Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 06/08/2003

Upper Forth crossing draft orders [Transport]

Minister welcomes next stage of crossing project ahead of publication of draft orders on Friday.

Tuesday 05/08/2003

Derelict land to become wildlife sanctuaries [Environment]

Green spaces in urban areas are to be protected and enhanced through a £400,000 funding initiative.

Monet Exhibition opens on the Mound [Arts and Culture]

Minister says exhibition will help to keep Scotland in forefront of international culture.

Results of childminders survey [People and Society]

Publication of statistics showing there are 6,211 childminders in Scotland.

Standards for hospital cleaning [Health and Community Care]

National interim guidance on hospital cleaning published.

Tartan train takes to the tracks [Tourism]

Distinctive livery marks partnership between visitscotland and ScotRail.

Monday 04/08/2003

Fringe kicks off Edinburgh festivals [Arts and Culture]

First Minister welcomes beginning of 'world's greatest celebration of arts and culture'.

Funding boost for recycling projects [Environment]

Funding allocated from £230m Strategic Waste Fund contained within last September’s Scottish Budget.

New Transport Liaison Officer for Lothians [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Creation of new post to help improve the safety of bus passengers and drivers.

Friday 01/08/2003

Brucellosis compensation level [Agriculture]

Executive announces that the maximum compensation payable during August will be £675.

D&G prosecutors meet elected representatives [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Members of the UK and Scottish Parliament meet with Area Procurator Fiscal.

Demographic review focuses on fertility [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Review shows significant fall in birth rate in Scotland over last two decades.

Executive electricity contract awarded [Economy]

Eighty per cent of the electricity to be generated from renewable sources.

Farm borrowing statistics [Agriculture]

Publication of statistics based on information collected from banks and mortgage companies.

Local authority staff figures [Government]

Figures show year on year increase of 4,614 full-time equivalent staff working in local authorities.