Scottish Government

News Releases:

Thursday 31/01/2008

Amendments to Budget Bill [Economy]

Amendments to the 2008/09 Budget Bill lodged.

Bill for a modern judicial system [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Bill to strengthen judges' independence and modernise the administration of Scotland's courts.

Business Enterprise Research and Development Scotland 2006 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Consent for Scotland's third largest wind farm [Environment]

New Perthshire wind farm capable of providing electricity for over 100,000 homes.

Crown Office area inspection report [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Inspectorate of Prosecution report on Dumfries and Galloway Area Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

Minister comments on business research figures [Business and Industry]

Simplified grant process to support business innovation.

Minister comments on farm income statistics [Agriculture]

Cautious welcome for latest statistics which show an 11.9 per cent rise.

Scottish farm income estimates 2007 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication.

Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey 2007 [Planning]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Targets to tackle poverty [People and Society]

New approach to ensure economic growth helps narrow the gap between rich and poor.

Wednesday 30/01/2008

Abolition of bridge tolls [Transport]

Tolls on Forth and Tay bridges to be abolished February 11.

Funding to help reduce re-offending [Law, Order and Public Safety]

£3 million for project to offer young male offenders a path out of crime.

'Home Report' to be launched this year [Housing]

New system for buying and selling homes will mean buyers can make more informed decisions.

New relationship with trade unions [Business and Industry]

First Minister hails new relationship with the trade unions.

NHS Lothian [Health and Community Care]

Announcement of three new non-executive members to the Board of NHS Lothian.

Reforms to Fire and Rescue Service audit [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New independent advisory unit to replace the Fire Inspectorate.

Simplifying public services [Government]

First Minister sets out plans to abolish or merge 52 public bodies.

Waiting times targets [Health and Community Care]

Health Secretary welcomes progress on waiting times targets.

Tuesday 29/01/2008

Action on climate change [Environment]

Consultation on Climate Change Bill includes target to reduce emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.

Dental statistics [Health and Community Care]

Latest figures show rise in the number of NHS dentists and increase in patient registrations.