Scottish Executive monthly listing for October 2007

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Wednesday 31/10/2007

Crackdown on planning breaches [Planning]

Proposals for fines of up to £5,000 to deter rogue developers.

Future for housing in Scotland [Housing]

Proposals to take a 'fresh approach' to housing and give owners and tenants a better deal.

New public procurement rules [Business and Industry]

Change in contract rules designed to help small companies compete for business.

Polmont Young Offenders Institution [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Report reveals good accommodation but difficulties with overcrowding.

Scottish Police Services Authority [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Two new members appointed.

Setting standards for nursery workers [Education and Training]

Childcare staff to benefit from new career opportunities and professional recognition.

Water of Leith flood prevention [Environment]

Grant of £4.4 million allows work to begin on scheme.

Tuesday 30/10/2007

£29m for Ravenscraig sports complex [Sport]

Major new facility at former steelworks site will include a full-size indoor football pitch.

Colleges to keep charity status [Education and Training]

Education Secretary says government will support colleges to ensure they remain as charities.

Future of Scottish aquaculture [Rural Development]

Minister urges those involved in the industry to make their views known.

Minister comments on homelessness figures [People and Society]

Progress being made but more still needs to be done to prevent homelessness - Minister.

Scotland in the USA [Government]

New Scottish Government Counsellor in North America appointed.

Statistics on homelessness [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

TV fishers lead cod protection trial [Rural Development]

Vessel featured in BBC "Trawlermen" series leads new cod protection pilot.

Monday 29/10/2007

Convention of Highlands and Islands [Rural Development]

Autumn convention told area holds many assets that set Scotland apart from international competition.

Latest 'proceeds of crime' figures [Law, Order and Public Safety]

More than £2 million recovered from criminals over last six months.

Use of police resources [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary asks UK Government to change laws on police support for traffic checks.

Sunday 28/10/2007

Waiting times milestone set [Health and Community Care]

Target of 15 week maximum for outpatient consultation or hospital admission.

Friday 26/10/2007

Cervical cancer vaccine [Health and Community Care]

Vaccine to be given to thousands more teenage girls than originally planned.

Crofters Commission Members Appointed [Agriculture]

New members appointed to the Crofters Commission.

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