Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 01/07/2005

Slopping out continues at Polmont [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Report reveals bad sanitation and hygiene at Young Offenders Institution.

Thursday 30/06/2005

Crime doesn’t pay [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Criminal law professionals discuss money laundering at international conference.

Guide to Wild Scotland [Tourism]

New brochure and website leads the way to key wildlife attractions in Scotland.

Latest statistics on delayed discharge from hospitals [Health and Community Care]

Minister says statistics show 'remarkable progress' in tackling delayed discharge for older people.

Praise for West Lothian Council's performance [Government]

West Lothian 'a beacon for other councils in Scotland' says Minister.

Proposed water charges for 2006 to 2010 [Environment]

Minister welcomes prospect of stable water charges.

Protected shellfish waters [Marine and Fisheries]

Ten more marine areas designated to protect the future of shellfish farming.

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

Sixth annual report.

Smoking Bill approved by Parliament [Health and Community Care]

MSPs vote in favour of new law that will make Scotland first part of the UK to have smoke free public places.

Young Scots respond to climate change [Environment]

School pupils receive prizes from competitions designed to highlight climate change.

Wednesday 29/06/2005

Action on hepatitis C [Health and Community Care]

Proposed action plan out to consultation.

Can G8 Scotland change the world? [Government]

First Minister says Scotland wants G8 members to show leadership in tackling world's problems.

Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden [Arts and Culture]

£2 million contribution from Executive towards new £13 million visitor centre.

Go ahead for transport network improvements [Transport]

Transport Minister welcomes cross-party support for new legilsation.

Modernisation package to reform planning system [Planning]

Minister unveils 'fairer, more balanced' planning system for Scotland.

New appointment to Sea Fish Industry Authority [Government]

New board member appointed.

New era for medical education [Health and Community Care]

Overhaul of medical training means number of medical students to increase by 100 in Scotland.

Promoting the rights of victims and witnesses [Law, Order and Public Safety]

International conference focuses on improving victim support through the criminal justice process.

Tuesday 28/06/2005

Fewer Mums smoking [Health and Community Care]

Statistics show fewer expectant mothers in Scotland are smoking.

Further measures to tackle weapons culture [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Licensing scheme for non-domestic knives and banning sale of swords among measures to tackle weapons culture.