Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 02/08/2002

New member for Records Advisory Council [General]

Dr Fiona Watson appointed on 1 August as a new member of the Scottish Records Advisory Council.

Pupils get a taste of campus life [General]

Minister meets young people experiencing university life at Strathclyde Summer Academy.

Scottish response on regulation in EU [General]

Executive submits response to European Commission’s Action Plan on Better Regulation.

Support for less favoured areas [General]

Final version of Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme sees improvements for 2003.

Thursday 01/08/2002

Community care statistics [General]

Publication of Scottish Community Care Statistics for 2001.

Figures show less people sleeping rough [General]

Research report shows an overall reduction in the number of people sleeping rough in Scotland.

Improved planning and delivery of health services [General]

Workforce Development Action Plan to address NHSScotland staffing.

Investigation of road traffic deaths [General]

Review leads to new guidelines for Scottish police.

Joint Staffing Watch: June 2001 [General]

Report details survey results comparing staffing levels in each council.

Minister outlines details of 'Fund of Funds' [General]

Enterprise Minister outlines details of £40m equity investment package for small businesses.

Proposals to control GM presence [General]

Executive to consult on European Commission GM Seed Proposals.

Report shows rise in cocaine use [General]

Report examines use and impact of cocaine, crack cocaine and amphetamines in Scotland.

Scotland team do us proud [General]

First Minister gives funding pledge to help althletes continue Commonwealth Games success.

Twenty day standstill will remain [General]

Current 20 day standstill rule on livestock movements for rest of the year to be maintained.