Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 04/12/2006

Marine plan around Mull [Environment]

Pilot scheme on managing marine environment extended into Sound of Mull.

Scotland to get annual check up [Health and Community Care]

A public review of the state of Scotland's health is to be carried out every year.

Friday 01/12/2006

Ballot paper for council elections [Government]

Executive seeks views of Holyrood committee on format of voting paper.

Cairngorms National Park [Environment]

Appointment to Board.

Inverclyde tenants vote for stock transfer [Housing]

Minister hails 'landmark decision'to move to community ownership.

Mixed outcome at fisheries talks [Marine and Fisheries]

EU agree cut in cod but increase in haddock quotas for European fishing fleet.

Review of Chartered Teachers [Education and Training]

Scheme to reward teachers who choose to stay in the classroom to be assessed.

Scotland football boss to lead 'Team Scotland' [People and Society]

Walter Smith signs up to encourage people to vote in next year's Parliamentary and local council elections.

Scotland getting greener [Environment]

Support for projects encouraging the use of green space in towns and cities.

Youth Justice Improvement Team [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Frontline team begins work as number of persistent offenders rises.

Thursday 30/11/2006

Bankruptcy and Diligence [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Minister says Bill passed by Parliament will have 'positive effect' on society.