Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 28/11/2008

Health check for the NHS [Health and Community Care]

Publication of the NHSScotland annual report.

Homecoming Scotland 2009 [Tourism]

Caledonia anthem leads television advert for Year of Homecoming.

More access to Scotland's People [People and Society]

Initiative makes it easier for library users to access family history information.

Opportunities for 16+ [Education and Training]

New approach to encourage young people to stay in learning.

Risk Management Authority [Government]

Three new members appointed.

Scottish Enterprise Board [Business and Industry]

Re-appointment of board member.

Single farm payments [Agriculture]

Single farm payment paid on time and in full - Rural Secretary.

St Andrew's Day [Arts and Culture]

First Minister extends greeting to worldwide family of Scots for St Andrew's Day.

Write on for Year of Homecoming [Arts and Culture]

Authors are to compete for a special Scottish literature award in 2009.

Thursday 27/11/2008

Cash to support construction [Housing]

£9 million accelerated investment to finance housing developments across Scotland.

Developing scientific expertise [Business and Industry]

New science framework aims to increase Scotland's standing as a centre for innovation.

Devolved Scotland extends out to sea [Environment]

Scotland is to take greater responsibility for its coastal waters.

Festive warning over cocaine use [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Series of awareness weekends to warn festive party-goers about the dangers of taking cocaine.

House conditions [Housing]

Communities Minister comments on latest statistics.

Scotland's newest qualification [Education and Training]

Languages and science qualifications - Baccalaureates - will stretch the brightest pupils.

Scottish House Condition Survey: Key Findings 2007 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Wednesday 26/11/2008

Action to combat poverty [People and Society]

£7.5 million framework to tackle income inequality in Scotland.

Bluetongue detected in England [Agriculture]

Rural Secretary praises cull of bluetongue infected cattle.

Children Looked After Statistics 2007-08 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Health research [Health and Community Care]

Investment of £4 million for a co-ordinated programme of research.