Scottish Government

News Releases:

Thursday 02/12/2004

Fastlink buses for West Edinburgh [Transport]

New £10 million service will have 12 buses an hour between Edinburgh Park and city centre.

Glenochil Prison [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Report by HM Chief Inspector of Prisons.

Re-appointments to VisitScotland [Tourism]

Two Board members are re-appointed for another four years.

Review of public sector procurement [Business and Industry]

Businessman appointed to head review as part of next phase of Efficient Government.

ServeWise Licensing conference [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Licensing system can be used to break link between excessive drinking and crime - Minister.

Wednesday 01/12/2004

Apology for victims of institutional care abuse [Health and Community Care]

The First Minister has apologised on behalf of people of Scotland to those subjected to past abuse and neglect while in care.

New Centre for Confidence and Well-Being [Education and Training]

Series of confidence-building initiatives aim to instil 'can do' attitudes in professionals working with young people.

NHS pay deal comes into force [Health and Community Care]

Health Minister describes deal as most radical reform of pay and conditions since 1948.

Safety drive follows mobile phone ban [Transport]

Road safety campaign to highlight dangers of using mobiles while driving.

Thirty month rule to be replaced [Agriculture]

BSE testing regime to take over from automatic ban on older animals entering food chain.

World Aids Day [Health and Community Care]

Deputy Health Minister says Scotland must guard against complacency.