October 2003
Friday 31/10/2003
Statistics show children leave care without qualifications.
Scotland’s national football stadium celebrates 100th birthday.
Report on child protection, looked after children, social care staff, and finance.
International conference examines special role as it has operated in Scotland.
Small and growing businesses set to benefit from huge increase in support.
Report outlines proposals for more proactive approach to incident handling.
Apprentices, employers and organisations showcased at ceremony in Edinburgh.
Schools, teachers, pupils and businesses involved in successful enterprise schemes to be rewarded.
Appointment of High Court Judge to the Parole Board for Scotland.
Appeal’s website facility encourages Scots to pay tribute ex-Servicemen and women.
Minister says all traders must be 'vigilant, responsible and sensible'.
Thursday 30/10/2003
Publication of package of measures to tackle the scourge of anti-social behaviour.
Public Services Minister says progress will come through co-operation.
Chief Medical Officer reminds parents of the importance of immunising their children.
Shopkeepers caught selling fireworks to children will be charged and prosecuted - Lord Advocate.
Statistics show a 10 year low in the number of appeal cases completed.
Supersonic airliner to become major exhibit for National Museums of Scotland.
Minister welcomes success of 15th Conference of Commonwealth Education Ministers.
Patients to have option of where and when they are seen using waiting times database.
Minister approves three re-appointments to Local Government Boundary Commission for a second term.
Appointment of experienced sheriffs as temporary judges to take on High Court cases.
Publication of The Regulation of Utility Company Roadworks consultation paper.
Inspection report recommends further integration of part-time firefighters.
Minister repeats pledge that Executive will not introduce top-up fees in Scotland.
Wednesday 29/10/2003
Conference delegates told transport leaders have role to play in improving nation’s health.