August 2006
Friday 01/09/2006
Minister hails 'new era' for organ donation and transplantations.
Thursday 31/08/2006
Minister says complacency is not an option as figures fall.
Fall in overall number of deaths, but rise in total attributed to cocaine.
Ministers say NHS is on track to meet all patient guarantees as numbers continue to fall.
Number of reports on which fiscal decides to take no action down 22 per cent on previous year.
Wednesday 30/08/2006
Nearly 700 farms will receive funding to encourage environmentally friendly practices.
Agreement aims to achieve benefits in trade, science, culture, education, and tourism.
A National Statistics Publication.
First Minister praises charity for help it offers young Scots.
Minister wants devices to be operating in Scottish waters by next summer.
Inquiry confirmed over electricity transmission route Beauly to Denny.
Deputy Health Minister chairs review meeting of Carstairs establishment.
Tuesday 29/08/2006
New orders - available from September 1 - could ban abusive trouble-makers for up to ten years.
Re-appointment of Chair.
Official opening of new Kelso Health Centre.
Tour of Britain starts today in Glasgow.
Monday 28/08/2006
Minister says new shared system will have great benefits for patients.
Executive response to Parliamentary report acknowledges 'continuing success'.
Scotland’s Strategy for Stronger Engagement with China is underpinned by specific targets up to 2010.
Friday 25/08/2006
Latest quarterly increase puts average price of a residential property over £130,000.
Thursday 24/08/2006
Growing the economy dependent on better regulation, inspection and procurement - Minister.
Health Minister praises 'dramatic improvement' in service.
A £12 million investment will give people instant online access to planning applications in their area.
Susceptible imported animals being checked after outbreak on European mainland.
Standards aim to add 'consistency and transparency' to inspection process.