Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 05/12/2005

Domestic Abuse conference [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Solicitor General says new vulnerable witness law provides 'vital protection'.

European Judicial Network [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Legal professionals discuss international co-operation.

Launch of 'No Chance' fire safety campaign [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Hard-hitting campaign aims to tackle householders' complacency about the dangers of fire in the home.

New Aberdeen sports centre unveiled [Sport]

State-of-the-art sport and fitness centre for Aberdeen college students.

Turner Prize [Arts and Culture]

Culture Minister congratulates Scottish winner.

Friday 02/12/2005

Cancer waiting times [Health and Community Care]

Health Minister says limited progress has been made but more must be done to achieve targets.

Change and public services [Government]

Minister tells public sector the pace of reform must quicken.

Film competition winners [Health and Community Care]

Students' winning film is part of Executive's festive drinking safety campaign.

New ferry terminal for Raasay [Transport]

Terminal to help safeguard important ferry link to Skye.

Record number of ASBOs granted [Law, Order and Public Safety]

More than 200 Antisocial Behaviour Orders issued across Scotland.

Report finds surgery safer than ever before [Health and Community Care]

Fewer patients are dying during and after surgery according Scottish Audit of Surgical Mortality annual report.

Scottish Economic Report 2005 [Economy]

Thorough review of recent trends in the Scottish, UK and global economies.

Thursday 01/12/2005

Aberdeen bypass route [Transport]

New road will combine Milltimber Brae section, with the addition of a fast link from Stonehaven north.

Appointment to Scottish Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards [Health and Community Care]

Professor John Reid has been appointed as Medical Director/Vice Chair of the Scottish Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards.

One Scotland Ceilidh [Arts and Culture]

Thousands turn out for St Andrew's Day celebrations.

Scotland Against Drugs [Health and Community Care]

Main functions of agency to be transferred to new Centre for Healthy Working Lives.

Scotland helping fight AIDS in Malawi [Health and Community Care]

Scottish based aid agencies are helping tackle Malawi's HIV/AIDS epidemic backed by over £1.2 million from Executive.

Wednesday 30/11/2005

Clyde shipyard to build new ferry [Transport]

Fergusons at Port Glasgow wins latest contract from Caledonian MacBrayne.