Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 03/04/2002

Minister addresses nurse's conference [Health and Community Care]

Minister tells nurses they have pivotal role in development of better mental health services.

NHS advisory panel appointed [Health and Community Care]

Membership of Advisory Panel for the Review of Management and Decision-Making in NHSScotland.

Parliament recalled from Easter recess [Government]

The Scottish Parliament has convened this afternoon to pay tribute to the Queen Mother.

Part-time fire-fighters show community spirit [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Report finds strong commitment among rural and retained fire-fighters.

Scottish response on EU governance [Government]

Executive and COSLA give views on EC White Paper on European governance.

Start up for GlobalScot network [Business and Industry]

First meeting of international business network takes place on west coast of America.

Tuesday 02/04/2002

Agency status for Bankruptcy Office [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Accountant in Bankruptcy established as an Executive Agency.

Fall in "bed blocking" numbers [Health and Community Care]

Cautious welcome from Health Minister to 5.3 per cent reduction in quarterly figures.

Keeping an eye on diabetes [Health and Community Care]

World first screening programme to prevent sight damage by diabetes.

Launch of Annual Expenditure Report [Economy]

Minister for Finance and Public Services urges public to take part in budget process.

New targets to cut air pollution [Environment]

Air Quality (Scotland) (Amendment) Regulations 2002 laid before the Scottish Parliament.

Scottish Homes Board confirmed [People and Society]

Re-appointment of five of the previous board members of Scottish Homes has been announced.

Training boost for 'early years' staff [Education and Training]

£9 million to increase number of qualified workers in pre-school education and childcare.

Monday 01/04/2002

Care regulation body begins its work [People and Society]

Scottish Commission for Regulation of Care begins work from Dundee base today.

Public right to nursery places [Education and Training]

Pre-school education now available for every three and four year old in the country.