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January 2008

Thursday 31/01/2008

Amendments to Budget Bill

Amendments to the 2008/09 Budget Bill lodged.

Bill for a modern judicial system

Bill to strengthen judges' independence and modernise the administration of Scotland's courts.

Business Enterprise Research and Development Scotland 2006

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Consent for Scotland's third largest wind farm

New Perthshire wind farm capable of providing electricity for over 100,000 homes.

Crown Office area inspection report

Inspectorate of Prosecution report on Dumfries and Galloway Area Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

Minister comments on business research figures

Simplified grant process to support business innovation.

Minister comments on farm income statistics

Cautious welcome for latest statistics which show an 11.9 per cent rise.

Scottish farm income estimates 2007

A National Statistics Publication.

Scottish Vacant and Derelict Land Survey 2007

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Targets to tackle poverty
Video

New approach to ensure economic growth helps narrow the gap between rich and poor.

Wednesday 30/01/2008

Abolition of bridge tolls

Tolls on Forth and Tay bridges to be abolished February 11.

Funding to help reduce re-offending

£3 million for project to offer young male offenders a path out of crime.

'Home Report' to be launched this year
Video

New system for buying and selling homes will mean buyers can make more informed decisions.

New relationship with trade unions

First Minister hails new relationship with the trade unions.

NHS Lothian

Announcement of three new non-executive members to the Board of NHS Lothian.

Reforms to Fire and Rescue Service audit

New independent advisory unit to replace the Fire Inspectorate.

Simplifying public services

First Minister sets out plans to abolish or merge 52 public bodies.

Waiting times targets

Health Secretary welcomes progress on waiting times targets.

Tuesday 29/01/2008

Action on climate change

Consultation on Climate Change Bill includes target to reduce emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.

Dental statistics

Latest figures show rise in the number of NHS dentists and increase in patient registrations.

Dyslexia action plan for teachers

Dyslexia should not be allowed to limit any child's success - First Minister.

Exclusions from schools 2006/07

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Minister comments on school exclusions statistics

Exclusion must be a last resort - Minister.

NHS Education for Scotland

Non-executive member appointed to Board.

Monday 28/01/2008

Crackdown on organised crime

New legislation will target the 'untouchables'.

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