Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 31/01/2003

Action introduced to reduce nitrate pollution [Environment]

Action programmes to introduce measures to minimise nitrogen pollution in vulnerable areas.

Annual report on drug misuse [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Minister says there are 'encouraging' signs although death toll remains too high.

Appointments to sportscotland [Sport]

Minister announces two new names for board of national sports agency.

Cash boost for local roads [Transport]

Extra £15 million is being made available to Scottish local authorities to improve local roads.

Cash for asylum seekers support groups [People and Society]

Four projects to benefit from one-off grants providing equipment and support.

Fast-track hearings to tackle youth crime [People and Society]

New hearings system to deal with offenders responsible for one third of youth crime.

'Get fit, not fat', obesity symposium is told [Health and Community Care]

Minister says attitudes must change if Scots are to adopt healthier lifestyles.

Launch of Street Smart campaign [Government]

North Lanarkshire to benefit from £1.5 million to clean up streets.

New deputy chair for environment agency [Environment]

Appointment to the board of the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

New guidelines to protect doctors and nurses [Health and Community Care]

Remit change ensures involvement of front-line staff in NHS reform.

Thursday 30/01/2003

Audit Scotland report on hospital cleaning [Health and Community Care]

Minister responds to finding that cleanliness in one in five wards is sub-standard.

Codes of practice on investigatory powers [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Codes of Practice covering power and duties in Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act issued.

Greater say for Scotland in Europe [Government]

Proposals to bring about greater influence in EU policy-making for Europe’s nations and regions.

Guidance on transport planning [Planning]

Planning Advice Note aims to make trunk road system more efficient.

High Court prosecution for death drivers [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Lord Advocate says motorists involved in fatal accidents face 10 years in prison.

Minister welcomes good news for shipbuilding [General]

Construction of aircraft carriers to be carried out at Scots yards.

New guidance on public health incidents [General]

Pubication of interim guidance on the roles and responsibilities of Incident Control Teams.

Plight of the 'hidden homeless' [People and Society]

Ministers sets out progress towards eradication of homelessness by 2012.

Rise in forecast farm incomes 2002 [Agriculture]

Minister welcomes statistics as showing 'resilience' of farming industry.

Strategic rail plan 2003 [Transport]

Minister says railways are core part of an integrated transport system.