Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 03/11/2008

Preventing the spread of bluetongue [Agriculture]

Launch of compulsory mass vaccination programme to protect Scotland's livestock.

Sunday 02/11/2008

Reducing fire deaths [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Working group set up to help reduce number of people killed or injured in fires.

Friday 31/10/2008

Do more for St Andrew's Day [Arts and Culture]

Programme of events across the country to celebrate Scotland's National Day.

Efficient government targets [Government]

Finance Secretary says Scottish Government has made efficiency savings of £1.7 billion.

Local government boundaries [Public Sector]

Commission seeks views on proposed boundary changes at Stepps.

Redesign of Renfrewshire elderly care [Health and Community Care]

Plans to improve services for older people have been given the green light.

Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Appointment of five non-lawyer members.

Showcase of superb Scottish food [Business and Industry]

The BBC Good Food Show Scotland returns to Glasgow.

Timetable for new school exams [Education and Training]

New exams qualifications for secondary pupils now to be introduced in 2014.

Thursday 30/10/2008

Attracting overseas students [Education and Training]

Extra 51 scholarships to be awarded to US students this year to study in Scotland.

Manufacturing advice increase [Business and Industry]

Businesses to benefit from an increase in advice.

Teacher workforce planning [Education and Training]

Improved system to ensure the right number of teachers are in the right place at the right time.

Young Scottish Muslim Awards [People and Society]

First Minister attends awards ceremony in Glasgow.

Wednesday 29/10/2008

Final results of the 2008 June Agricultural Census [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Grants to support job creation [Business and Industry]

Support to help companies beat the global downturn.

New powers to support and protect at risk adults [Health and Community Care]

More support and protection for those at risk of harm and neglect.

Potential of offshore wind energy [Environment]

Study to help ensure a consistent approach to future offshore wind development.

Support for Scottish businesses [Business and Industry]

Launch of first ever national portal for public contracting opportunites.

Tuesday 28/10/2008

Attainment in Higher Education and Destinations of Leavers 2006-07 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication.

Criminal Appeal Statistics 2007-08 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.