Scottish Government

News Releases:

Thursday 31/05/2007

MSPs vote to dump tolls [Transport]

Parliament has approved the Government's plans to abolish tolls on the Forth and Tay road bridges.

Olympics roadshow in Scotland [Sport]

Two stops in Scotland to promote the 2012 London Olympics.

Rural Development Programme [Rural Development]

Announcement of almost £1.6 billion for agriculture, forestry and environment projects.

Scotland's attitude to UK energy policy [Business and Industry]

Scotland does not need and does not want any new nuclear power stations - Minister.

Wednesday 30/05/2007

Debate on Scottish economy [Economy]

Finance Secretary sets out plans to give Scotland 'clear competitive edge' in business.

Fishing income increases [Marine and Fisheries]

A national statisitcs publication.

Ministerial Statement on Fishing Income Statisitics [Marine and Fisheries]

The total value of fish landed up by six percent to £370 million in 2006.

Tuesday 29/05/2007

Debate on Scottish economy [Economy]

Finance Secretary to set out priorities for stimulating economic growth.

Pledge on cancer waiting times [Health and Community Care]

New Government says targets will be fully met by the end of the year.

Friday 25/05/2007

Fresh start for fishing industry [Marine and Fisheries]

Cabinet Secretary addresses the Fishing 2007 exhibition in Glasgow.

Thursday 24/05/2007

Avian flu found in Wales [Health and Community Care]

Low pathogenic avian influenza (H7N2) has been confirmed in North Wales.

Civil courts review [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Information and evidence requested as Review gets under way.

Law Officers named [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Parliament endorses First Minister's choice as Lord Advocate and Solicitor General.

Review of public sector budgets [Economy]

Report will inform future spending plans - Finance Secretary.

Ship to ship oil transfer in Forth estuary [Environment]

Cabinet Secretary announces intention to change environmental law on ship to ship oil transfers.

Wednesday 23/05/2007

Energy vision for Scotland [Business and Industry]

Minister says new energy strategy is linked to promotion of economic growth.

Future of Post Office network [People and Society]

Minister says local consultation will be critical to in determining whether closures go ahead.

Government points the way ahead [Government]

First Minister spells out the new Government's priorities and objectives.

Tuesday 22/05/2007

First meeting of Cabinet [Government]

Five Secretaries take oath of office and attend first official meeting of Scottish Cabinet.

Revised Household Below Average Income statistics [Statistics]

Government Statistical Service in Scotland.