News Releases:
Thursday 24/03/2005
Ministers agree to proceed with M74 completion project following local inquiry.
Group to investigate the scope and extent of adult entertainment activity across Scotland.
£40 million of public money directed towards assisting life sciences businesses.
Regulations published alongside proposals for grant scheme to provide financial assistance to help upgrade supplies.
Second phase of sexual health project in Lothian to be supported by £1.9 million of funding.
The 12-strong team to review operation of NHS 24 has been named.
Publication of statistical bulletin - People assisted through Supporting People funding: 2003-04.
Parents to be sent text alerts if children don't turn up at school in crackdown on truancy.
Wednesday 23/03/2005
New leaflet to raise awareness of the potential dangers of airguns.
Four Scots who have risked their lives to tackle dangerous criminals receive awards.
Scottish Union Learning Fund supports eight projects run by Unions across Scotland.
Hikers urged to be prepared for wintry conditions over Easter.
National Galleries of Scotland to exhibit in New York during Tartan Week.
A year of transition at Shotts prison has been followed by a year of consolidation, according to the latest report.
Guidance on nutritional standards for under fives is launched for consultation.
Tuesday 22/03/2005
Launch of web-based resource and a series of training seminars for teachers.
Cllr William Howatson’s appointment as a Member of the Board of NHS Health Scotland has been extended.
Scotland may be seeing early signs of shedding its Sick Man of Europe tag, according to Chief Medical Officer.
Minister visits Midlothian's Cuiken Primary where P7 book buddies work with younger boys to encourage them to keep reading.
Information on the number of staff working in Scottish local authorities.