April 2005
Sunday 01/05/2005
New regulations for building standards come into force.
Friday 29/04/2005
Over £2.5 million to help workers improve their skills.
Minister says Scotland can offer practical help to aid African nations.
Voluntary code of practice published to minimise odours from waste water treatment works.
Thursday 28/04/2005
Mr George Kappler appointed full time Commissioner.
Plans for an office building powered by cutting-edge renewable energy technology to be awarded European funding.
FPV Jura launched at Port Glasgow.
MSPs vote in favour of general principles of Bill that proposes to make enclosed public spaces entirely smoke free.
Stronger regulations and monitoring for rivers, lochs and coastlines.
Plan to balance the conservation of Moray Firth’s seal population with the interests of salmon fisheries.
Minister pledges to fill funding gap for upgrade of Forth Bridge approach road.
Wednesday 27/04/2005
A National Statistics Publication.
Latest GDP figures show growth in Scotland’s economy.
First Minister opens new stretch of M77 in Ayrshire replacing accident blackspot.
Population figures show an increase for the second year running
Scottish companies participate in world's largest seafood exhibition.
Camanachd Association receives funding from sportscotland and Tulloch Homes.
Tuesday 26/04/2005
Private health sector used to help reduce waiting times for NHS audiology services.
Latest Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) report shows job creation and business expansion.
Report from the Chief Inspector of Prisons says that prisoners in Kilmarnock live in decent accommodation
Minister stresses importance of resuming Scottish beef exports to Europe.
Latest census shows pupil-teacher rations improving due to rising numbers of teachers
South Africa considers Scottish model for water industry reform.
Minister visits Kelso to highlight reform of Scotland's licensing laws.
A National Statistics publication.