Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 02/09/2002

Funding to improve quality of life in D&G [Government]

European funding worth £1.8 million Dumfries and Galloway Local Action Group.

International outlook can foster change [Environment]

First Minister says bad habits can be turned round as environmental awareness grows.

Launch of community partnership project [Government]

Minister launches North West Dumfries Communities in Partnership Project.

New Chair of Grampian NHS Trust [Health and Community Care]

Professor Stephen Logan is to be appointed as Chair of Grampian University Hospitals NHS Trust.

New research into Scottish meat quality [Agriculture]

Major study to explore new ways of producing meat to satisfy consumer demands for higher quality.

Plan to promote mental well-being [Health and Community Care]

Mental health problems to have as high a priority as physical illnesses.

Rail service improvement plans [Transport]

Development cash to progress projects for Shotts and the Waverley line in the Borders.

Scotland urged to tackle waste problem [Environment]

Launch of next phase of the ‘Do a Little, Change a Lot’ awareness campaign.

Two new members for Scottish Homes [People and Society]

Six-person Board in place to oversee the winding up of Scottish Homes.

Sunday 01/09/2002

South Africa and environmental justice [Environment]

First Minister says habits can be changed as people become environmentally aware.