News Releases:
Saturday 30/03/2002
The Queen Mother has died at Windsor Castle at the age of 101.
Friday 29/03/2002
NHS Education for Scotland to give NHS staff the opportunity to build on their skills.
Thursday 28/03/2002
Edinburgh Council receives Bellwin scheme funding for emergency work.
Statistical bulletin shows budgeted costs in primary and secondary schools.
New targets set for police in dealing with violent crime.
All schools will have to draw up plans to deal with pupils with disabilities.
New booklet offers practical suggestions for parents and schools.
New members appointed to the Scottish legal aid board.
Re-start of murder trial due to simple human error.
The amount of vacant and derelict land in the country continues to fall.
New housing legislation to strengthen rights of homeless people.
The new body which replaces three existing water authorities ready to start work.
New online resource for professionals in the housing support service.
Pilot scheme areas chosen so that 4,000 homes can be connected to the internet.
Wednesday 27/03/2002
New projects to provide place of safety for women and children throughout Scotland.
New national standards to put needs of children and young people first.
Criminal Justice Bill includes wide range of measures, including child protection.
Edinburgh Sheriff Court initiative to receive funding for another three years.
Fife constabulary given extra finances to police new superfast ferries at Rosyth port.
£2.75m investment to bring about significant change in smear test processing.