News Releases:
Thursday 06/12/2001
Next phase of anti-violence campaign pledges no tolerance for physical or psychological abuse.
A consultation paper proposes better protection for vulnerable adults.
Minister for Environment and Rural Development welcomes committee report on Water Industry Bill.
Minister urges hi-tech companies to seize golden opportunity to boost their business potential.
Wednesday 05/12/2001
Minister addresses 'Aquaculture Strategy for Scotland' conference in Edinburgh.
The First Minister outlined the two objectives in the Executive’s anti-drugs strategy.
Andrew Raven re-appointed Chairman of the Deer Commission for Scotland for a further 3 years.
Report by Equal Opportunities Committee into Gypsies/Travellers and public sector policies.
Private sector householders aged 60 or over are encouraged to apply for free central heating.
New measures to tackle institutional racism in NHSScotland have been unveiled.
Extra £40,000 for 87 small community groups in Scotland on International Volunteers Day.
Tuesday 04/12/2001
Work on new city station gets underway ahead of rail services beginning this summer.
All schools encouraged to enter first-ever scheme to recognise achievment in the classroom.
The Ministers appointed after the election of the First Minister meet at Bute House today.
The Executive is to adopt a flexible approach to overpayments made under the scheme this year.
Minister expresses disappointment at the EC's proposals to cut quotas for Nephrops stocks.
Deputy Minister for Finance and Public Services addresses conference on 21st Century Government.
Two new floating sheriffs have been appointed after recommendation by selection board.
Executive announces extension of potato brown rot controls
A restricted patient who absconded from the Royal Edinburgh Hospital, returned of his own accord.