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September 2007

Monday 01/10/2007

Cigarette sales age check

Age limit raised from 16 to 18 years old from today.

Seasonal flu vaccination campaign

At-risk groups urged to get flu jab safeguard themselves this winter.

Friday 28/09/2007

Foot and Mouth

Breeding and store markets to resume from October 4 subject to no further adverse developments.

Promoting Scottish produce

Rural Affairs Secretary urges processors and retailers to buy more local food.

Reform of legal services

Justice Secretary tells legal profession told they must embrace 'fresh thinking' to thrive.

Review of cleft lip surgery

Major surgical procedures to be carried out in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

Scotland riding crest of a wave

Ministers approve the world's biggest wave energy project in Orkney.

Single Farm Payment Scheme

Exchange rate for 2007 confirmed.

Thursday 27/09/2007

Edinburgh Airport rail improvements

Alternative proposals to previous rail link project include a new station at Gogar on the Fife line.

Foot and Mouth

Cabinet Secretary meets with industry representatives to discuss outbreak in England.

NHS funding

Independent body makes recommendations on allocation of health board funding.

Pre-School and Childcare Statistics 2007

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Scottish Crime Survey 2006

Survey shows one in five people have been the victim of household or personal crime.

Wednesday 26/09/2007

Examination results 2006-07

A National Statistics publication.

Foot and Mouth

Cabinet Secretary 'encouraged' following emergency meetings with European Commission.

Funding to improve community safety

£1 million funding for projects that help reduce violence in city and town centres.

Future of Scotland's enterprise networks

Proposed changes include replacing existing 21 boards with six regional operations.

Glasgow Housing Association

Deputy First Minister says social landlord must protect interests of current and future tenants.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Cabinet Secretary outlines future plans for the enterprise agency.

Salmon catches on the up

Amount of salmon caught by rod and line fifth highest since records began in 1952.

Tuesday 25/09/2007

Arts and the curriculum

Vital all youngsters get opportunity to get involved in art, music, drama or dance - Secretary.

Broxburn flood prevention scheme

Green light given for £5 million flood defence scheme.

Child protection statistics

A National Statistics publication.

Foot and Mouth

Rural Affairs Secretary on European fact finding visit to explore urgent options for farmers.

Freshwater fisheries framework

Consultation begins on future direction of fisheries management in Scotland.

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