Scottish Executive monthly listing for March 2002

News Releases:

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Monday 04/03/2002

Lord-Lieutenant for West Lothian [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Queen has approved the appointment of Mrs Isobel Brydie MBE as Lord-Lieutenant for West Lothian.

Major shake-up for criminal justice system [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Modernisation process begins for Crown Office and procurator fiscal service.

Minister outlines transport plans for Lothians [Transport]

Businesses in Lothians and Central Belt asked for views on transport system for 21st century.

Minister praises Scottish Textile Forum [Business and Industry]

Launch of Training in the Workplace - a joint initiative between the Forum and Cardonald College.

New information and communications centre [Health and Community Care]

New facility to provide better information opens at the Eastbank Health Promotion Centre in Glasgow.

Planning Scotland’s housing [People and Society]

Views sought on planning guidance to make safe, attractive and affordable housing.

Research necessary in seal debate - Minister [Environment]

Minister makes fact-finding visit to Sea Mammal Research Unit at the University of St. Andrews.

Seonaid designers open new HQ [Business and Industry]

Digital Animations Group, designers of Seonaid - face of the Executive website, open HQ in Glasgow.

Tree preservation measures [Environment]

Research commissioned to simplify and improve guidelines for protecting trees.

Friday 01/03/2002

Consultation on clinical effectiveness bodies [Health and Community Care]

Consultation on the structure of Scotland’s three clinical effectiveness bodies has been launched.

Delivery of public services conference [Government]

First Minister underlines Executive drive to improve delivery of public services.

Fitness for all [Health and Community Care]

Minister opens Profiles Plus fitness centre, run by Dumfries and Galloway council.

Lowest prescription rise in over 20 years [Health and Community Care]

Health Minister announces a rise in prescription charges of 10 pence, effective from April 1.

Northern Isles ferry contract [Rural Development]

P&O to provide lifeline ferry services to northern isles until end of September.

Scotland awarded 'fair share' of lottery fund [People and Society]

Six Scottish local authority areas awarded share of £169 million Fair Share lottery initiative.

Scottish Care recommendation [Health and Community Care]

Deal backed for extra £27m to tackle delayed discharge.

Top marks for Lanarkshire school [Education and Training]

First Minister Jack McConnell presents Braidhurst High School, Motherwell with Charter Mark award.

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