December 2006
Saturday 30/12/2006
Knighthoods, a new Scottish Dame, OBEs and other honours.
First Minister promises 'no let up in pace of reform' during 2007.
Friday 29/12/2006
Teachers have chance to quiz new Education Minister online.
Ministers believe 'real progress' is being made on government's policy pledges.
Minister pays tribute to NHS staff.
Thursday 28/12/2006
Honourable Lord Drummond Young appointed as new Chair of the Scottish Law Commission.
Announcement that 46 projects to receive over £2.8m to promote economic development and social inclusion.
Eleven projects in remote communities that don't have access to regular public transport to share £1m of funding.
Deputy Health Minister to pay tribute to front-line health staff when he visits NHS 24’s Aberdeen contact centre.
Puiblication of Planning Advice Note 80 - Control and Management of Fly-Posting.
Wednesday 27/12/2006
Latest figures show more than 16,000 officers employed across Scotland's eight forces.
Re-appointment of Board member.
Tuesday 26/12/2006
Minister pledges continued support to Scottish based aid agencies on 2nd anniversary of the Asian tsunami.
New laws passed this year mean more abusers could face prison.
Figures show number of robberies is at lowest level since 1975.
Sunday 24/12/2006
First Minister says 2006 has been a year of achievement for Scotland.
Friday 22/12/2006
Appointment of new member.
Million pound project to find new entrepreneurs.
Thursday 21/12/2006
MSPs agree principles of new Bill.
Announcement of £5 million to ensure that more households and businesses can benefit from high speed internet access.
Every pupil to be entitled to face to face interview with adviser.
Minister says it is not tenable for him to stay as member of Executive.
Minister says Scotland has 'best possible deal' after difficult negotiations.
New simplified grant structure aimed at increasing economic growth to be introduced in 2007.
Annual growth at 2.2 per cent, above long-term average.