Scottish Government

News Releases:

Saturday 30/06/2007

Terrorist threat at 'critical' [Government]

First Minister says that vigilance will be necessary in days to come after Glasgow airport incident.

Friday 29/06/2007

Beauly Denny inquiry to proceed [Government]

Ministers decide to go ahead with inquiry into propsoed pylon route after considering legal submissions.

Climate Change starts here [Business and Industry]

Business Delivery Group meets for first time with climate change on agenda.

Judicial Appointments Board [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Appointment of new members.

Summer on the streets [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Street athletics on offer for young people to combat blight of antisocial behaviour.

Thursday 28/06/2007

Commonwealth Games Bill to be introduced [Sport]

Legislation would make sure 2014 Games are the best they can be if bid is successful.

Council of Economic Advisers [Economy]

First Minister names the people who will offer advice on Scotland's economic performance.

Crime bosses taken off streets [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Number of convictions of 'high level criminals' up by more than 70 per cent.

Lockerbie case referred to High Court [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Lord Advocate appoints Crown Counsel for prosecution in new appeal.

Scottish Industrial Development Advisory Board [Business and Industry]

Appointment of members.

Spending Review 2007 [Economy]

Finance Secretary outlines Government's spending plans, saying 'every penny will count'.

Wednesday 27/06/2007

Council Tax Collection Statistics 2007 [Government]

Collection figures by Scottish Local Authorities for the financial year 2006-07 and previous years.

Dumfries House saved for nation [Arts and Culture]

Scottish Government is part of consortium taking over historic 18th century mansion house in Ayrshire.

Junior docs' continuity of employment [Health and Community Care]

Health Secretary announces contract extensions for all doctors without offers of training.

New UK Prime Minister [Government]

First Minister offers congratulations to Gordon Brown MP on his appointment.

Scotland's Transport Programme [Transport]

Transport Minister says it will be 'ambitious, achievable, and value for money'.

Staff of Local Authority Social Work Services 2006 [Statistics]

A Scottish Executive Statistics Publication.

Tuesday 26/06/2007

John Murray Archive [Arts and Culture]

National Library unveils one of world's richest literary manuscript collections.

Online drug treatment directory [Health and Community Care]

New resource to help drug users and their families find the treatment they need.

Steering Scotland into 'fast lane' [Government]

First Minister says he wants Scotland to be 'high growth, fast lane economy'.