April 2006
Monday 01/05/2006
New safety measures require thermostatic valves to prevent scalding injuries.
Sunday 30/04/2006
New powers come into effect with landlords encouraged to register if they have not already done so.
Friday 28/04/2006
Chief Veterinary Officer welcomes rapid response following discovery of low pathogenic H7 strain at Norfolk poultry unit.
New legislation aims to ensure safety of child whatever form a family takes.
Review finds that redevelopment programme should include two new appeal courts.
Seven more schools join the Executive's programme to instil self-belief in pupils and extend opportunity.
A National Statistics publication.
Evaluation study finds good progress at 218 Centre.
Thursday 27/04/2006
A Scottish Executive National Statistics Publication.
Almost £800,000 to help businesses forge more productive links with Scotland's world-leading science base.
Parents and community groups urged to apply to encourage reading among children.
Proposals to build largest single onshore windfarm in Europe at Whitelee, south of Glasgow, is given green light.
New policy gives green belt designation 20-year lifespan.
First Minister's briefing with media as Parliamentary session enters its last 12 months.
Rise attributed to more births, fewer deaths and more people arriving to live in Scotland.
The restored Rutherglen Town Hall is named as overall winner.
Wednesday 26/04/2006
Some 260 lorry journeys a week to be cut from Scotland’s busy road network in joint venture between Eddie Stobart Ltd and Tesco.
A Scottish Executive National Statistics Publication.
Interim appointment announced.
Re-appointment of members.
Lawyers waive fees for drawing up wills in return for donations to international charities.
Tuesday 25/04/2006
Proposals aimed at ensuring safety of performers and customers.
A National Statistics Publication.
MPs and Lords to be be briefed on Scotland's 2014 Commonwealth Games bid.
Hundreds of farmed salmon released from fish farms as part of international experiment to track movements.