Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 30/05/2008

Bathing water designations [Environment]

Number of officially recognised bathing waters rises by a third to a total of 80.

Dentists' pay agreement [Health and Community Care]

New deal struck to financially award practices treating large numbers of NHS patients.

First meeting of Fuel Task Force [Marine and Fisheries]

Task Force meets to help fishing industry cope with rising fuel prices.

Fishing income increases [Statistics]

A National Statistics publication for Scotland.

Freight contract for Northern Isles firm [Business and Industry]

Northern isles ecnonomy set to benefit as freight contract awarded to Shetland Line (1984) Ltd.

Highland stop for 2014 roadshow [Sport]

Highlanders to have their say on Commonwealth Games legacy at event in Inverness.

Improving police service [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland (HMICS) report.

Investment in housing [Housing]

Funding of £1.5 billion to deliver 21,500 new affordable homes by 2011.

Support for financial services [Business and Industry]

2,500 jobs to be created in the sector with the help of Scottish Government grants.

Water charges [Environment]

Small charities, churches and voluntary organisations will continue to be exempt from paying water charges.

Thursday 29/05/2008

2014 Games legacy [Sport]

Perth to host 2014 Games legacy event.

Accounts Commission and Aberdeen City Council [Government]

Council needs improvement plan as a matter of urgency - Finance Secretary.

Ambulance service investigation [Health and Community Care]

Independent team appointed to investigate allegations.

Appointment to Mental Welfare Commission [Health and Community Care]

Part-time Commissioner (Equality and Diversity) appointed to the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland.

Health appointments [Health and Community Care]

Extension of official appointments.

Monitoring of public procurement [Government]

New national indicators to ensure 'better value for money' on public spending.

National Museums Scotland appointment [Arts and Culture]

Extension of appointment of Board Member.

New approach to tackling drugs [Law, Order and Public Safety]

National Drugs Strategy will put Scotland on the 'road to recovery'.

Opening the skills gateway [Business and Industry]

First Minister announces initiative for skills development for financial services industry in Scotland.

Wednesday 28/05/2008

Economic Report of Scottish Agriculture [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.