August 2002
Friday 30/08/2002
Minister invites communities to take advantage of Fund to initiate projects.
Minister welcomes "encouraging progress" made in reducing toll of heart disease.
Tourism Minister presents award at Isleburgh on visit to islands.
Peter L Gray QC named as part-time member of board for next four years.
Act comes into force to extend the rights of more than 600,000 home carers.
Seminars to ask for views on how to ensure a healthy environment.
Thursday 29/08/2002
Trend for total number of households to increase but average size to fall.
Launch of consultation on improving the standards of landfill sites across Scotland.
Minister sets out details of proposed independent Commissioner's job.
Advice for amateur sports clubs on how to benefit from new tax reliefs.
Minister pledges that tackling waiting remains a top priority for NHS.
Wednesday 28/08/2002
Funding for 196 projects to enhance nature in agricultural environment.
Ray Macfarlane has been appointed as the new Chair of Scottish Screen.
A planning inquiry will be held if Scottish Water appeal against the council's decision.
Health Minister announces re-appointment of several Trust Chairs.
Tuesday 27/08/2002
Minister launches series of events to celebrate Scotland’s natural heritage.
Health Minister confirms change to single list for all in-patients and day case treatment.
Education Minister opens school, describing it as an excellent learning and teaching environment.
Start of a public consultation on new controls for the incineration of waste in Scotland.
Special arrangements smooth transition to new Scottish Forestry Grants Scheme.
Monday 26/08/2002
Every local authority to benefit from a share of an additional £10m to improve school discipline.
Minister welcomes initiative that brings promise of 200 new jobs.
David Middleton appointed to head the Food and Agriculture Group in SEERAD.
First stage of the 24-hour telephone advice service for patients launched in Aberdeen.
Campaign to recruit 400 new members for Scotland’s unique children’s hearings system.