Scottish Government

Tuesday 22/05/2012

Appointment of a new Sheriff

Derek Pyle appointed.

Better support for victims and witnesses [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Consultation published to inform Victims and Witnesses Bill.

Electricity Market Reform [Business and Industry]

UK Energy bill must capitalise on Scotland’s green energy potential.

Monday 21/05/2012

Plan set for Aquaculture & Fisheries Bill [Marine and Fisheries]

Environment Minister in Shetland as autumn date confirmed for new Bill

Stem cell treatment could restore vision [Health and Community Care]

New treatment offers hope to chronic corneal disease sufferers.

Sunday 20/05/2012

£34m for new ambulances [Health and Community Care]

Replacement fleet gets the green light

First Minister comments on Al-Megrahi [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Reliable information confirms death.

Friday 18/05/2012

Children's heart surgery report [Health and Community Care]

A safe and sustainable service - but improvements can and will be made.

Consultation on controlling BVD [Agriculture]

Proposals to help farmers combat serious endemic cattle disease.

New UK fisheries management system agreed

UK Fisheries Administrations agreement new ‘Concordat’ on the management of quotas and licences.

RAF Kinloss [Environment]

Commenting following media reports concerning possible radioactive contamination of land and RAF Kinloss.

Thursday 17/05/2012

A short walk to health [Health and Community Care]

Walking strategy and new ways of getting Scots physically active to be tested

Grow Your Own [Agriculture]

Support for Scottish allotments and community growers

Language learning to start from P1 [Education and Training]

Learning two additional languages from primary to be piloted.

Scottish Government backs harbour project for Shetland [Government]

FM announces £10m boost to planned decommissioning 'centre of excellence'.

Wednesday 16/05/2012

BBC Scotland cuts [Arts and Culture]

BBC Trust confirms Delivering Quality First proposals.

Funding for Gaelic award-nominated school [Education and Training]

Primary School pupils to take a trip to Sabhal Mòr Ostaig.

Health Secretary comments on HAI figures [Health and Community Care]

Rates of healthcare associated infections fall.

Inspired by Olympic Games [Sport]

Showcase for projects across Scotland offering sport and physical activity.

ISA restrictions to be lifted [Marine and Fisheries]

No more movement restrictions for South West Shetland salmon farms.