Scottish Executive monthly listing for June 2004

News Releases:

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Thursday 03/06/2004

Helpline for older people [Government]

New phone service aims to improve quality and quantity of information available.

New facilities for dental services [Health and Community Care]

£2.35 million of funding for 20 new and revamped dental premises across Scotland.

Oscar the Otter goes online [Environment]

New wildlife crime and conservation website aimed at schools.

Review of rape and sexual offences law [Government]

Scots Law Commission asked to consider criminal definition of rape and its proof.

Scottish Building Standards Agency [Planning]

Livingston to get up to 30 new jobs with the location of new SBSA.

Skipton Fund opens doors [Health and Community Care]

Body managing payment scheme for people infected with Hep C through NHS to go live on July 5.

Tribute to old soldiers for D-Day anniversary [General]

First Minister tells Normandy veterans Scotland is proud of their actions.

WHO study into adolescent health [Education and Training]

Governments round the world can learn from results of study - Minister.

Wednesday 02/06/2004

Advice on late IACS 2004 applications [Agriculture]

Farmers who missed May 17 deadline can still receive payments if forms lodged by June 11.

Contingency plan for BSE in sheep [Agriculture]

Executive seeks views on contingency plan for action required by EU Commission.

Draft Charities Bill and consultation [Education and Training]

Proposed new definition of 'charity' based on principle of public benefit.

New measures to end two-tier workforce [Government]

Guidance on measures covering those employed by local government or third party service partner.

Tuesday 01/06/2004

Broadband for all Scotland [Business and Industry]

Every community in Scotland to have access to affordable broadband by end of 2005.

Brucellosis compensation level [Agriculture]

Maximum compensation payable during June will be £615.

Census of independent schools [Education and Training]

Figures show that four per cent of Scottish pupils attend independent schools.

Four more councils take up PPP investment [Education and Training]

Total now committed to school building programme is more than £2.2 billion.

NESTRANS gets £1.3 million funding [Transport]

Transport partnership to go ahead with interchange and park and ride facilities.

Parole Board Annual Report [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Figures for 2003 show fall in number of prisoners recommended for parole.

Queens Award for Voluntary Service [People and Society]

First Minister congratulates twelve Scottish organisations who have won prestigious award.

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