Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 05/01/2004

Government procurement website launched [Government]

eProcurement can deliver savings by transforming how we purchase goods and services - Minister.

Popular names for children 2003 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Lewis and Emma are parents' latest favourites according to Register General for Scotland.

Support for disaffected school pupils [Education and Training]

National Pupil Inclusion Network set up following summit on disaffection.

Friday 02/01/2004

Scots urged to recycle Christmas cards [Environment]

Recycling scheme run by the Woodlands Trust in conjunction with WH Smith and Tesco.

Thursday 01/01/2004

New targets for packaging waste [Business and Industry]

Companies will have to recover or recycle 70 per cent of packaging by 2008.