Scottish Executive monthly listing for March 2005

News Releases:

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Thursday 03/03/2005

Crackdown on alien species [Environment]

Experts from across Great Britain are joining forces to fend off unwanted species of plants and animals.

Environmental Assessment Bill [Environment]

New legislation is designed to 'green proof' all public programmes with environmental impact.

Health care for homeless [People and Society]

Launch of new standards to help homeless people get the health care they need.

Increase in expenses limit [Government]

Rise in maximum amount that can be spent by candidates in local government elections.

Increase in prescription charges [Health and Community Care]

Prescription charges to rise by 10p to £6.50 from April 1.

National genetic diagnosis service [Health and Community Care]

Specialised treatment for couples at risk of having child with potentially life-threatening disease.

School dinners making the grade [Education and Training]

MSPs told school pupils are eating meals that are now healthier than ever before.

Single survey scheme [Housing]

Sellers to commission a survey and make it available to potential buyers when homes put on the market.

Wednesday 02/03/2005

Competitive Scottish Cities? [Economy]

Report compares Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Stirling with English and continental European cities.

Headteacher leadership programme [Education and Training]

Graduates from the programme gather in Edinburgh to consider how the experience has changed their leadership.

Review of discipline policy in schools [Education and Training]

Inspectors find some evidence of positive change while indiscipline remains a live issue for staff and pupils.

Tuesday 01/03/2005

A1 upgrade on east coast [Transport]

Last section of £120 million programme completed two months ahead of schedule.

Care Homes, Scotland - September 2004 [Health and Community Care]

A National Statistics Publication.

Caring for older people [Health and Community Care]

Minister says free personal care shows determination to look after vulnerable members of society.

Consultation on merged colleges [Education and Training]

Proposals to merge Fife and Glenrothes, and Falkirk and Clackmannan colleges.

Funding for rural communities [Rural Development]

Coummnity-led projects in 10 areas to share additional £1.4 million.

Licensing (Scotland) Bill published [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New Bill aims to introduce measures which will tackle Scotland's 'shocking' record on alcohol.

Plans to counter flu pandemic [Health and Community Care]

Scotland to procure 1.2 million courses of special antiviral drug.

Promoting parents' role in education [Education and Training]

Plans to replace School Boards with 'more flexible' representative bodies.

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