News Releases:
Tuesday 01/07/2008
Tribute paid to thousands of Scots who died during the Battle of the Somme.
Monday 30/06/2008
Minister raises prospect of FOI being extended to organisations carrying out public functions.
New legal safeguards to protect Scotland's freshwater fish life from alien species.
£250,000 for science centres help inspire young people to become scientists of future.
Launch of campaign to highlight importance of maintaining national standards.
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
Views being sought on new framework to protect country's soils from climate change.
Consultation on unification of court administration in Tayside, Central and Fife.
Local authorities across Scotland to sign up to plans for more flexible delivery of services.
Expert clinicians to carry out review of anaesthetic services at Dunbartonshire Hospital.
Friday 27/06/2008
Twelve million doses of bluetongue vaccine for Scottish livestock have been secured.
New vetting and barring scheme to strengthen protection for children and protected adults.
Scottish Government repeats pledge to improve visible police presence.
New appointment to the office of part-time sheriff.
Councils and their partners encouraged to promote sustainability in future housing plans.
Thursday 26/06/2008
Recommendations to improve system of care for arrested or detained children.
A National Statistics for Scotland publication.
Kitchen on wheels to give children and parents lessons on simple healthy cooking.
Action by Scottish Government during 2007 outbreak was 'quick and decisive'.
FPV Hirta [Marine and Fisheries]
Official commissioning of new fisheries protection vessel.