Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 09/07/2007

National Tartan Register to be set up [Arts and Culture]

New Register will protect and promote one of Scotland's 'most valuable and iconic assets'.

Scotland contributes to Darfur aid [People and Society]

Announcement of £250,000 to help those affected by unrest in South and West Darfur.

Friday 06/07/2007

Minister visits Edinburgh mosque [People and Society]

Justice Secretary meets with members of Edinburgh Central Mosque to discuss community relations.

Tribute paid to NHS staff [People and Society]

Health Minister praises 'professionalism' of NHS staff in wake of Glasgow Airport incident.

Thursday 05/07/2007

Fire safety guide launched [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New guidance published on the evacuation of disabled people from buildings.

New judge appointed [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Hugh Matthews QC appointed Senator of the College of Justice in Scotland.

Training boost for carers [Health and Community Care]

Foster and kinship carers can claim up to £1,000 towards training.

Wednesday 04/07/2007

FM comments on Johnston release [People and Society]

First Minister says release of BBC journalist is 'wonderful news'.

Hydro scheme approved [Environment]

Ministers give green light for Inverlael hydro scheme in Wester Ross.

Manufactured Exports first quarter 2007 [Business and Industry]

A National Statistics Publication.

Manufactured exports show slight growth [Business and Industry]

Minister says figures show need to give Scotland a more 'competitive edge'.

Support for plans to cut ID fraud [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Joint consultation analysis report published by the Registrars General for England and Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Sunday 01/07/2007

Glasgow airport incident [Law, Order and Public Safety]

FM statement follows meeting of Scottish Ministers to discuss situation.