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April 2005

Sunday 01/05/2005

New building standards system

New regulations for building standards come into force.

Friday 29/04/2005

Funding to improve learning opportunities

Over £2.5 million to help workers improve their skills.

Scotland and Africa

Minister says Scotland can offer practical help to aid African nations.

Steps to reduce odour from sewage works

Voluntary code of practice published to minimise odours from waste water treatment works.

Thursday 28/04/2005

Appointment to Mental Health Commission for Scotland

Mr George Kappler appointed full time Commissioner.

Euro funding for Hydrogen Office

Plans for an office building powered by cutting-edge renewable energy technology to be awarded European funding.

New fisheries protection vessel

FPV Jura launched at Port Glasgow.

Parliament approves first stage of Smoking Bill

MSPs vote in favour of general principles of Bill that proposes to make enclosed public spaces entirely smoke free.

Protecting the water environment

Stronger regulations and monitoring for rivers, lochs and coastlines.

Seal management plan for Moray Firth

Plan to balance the conservation of Moray Firth’s seal population with the interests of salmon fisheries.

Upgrade of A8000 to go ahead

Minister pledges to fill funding gap for upgrade of Forth Bridge approach road.

Wednesday 27/04/2005

Latest GDP figures show rise in 2004

A National Statistics Publication.

Minister welcomes continued economic growth

Latest GDP figures show growth in Scotland’s economy.

Scotland's largest road project opens to traffic
Video

First Minister opens new stretch of M77 in Ayrshire replacing accident blackspot.

Scotland's population continues to rise

Population figures show an increase for the second year running

Scottish seafood showcased in Brussels

Scottish companies participate in world's largest seafood exhibition.

Shinty scores extra funding

Camanachd Association receives funding from sportscotland and Tulloch Homes.

Tuesday 26/04/2005

Action to improve hearing services

Private health sector used to help reduce waiting times for NHS audiology services.

Grants helping keep companies in business

Latest Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) report shows job creation and business expansion.

Kilmarnock Prison report

Report from the Chief Inspector of Prisons says that prisoners in Kilmarnock live in decent accommodation

Moves to get beef export ban lifted

Minister stresses importance of resuming Scottish beef exports to Europe.

Pupils benefit as teacher numbers rise

Latest census shows pupil-teacher rations improving due to rising numbers of teachers

Scotland provides blueprint for international development

South Africa considers Scottish model for water industry reform.

Tackling binge drinking and crime in the Borders

Minister visits Kelso to highlight reform of Scotland's licensing laws.

Teachers Census Results September 2004

A National Statistics publication.

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