Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 05/09/2007

Programme for Government [Government]

First Minister lays out Scottish Government's plans for the year ahead.

Scottish Water annual report [Environment]

Accounts show a 5 per cent reduction in operating costs.

Tuesday 04/09/2007

Abolition of Bridge Tolls Bill [Transport]

New Government's first Bill proposes to scrap tolls on the Forth and Tay road bridges.

Foot and Mouth [Agriculture]

Timetable for removing temporary safeguard measures put in place following recent oubreak.

Government response to rise in crime [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary says action is planned to tackle 'deep seated problems'.

Putting noise on the map [Transport]

New maps charting noise levels around major conurbations and transport systems.

Recorded Crime in Scotland 2006-07 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication.

Support for the renewables industry [Business and Industry]

Scottish companies to have a say in shaping European financial support for green energy.

University Entrepreneurship Programme [Business and Industry]

First Minister and Sir Tom Hunter combine to encourage spirit of entrepreneurship.

Monday 03/09/2007

Financial Services Advisory Board [Business and Industry]

First Minister and Finance Secretary take their places on the Board.

Moray recycling scheme [Environment]

Cabinet Minister visits 'Waste Watchers' open day in North East.

Mountain bike world championships [Sport]

Opening day of world's biggest mountain bike event at Fort William.

Parole Board for Scotland [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Appointment of new legal and lay members.

The Scottish Government - it's official [Government]

Rebranding formally assumes Scottish Government as corporate identity.