Scottish Government

News Releases:

Tuesday 18/03/2008

Placing requests in schools in Scotland 2006/07 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Scottish Water [Public Sector]

Three members appointed to the Board.

Students in Higher Education and Scottish Institutions 2006-07 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Monday 17/03/2008

Harnessing renewable energy [Sustainable Development]

Vast renewable energy in the Western Isles must be harnessed - Energy Minister.

Plan to tackle antibiotic resistance [Health and Community Care]

Over £1 million to fight against antibiotic resistant hospital infections.

Plans for travel demo towns [Transport]

£15 million over three years to fund new ideas for travel in sustainable communities.

Promoting Scottish produce [Business and Industry]

First Minister eats only Scottish food for a week to promote the benefits of home-grown produce.

Scottish food grant scheme [Health and Community Care]

£60 million available to help develop and promote locally grown produce.

SQA attainment and school leaver qualifications 2006/07 [Education and Training]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Support for pig industry [Agriculture]

Cabinet Secretary highlights difficulties facing pig industry at Brussels meeting.

Friday 14/03/2008

Animal disease consultation launched [Agriculture]

Farmers asked to make views known on responsibility and cost of animal disease.

Appointments to Board [Public Sector]

Chair and six members appointed to the Scottish Industrial Development Advisory Board.

Inquiry judge and remit announced [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Lord Justice Campbell announced as judge for Shirley McKie inquiry.

Protecting Scotland's dolphins [Environment]

Environment Secretary urges UK Government to take SNH advice on oil and gas exploration to protect bottlenose dolphins.

Scotland Week [Tourism]

Showcasing the best of Scotland across North America.

Shoppers asked for views on food [People and Society]

Supermarkets to ask customers for their opinions on food as part of national discussion.

Skills for work [Education and Training]

Evaluation shows project that helps young people develop workplace skills has been well received.

Thursday 13/03/2008

British Waterways [Public Sector]

New member appointed to Board.

Cairngorms National Park [Environment]

Southern boundary of park to be extended to include Blair Atholl and parts of Perthshire.

Celebrating St Andrew's Day [Arts and Culture]

St Andrew's Day made a holiday for Scottish Government staff.