Scottish Government

News Releases:

Thursday 11/12/2003

Scottish Police College review inspection [Law, Order and Public Safety]

College has demonstrated significant progress in its work according to HMIC report.

Support for ‘enterprising’ Highland pupils [People and Society]

Schools in Highland Council area to benefit from new funding for developing enterprise skills.

Survey shows Scotland retains graduates [Education and Training]

Minister welcomes evidence showing graduates who study in Scotland choose to stay in Scotland.

Wednesday 10/12/2003

Credit unions awarded new funding [People and Society]

Two basic financial services in Glasgow first to benefit from new funding.

Fisheries debate [Agriculture]

Minister states determination to get best possible deal for Scotland’s fishing communities.

Government Expenditure and Revenue in Scotland 2001-02 [Economy]

Tenth in a series of official publications examining budgetary issues in Scotland.

Public exhibition on upgrading of A9 in Kingussie [Transport]

Public exhibition on proposed improvements to be held on December 11 & 12.

Public finance report [Economy]

Ministers comment on Government Expenditure and Revenue in Scotland 2001-02.

Report for rural mental health services [Health and Community Care]

Advice and guidance on measures to support development of services in remote areas.

Reports inform Mental Health Act preparation [Health and Community Care]

Interim assessment findings published to help plan modern mental health services for patients.

School leavers statistics [Education and Training]

Destinations of leavers from Scottish schools: 2002/03.

Tuesday 09/12/2003

£10 million of anti poverty funding [People and Society]

Money for initiatives to support low income families and lone parents.

Auditor General's report on Scottish Enterprise [Business and Industry]

All points made in report will be carefully considered - Enterprise Minister.

Farm diversification funding [Agriculture]

Over £550,000 awarded to 27 projects under Farm Business Development Scheme.

Ice Factor formed in Highlands [Rural Development]

World's largest ice-climbing arena launched at Kinlochleven.

Paisley school wins national award [Education and Training]

Castlehead High School receives Philip Lawrence Award for approach to drive up reading standards.

Potato Ring Rot [Agriculture]

Minister discusses concerns of Welsh ring rot finding with potato growers.

Pupil attainment on the rise [Education and Training]

Minister welcomes continuing trend of improvements in literacy and numeracy levels.

Satellite monitoring of fishing fleet [Marine and Fisheries]

All fishing vessels over 15 metres to have satellite monitoring equipment installed.

Satellite Park opens in East Lothian [Business and Industry]

New business park in Macmerry designed to ‘bring the workplace closer to the workers’.