Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 28/02/2007

Action on carrier bags [Environment]

Minister welcomes agreement by UK retailers to reduce impact of carrier bags by a quarter by end of 2008.

Barlinnie prison report published [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Report notes that end of 'slopping out' has improved conditions for prisoners and staff.

Free personal care continuing to deliver [Health and Community Care]

Independent research finds that care policy has made a 'real difference' for many older people throughout Scotland.

Halting the invasion of alien species [Environment]

Consultation begins on measures to deal with the threat to Scotland's native wildlife.

Local authorities receive £1m to tackle prostitution [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Announcement made ahead of Stage 3 debate of the Prostitution (Public Places)(Scotland) Bill.

Scotland's organic success [Agriculture]

Scottish farmers now produce enough to meet 70 per cent of the demand for organic food, according to report.

Tuesday 27/02/2007

Dunfermline flood prevention scheme [Environment]

New £10.7 million defences will reduce flood risk to more than 170 homes and businesses.

FM promises to continue with international support [Government]

Jack McConnell speaks at a reception for Oxfam in the Scottish Parliament.

Latest housing trends [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication.

New figures on day care services [Statistics]

A National Statistics publication.

Patient waiting times at all time low [Health and Community Care]

Figures show that 18-week maximum wait guarantee has been met one year early.

Plans to cut household waste [Environment]

New action plan aims to cut the amount of waste by a quarter of a million tonnes by 2010.

Pupils in Scotland 2006 [Education and Training]

A National Statistics publication.

Support for Scottish music industry [Arts and Culture]

New £500,000 fund to support the music stars of tomorrow.

Teachers head for the top [Education and Training]

At a weekend ceremony in Glasgow 140 teachers receive the Scottish Qualification for Headship.

Monday 26/02/2007

Fair Trade Fortnight [Government]

Start of two weeks of events to raise public awareness.

Fife NHS Board [Health and Community Care]

Re-appointment of member.

Financial services success continues [Business and Industry]

First Minister opens new FDI operations centre in Glasgow.

High Court reforms judged a success [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Publication of Evaluation of the High Court Reforms Arising from the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2004.

Major aerospace investment in Ayrshire [Business and Industry]

Multi-million pounds investment will safeguard hundreds of jobs in Prestwick.