Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 07/01/2004

UK Civil Contingenices Bill [Government]

Scottish Ministers welcome new provisions for security across whole of UK.

Tuesday 06/01/2004

Active Schools strategy comes to life [Health and Community Care]

Plans for 600 co-ordinators to encourage healthy living and tackle obesity in children.

Appointment to Treasure Trove Advisory Panel [Arts and Culture]

Announcement of new Chair for panel providing advice on historical finds.

Festive drink-drive figures [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Minister describes increase in prosecutions as 'very disappointing'.

Infectious Salmon Anaemia [Marine and Fisheries]

Report shows high level of compliance by salmon farmers in combating spread of disease.

NHS Reform Bill [Health and Community Care]

Health Minister says 2004 will be a dramatic year for NHS modernisation.

Monday 05/01/2004

Brucellosis compensation level [Agriculture]

Maximum compensation payable during January announced as £627.

Confiscation of drug profits [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Civil court seizes suspected drug trafficking profits in first UK action.

Government procurement website launched [Government]

eProcurement can deliver savings by transforming how we purchase goods and services - Minister.

Popular names for children 2003 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Lewis and Emma are parents' latest favourites according to Register General for Scotland.

Support for disaffected school pupils [Education and Training]

National Pupil Inclusion Network set up following summit on disaffection.

Friday 02/01/2004

Scots urged to recycle Christmas cards [Environment]

Recycling scheme run by the Woodlands Trust in conjunction with WH Smith and Tesco.

Thursday 01/01/2004

New targets for packaging waste [Business and Industry]

Companies will have to recover or recycle 70 per cent of packaging by 2008.