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May 2007

Thursday 31/05/2007

MSPs vote to dump tolls

Parliament has approved the Government's plans to abolish tolls on the Forth and Tay road bridges.

Olympics roadshow in Scotland

Two stops in Scotland to promote the 2012 London Olympics.

Rural Development Programme

Announcement of almost £1.6 billion for agriculture, forestry and environment projects.

Scotland's attitude to UK energy policy

Scotland does not need and does not want any new nuclear power stations - Minister.

Wednesday 30/05/2007

Debate on Scottish economy

Finance Secretary sets out plans to give Scotland 'clear competitive edge' in business.

Fishing income increases

A national statisitcs publication.

Ministerial Statement on Fishing Income Statisitics

The total value of fish landed up by six percent to £370 million in 2006.

Tuesday 29/05/2007

Debate on Scottish economy

Finance Secretary to set out priorities for stimulating economic growth.

Pledge on cancer waiting times

New Government says targets will be fully met by the end of the year.

Friday 25/05/2007

Fresh start for fishing industry

Cabinet Secretary addresses the Fishing 2007 exhibition in Glasgow.

Thursday 24/05/2007

Avian flu found in Wales

Low pathogenic avian influenza (H7N2) has been confirmed in North Wales.

Civil courts review

Information and evidence requested as Review gets under way.

Law Officers named

Parliament endorses First Minister's choice as Lord Advocate and Solicitor General.

Review of public sector budgets

Report will inform future spending plans - Finance Secretary.

Ship to ship oil transfer in Forth estuary

Cabinet Secretary announces intention to change environmental law on ship to ship oil transfers.

Wednesday 23/05/2007

Energy vision for Scotland

Minister says new energy strategy is linked to promotion of economic growth.

Future of Post Office network

Minister says local consultation will be critical to in determining whether closures go ahead.

Government points the way ahead

First Minister spells out the new Government's priorities and objectives.

Tuesday 22/05/2007

First meeting of Cabinet

Five Secretaries take oath of office and attend first official meeting of Scottish Cabinet.

Revised Household Below Average Income statistics

Government Statistical Service in Scotland.

Monday 21/05/2007

Rural interests called for talks

Cabinet Secretary discusses £1.5 billion investment in rural programme.

Friday 18/05/2007

Fall in property prices

Latest figures show a 2.2 per cent decline in first quarter of year.

Thursday 17/05/2007

Clean coal technology

First Minister at Longannet Power Station where refitting will reduce carbon emissions.

First Minister takes oath

Court of Session ceremony confirms Alex Salmond in office.

Parliament approves Scottish Ministers
Video

The new Scottish Government's Cabinet has been endorsed by MSPs.

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