Scottish Executive monthly listing for March 2005

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Monday 14/03/2005

Research and development support for businesses [Business and Industry]

Bus building company latest to benefit from scheme to supports new research into products and processes which demonstrate potential for global commercial success.

Waverley rail link [Transport]

Transport Minister confirms Executive support for rail link between Borders and Midlothian.

Friday 11/03/2005

Criminal justice social work [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Inspection of services in Tayside.

European funding for West of Scotland [Business and Industry]

Almost 4,000 jobs expected to be created through £17.2 million investment.

Funding for wheelchair services [Health and Community Care]

Announcement of £1.9 million to urgently tackle waiting times for wheelchairs.

Guidance to help minimise pollution [Agriculture]

Code of Good Practice for the Prevention of Environmental Pollution from Agricultural Activity.

Health and Social Work Centre [Health and Community Care]

Renfrew to get new £10 million all-in-one centre.

Healthy food finds local outlets [Health and Community Care]

Local convenience stores sign up for healthy food supply scheme.

Orkney wind farm opens at Spurness [Environment]

Roof-top turbine also handed over at Sanday School.

Tartan Week in America [Arts and Culture]

Ministers cross the Atlantic to take part in celebrations of Scotland's influence on US.

Thursday 10/03/2005

Draft regulations for Smoking Bill [Health and Community Care]

Detailed proposals for the establishment of 'no smoking premises' and what areas may be exempted.

Fire Statistics Scotland 2003 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

A national Statistics publication.

Firework injuries down [Health and Community Care]

The number of people injured by fireworks fell by 4 per cent between 2003 and 2004.

Minister sets out long term investment [Economy]

Minister for Finance and Public Service Reform details Executive’s investment plan during debate in Parliament.

National Science Week [Business and Industry]

Minister launches week aimed at inspiring next generation of scientists and engineers.

NHS Education for Scotland [Health and Community Care]

Appointment to Board.

Public turn on the drug dealers [Law, Order and Public Safety]

More than 1,000 calls received in first three weeks of Drug Dealers Don't Care campaign.

Scottish Awards for Quality in Planning [Planning]

Edinburgh Council scoops top award for Canongate regeneration project.

Wednesday 09/03/2005

Community recycling [Environment]

Local projects to share additional £5 million injection of funds.

Final results of Agricultural Census [Agriculture]

December 2004.

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