News Archive
Monthly news listing
May 2003
Saturday 31/05/2003
New legislation to allow disabled to choose own community care and children's services.
New buildings in Glasgow and Edinburgh win from more than 600 entries.
Friday 30/05/2003
Minister reaffirms Executive’s support for local economies and commitment to sustainable growth.
Executive giveaway over next month to encourage Scots to get online.
Enterprise Minister presents prizes to Scotland Young Entrepreneur of the Year and runner-up.
Thursday 29/05/2003
Publication of Bill seeking to bring entitlement in line with changes to the UK benefits system.
HMIC report recommends victim-centred approach to the investigation of crime.
Patients waiting over nine months for in patient/daycase treatment at all time low.
Figures reveal there were a total of 103 fatal casualties in 2001 as a result of fires.
2001
Association of Chief Police Officers conference told 'We can make a difference'.
Physical Activity Co-ordinator tells conference of benefit of simple games for under threes.
Wednesday 28/05/2003
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Minister tells Parliament a new office of charity regulator is to be created.
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First Minister says it is a 'clear, ambitious and radical agenda' for second Parliament.
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Health Minister announces first £3.5 million payment for CHD/stroke strategy.
Pro-active policing is helping to make Scotland a safer place to live - Minister.
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Commission member appointed convener of Fife-based organisation.
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