Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 05/03/2008

Green light for Borders rail line [Transport]

Transport Minister sets out way forward for reinstatement of Edinburgh - Galashiels rail link.

Human organ donation [Health and Community Care]

MSPs debate the pros and cons of 'opt-out' system to increase organ donation rates.

Improving support for autism sufferers [Education and Training]

First Minister welcomes work of Celtic Nations Autism Partnership and says sharing information and skills will improve services.

North Atlantic Seafood Forum [Marine and Fisheries]

Scotland's excellent fish and seafood and highlighted at conference.

Promoting reading with Scottish literature [Education and Training]

Scottish literature, literacy and drama being combined as part of campaign to encourage more to pick up a book.

Reducing court time for low level offenders [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New scheme offers community-based reparation work as an alternative to fines for some offenders.

Results from December 2007 Agricultural Survey [Agriculture]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Students make China connection [Education and Training]

Number of Scottish students to take part in Easter and summer schools in China to build stronger links between the two countries.

Successful inward investment [Business and Industry]

Dunfermline company achieves record-breaking production levels for 2007.

Tuesday 04/03/2008

Challenging attitudes to rape [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Information campaign aims to change public attitudes to crime of rape.

Child Cancer Care [Health and Community Care]

Children's cancer care services to be retained in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Dundee.

Future of fisheries policy [Marine and Fisheries]

Cabinet Secretary meets Norwegian Fisheries Minister to discuss alternatives to Common Fisheries Policy and sustainable fishing practices.

Planning policy on renewable energy [Planning]

Proposed changes mean householders will no longer need permission to install energy generating devices.

Scottish Crime Recording Standard [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland's recommendations.

Settlement over drug supply claims [Health and Community Care]

International pharmaceutical company agrees compensation without admission of liability.

The Edinburgh Lectures [Government]

Professor Tom Nairn on Globalization and Nationalism: the New Deal?

Monday 03/03/2008

Convention of Highlands and Islands [Economy]

Shetland Convention told region to benefit from increased representation on National Economic Forum.

Future of water industry [Environment]

Maintaining stable charging and improving customer service will be the main priorities for the Scottish water industry.