News Releases:
Thursday 04/12/2003
Instability caused by financial independence is 'constitutional gamble too far' - Minister.
New legislation to improve traceability of Class A eggs intended for human consumption.
£40,000 to support appointment of development officers to advise community waste sector.
First meeting of body aiming to help councils achieve improvements in public services.
'Scotland's bathing waters are the cleanest they have ever been' - Minister.
Minister calls for sustainable approach to design combined with high quality standards of constructi
Closing date for applications set at Feburary 4 next year.
Wednesday 03/12/2003
Latest data on absence rates in Scotland's 32 education authorities.
Curriculum flexibility can help to motivate pupils to attend school - Minister.
Total value of residential property market rises by 18 per cent over 12 months.
First review of extent of Scotland's national forest since 1919.
Solicitor General takes parts in discussion on communities issues.
£40,000 funding package for arts and disability activities announced.
Tenth consecutive rise in farmed salmon recorded in annual survey.
Strathclyde Firemaster to become Chief Inspector of Fire Services for Scotland.
Important to ensure that aquaculture industry grows sustainably.
New centre will help Scots firms protect and exploit knowledge and expertise.
Justice Minister says system must respond to public unease over its operation.
£2.5 million project to treat farm pollution and its effect on bathing waters.
Tuesday 02/12/2003
Grampian Procurator Fiscal confirms Stonehaven cases to be managed from Aberdeen office.