Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 23/05/2012

£18 million marine energy fund open for bids [First Minister]

Launch of scheme to support commercial wave and tidal power arrays.

Global water shortage debated [Sustainable Development]

International experts call for urgent action.

Ministers meet leaders of City of Edinburgh Council [General]

Strength of partnership between local and central government critical.

Previous convictions in court [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary welcomes last Scottish Law Commission report on evidence and criminal procedure.

Swinney calls on UK Government to act on IMF warning [Economy]

UK Government must invest in shovel-ready projects

Welfare Reform Bill [People and Society]

Scottish Government continues fight against benefits changes

Tuesday 22/05/2012

Appointment of a new Sheriff

Derek Pyle appointed.

Better support for victims and witnesses [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Consultation published to inform Victims and Witnesses Bill.

Electricity Market Reform [Business and Industry]

UK Energy bill must capitalise on Scotland’s green energy potential.

Monday 21/05/2012

Plan set for Aquaculture & Fisheries Bill [Marine and Fisheries]

Environment Minister in Shetland as autumn date confirmed for new Bill

Stem cell treatment could restore vision [Health and Community Care]

New treatment offers hope to chronic corneal disease sufferers.