Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 06/01/2010

National Galleries of Scotland [Arts and Culture]

Re-appointments to Board of Trustees.

Prescription charges [Health and Community Care]

Cost of NHS prescriptions set to be reduced from £4 to £3 from April.

Tackling cold weather [People and Society]

First Minister praises Scotland’s public services.

Tuesday 05/01/2010

Keeping Scotland moving [General]

Supplies of salt and grit being distributed to areas in greatest need.

Lifeline for Glencraft [Business and Industry]

First Minister announces plans to help secure future of Aberdeen factory.

Tackling crofting absenteeism [Rural Development]

Plans to ensure that crofts are occupied and actively worked.

UK Food Strategy [Business and Industry]

Rural Affairs Secretary welcomes UK's Food 2030 strategy.

Monday 04/01/2010

Keeping Scotland moving [Transport]

Resilience operation ensures salt and grit supplies are maintained.

New year – new opportunities for school leavers [Education and Training]

Christmas school leavers will benefit from more choices in training and employment.

Sunday 03/01/2010

Scotland closer to being smoke free [Health and Community Care]

Minister encourages people to quit smoking with new legislation ready for 2010.

Scotland in 2010 has 'brighter prospects' [Government]

Finance Secretary predicts strong recovery from recession.

Taking stock of fish prospects [Marine and Fisheries]

Fisheries Secretary comments on WWF Scotland's assessment of whitefish stocks.

Wildfowling ban [Environment]

Severe weather prompts temporary suspension of shooting of birds.