Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 01/10/2003

Appointments to Accounts Commission [Government]

A new Deputy Chair and six new members have been appointed to the Accounts Commission for Scotland.

Domestic abuse research published [People and Society]

Report into standards of refuges for women and children calls for more targeted support.

EC approves NVZ grant scheme [Agriculture]

Scheme covering cost of provision, replacement or improvement of slurry storage receives approval.

Funding for flood preparation [Environment]

Maps of flood risk areas and new schemes for rivers Clyde, Kelvin and Irvine.

Ministers vow to tackle anti-social behaviour [People and Society]

Pledge to act on public outcry over anti-social behaviour made ahead of debate in Parliament.

New design review body [Arts and Culture]

Announcement of a new and independent "champion" for good architecture and design in Scotland.

New fire service Bill [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Proposals to make a smarter fire service for a safer Scotland - Minister.

New home improvements scheme [People and Society]

Revised arrangements for local authority home improvement grants.

Nordic links offer mutual benefit [Government]

Minister underlines commitment to strengthen links with Nordic countries at Lerwick conference.

Older people urged to stay active [People and Society]

Physical Activity Co-ordinator tells conference keeping active can improve quality of life.

Revised brucellosis compensation level [Agriculture]

Details on maximum compensation payable during October for affected animals.

Scottish Law Commission [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Colin Tyre QC has been appointed as Commissioner with effect from 1 October 2003.

Tenants to get greater protection [People and Society]

Changes to multiple occupation laws aim to tackle rogue landlords.

Union of the Crowns exhibition [General]

King James VI exhibition at Edinburgh Castle opened by First Minister.