Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 31/01/2005

Atkinson Review [Government]

Report on measurement of government output and productivity.

Biomass industry shows jobs potential [Environment]

Report finds renewable energy technology could create 2,000 'green' jobs.

Civil Contingencies proposals [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Consultation begins on proposed response to threat of natural and man-made disasters.

Criminal Appeal Statistics 2003 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

A National Statistics Publication.

Euro cash for Eden Court [Arts and Culture]

The Highlands' premier cultural venue awarded 2.675 million grant.

Healthy Eating project declared success [Health and Community Care]

Schoolkids find free fruit very much to their taste.

More Special Constables to be recruited [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Police forces to be allowed to pay Special Constables in return for time commitment.

Regional Selective Assistance [Business and Industry]

Latest RSA quarterly report.

Single Farm Payment Scheme [Agriculture]

New arrangements come into effect with National Reserve.

Saturday 29/01/2005

EU Fisheries Commissioner in Scotland [Marine and Fisheries]

Dr Joe Borg in visit to Fraserburgh, Peterhead, and Macduff.

Friday 28/01/2005

Care Home Safety [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Joint statement by Chief Inspector of Fire Services and Care Commission a year after Rosepark tragedy.

Domestic abuse incidents rise by 10 per cent [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Increase in number of reports of domestic abuse said to demonstrate confidence in police response.

Domestic Abuse Recorded By the Police in Scotland 2003 [People and Society]

A National Statistics publication

Health Department costs [Health and Community Care]

Rise in costs reflects investment aimed at improving patient care - Minister.

Lifeline for Loch Katrine steamship [Arts and Culture]

SS Sir Walter Scott to get £500,000 grant to secure future of Trossachs tourist attraction.

Resignation of Sheriff [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Sheriff Hugh Neilson has resigned as sheriff at Hamilton.

Thursday 27/01/2005

Action to improve sexual health [Health and Community Care]

New strategy sets out for Government, NHS Boards, local authorities and other agencies to deliver better sexual health services.

Draft Fire and Rescue Framework [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Consultation begins on 'priorities, objectives and guidance' for modernised Fire and Rescue Service.

Farm Income Estimates 2004 [Agriculture]

Total Income from Farming predicted to rise by 2.5 per cent, representing fall of 0.4 per cent in real terms.

National Museums of Scotland [Arts and Culture]

Four new members appointed to Board of Trustees.