Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 02/11/2007

Appointment of Sheriff [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Queen approves nomination of First Minister based on report from independent Judicial Appointments Board.

Architectural vision for Scotland [Arts and Culture]

Minister says architecture has big role to play in objectives of Scottish Government.

Criminal legal aid [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary announces increase in fees of solemn criminal cases.

Relaxation of drivers hours [Transport]

Extension granted to help clear backlog created by Foot and Mouth outbreak.

Scotland and Malawi [Government]

Support package for Scotland-Malawi Business Group.

Scottish Prosecution College [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Legal training centre opens for prosecutors and prosecution staff.

St Andrew's Day and Winter Festival [Arts and Culture]

First Minister announces plans to celebrate over the winter from St Andrew to Burns.

Thursday 01/11/2007

Better safeguards for vulnerable groups [People and Society]

Proposals published for new vetting and barring scheme.

Bonfire Night safety message [People and Society]

Fire and rescue services urging people to enjoy themselves safely this November 5.

Farmers' co-ops 'vital to rural Scotland' [Rural Development]

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs speaks at Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society conference.

Funding boost for primary care premises [Health and Community Care]

Primary care premises to benefit from extra £23m.

Independent inquiry into Kerelaw [People and Society]

MSPs told Glasgow Council and the Scottish Government will hold joint inquiry into events at Kerelaw.

Vulnerable and child witnesses [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Special measures to help witnesses are now available in courts.