News Releases:
Friday 03/05/2002
Executive confirms measures to be put in place against Sudden Oak Death fungus.
Thursday 02/05/2002
Funding to provide nearly 200 cultural co-ordinators in schools across Scotland.
Co-operation to focus on practical areas of benefit in strengthening of relations.
Dumfries and Galloway council tenants to be consulted on proposed housing transfer.
Justice Minister Jim Wallace speaks at Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) in Orkney.
Ross Finnie provides clarification on trials of GM crops.
Education Minister says Bill gives SQA firm foundation for delivering successful exam rounds.
Significant improvements achieved with a few areas of concern remaining.
Encouragement for every child to be able to walk to school in safety.
Start of the process to devolve powers for the Campbeltown and Ballycastle ferry service begins.
Investigations to help identify most suitable line for long-awaited route begins in June.
Wednesday 01/05/2002
Launch of new organisation to develop dictionaries and promote languages of Scotland.
Vision for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse seas.
New measures proposed to help children and vulnerable adult witnesses in court.
First Minister puts case for Scottish economy going global.
Scotland’s GDP rose by 0.1 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2001, according to estimates.
Glasgow and Clyde Valley Structure Plan has been approved by Scottish Ministers.
Procurements for broadband services in rural areas expected to start within two months.
Minister says market worth £57 million is responsible for 2000 jobs.
Two parliaments meet to discuss how to involve youth in decision making.