Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 08/01/2003

Parliamentary statement on fishing industry [General]

Environment Minister says EU deal was the "only achievable outcome".

Sports 'Cabinet' meets in Scotland [General]

Matters of mutual interest on agenda for gathering of Ministers from all UK.

Tuesday 07/01/2003

Healthy Eating Campaign launched [General]

First Minister calls for lifestyle changes to create healthier, happier Scotland.

Leg up for sport facilities in Glasgow [General]

East End schools combine for £1.15 million lottery funded project.

Minister hears views on lifeline transport links [General]

Minister visits Barra to discuss the future of air services to the Western Isles.

Review of mental welfare commission [General]

Policy and Financial Management Review of the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland published.

Tighter measures to clear abandoned cars [General]

Regulations to help local authorities deal more quickly with the nuisance of abandoned vehicles.

Monday 06/01/2003

Brucellosis compensation level [General]

Maximum compensation sum for Jaunary for affected animals.

Increase in car seat belt usage [General]

Research finds that more Scots are getting into the habit of wearing seat belts.

Internet safety for young surfers [General]

Cinema and radio ads will warn young people of potential dangers on Internet.

Most popular names of 2002 [General]

Jack and Chloe stay at top of bill for parents and their new-born children.

Friday 03/01/2003

Reeling in angling tourists [General]

New brochure seeks to increase number of visitors who come to fish in Scotland.

Young people and public transport [General]

Research identifies how young people's lives are affected by public transport.

Wednesday 01/01/2003

New Year's Day fun run [General]

Minister leads by example in bid to make Scots more active.

Report on compliance with ISA code [General]

High levels of compliance with the Code of Practice on Infectious Salmon Anaemia reported.