News Releases:
Thursday 24/06/2004
Statistical Bulletin provides provisional totals for road accidents and casualties in 2003.
Tourism Culture and Sport Minister explains absence at question time in Parliament.
New figures show that 332 people were killed in road accidents in Scotland last year.
Registrar General's vital events return for the first quarter of 2004.
Review of way Scotland’s police forces handle complaints against officers.
Review of compliance with guidelines on investigation and reporting of racist crime.
Awards highlight Scotland’s reputation for producing world-class writers -Minister.
Wednesday 23/06/2004
New Group set up to reduce the 'unacceptably high' risk of accidents on A77.
West Dunbartonshire Council to receive over £4m to help meet its waste targets.
Announcement that Executive will provide over £255,000 to 26 farm diversification projects.
Study to assess what salmon & freshwater sectors will look like in eight to ten years.
Parliament passes Bill which will change the way councillors are elected.
John Graham announced as new Chief Executive by the Permanent Secretary.
The Suckler Cow Premium Scheme 2004 will open for applications on July 1.
Tuesday 22/06/2004
Announcement of £90,000 of funding for the Scottish Golf Environment Group.
£7 million to secure future of Glasgow, Dundee, Edinburgh & Aberdeen science centres.
Information on education, health, benefits, deprivation, population and access to services.
New initiative to enable employers to provide loans of computers to employees for personal use.
New police guidelines issued on use of restorative warnings for young offenders.
Latest survey includes information on provision of free fruit and chilled drinking water.