Scottish Government

News Releases:

Sunday 31/10/2004

Scotland and the Czech Republic [Government]

Minister on first direct scheduled flight between Glasgow and Prague.

Scotland scoops prestigious business award [Business and Industry]

Financial Times names Scotland as 'European Region of the Future' - and Dundee wins too.

Friday 29/10/2004

Budgets set for National Parks [Rural Development]

Loch Lomond and Trossachs and Cairngorms to share £33 million over the next three years.

Crofters' right to buy land confirmed [Rural Development]

Executive backs aim of ensuring viability of crofting communities.

Heart disease rates falling [Health and Community Care]

Latest figures show long term decline in deaths from coronorary heart disease is continuing.

Make a Difference Day [Government]

First Minister calls for more people to become community volunteers.

Modernising Government Fund allocations [Government]

More than £38 million over the next three years for public sector projects.

Money advice services [People and Society]

Share out of £2 million among debt advisory services across Scotland.

Strategic review of legal aid and advice [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Report recommends more 'co-ordinated approach' to planning and delivery of services.

Victim Information and Advice extended to Greenock [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Victims' service now available at courts in Greenock.

Thursday 28/10/2004

£1.2 billion housing investment programme [Housing]

Minister says that quality homes should be a right rather than an aspiration.

A vision for the future of Scotland's forests [Rural Development]

Ministers accept all recommendations in report on long-term role of forest estate.

Antisocial Behaviour measures come into force [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New laws aimed at improving quality of life in local communities.

Blind and partially sighted people [Statistics]

A National Statistics publication.

Executive contributes to national architectural award [Arts and Culture]

Government money should put 'best building' award on firm foundation.

Regional Selective Assistance Quarterly Report [Business and Industry]

Highest RSA quarter 'encourages' homegrown success.

Report on Adults with Incapacity Act [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Legislation said to be 'yielding real benefits' for adults and carers.

Wednesday 27/10/2004

Additional days at sea confirmed [Marine and Fisheries]

Changes in arrangements for Scotland's white fish fleet.

Americans urged to pursue 'Scottish dream' [Government]

US students told that Scotland is an increasingly attractive option for study.

Barra land taken over by Scottish Ministers [Rural Development]

Transfer of the 3,600 hectare estate donated by Ian Macneil has been completed.