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August 2006

Friday 01/09/2006

Human Tissue Act comes into force

Minister hails 'new era' for organ donation and transplantations.

Thursday 31/08/2006

Drug death figures show 'real progress'

Minister says complacency is not an option as figures fall.

Drug related deaths in Scotland in 2005

Fall in overall number of deaths, but rise in total attributed to cocaine.

Hospital waiting times 'lowest ever'

Ministers say NHS is on track to meet all patient guarantees as numbers continue to fall.

No Proceedings statistics 2005-06

Number of reports on which fiscal decides to take no action down 22 per cent on previous year.

Wednesday 30/08/2006

£25 million for green farming

Nearly 700 farms will receive funding to encourage environmentally friendly practices.

Co-operation Agreement with Shandong

Agreement aims to achieve benefits in trade, science, culture, education, and tourism.

Latest housing trends

A National Statistics Publication.

Prince's Trust 30th anniversary

First Minister praises charity for help it offers young Scots.

Progress on wave power development

Minister wants devices to be operating in Scottish waters by next summer.

Public inquiry on power line upgrade

Inquiry confirmed over electricity transmission route Beauly to Denny.

State Hospital annual review

Deputy Health Minister chairs review meeting of Carstairs establishment.

Tuesday 29/08/2006

Football Banning Orders
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New orders - available from September 1 - could ban abusive trouble-makers for up to ten years.

Forth Valley NHS Board

Re-appointment of Chair.

NHS Borders annual review

Official opening of new Kelso Health Centre.

Scotland gears up for cycle race

Tour of Britain starts today in Glasgow.

Monday 28/08/2006

Changes to health records

Minister says new shared system will have great benefits for patients.

Free Personal Care

Executive response to Parliamentary report acknowledges 'continuing success'.

Strengthening ties between Scotland and China

Scotland’s Strategy for Stronger Engagement with China is underpinned by specific targets up to 2010.

Friday 25/08/2006

Property prices rise 11 per cent in last year

Latest quarterly increase puts average price of a residential property over £130,000.

Thursday 24/08/2006

Improving Regulation annual report

Growing the economy dependent on better regulation, inspection and procurement - Minister.

NHS 24 annual review

Health Minister praises 'dramatic improvement' in service.

Plugging into the planning system

A £12 million investment will give people instant online access to planning applications in their area.

Precautionary measures against 'Bluetongue'

Susceptible imported animals being checked after outbreak on European mainland.

Prison inspection standards set

Standards aim to add 'consistency and transparency' to inspection process.

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