May 2002
Friday 31/05/2002
More than 130 pig farmers will share cash under scheme to restructure industry.
The radical reform of the way judges and sheriffs are appointed in Scotland takes full effect.
Graduates told they will benefit from greater rewards on joining teaching profession.
Reputation for quality must be safeguarded with strict biosecurity controls - Minister.
Thursday 30/05/2002
Decrease in number of prisoners being recommended for early release.
Call for more women, ethnic communities and people with disabilities to serve on NDPBs.
NHS manages to reduce maximum waiting times and waiting lists.
Aberdeen pupils tell Education Minister what they saw as the important issues around education.
New figures show numbers of people at different stages of New Deal processes in Scotland.
Launch of course to provide basic food and health training to workers in range of catering outlets.
Minister launches a review of the governance of Scotland's 42 further education colleges.
Executive is making law to improve lives not to create headlines - First Minister.
Wednesday 29/05/2002
Minister tells Parliament that Scotland is on brink of new boom in the shape of renewable energy.
Final proposals set out for membership, powers, and boundaries of Scotland's second National Park.
The Crown is to appeal against the six year sentence imposed on a convicted rapist.
Annnouncement of non sector catch limits which will apply from 01.00 hours on Saturday 1 June.
Minister hands over £1 million cheque to help fund restoration of Kelvingrove.
Ross Finnie urges that the trial of GM crops should proceed on a step by step basis.
Minister announces £1.2 million investment in surgery and Banff and Buchan Diabetic Network.
Minister highlights Scotland's prime position to develop and exploit renewable energy technology.
Scotland and Ireland's joint bid formally submitted to host Euro championships.
First Minister says DTTOs are at the heart of the drive to get North-east youngsters off drugs.
Tuesday 28/05/2002
Electronic tagging and drug treatment orders said to have valuable role in reducing crime.
Legislative proposals for the future of the CFP have been published.
Executive announces that June 2002 Agricultural Census forms will be issued to farmers shortly.