April 2004
Friday 30/04/2004
Minister urges NHS employers to support staff’s ability to balance work and home commitments.
Total funding rises to almost £409 million for the new financial year.
Local council allocated funding to support enterprise in education.
Construction leaders told economic growth requires investment in whole workforce.
Consultation on single funding body for colleges and higher education institutions.
Scotland’s population has increased by 2,600 on previous year, according to new figures.
Thursday 29/04/2004
Minister visits Lasswade school to see reults of partnership between IKEA and Midlothian Council.
Further one years grace for type 3 rams in advance of European testing requirements.
Industry’s leading figures map out future for textiles.
Ministers given new powers to approve projects in waters around Scotland.
Additional funding for local authorities to help home-owners carry out essential improvements.
New Buildings at Risk online register to list properties of ‘historic merit’.
Wednesday 28/04/2004
Minister comments on figures indicating increase in GDP over 2003.
Provisional estimates show rise of 1.7 per cent over 2003, and 0.2 per cent for quarter.
Legislation to reform High Courts passed by Parliament.
An extra £174,000 to help provide practical support for victims and witnesses of crime.
Health Minister announces action following publication of new report.
FM and DFM provide update on achievements over last 12 months.
Regional partnership awarded £4.9 million to improve public transport.
Tuesday 27/04/2004
Broadband services to be delivered sooner to communities in Scotland.
Improved passenger facilities expected to boost local economy.
Forward thinking required to deliver an NHS which can meet future challenges – Minister.
Upgraded Lanarkshire rail facility will help remove freight from Scotland’s roads – Minister.
Tourism leaders meet at Ratho Adventure Centre to discuss innovative ways of marketing Scotland.
Three sets of guidance on Local Government in Scotland Act issued to local authorities.