Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 04/10/2006

Lord Advocate to stand down [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Scotland's most senior law officer to leave government post.

Manufactured exports second quarter 2006 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication.

More graduates choose to stay in Scotland [Education and Training]

Minister says higher education sector going from strength to strength.

Tuesday 03/10/2006

Care Commission appointment [Health and Community Care]

New convenor appointed.

Colleges vital to growing the economy [Economy]

Report shows that for every £1 invested in Scotland's colleges, the economy benefits by at least £3.20.

Custodial Sentences and Weapons Bill [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Bill includes proposals to end current system of automatic and often unconditional early release.

Figures show increase in recycling [Environment]

Scottish Environment Protection Agency publishes latest recycling/composting statistics.

Mapping the past of rural areas [Arts and Culture]

Lottery grant finances five-year project to record countryside ruins.

NHS staff and teachers' pensions [Education and Training]

Consultation on proposals to reform the Scottish NHS and teachers' pension schemes.

Parole Board for Scotland [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Appointment of two new lay members.

Scottish Natural Heritage HQ [Environment]

First Minister officially opens new SNH building in Inverness.

Monday 02/10/2006

Children's emergency healthcare [Health and Community Care]

New guidelines to ensure young people receive care by staff with the right skills and the right facilities.

Improving school discipline [Education and Training]

Action plan launched to continue tackling indiscipline in schools.

Lothian NHS Board [Health and Community Care]

Appointment of Interim Chair.

New CalMac HQ to be located in Inverclyde [Transport]

Headquarters for Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (VESCO) will be based in Port Glasgow.

Single Farm Payment Scheme exchange rate [Agriculture]

Rate to be used for the 2006 Single Farm Payment Scheme is £0.67770 per euro.

Start of annual flu immunisation campaign [Health and Community Care]

Chief Medical Officer urges at-risk groups, healthcare workers and carers to get the free vaccination.

Time to act for our future - Minister [Environment]

Report concludes achievements have been made but more needs to be done to reduce waste and respond to climate change.

Tribute to Scotland's heroes [People and Society]

First Minister honours 70 people for selfless acts of bravery.

Sunday 01/10/2006

Fire safety changes [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Legislation to improve safety in non-domestic premises comes into force today.