Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 24/11/2003

Draft guidance for FE and additional needs [Education and Training]

Proposals for support for students with additional needs in FE colleges.

Extra funding for Scottish Women's Aid [People and Society]

Critical services to assist women fleeing domestic abuse set to continue.

Final report of Organ Retention Group [Health and Community Care]

Conclusions of group set up to consider issue of organ retention at post mortem.

Glasgow and Clyde Valley [Planning]

First alteration to structure plan approved without modifications.

Greater say for victims of crime [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Launch of pilot schemes giving victims right to submit a statement to court.

Local Governance Bill [Government]

Bill introduced to Parliament that will change the way local councillors are elected.

Move to end 'postcode prescribing' [Health and Community Care]

Scottish Medicines Consortium to be given strengthened role in nationwide provision.

Non-exec re-appointment in Scottish Executive [Government]

New two-year term for non-exec director on Management Group of senior civil servants.

Prosecutors tackle domestic abuse [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New guidance to help courts prosecute domestic abuse crimes effectively.

Renewing the Auld Alliance [Government]

Scotland and France to celebrate Entente Cordiale in New Year.

Scottish Music Centre goes global [Arts and Culture]

New-look website to promote music information resource worldwide.

Sunday 23/11/2003

Payback time for criminals [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Record cash levels seized from criminals as a result of new court powers.

Friday 21/11/2003

‘Broadband for Scotland' campaign [Business and Industry]

Ford Kiernan and Elaine C Smith front campaign to encourage businesses and public access.

Downward trend in road casualties [Transport]

Minister welcomes figures showing lowest number of road accidents in 50 years.

Horse passport deadline extended [Agriculture]

Owners of horses given further six months to obtain passports.

Local Authority Economic Development Group [Business and Industry]

Public Services Minister says Local Economic Forums are vital to community planning.

More stringent targets for heart ops [Health and Community Care]

Health Minister brings forward waiting time deadline by six months.

Renewed focus on housing supply [People and Society]

Minister asks housing sector to help find creative solutions for Scotland's communities.

Road accident statistics for 2002 [Statistics]

Details on the number of road accidents and casualties last year.

Road user charging schemes [Transport]

Consultation begins on national regulations for exemptions to charges.