Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 30/03/2007

Climate change research [Environment]

Publication of four independent reports to inform development of Scotland's Climate Change programme.

Council of Food From Britain [Agriculture]

Alan Hardie re-appointed to the public body.

FiSAB Annual Report 2007 [Business and Industry]

Financial services Advisory Board report finds that industry remains major economic success story.

Marine energy potential [Environment]

Consultation begins on the Strategic Environmental Assessment of wave and tidal power.

Modernising medical careers [Health and Community Care]

Junior doctors applying for speciality training to be guaranteed interviews.

National Museums of Scotland [Arts and Culture]

Extended appointment to Board of Trustees.

New sheriffs appointed [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Three new sheriffs appointed to Scotland's sheriff courts.

Public services reform [Public Sector]

Finance Minister says appetite for change is widespread.

Road works commissioner appointed [Transport]

Mr John Gooday awarded post of Scotland's first road works commissioner.

Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments [Arts and Culture]

Appointment of new member.

Social Enterprise in Scotland [People and Society]

Strategy and action plan to encourage the development of social enterprises in Scotland.

'Wildfire' warning system launched [Environment]

New website aims to better prepare rescue services for protecting countryside against brush fires.

Thursday 29/03/2007

Design contest shortlist [Housing]

Four teams shortlisted for competition to regenerate former Glasgow abbatoir site.

Marches and parades [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Local authorities are to be given new powers to manage processions and weed out troublemakers.

National performing companies get official status [Arts and Culture]

New status aims to guarantee first class artistic standards.

Public Transport Users' Committee [Transport]

Eleven new members appointed.

Seafood survey findings [Marine and Fisheries]

Fishermen believe there is greater compliance within the industry than five years ago.

Tartan T-shirt for NY [Arts and Culture]

Scots student's design to be featured on official tee-shirts for Scotland Run in New York.

Western Isles coast protection [Environment]

Go-ahead given for coast protection schemes in South Uist, Benbecula and Barra.

Wednesday 28/03/2007

Efficient government targets [Government]

Finance Minister says Executive is on track to deliver £1,500 million in efficiency gains.