News Releases:
Tuesday 04/02/2003
Scheme to encourage young golfers and identify talent on the greens.
Executive states intention to establish "human rights culture" in Scotland.
Examination of public sector funding to improve efficiency and sustainability.
New Internet service allows motorists to plan ahead for efficient road use.
New proposals on council elections ready for discussion after May Parliament election.
Scotland cannot afford to be a throwaway society Minister says.
Aim is to double area of farmland devoted to production of organic food.
Eleven projects get financial support after reallocation of resources.
Monday 03/02/2003
Maximum compensation payable during February to be £612.
Aberdeen primary success in French language immersion teaching technique.
Claims must be submitted by Feb 4 to receive full payment under premium scheme.
Publication of school estate strategy outlining £110m for building improvements over next 3 years.
Fifty projects across Scotland are to receive funding totalling £3.2 million.
Help for farmers prevented by wet weather from harvesting crops from land entered into set-aside.
Funding package to help councils improve recycling and waste management.
Launch of £7.8 million, Clyde-built Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency vessel 'Minna'.
Minister announces guidance at second Transforming Scotland event in Glasgow.
Environment Minister proposes draft Water Services Bill.
Scheme which will provide rates relief for 70% of non-domestic ratepayers to commence April 1.
Extra £1.83 million to assist with costs of flood damage that hit Elgin and Rothes in November 2002.