Scottish Executive monthly listing for June 2004

News Releases:

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Thursday 24/06/2004

Key 2003 Road Accident Statistics [Statistics]

Statistical Bulletin provides provisional totals for road accidents and casualties in 2003.

Minister apologises for late arrival [Arts and Culture]

Tourism Culture and Sport Minister explains absence at question time in Parliament.

Minister determined to cut road deaths [Statistics]

New figures show that 332 people were killed in road accidents in Scotland last year.

More Scottish babies make their mark [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Registrar General's vital events return for the first quarter of 2004.

Next steps on police complaints [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Review of way Scotland’s police forces handle complaints against officers.

Police compliance with race guidelines [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Review of compliance with guidelines on investigation and reporting of racist crime.

Scottish Arts Council book awards [Arts and Culture]

Awards highlight Scotland’s reputation for producing world-class writers -Minister.

Wednesday 23/06/2004

A77 Safety Group [Transport]

New Group set up to reduce the 'unacceptably high' risk of accidents on A77.

Boost for recycling in West Dunbartonshire [Environment]

West Dunbartonshire Council to receive over £4m to help meet its waste targets.

Funding awards for farming businesses [Agriculture]

Announcement that Executive will provide over £255,000 to 26 farm diversification projects.

Future for freshwater fisheries [Marine and Fisheries]

Study to assess what salmon & freshwater sectors will look like in eight to ten years.

Local Governance Bill approved [Government]

Parliament passes Bill which will change the way councillors are elected.

New CEO for Historic Scotland [Arts and Culture]

John Graham announced as new Chief Executive by the Permanent Secretary.

Suckler Cow Premium Scheme [Agriculture]

The Suckler Cow Premium Scheme 2004 will open for applications on July 1.

Tuesday 22/06/2004

Funding for 'green' golfers [Environment]

Announcement of £90,000 of funding for the Scottish Golf Environment Group.

Investment for science centres [Business and Industry]

£7 million to secure future of Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh & Aberdeen science centres.

New Scottish Neighbourhood Statistics website [People and Society]

Information on education, health, benefits, deprivation, population and access to services.

PC leasing scheme for public sector staff [Government]

New initiative to enable employers to provide loans of computers to employees for personal use.

Restorative justice approach goes national [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New police guidelines issued on use of restorative warnings for young offenders.

School Meals in Scotland [Education and Training]

Latest survey includes information on provision of free fruit and chilled drinking water.

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