Scottish Government

News Releases:

Tuesday 03/08/2004

Funding for Shetland landslides [Government]

Additional cash to cover costs of September 2003 landslides.

International Association of Congress Centres [Tourism]

Tourism is 'everybody's business' - Minister.

Recycling in Argyll and Bute [Environment]

More than £22 million for recycling and composting schemes.

Recycling in Inverclyde [Environment]

Area to receive £11.5 million for recycling initiatives.

Single Farm Payment Scheme [Agriculture]

European Commission clarifies rules affecting producers.

Monday 02/08/2004

Appeal for more blood donors [Health and Community Care]

Another 100,000 donors are needed by the end of the year to maintain supplies.

Brucellosis compensation level [Agriculture]

The maximum compensation payable during August will be £573.

Central Heating Programme [People and Society]

Nine out of 10 households previously classed as living in fuel poverty have had fuel bills cut after having free central heating installed.

Orkney one-stop shop [Government]

Official opening of islands customer information centre.

Review of seed and crop charges [Agriculture]

Executive to take action to repay £900,000 in charges which has been levied for a number of plant and seed variety services.