Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 04/09/2009

Funding for Gaelic education [Arts and Culture]

More school places and increased resources for Gaelic-medium education across Scotland.

More homes for homeless households [Housing]

Progress towards providing homes for all unintentionally homeless households.

Thursday 03/09/2009

Agricultural Wages Board [Agriculture]

Board will be retained following introduction of new apprenticeship rate and to protect vulnerable workers.

Diageo meeting [Business and Industry]

Finance Secretary presents company representatives with details of an alternative business proposition.

Influenza A (H1N1) update [Health and Community Care]

Latest figures show slight increase in rate of GP consultations for flu-like illnesses.

Programme for Scotland [Government]

First Minister sets out Scottish Government's plans for the year ahead.

Wednesday 02/09/2009

Climate Challenge Fund [Environment]

£3.5 million awarded to 37 local projects to help cut their carbon footprint.

Dance away at Hogmanay [Arts and Culture]

New dance and music extravaganza will be staged in Edinburgh this Hogmanay.

Diageo statement [Business and Industry]

Finance Secretary updates Parliament on Diageo meetings.

Tuesday 01/09/2009

Action Plan on Children's Rights [People and Society]

Scottish Government unveils action to improve lives over the next four years.

Bluetongue vaccination checks [Agriculture]

Random blood testing to be carried out at markets and farms.

Commonwealth Games legacy plan [Sport]

£23.5 million investment to ensure all of Scotland benefits from 2014 Games.

Lockerbie decision [Law, Order and Public Safety]

More relevant documents and background information released.

Police number statistics [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary comments on figures showing 'record numbers' of officers.

Police officer quarterly strength statistics [Statistics]

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.