Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 03/09/2007

Climate change forecasting [Environment]

Online resource aims to help organisations think about effects of climate change.

Friday 31/08/2007

Expert group on road safety [Transport]

Members announced.

Risk Management Authority [Government]

Re-appointment of convener.

Scottish Food Fortnight [Business and Industry]

Secretary announces year of activity to promote Scottish produce.

Scottish Social Services Council [Education and Training]

Apoointment of convener and members.

Student Summit at Holyrood [Education and Training]

Education Secretary in discussion with student leaders.

Thursday 30/08/2007

Crackdown on wildlife crime [Environment]

New penalties being considered include the removal of firearms licences and a cut in farm subsidies.

Drug-related deaths [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication.

Independent Review of Free Personal Care [Health and Community Care]

Appointment of members.

Liquor licensing [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication.

Opening up Scotland to international students [Education and Training]

Funding for a further round of projects that will help international students to stay on to live and work in Scotland.

Review of free personal care [Health and Community Care]

Five members appointed to work with Lord Sutherland.

Scotland leads on fisheries conservation [Marine and Fisheries]

Scotland is the first country in Europe to implement a new voluntary scheme to conserve North Sea cod stocks.

Wednesday 29/08/2007

Tackling Scotland's 'bevvy' culture [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Effective enforcement key to tackling Scotland's alcohol problems, Secretary tells police seminar.

Care Commission [Health and Community Care]

Appointment of five new non-executive members.

Funding for environmental projects [Environment]

£2 million to help communities affected by pollution improve their environment.

Future of Crichton Campus [Education and Training]

Education Secretary tells local campaigners future of Dumfries campus is 'bright and sustainable'.

Housing Supply Task Force [Housing]

First meeting of body which aims to remove obstacles to meeting housing demand.

Support for social enterprises [Business and Industry]

Businesses that help disadvantaged groups invited to bid for additional financial support.

Tuesday 28/08/2007

Affordable homes in the Borders [Housing]

Minister announces £3 million investment for more affordable housing developments.