Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 02/07/2008

Manufactured Exports for first quarter 2008 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Minister comments on manufactured exports [Business and Industry]

Jim Mather welcomes 2.3 per cent increase in export sales in the first quarter of 2008.

NHS 60th anniversary [Health and Community Care]

Programnme of events to mark the start of anniversary week.

Tackling hospital infections [Health and Community Care]

New figures highlight crucial role of hand hygiene in preventing infection - Health Secretary.

Tuesday 01/07/2008

Bòrd na Gàidhlig [Arts and Culture]

Deputy Chair Appointed.

Crofters Commission [Rural Development]

New Member appointed.

Edinburgh Jazz Festival [Arts and Culture]

Government approves Expo funding of almost £50,000 for jazz festival.

Europe and Scottish farmers [Agriculture]

European Commission must take account of Scottish views - Environment Secretary.

Funding for part-time students [Education and Training]

New sources of support for students studying part time.

Government responds to prisons report [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary welcomes report into purpose and impact of imprisonment in Scotland.

Less Favoured Area Scheme [Agriculture]

EC urged to hear Scotland's views before reaching decisions on agricultural support.

Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Ninth Annual Report published.

Scottish Prisons Commission [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Final report makes 23 recommendations and encourages 'different thinking' about the nature of punishment.

Monday 30/06/2008

Opening of Southern Isles endoscopy suite [Health and Community Care]

New £500,000 facility at Uist and Barra Hospital.