Scottish Government

News Releases:

Thursday 31/03/2005

Criminal Proceedings in Scottish Courts 2003 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

A National Statistics Publication.

Domestic Abuse Helpline Needs Volunteers from North East [People and Society]

Women from the north east, with a few hours to spare, are being urged to consider volunteering at the Scottish Domestic Abuse Helpline.

Figures show 'steady progress' towards targets [Health and Community Care]

Latest statistics show 19 per cent fall in numbers waiting six weeks for hospital discharge.

Funding for Immigration Advisory Service [People and Society]

Ministers agree to direct funding to support Fresh Talent initiative.

Health Improvement conference in Washington DC [Health and Community Care]

International medical experts recognise 'cutting edge work' on diabetes in Scotland.

Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New website launched.

Small towns and rural economies [Rural Development]

Study examines interdependence between towns and surrounding rural areas.

Survey of community carers [Health and Community Care]

Unpaid carers encouraged to take part in special online survey.

Wednesday 30/03/2005

Household income [Government]

Minister says data shows number of people living in absolute poverty has been more than halved.

Households Below Average Income 2003-2004 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication.

Launch of first antisocial noise control service [Environment]

Under antisocial behaviour legislation noisy neighbours could be fined up to £1,000.

New Lead for child health [Health and Community Care]

Paediatric surgeon appointed Scotland's first National Clinical Lead for Children and Young People.

New tender for Campbeltown to Ballycastle ferry service [Transport]

Announcement of renewed effort to reinstate service between Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Traverse takes a bow in New York [Arts and Culture]

Theatre company invited to perform in 'Brits off Broadway' season as part of Tartan Week

Tuesday 29/03/2005

Binge drinking in the Highlands [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Minister visits Northern Constabulary to discuss Licensing Bill.

Minister welcomes Irish example [Health and Community Care]

First year of smoking ban in Ireland shows 'clear health benefits'.

Thursday 24/03/2005

Ban on public consumption of alcohol for Stirling [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Stirling Council to introduce ban on public consumption of alcohol within towns of Strathblane, Blanefield, Balfron and Killearn.

Births, Deaths and Marriages in 2004 [People and Society]

Registrar General releases two sets of provisional figures for vital events registered during 2004.

Canals emerge as source of regeneration [Transport]

Review says British Waterways has turned a liability into a public asset.

Funding for Highlands and Islands economy [Agriculture]

More than fifty farming families awarded funding to restructure their business or diversify away from agriculture.