Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 29/08/2001

Move to settle Hepatitis C claims out of court [General]

Lawyers have been instructed to settle outstanding legal claims with some sufferers

Sarah Boyack launches new web and tv travel information service [General]

Archived news release.

Traffic information begins to flow freely [General]

The Executive has launched an online service providing commuters with live CCTV coverage

Transport on the agenda as Boyack visits Shetland [General]

Archived news release.

Wallace opens new criminal records office [General]

Archived news release.

What the best-dressed pupils are wearing? [General]

A school in Edinburgh has voted that all its pupils should wear uniforms.

Tuesday 28/08/2001

£3 million for decontamination drive in Scottish hospitals [General]

Archived news release.

Borders projects to benefit from Euro money [General]

Archived news release.

Deacon announces new chair of State Hospitals Board for Scotland [General]

Archived news release.

Eye hospitals receive £3 million for upgrade [General]

An extra £3 million has been allocated to help eye hospitals where the risk of transmitting new vari

Lewis MacDonald launches freight partnership [General]

Archived news release.

Order marks end of self-governance for Scotland's schools [General]

The only self-governing school in Scotland is to return to council management.

Partnership to encourage efficient freight movement [General]

A combination of interests in Aberdeen is hoping to reduce the need for lorry trips.

St Mary's Episcopal Primary School to return to Stirling Council [General]

Archived news release.

TWIN INITIATIVE BOOST FOR TRIPLE VACCINE [General]

Archived news release.

Monday 27/08/2001

Boyack gives amber light to Larkhall-Milngavie rail link [General]

Archived news release.

First Minister announces re-appointment of the Chairman of Highlands and Islands Enterprise [General]

Archived news release.

Four new commissioners appointed to mental welfare commission [General]

Archived news release.

McConnell encourages Drumchapel youngsters to stay on track [General]

Archived news release.

More money directed to problem of drug abuse [General]

Health boards share additional cash to improve treatment services.