Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 03/10/2001

Car share research published [Transport]

The Executive welcomes research into Edinburgh City Car Club and the lessons it offers.

Colleges secure £15m cash boost [Education and Training]

Further education colleges benefit from a £15 million modernisation funding package.

First estimate of 2001 cereal harvest [Agriculture]

The Executive’s first estimate of this year's cereal harvest is marginally down on 2000.

Food and Health Co-ordinator appointed [Health and Community Care]

A special Food Tsar will encourage all sections of the population to take up healthy eating.

Tuesday 02/10/2001

Australia joins Scotland to monitor road traffic [Transport]

The Executive has signed an agreement with Australia to develop traffic management systems.

Ban proposed on cockle gathering [Environment]

Consultation begins after scientists warn of danger to Solway Firth cockles.

Helping Scotland weather the storm [Environment]

Research report recommends strategy for adapting to climate change conditions.

Literacy training pilot [Education and Training]

New national training programme for adult literacy to be tested in the Western Isles.

Monday 01/10/2001

Extra money enhances pharmacy advice [Health and Community Care]

New private consulting areas to improve health advice service at community pharmacies.

Homeless Act comes into force [People and Society]

The Housing (Scotland) 2001 Act to tackle homelessness, promising warm, affordable housing.

New chapter for NHS - Health Minister [Health and Community Care]

From today 15 unified NHS Boards are in charge of all apsects of the health service in Scotland.

Public support for Human Rights [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Three in four back the idea of a special Human Rights Commission in Scotland.

Sheep herd free of Foot and Mouth [Agriculture]

Blood tests confirm that sheep in Dumfries and Galloway are disease free.

Social Services Council established [People and Society]

A new regulatory and training body has been created to oversee the social services workforce.

Teacher recruitment moves up a gear [Education and Training]

Second phase of campaign aimed at improving the status and prospects of the teaching profession.

VisitScotland Board members reappointed [Tourism]

Two of the directors of VisitScotland have had their appointments extended.

Warning on German potatoes [Agriculture]

All imports of potatoes to be subject to special measures to prevent disease spread.