Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 02/12/2009

'No substitute' for iconic Scottish produce [Business and Industry]

Increased support to protect Scottish food from cheap imitations.

Procurement reform continues [Public Sector]

Package to simplify and improve access to contracts for business.

Residential care proposals [People and Society]

High-level group to improve outcomes for looked after children.

Strengthening Scotland’s voice in Europe [Government]

Minister meets European leaders for Scotland Week in Brussels.

Tackling climate change [Environment]

First Minister meets European leaders to promote Scotland's renewables potential.

Tuesday 01/12/2009

Beef farm visit [Agriculture]

Collaborative approach delivers dividends to farmers.

Burns exhibition opens [Arts and Culture]

First Minister opens 'Greatest Scot' inspired exhibition in Brussels.

Extension to recycling plant [Environment]

£2.5 million recycling centre extension opens in Stirlingshire.

Farmers' Markets [Agriculture]

Three year funding package to help markets flourish round the country.

Forum chair and commissioners appointed [Health and Community Care]

Pilot forum for adult survivors of abuse in residential care.

Greater protection for golden eagles [Environment]

Proposals for six new protected areas.

H1N1 deaths [Health and Community Care]

Three further deaths bring the total to 51.

Home Reports [Housing]

One year on, industry and consumer groups give Home Report stamp of approval.

Increased lottery investment for Scotland [People and Society]

Big Lottery Fund to invest £400 million until 2015.

Police numbers ahead of target [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary comments on latest police statistics.

Police officer quarterly strength [Statistics]

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Scotland Week [Government]

First Minister in Brussels to promote economic and cultural ties with Europe.

Scottish Government changes [Government]

First Minister announces changes to Ministerial team.

Sound of Mull Spatial Plan [Environment]

Consultation on Marine Planning in the Sound of Mull.

TA volunteers to head to Afghanistan [Health and Community Care]

Health Secretary meets NHS staff being deployed to treat wounded service personnel.