Scottish Government

Tuesday 08/04/2008

Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary for Scotland: Thematic Inspection Custody Facilities [Law, Order and Public Safety]

This report is the result of an inspection into the custody facilities used by the police service in Scotland.

Householder PD User/Design Code Scoping Study [Research]

An investigation of the scope for a statutory User/Design Code to accompany the householder permitted development rights to be be set out in a new statutory instrument.

Householder Permitted Development: User/Design Code Scoping Study - Research Findings [Research]

An investigation of the scope for a statutory User/Design Code to accompany the householder permitted development rights to be be set out in a new statutory instrument.

Implementation of the Water Environment and Water Services (Scotland) Act 2003 Annual Report to the Scottish Parliament - 2007 [Environment]

Report on implementation during 2007

Preparing Scotland: Scottish Guidance on Preparing for Emergencies: Executive Summary [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Guidance from the Civil Contingencies Unit

Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) Consulation Paper Analysis and Final Report [Education and Training]

The Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) Consultation Paper Analysis and Final Report provides and overview of the consultation exercise and the responses received.

The Environmental Assessment (Scotland) Act 2005 Section 8(1) Screening Determination National Scenic Areas (NSAs) Programme [Environment]

The Scottish Government Rural Directorate has determined in consultation with Historic Scotland and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency that the National Scenic Areas ( NSAs) Programme is likely to have significant environmental effects. It has therefore been concluded that a Strategic Environmental Assessment is required. An environmental report will be prepared alongside the Consultative Draft on the NSAs Programme.

Friday 04/04/2008

Burial and Cremation Review Group: Report and Recommendations [Health and Community Care]

A review of the Burial and Cremation legislation in Scotland.

Estimating the Cost of Child Poverty in Scotland - Approaches and Evidence [Research]

An attempt to estimate the cost to the public purse of child poverty in Scotland; discusses evidence and methods, and gives qualified estimates.

Protection of Vulnerable Groups - Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme - Consultation Responses [People and Society]

Scottish Vetting and Barring Scheme - Responses to consultation on policy proposals for secondary legisation

The Mental Health (Care and Treatment) (Scotland) Act 2003: Are You a Named Person? - A Guide Supporting the Role of Named Person [Health and Community Care]

A Guide supporting the role of the Named Person.

Thursday 03/04/2008

Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland: The Future of Mental Health Improvement in Scotland 2008 - 2011 - Consultation Responses [Health and Community Care]

'Towards a Mentally Flourishing Scotland' discussion document was put forward as a consultation to determine the future direction of mental health improvement for 2008-11, focusing on what Local Authorities, NHS Boards and other key stakeholders can do to support the agenda.

Wednesday 02/04/2008

Commissioning Services for People on the Autism Spectrum: Policy and Practice Guidance [Health and Community Care]

Policy and practice guidance for commissioners of health and social care services for people on the autism spectrum.

Development at Menie Estate [Planning]

Minute of pre-inquiry meeting for proposed development by the Trump International Golf Links Scotland Ltd at Menie Estate, Aberdeenshire

Firm Foundations: The Future of Housing in Scotland: An Analysis of Responses [Research]

An analysis of responses to the Government's discussion document on future housing policy

Firm Foundations: The Future of Housing in Scotland: An Analysis of Responses - Research Findings [Research]

A summary of the analysis of responses to the Government's discussion document on future housing policy

HM Inspectorate of Prisons: Report on HMP Kilmarnock: Inspection 17-21 September and 3 December 2007 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Full inspection report

Index of Manufactured Exports 2007Q4 [Statistics]

Index of Manufactured Exports 2007, quarter 4

Strategic Framework For Scottish Freshwater Fisheries - Consultation Responses [Marine and Fisheries]

Strategic Framework For Scottish Freshwater Fisheries - Consultation Responses

The Autism Toolbox: An Autism Resource for Scottish Local Authorities & Schools [Education and Training]

Advance notice of the publication of "The Autism Toolbox".