October 2002
Thursday 31/10/2002
British Tourist Authority to report to Scottish Parliament in future.
Rise in domestic abuse shows victims have more confidence in reporting it - Minister.
Incidents of domestic abuse show a 5 per cent increase on previous year.
First Minister opens capital's first Smart School, the new St Thomas of Aquin's.
Producer Club is "excellent example" of co-operation and collaboration.
Two year timescale for pilots to see if better public services can be delivered.
Scottish Health Innovations aims to be catalyst for new products and technology.
Parliament debates Bill intended to increase accountability and transparency.
Rape accused to be prevented from questioning alleged victims in court.
Ban on American imports extended to cover whole of European Commission area.
Travelling public advised to take sensible precautions in winter weather.
Wednesday 30/10/2002
National Statistics report shows benefit take-up levels in local authority areas.
Everyone in Scotland encouraged to contribute to Royal British Legion appeal.
Research shows that advertising campaign appears to have changed attitudes.
Forum for pooling ideas on best practice over new Adults with Incapacity Act.
Tuesday 29/10/2002
£500,000 for museums in Edinburgh, Falkirk, Highlands, Angus, Livingston and Perth.
Support Officer to assist Scottish Sustainable Network to be funded at a cost of £50,000.
Launch of The Pocket Scottish Movie, a concise A-Z guide to Scotland on film.
Survival rates for Scotland's most common cancers increased in past few years say new figures.
Launch of pilot project Heads Together, designed to support head teachers in their day-to-day role.
Non-sector catch limits for North Sea (Area IV), West of Scotland (Area VI) and Area VII.
Project bringing together young people of different faiths and cultures now underway.
Monday 28/10/2002
NHS Board and local authority partnerships are to receive an extra £30m over the next three years.
First Minister ensures rural communties will benefit from dispersal of public service jobs.
Administration of Crofters Building Grants and Loans Scheme candidate for relocation to H&I.