Scottish Government

News Releases:

Thursday 03/01/2008

Drug treatment pilot announced [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New DTTOs model to be piloted in Lothian and Borders.

Monday 31/12/2007

Action to protect cod stocks [Marine and Fisheries]

Fishermen asked to avoid areas where cod may be spawning.

Call for review of bluetongue controls [Agriculture]

Rural Affairs Secretary says urgent review needed to prevent virus spreading.

NHS and lung disease [Health and Community Care]

Patients and carers given a voice in service reforms.

Shoppers urged to buy local [Agriculture]

Minister challenges people to 'think Scottish produce first'.

Sunday 30/12/2007

Death of Phil O'Donnell [People and Society]

First Minister offers condolences to football player's family.

New Year Message 2008 [Government]

First Minister says 2007 was a good year, but 2008 has the potential to be even better.

Westminster urged to act to free up police time [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Scottish Government requests change in law to allow vehicle inspectors to perform checks without a police presence.

Saturday 29/12/2007

New Year Honours 2008 [Government]

Listing of recipients of the New Year Honours 2008.

Friday 28/12/2007

Bluetongue virus detected [Agriculture]

Scotland’s first case of bluetongue has been found in a herd of cattle imported from Germany.

Keeping the festive spirit under control [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Scots urged to drink alcohol responsibly over the festive period and beyond.

Making Scotland smarter [Education and Training]

£1.4 million package for work based learning.

Progress on NHS waiting times [Health and Community Care]

Minister praises the commitment and hard work of NHS staff in helping to cut waiting times.

Thursday 27/12/2007

Local Government Boundary Commission [Government]

New chair and members appointed.

Police redeployment [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Minister highlights ways in which more officers could be deployed.

Tougher hand hygiene targets [Health and Community Care]

Health boards expected to meet rigorous standards to help prevent the spread of infection.

Walk your way to health [Environment]

Scots urged to take up walking to improve their health.

Wednesday 26/12/2007

£30 million for urban regeneration [Housing]

Funding to help transform some of Scotland's most deprived communities.

Old Firm help to spread message [People and Society]

Celtic and Rangers promote 'no excuse for domestic abuse'.

Monday 24/12/2007

Boxing clever on road safety [People and Society]

Government beams road safety message into X-Box games consoles.