Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 09/01/2006

Support sought for Glasgow's Games [Sport]

Scots encouraged to Back the Bid to bring Commonwealth Games to Scotland in 2014.

Transport Scotland begins work [Transport]

New agency has responsibility for delivering road and rail improvements across the country.

Sunday 08/01/2006

Commonwealth athletes prepare for Melbourne [Sport]

Scottish team gathers in Stirling ahead of 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne.

Friday 06/01/2006

Appointments to NHS QIS Board [Health and Community Care]

Three members re-appointed to NHS Quality Improvement Scotland Board.

Assistant Inspector of Constabulary [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New appointment.

Sportscotland [Sport]

Re-appointments to Board.

Thursday 05/01/2006

Dumfries and Galloway NHS Board [Health and Community Care]

Re-appointment announced.

Proposals to improve deer welfare [Environment]

Minister agrees proposals by Deer Commission to develop improved systems for controlling wild deer.

Scottish Ambulance Service [Health and Community Care]

Re-appointment of member to Board.

Wednesday 04/01/2006

Life savers wanted [Health and Community Care]

Latest phase of campaign to encourage organ donation.

New fiscal at Stranraer [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Kenneth Grieve appointed District Procurator Fiscal.

Recycling Christmas cards [Environment]

Disposal of old cards can contribute to woodland conservation.

Support to stop smoking [Health and Community Care]

New funding package will help people in deprived areas kick the habit.