Scottish Government

News Releases:

Thursday 04/02/2010

Simplifying planning policy [Planning]

Action to make planning easier to understand.

UK Groceries Code of Practice [Business and Industry]

Rural Affairs Secretary comments on the new code.

Wednesday 03/02/2010

Budget 2010-11 [Economy]

Scottish Parliament approves government spending plans.

Cut in prescription costs on the cards [Health and Community Care]

Public Health Minister appears at health committee on prescription charges.

More funding for Arts & Business [Arts and Culture]

Aiming to increase business sponsorship of the arts.

Tuesday 02/02/2010

Future of infection control [Health and Community Care]

Appropriate antibiotic use is vital to prevent rise of new superbugs.

More areas in line for broadband [People and Society]

Additional telephone exchanges to be upgraded in rural areas.

Spring Budget Revision [Economy]

Prudent management 'allows' economic recovery - Finance Secretary.

Monday 01/02/2010

Public attitudes to broadcasting [Research]

Summit announced as research shows room for improvement.

Scottish Arts Council and Scottish Screen [Arts and Culture]

Board re-appointments.