October 2004
Sunday 31/10/2004
Minister on first direct scheduled flight between Glasgow and Prague.
Financial Times names Scotland as 'European Region of the Future' - and Dundee wins too.
Friday 29/10/2004
Loch Lomond and Trossachs and Cairngorms to share £33 million over the next three years.
Executive backs aim of ensuring viability of crofting communities.
Latest figures show long term decline in deaths from coronorary heart disease is continuing.
First Minister calls for more people to become community volunteers.
More than £38 million over the next three years for public sector projects.
Share out of £2 million among debt advisory services across Scotland.
Report recommends more 'co-ordinated approach' to planning and delivery of services.
Victims' service now available at courts in Greenock.
Thursday 28/10/2004
Minister says that quality homes should be a right rather than an aspiration.
Ministers accept all recommendations in report on long-term role of forest estate.
New laws aimed at improving quality of life in local communities.
A National Statistics publication.
Government money should put 'best building' award on firm foundation.
Highest RSA quarter 'encourages' homegrown success.
Legislation said to be 'yielding real benefits' for adults and carers.
Wednesday 27/10/2004
Changes in arrangements for Scotland's white fish fleet.
US students told that Scotland is an increasingly attractive option for study.
Transfer of the 3,600 hectare estate donated by Ian Macneil has been completed.
Atmel in East Kilbridge to create 80 new jobs in smart card business.
Minister welcomes 9 per cent fall in the number of firearms offences.
Another £6 million is allocated to help drug users beat their addiction.
A National Statistics Publication.
Enterprise Minister says service sector has been main driver of growth.