Scottish Government

News Releases:

Thursday 07/12/2006

New fund for green technology [Business and Industry]

Renewable Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Support Scheme begins with £1.5m fund.

New licensing scheme for cigarette sales [Health and Community Care]

Shopkeepers who sell cigarettes to underagers should lose their right to sell tobacco products - Minister.

Registration of farriers [Rural Development]

All farriers working in Scotland must register by the end of March.

Salmon disease control plan published [Marine and Fisheries]

Disease could wipe out 2000 jobs if contaminates salmon stocks.

Voluntary sector grants [Education and Training]

Voluntary groups involved in adult learning to share more than £680,000 in funding.

Wednesday 06/12/2006

A clear picture of climate change [Environment]

World's Wild Places exhibition at Glasgow Science Centre.

Destinations of Leavers from Scottish Schools 2005-06 [Education and Training]

A National Statistics publication.

Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board [Health and Community Care]

Appointment of new member.

OBE for EICC Chief Exec [Business and Industry]

FM presents Hans Rissmann with Honorary OBE in recognition of his services to workforce development.

The future of fostering [Health and Community Care]

Consultation on proposals to improve care for foster children and support for their carers.

Tuesday 05/12/2006

Attendance and Absence in Scottish Schools 2005-06 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication.

Delivery plan for mental health [Health and Community Care]

High level targets set with aim of improving services for patients.

Executive meets with Iberdrola [Business and Industry]

First Minister meets with Spanish company bidding to take over ScottishPower.

Football clubs to help disaffected youths [Sport]

All Premier League clubs agree to help find ways of encouraging young people.

Making sure kids attend school [Education and Training]

Consultation begins to find best ways of improving school attendance rates.

National Transport Strategy [Transport]

Ministers set out long-term vision and strategy for Scotland's future transport network.

Phone alerts improve school attendance [Education and Training]

Absence rates fall where automated system alerts parents their children are not at school.

Review of Ministerial decision making [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Sheriff Principal to conduct review of Ministerial involvement in criminal justice cases.

Scotland backs European role in education [Education and Training]

EU informal Ministerial conference in Helsinki.

Monday 04/12/2006

Education and skills [Education and Training]

Annual update of Lifelong Learning Strategy shows Scotland 'performing well'.