News Releases:
Friday 30/07/2004
Kathleen McQuillan has been appointed as a new member to the Parole Board for Scotland.
The Registrar General's Annual Review of Demographic Trends has been released.
Publication of figures based on information collected from banks and mortgage companies.
Announcement of the reappointment of the Convener and six members to the SSSC.
Thursday 29/07/2004
Delegates get to grips with new Antisocial Behaviour Act at half day workshop.
Annnouncement of ten successful bids for share in £230m of investment into sports facilities.
Planning Aid for Scotland to receive further grant of £65,000 from the Executive.
survey shows Scotland’s high streets are holding their own against out of town shopping developments.
Health Minister opens new short stay surgical unit for children at Dundee hospital.
Tayside Police has demonstrated significant progress in its work according to report.
Results of first full teacher census in publicly funded schools in Scotland since 1998.
As NHSScotland nears deadline for implementation of regulations, Minister comments on state of readiness.
Opening of £2m facility aiming to develop world beating technology for recycling batteries.
Wednesday 28/07/2004
Gross Domestic Product in Scotland rose by 1.6% over the year to 2004 Q1 and by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2004.
Trust to offer grants to property owners for repair and enhancement of historic buildings.
Closer links between producers and retailers vital to strengthening food industry - Minister.
Enetrprise Minister says figures back up independent survey that shows Scottish economy was performing strongly.
Launch of genetic archive to preserve valuable breed traits.
New £8.6m fund to provide grants of £1,000 to young people starting up in business.
Executive removes legal obstacles to let councils accept online applications and objections.