Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 09/01/2002

Hospital redevelopment at Stranraer [Health and Community Care]

The go-ahead for a £6.6 million consolidation of hospital services has been given.

Housing benefits for film-makers [Arts and Culture]

New brochure offers list of big houses and fine buildings as film locations Scotland.

Lockerbie appeal to be broadcast live [Law, Order and Public Safety]

The Lord Justice General has granted the BBC authority to televise proceedings.

Tuesday 08/01/2002

Brucellosis compensation level [Health and Community Care]

Executive sets figure for compensating farmers for animals lost to the disease.

Fire safety campaign [Law, Order and Public Safety]

‘Excuses kill – get a smoke alarm’ is the message in a new poster advertising campaign.

New unit tackles waiting times [Health and Community Care]

Scotland's first National Waiting Times Unit begins work with staff from NHS and Health Dept.

Monday 07/01/2002

Boundary changes agreed [Government]

Ministers have accepted some minor council areas changes recommended by the Boundary Commission.

Campaign to protect children using internet [People and Society]

An advertising campaign has been launched to tackle the issue of child safety on the internet.

Meningitis C vaccine extended [Health and Community Care]

Everyone aged under 25 is now entitled to have a vaccination against killer disease.

Pregnant women warned over sheep disease [Agriculture]

Expectant mothers are being told to avoid contact with sheep during the lambing season.

Tunes of Glory [Arts and Culture]

Pipe band march through New York as part of Tartan Day receives backing of First Minister.

Friday 04/01/2002

Buchan Dial-a-Bus [Transport]

Minister congratulates North-east community transport group on its commitment.

Whooping cough vaccination programme [Health and Community Care]

Pre-school children are to receive extra protection from the disease from January 7.

Thursday 03/01/2002

Jack and Chloe top of the pops [Statistics]

Registrar General releases list of the country's most popular names for new-born babies.

The future for farming [Agriculture]

Minister outlines his vision for the agriculture industry in the coming year.

Victims turn to abuse website [People and Society]

More than 100 women a day have visited the new domestic abuse website in its first month.