Scottish Government

News Releases:

Tuesday 30/11/2004

Debt Arrangement Scheme [People and Society]

Free advice offered on how best to handle multiple debts.

Executive website shapes up with new design [Government]

Saltire added to website to strengthen sense of Scottish identity.

Farm Business Development Scheme [Agriculture]

More than £550,000 shared among 29 projects across rural Scotland.

Farm incomes down in real terms [Agriculture]

Minister says focus on market is necessary following 'tough year'.

Fisheries negotiations [Marine and Fisheries]

Minister says EU management proposals already overtaken by events.

Industrial Development Advisory Board [Business and Industry]

Outcome of policy and financial review of SIDAB.

Latest Housing Trends [Housing]

A National Statistics Publication.

Planning advice for internet age [Planning]

Help for local authorities in delivering online planning services to the public.

Recycling in the Highlands [Environment]

Five projects share £500,000 for new recycling initiatives.

Regleg declares support for new Euro constitution [Government]

Demand for more recognition of regional and devolved governments in developing and implementing European laws.

Scotland and France [Government]

Two initiatives aimed at improving Scotland's reputation overseas announced in Paris.

St Andrew's Day Message 2004 [Government]

Modern Scotland resurgent with confidence and ambition – First Minister.

Total Income from Farming [Agriculture]

A National Statistics Publication.

Monday 29/11/2004

Funding for university research [Education and Training]

Investment worth £37m over four years to help scientists work together on cutting edge projects.

Minister supports young Scots [Sport]

Sports Minister travels to Australia for the Commonwealth Youth Games in Bendigo.

New laws to protect wildlife and environment [Environment]

Nature Conservation Act imposes a duty on public sector to protect natural heritage.

Outline of plans for Efficient Government [Government]

Minister sets out agenda 'to ensure taxpayers' money used productively'.

Reduction achieved in greenhouse gases [Environment]

Latest figures show fall in emissions of more than one million tonnes.

Regleg leaders meet in Scotland [Government]

First Minister hosts 5th annual conference of European regional presidents.

Scottish Strategy for Victims progress report [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Report sets out what has been done over last 18 months to improve information and support for victims.