Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 01/10/2007

Firearm curbs come into place [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Minister says new air weapon restrictions will not be the last moves by Government.

Glasgow factory inquiry announcement [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Public inquiry to into 2004 blast in which nine people died.

New homes a 'top priority' [Housing]

Communities Minister explains plans to give equal rights to accommodation to homeless by 2012.

Public sector should 'aid' food industry [Environment]

Rural Affairs Secretary urges local authorities to promote locally produced food.

Reform of legal aid for summary justice [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary pledges that lawyers will be paid 'approriately and fairly' for their work.

Scotland's plans for Europe [Government]

Europe Minister outlines Scottish Government's long term strategic priorities for EU.

Tuesday 25/09/2007

Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland [Arts and Culture]

Appointment of four new members.