Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 03/09/2001

Brucellosis compensation level set [Agriculture]

The payment level for animals slaughtered due to the disease.

Class assistants good for primary schools [People and Society]

Research has found that teachers are being freed to spend more time on teaching and planning.

Closed transfer systems proposed for OP sheep dips [Agriculture]

Marketing authorisations for organophosphate sheep dips have been suspended

Farmers and crofters awarded £1.6 million cash boost [Agriculture]

£1.6M in aid for projects undertaken by farming and crofting families in Highlands and Islands.

Hairmyres hospital 'proof of progress' in improving NHS [Health and Community Care]

The new £67.5 million Hairmyres Hospital in East Kilbride was officially opened today.

Lessons in enterprise for primary schools [Business and Industry]

Pupils to be encouraged to develop entrepreneurial flair in the classroom.

More time for rural diversification projects [Rural Development]

Deadline extended because of difficulties raised by Foot and Mouth Disease.

New species proposed for Scotland's fish farms [Marine and Fisheries]

The introduction of new species to Scotland’s fish farms is being considered.

Parliament ready to resume this week [Government]

Presiding Officer Sir David Steel says the Parliament has become a focal point for Scots.

Recruitment drive for Panel volunteers [People and Society]

Major companies are sponsoring a campaign to find people for Scotland's unique Children's Panels.

Scotland aids Czech EU entry preparations [Government]

A twinning covenant between Scotland and the Czech Republic was launched today

Two new Council of Tribunals appointments [Government]

New faces for the Council which keeps the constitution under review.

Sunday 02/09/2001

Good luck message for Belgian showdown [Sport]

The First Minister was at Hampden to promote Scotland's bid for 2008 Euro championships.

High speed web access spreads over Scotland [Business and Industry]

A strategy to make broadband telecommunications available in all parts of the country is in place.

Ministerial welcome for news website [Business and Industry]

This week's launch of Executive News Online has been greeted as a new dimension in communication.

Saturday 01/09/2001

New laws and cash to protect the capercaillie [Environment]

The last 1000 of Scotland's capercaillie are to benefit from extra protection measures.