Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 19/12/2003

Campaign to stop attacks on NHS staff [Health and Community Care]

'Gonnae no dae that' slogan takes anti-violence message across Scotland.

EU agrees deal on fish stocks [Environment]

Fisheries Minister secures £20 million fishing deal following negotiations in Brussels.

Farm restructuring and diversification [Agriculture]

Over £400,000 awarded to farm businesses in Highlands and Islands.

New district fiscal at Oban [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Appointment announced for New Year.

The year in pictures [Transport]

Four European air routes are the first to benefit from a special Executive fund.

Thursday 18/12/2003

Funding for disadvantaged communities [People and Society]

Twelve councils to receive share of £70m Better Neighbourhood Services Fund.

Out of hour healthcare arrangements [Health and Community Care]

Patients set to benefit from new team approach to out of hour services.

Primary care premises receive £19m [Health and Community Care]

Funding for NHS Boards to invest in premises to deliver more primary care services.

Proposals for environmental assessment [Environment]

Launch of consultation on introduction of Strategic Environmental Assessment.

School Census September 2002 [Education and Training]

Further analysis of the data produced by September 2002 census.

Scotland’s population set for continuing decline [Statistics]

Population projections issued by Registrar General for Scotland.

VisitScotland relocation decided [Government]

Ministers agree relocation within Edinburgh is best option for tourism body.

Who's keeping an eye on your drink? [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Awareness raising campaign on dangers of drink-related sexual assault.

Wednesday 17/12/2003

European funding to boost local economies [Economy]

£7 million of euro funding to help create over 800 jobs in south of Scotland.

Extra funding for parents helpline [People and Society]

National helpline for parents of children with additional support needs to receive £675,000.

Funding settlement for local government [Government]

Executive announces allocations to individual authorities for 2004-05 and 2005-06.

Lower than inflation increase in business rates [Business and Industry]

Provisional poundage rate for 2004-05 set at 48.8p, an increase of 1p.

Progress against social justice milestones [People and Society]

Publication of Social Justice, Indicators of Progress 2003 report.

Re-opening of NVZ Grant Scheme [Agriculture]

Second tranche of grants for cost of provision, replacement or improvement of slurry storage.

Tagging deal for sheep and goats [Agriculture]

Current identification arrangements will remain until 2008, subject to Commission approval.