member.

Tuesday 26/12/2006

Aid effort will continue [Government]

Minister pledges continued support to Scottish based aid agencies on 2nd anniversary of the Asian tsunami.

Penalties increase for mistreating pets [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New laws passed this year mean more abusers could face prison.

Robberies hit 30-year low [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Figures show number of robberies is at lowest level since 1975.

Sunday 24/12/2006

Christmas Message [Government]

First Minister says 2006 has been a year of achievement for Scotland.

Friday 22/12/2006

Forth Valley NHS Board [Health and Community Care]

Appointment of new member.

Your starter for 6 [Business and Industry]

Million pound project to find new entrepreneurs.

Thursday 21/12/2006

Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill [Marine and Fisheries]

MSPs agree principles of new Bill.

Broadband roll out continues [Business and Industry]

Announcement of £5 million to ensure that more households and businesses can benefit from high speed internet access.