Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 30/09/2002

Decrease in delayed discharge figures [Health and Community Care]

Figures also show reductions in the number of patients facing the longest delays.

FM praises financial services sector [Economy]

Jack McConnell says financial services is most dynamic and successful growth sector.

Funding boost for new community schools [People and Society]

All local authorities to benefit from extra resources to roll out new community schools approach.

New rights for tenants and homeless [People and Society]

A number of major provisions of the Housing (Scotland) Act 2001 have come into force.

Opening of first hydro station since 1960s [Business and Industry]

Minister opens Scottish and Southern Energy’s Cuileig Power Station, near Ullapool.

Public drinking ban in Aberdeen [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Start of ban on the consumption of alcohol in specified areas of Aberdeen.

Public Policy Seminar [Government]

Executive is leading by example in its drive to modernise government - Minister.

Scotland's population at 5.06 million [Economy]

Results from Scotland’s Census in 2001 show resident population estimated at 5,062,011.

Start of free local off-peak bus travel [People and Society]

Elderly and disabled concessionary card holders now entitled to free local bus travel.

Friday 27/09/2002

CABs in Inverness and Nairn [Government]

Ministerial visit to witness effectiveness of modernisation of public services.

Grants for Highland & Islands farmers [Agriculture]

Latest round of approvals from the Agricultural Business Development Scheme.

NHS fraud unit annual report [Health and Community Care]

Minister warns that action to cut fraud in NHS will be stepped up.

Review of guidance on flood prevention [Environment]

New thinking on Executive guidance on planning and flood prevention.

Stating the case for organic farming [Agriculture]

Minister announces formation of group to promote interests of organic sector.

Thursday 26/09/2002

Colleges share extra £3m funding [Education and Training]

Additional money to support FE colleges aiming for secure financial future.

Criminal Appeal Statistics 2001 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

10 per cent increase in number of appeals going to High Court.

Czech Republic links [Government]

Ministerial visit strengthens Scotland's links with Czech Republic.

HMOs - one year's experience [People and Society]

Review of first year of Houses in Multiple Occupation licensing scheme.

Learning disability research commissioned [Education and Training]

Study to examine the needs of people in prison or secure accommodation.

Minister comments on Schools ICT survey [Education and Training]

Progress in delivering ICT to pupils welcomed by Education Minister.