Scottish Government

News Releases:

Sunday 01/05/2005

New building standards system [Planning]

New regulations for building standards come into force.

Friday 29/04/2005

Funding to improve learning opportunities [Education and Training]

Over £2.5 million to help workers improve their skills.

Scotland and Africa [Government]

Minister says Scotland can offer practical help to aid African nations.

Steps to reduce odour from sewage works [Environment]

Voluntary code of practice published to minimise odours from waste water treatment works.

Thursday 28/04/2005

Appointment to Mental Health Commission for Scotland [Health and Community Care]

Mr George Kappler appointed full time Commissioner.

Euro funding for Hydrogen Office [Business and Industry]

Plans for an office building powered by cutting-edge renewable energy technology to be awarded European funding.

New fisheries protection vessel [Marine and Fisheries]

FPV Jura launched at Port Glasgow.

Parliament approves first stage of Smoking Bill [Health and Community Care]

MSPs vote in favour of general principles of Bill that proposes to make enclosed public spaces entirely smoke free.

Protecting the water environment [Environment]

Stronger regulations and monitoring for rivers, lochs and coastlines.

Seal management plan for Moray Firth [Environment]

Plan to balance the conservation of Moray Firth’s seal population with the interests of salmon fisheries.

Upgrade of A8000 to go ahead [Transport]

Minister pledges to fill funding gap for upgrade of Forth Bridge approach road.

Wednesday 27/04/2005

Latest GDP figures show rise in 2004 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication.

Minister welcomes continued economic growth [Economy]

Latest GDP figures show growth in Scotland’s economy.

Scotland's largest road project opens to traffic [Transport]

First Minister opens new stretch of M77 in Ayrshire replacing accident blackspot.

Scotland's population continues to rise [People and Society]

Population figures show an increase for the second year running

Scottish seafood showcased in Brussels [Marine and Fisheries]

Scottish companies participate in world's largest seafood exhibition.

Shinty scores extra funding [Sport]

Camanachd Association receives funding from sportscotland and Tulloch Homes.

Tuesday 26/04/2005

Action to improve hearing services [Health and Community Care]

Private health sector used to help reduce waiting times for NHS audiology services.

Grants helping keep companies in business [Business and Industry]

Latest Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) report shows job creation and business expansion.

Kilmarnock Prison report [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Report from the Chief Inspector of Prisons says that prisoners in Kilmarnock live in decent accommodation