August 2005
Thursday 01/09/2005
Ms Morag McLaughlin has been appointed by the Lord Advocate Colin Boyd QC to the post of Area Procurator Fiscal for Grampian.
Wednesday 31/08/2005
Additional funds to secure future of children's charity.
Rise in drug-related deaths: 356 deaths in 2004, mainly from heroin/morphine.
Framework to help NHS plan its workforce needs over the long-term.
Minister for Justice Cathy Jamieson announces the appointment of Professor Alistair MacLeary as the new Chair.
Annual review of health services in Glasgow and the surrounding area.
Advisory Group and NHS Board to meet in public session to consider proposals for best site.
Action to block spread of Gyrodactylus salaris into Scottish rivers.
Revised Crofting Counties Agricultural Grants Scheme (CCAGS) will open to applications in April 2006.
Tuesday 30/08/2005
A National Statistics publication.
Solicitor General leads workshop on victims as witnesses in court cases.
Multi-million pounds investment will create and safeguard hundreds of jobs at the Govan and Scotstoun shipyards.
Appointment of two new Trustees.
Screening programme for 50-74 year olds could potentially save 150 lives a year.
Consultation on proposals to make ownership of images of serious sexual violence illegal.
Ten per cent increase in number of households since 1991.
Large rise in number of licences granted for Houses of Multiple Occupation.
Successful Dundee scheme can be rolled out to whole of Scotland if successful - First Minister.
Monday 29/08/2005
Annual review of Scotland’s national health improvement organisation.
Minister urges volunteers to come forward to protect children in their area.
Minister unveils marker stone on furthest flung Scottish islands in the Atlantic.
Friday 26/08/2005
First Minister praises innovative use of synthetic phonics in Scottish classrooms.
One year extension of interim arrangements for improving quality of cattle in crofting areas.
Greenspace Scotland receive £1m to help projects in disadvantaged areas improve access to clean, green environments.
Name to reflect status as part of package of measures aimed at strengthening police forces.