Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 29/08/2003

Access to Skye's wild heritage [Environment]

Minister praises work by the John Muir Trust to in some of Skye's most remote areas.

Assynt 10th anniversary conference [Environment]

Minister tells crofters Land Reform Act can make future buy-out dreams come true.

Cancer survival statistics [Health and Community Care]

More people surviving for longer, according to latest figures.

Cumnock community transport project [People and Society]

More than 100 groups have affiliated to flexible minibus scheme in Ayrshire.

Fisheries Protection Agency [Marine and Fisheries]

Annual report and accounts shows agency 'performing well' - Minister.

Fishing Decommissioning Scheme [Marine and Fisheries]

Extension of deadline for applications to fishing vessel decommissioning scheme to September 30.

Hepatitis C payments [Health and Community Care]

Executive confirms it is to go ahead with ex-gratia payment scheme for sufferers.

Last call on anti-social behaviour [People and Society]

Consultation period enters final fortnight as Ministers promise rapid action.

Local democracy working groups [Government]

Chairpersons and members of three groups who will examine options for governance Bill.

Nairn business breakfast [Business and Industry]

Enterprise Minister talks of potential for 'green jobs' in Highlands and islands.

New advice on environmental assessment [People and Society]

Planning authorities issued advice on assessing environmental effects of their plans.

New time for Question Time [Government]

Parliament will see longer questioning session of First Minister at 12 noon.

NHS learning centre in Orkney [Health and Community Care]

New Hofn centre will help staff develop skills as part of Executive's lifelong learning strategy.

Police told not to 'waste time' on bureacracy [Law, Order and Public Safety]

First Minister acts as Inspecting Office at Tulliallan passing out parade.

Proposals to exploit 'energy crops' [Agriculture]

Consultation begins on use of bio-mass in power stations for renewable energy.

Report on Integrated Community Schools [People and Society]

Minister says 'best practice' evaulation will become the norm for all schools in Scotland.

Thursday 28/08/2003

Drug-related Deaths in Scotland 2002 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Summary information published by the Registrar General for Scotland.

European Information Seminar [Government]

Executive's view as Scotland moves into era of European enlargement.

Fortrose Academy visit [Education and Training]

Deputy First Minister in Ross-shire and Inverness-shire.

Funding for refugee integration projects [People and Society]

Communities Minister announces funding worth £230,000 for wide range of initiatives.