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June 2005

Friday 01/07/2005

Slopping out continues at Polmont

Report reveals bad sanitation and hygiene at Young Offenders Institution.

Thursday 30/06/2005

Crime doesn’t pay

Criminal law professionals discuss money laundering at international conference.

Guide to Wild Scotland

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

Latest statistics on delayed discharge from hospitals

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

Praise for West Lothian Council's performance

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

Proposed water charges for 2006 to 2010

Minister welcomes prospect of stable water charges.

Protected shellfish waters

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

Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission

Sixth annual report.

Smoking Bill approved by Parliament
Video

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

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

Wednesday 29/06/2005

Action on hepatitis C

Proposed action plan out to consultation.

Can G8 Scotland change the world?
Video

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

Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Garden

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

Go ahead for transport network improvements

Transport Minister welcomes cross-party support for new legilsation.

Modernisation package to reform planning system

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

New appointment to Sea Fish Industry Authority

New board member appointed.

New era for medical education

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

Promoting the rights of victims and witnesses

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

Tuesday 28/06/2005

Fewer Mums smoking

Statistics show fewer expectant mothers in Scotland are smoking.

Further measures to tackle weapons culture

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

Future of Scotland’s fisheries

New framework too give fishing industry greater control over long term future.

International Society for Reform of Criminal Law

Co-operation between national justice systems on agenda at today's conference.

Key NHS bodies relocate to single site

NHS Health Scotland and NHS Quality Improvement Scotland will be relocated to a single site in east Glasgow.

Measuring public sector productivity

Executive publishes plans for Atkinson review recommendations in Scotland.

Relocation bringing benefits to all parts of Scotland

More than 55 per cent of posts in the Executive and its agencies located outside Edinburgh, with more moves in the pipeline.

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