Scottish Government

News Releases:

Saturday 03/11/2001

Executive's commitment to Europe [Government]

First Minister says EU is of vital importance to Scotland's future prosperity

Headteachers urged to take control [Education and Training]

Association of Headteachers told to seize opportunities of Devolved School Management.

Friday 02/11/2001

Fire and police finance bill passed [Law, Order and Public Safety]

The Police and Fire Service Finance Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament today.

Health must be personal responsibility [Health and Community Care]

Minister says Governments can offer education but individuals must make the final decisions.

High-speed internet service for Highlands [Business and Industry]

E-businesses in Highlands to benefit from new high-speed internet service unveiled in Inverness.

Hunting ban on capercaillie [Environment]

The statutory ban on the hunting of capercaillie will come into force from Sunday, November 4.

Panel to set standards in criminal justice social work [People and Society]

Independent accreditation panel will be set up to assess social work in the criminal justice system.

Parliament approves rural schemes extension [Rural Development]

Application extension for rural schemes has been given formal approval by Parliament.

Plea for shops to stock Scots produce [Agriculture]

Supermarkets and suppliers should work together to sell home-grown produce - Minister

Tenants consulted on housing transfer [People and Society]

Glasgow council tenants to be consulted on proposed transfer to Glasgow Housing Association.

Thursday 01/11/2001

Door opens for new housing agency [People and Society]

Communities Scotland replaces Scottish Homes and assumes additional community regeneration powers.

Draft modifications to Falkirk structure plan [Planning]

Modifications to the Falkirk Structure Plan have been proposed following objections.

Firm foundations for construction industry [Business and Industry]

Executive affirms commitment to raising skills for continued growth of construction industry.

Foot and Mouth autumn restrictions relaxed [Agriculture]

Relaxation of autumn animal movement restrictions marks further progress in Foot and Mouth recovery.

Increase in attacks on fire crews [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Minister condemns behaviour of youths who target firefighters as they try to do their job.

National Floodline comes on stream [Environment]

Flood risk can now be monitored by public with single phone call on 24 hour basis.

Plans for Natural Heritage Bill [Environment]

Executive reveals plans to improve species protection and crack down on wildlife crime.