Scottish Government

News Releases:

Thursday 06/12/2007

Reform of summary justice system [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Reform programme set to improve efficiency of summary justice.

Rural Development Programme delay [Rural Development]

Technical reasons mean Scotland's programme will not be considered by EU until January.

Scottish Corporate Sector Statistics 2007 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Staying safe in the great outdoors [Sport]

Advice to walkers and climbers about staying safe.

Wednesday 05/12/2007

Abolition of prescription charges [Health and Community Care]

Proposals to abolish prescription charges.

Fire and rescue [Law, Order and Public Safety]

No central action to reduce number of control rooms.

FM meets with Jewish leaders [People and Society]

First Minister visits Scotland's only Jewish school to mark first day of the Jewish Festival of Lights.

Glasgow factory inquiry [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Announcement of Chair and terms of reference for inquiry.

Memorandum of Understanding [Government]

First Minister and STUC sign agreement on prospects for economic growth.

Underage drinking blitz to begin [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Roll out of the test purchasing scheme: 16 years olds attempt to buy alcohol in licensed premises.

Tuesday 04/12/2007

Campbeltown - Ballycastle ferry service [Transport]

New economic appraisal of the route to be undertaken.

Comments sought on Foot and Mouth [Agriculture]

Industry asked to contribute to review of Scotland's response to the recent outbreak in Surrey.

Criminal Justice Social Work Statistics [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

International survey of reading, maths and science [Education and Training]

Relative attainment levels of Scots 15-year-olds declining in latest study.

Proposed golf course at Menie estate [Planning]

Ministers call in planning application for golf resort north of Aberdeen.

Schools urged to tell success stories [Education and Training]

Nominations open for the 2008 Scottish Education Awards.

Support for carers [People and Society]

Better financial support for foster and kinship carers.

Monday 03/12/2007

Challenge set for Global Scots [Economy]

Diaspora asked to play part in boosting Scotland's economic growth.

Dental service launched in Fife school [Health and Community Care]

School-based dental service to promote oral health and prevent dental decay in children.

Go-ahead for fisheries group pilots [Marine and Fisheries]

£300,000 for set up of new industry groups in the Outer Hebrides, the Clyde and the South East.