Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 03/01/2007

All party support for VoteScotland [Government]

Political parties join forces to emphasise importance of Parliamentary and local goverment elections in May.

Increase in use of Acceptable Behaviour Contracts [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Number of written agreements between people involved in antisocial behaviour and local agencies trebled in 2005-06.

Public attitudes to public services [People and Society]

Publication of research reports as part of the Scottish Social Attitudes Survey.

Monday 01/01/2007

DNA retention powers extended [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Police can now hold DNA records of supsected offenders even if they are not convicted.

Monday 13/11/2006

Improving homes for vulnerable children [Education and Training]

£7 million funding for new household equipment and learning facilties for looked after children.