March 2003
Monday 31/03/2003
Court reforms offer promise of quicker settlement of asbestos compensation cases.
Executive proposes amendments to 2000 Act and changes to code of practice.
Consent granted for Paul’s Hill wind-powered generating station.
Sources of help and advice for the 600,000 mostly unpaid carers in Scotland.
John Milligan has been re-appointed to the Scottish Welfare to Work Advisory Task Force.
Sunday 30/03/2003
Business angels first to receive funding from new co-investment fund.
Saturday 29/03/2003
Minister endorses idea of new 'gateway' to support services for all businesses.
Friday 28/03/2003
Executive announces more government jobs to be spread around Scotland.
Minister says 'inclusiveness'is helping provide opportunities for disadvantaged young people.
Two kilometre stretch of A9 will follow red route on valley floor.
Executive accepts report as 'way forward' for planning and delivery of services.
Advice for schools as part of three year reform programme of child protection services.
Information on a series of issues to do with environment and rural development.
Review produces package of measures to improve governance and accountability in FE sector.
Re-appointment of non-executive directors at Caledonian MacBrayne.
Dumfries and Galloway switch 12,000 council houses to not-for-profit partnership.
New byelaw bans public consumption of alcohol in Inverness and Beauly.
Transport Minister visits site of proposed new rail station at Larkhall.
Fiscal service hosts event to explain how criminal justice system works.
Lockerbie trial to be subject at Commonwealth Law Conference.
Chief Medical Officer reminds parents of benefits of high levels of immunisation.
Trustee appointments for Scotland’s National Art collections.
New body and working groups to oversee introduction of Water Framework Directive.
Report shows progress towards full compliance with New Deal by August this year.
Lord Advocate announces appointment of new district fiscal.