Scottish Executive monthly listing for September 2003

News Releases:

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Tuesday 30/09/2003

Awards for learners [Education and Training]

Former Dunfermline pub worker named Scotland's Champion Learner of the Year.

Child protection roadshow [People and Society]

Child Protection Action Team to consult on development of national standards.

Civil partnerships consultation [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Opportunity to respond to devolved aspects of civil partnership scheme for same-sex couples.

Delayed discharge targets must be met - Minister [Health and Community Care]

NHS Boards and Local Authorities told they must do more to ensure national targets are met.

Financial sector crucial to renewables industry [Business and Industry]

Minister says backing of financial sector crucial if renewables industry is to reach full potential.

Museums appointment [Arts and Culture]

New Trustee appointed to the Board of the National Museums of Scotland.

Nature Conservation Bill [Agriculture]

Launch of framework of measures for the enhanced protection of Scotland’s natural environment.

New training scheme for LGV drivers [Education and Training]

Haulage companies to get up to £1.575m to offer Large Goods Vehicle driver training to employees.

Rail fares to rise in the New Year [Transport]

Rail fares will rise on the ScotRail Network in in line with increases in the rest of UK.

Regional Selective Assistance report [Business and Industry]

First annual report on scheme to safeguard jobs.

RSA annual report published [Business and Industry]

Minister launches first Regional Selective Assistance annual report.

Safety training centre planned [Government]

Innovative Edinburgh-based centre to offer children and staff groups safety training.

Scots call for end to discrimination [People and Society]

Survey shows over two thirds of Scots think more should be done to combat all kinds of prejudice.

Work on A78 three-town bypass begins [Transport]

Bypass of Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston programmed for completion in early 2005.

Youth added to arts council mix [Arts and Culture]

New appointments to Arts board include youngest ever member and American author.

Monday 29/09/2003

Appointment of Queen’s Counsel [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New appointments made on First Minister's recommendation.

Doctor-patient communications report [Health and Community Care]

Responsive health service depends on listening to patients - Minister.

Edinburgh vision takes shape [Government]

Minister visits projects benefiting from Executive cities funding.

Education for all [People and Society]

Training pack launched to help develop more inclusive schools.

Free flu jab programme launched [Health and Community Care]

Scotland's annual winter flu campaign aims to increase uptake this year.

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