June 2003
Monday 30/06/2003
First Minister urges Scots to take day trips and holidays in Scotland this summer.
First Minister aims to increase tourism through joint work with Bavaria.
Targets to reduce delayed discharge exceeded by local authority and NHS Partnerships.
Minister sees planned work on Subway and better ticketing information at Buchanan Bus Station.
Percentage of pupils entitled to free school meals falls to 18.8 per cent.
Minister says school meals helping to create a healthy nation.
£16 million in lottery funding to help elite athletes 'compete on world stage'.
Figures estimate population at 5,054,800 on June 30, 2002, a fall of 9,400 since mid-2001.
Minister promises that 'kingpin' drug dealers will be targeted in ongoing fight.
Sunday 29/06/2003
New team to give impetus to Executive's three-year programme of reform.
Friday 27/06/2003
Changes allow cremation of body parts removed at post-mortem examinations.
Court of Session hearing confirms removal of three office-bearers from charity.
Retired senior police officer named as chair of new working group.
Consultation on equipment and adaptations of disabled and older people.
Scotland's new charity regulator to be based in Dundee.
Minister highlights importance of institute to sustainability of farming.
Minister says new laws favour law abiding majority in making Scotland safer.
Announcement of name of new Keeper of the Registers of Scotland.
Minister opens American-owned shaker screen facility for oil industry.
Announcement of new Registrar General for Scotland on retirment of john Randall.
Legislation published to bring the structure of NHSScotland up to date.
Review of policing produces 24 recommendations for Scottish forces.
Thursday 26/06/2003
Launch of new national training award approved by the Scottish Qualifications Authority.
Report details review procedures, case statistics and gives insight into workings of the Commission.
Prosecution service and victime support join forces to hold event in Highlands and Islands.