Scottish Government

News Releases:

Thursday 03/04/2008

Learning and Teaching Scotland [Education and Training]

New Board member appointment.

More marine powers required [Environment]

Scottish Government seeks to rule the seas.

'Red Hot' in the Big Apple [Tourism]

First Minister presents platinum disc to the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

Tackling alcohol misuse [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary reiterates need to tackle Scotland's drink problem after Euro summit.

Wednesday 02/04/2008

Cabinet Secretary responds to manufacturing figures [Business and Industry]

Mixed export figures show need for Scotland to be more competitive - John Swinney.

Ferry provision study [Transport]

Economic appraisal of future ferry priorities for island of Lismore.

Funding support for Edinburgh International Festival [Arts and Culture]

£277,000 from Expo fund to support Scottish Opera production.

Housing discussion report published [Housing]

Summary of responses to proposals to improve supply, quality and choice in Scotland's housing.

Improving autism services [Health and Community Care]

New guidance published to help enhance community facilities for people with autism.

New beginning for homelessness services [Housing]

Glasgow's three all-male homeless hostels close to be replaced by new facilities.

Resignation of Bertie Ahern [Government]

First Minister comments on resignation of Irish Prime Minister.

Scottish Manufactured Exports [Statistics]

A National Statistics publication for Scotland.

Tackling alcohol misuse [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary attends Barcelona conference to discuss approaches to tackling problem of alcohol misuse.

World to compete for Saltire Prize [Business and Industry]

First Minister announces world's largest ever single prize for innovation in marine renewable energy.

Tuesday 01/04/2008

FM gives backing to the 'Revolution' [Sport]

First Minister meets New England Revolution soccer coach Steve Nicol as part of Scotland Week.

Lessons from the land of Jefferson [Government]

First Minister evokes spirit of US Founding Father in support of referendum.

Prescription charges cut to £5 [Health and Community Care]

Cost of NHS prescriptions reduced from £6.85 to £5, in first move towards making them free.

Retail market for non-domestic water [Government]

Businesses and public bodies to have choice over supplier of water and sewerage services.