Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 07/02/2007

SportsScotland [Sport]

Board members appointed.

Tuesday 06/02/2007

Cash for free books scheme [Education and Training]

£1.5 million to expand project to introduce children to reading from an early age.

Crime cash milestone reached [Law, Order and Public Safety]

More than £10 million has been recovered from criminals under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

Eco-conscious primary pupils [Education and Training]

Schools win prizes for projects helping to save the planet.

Funding for colleges and universities [Education and Training]

£4 million to help institutions become more energy efficient.

Promoting business-university links [Education and Training]

Scotland's universities and financial services industry to consider greater collaboration.

Scottish Children's Reporter Administration [Education and Training]

Board member re-appointed.

Monday 05/02/2007

Business in the Highlands and Islands [Business and Industry]

Ten regional business parks to share £7.5 million in investment cash.

Language strategy [Arts and Culture]

Views sought on proposals to raise the profile of Scotland's languages.

Scotland's environmental challenge [Environment]

First Minister says Scotland can be an example to the rest of the world when it comes to responsible environmental attitudes.

Simclar job losses [Business and Industry]

Minister asks for DTI investigation into job losses at the Ayrshire electronics factory.

Support for environmental volunteering [Environment]

Minister pledges better support for 'green' volunteers to mark the start of Scottish Environment Week.

Saturday 03/02/2007

Bird flu outbreak in England [Agriculture]

HN51 strain of virus detected at Suffolk turkey farm.

Friday 02/02/2007

Eco-Schools Programme [Environment]

80 per cent of schools now signed up to scheme that encourages youngsters to take action on the environment.

Perth and Kinross housing [Housing]

Right to Buy for some tenants suspended for five years due to pressures on affordable housing.

Thursday 01/02/2007

90th anniversary of Passchendaele [Government]

Executive contribute towards cost of commemoration in August.

Bathing waters designations [Environment]

Number of officially designated bathing waters to fall from 63 to 61 this year.

Medical places announced [Health and Community Care]

First graduates recruited following introduction of new on-line application system.

Public Transport Users' Committee [Transport]

Appointment of convener.

Talks with Muslim community [People and Society]

First Minister meets with Scotland's Mosque leaders and Imams to hear their views and concerns.