News Releases:
Friday 30/11/2001
Review to consider ways to help secure the provision of affordable housing in rural areas.
First Minister promises co-operation with other governments in fight against drugs.
Lord Advocate seeks more effective strategy to clamp down on illegal cigarette and alcohol sales.
The cockle fishery of the Scottish Solway Firth is to be closed to hand gathering.
NHSScotland statistics show that 13% of children have not been immunised with the MMR vacccine.
Figures gathered by local authorities show reasons behind cases of homelessness.
Fisheries Departments have announced details of the catch limits applicable from December 1, 2001.
Social Justice Minister says good race relations depends on children and teenagers.
Talks focus on differences of Scottish farming industry within UK context.
A continuing improvement in pupils' performance in exams is shown in the detailed figures.
Application period for 2002 Scheme starts on December 4 and closes February 4.
The First Minister has recorded a special webcast at Bute House to mark the patron saint's day.
The closing dates for applications under the 2001 Scheme has been set as December 6.
The membership of the committee examining the work of district and sheriff courts.
Thursday 29/11/2001
Payments to farms with beef cows or rough grazing have been increased under the LFA Scheme.
The grant aid has been awarded to 146 new projects undertaken by farmers across Scotland.
Statistics published show that homicides in Scotland are mainly caused by drink and drugs.
The Lord Advocate, Colin Boyd QC has appointed Geoffrey David Mitchell to be an Advocate Depute.
The latest monthly bulletin on how the New Deal is affecting the unemployed to end of September.
Total Income From Farming in 2001 in Scotland is forecast to rise by fourteen per cent.