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October 2008

Monday 03/11/2008

Preventing the spread of bluetongue

Launch of compulsory mass vaccination programme to protect Scotland's livestock.

Sunday 02/11/2008

Reducing fire deaths

Working group set up to help reduce number of people killed or injured in fires.

Friday 31/10/2008

Do more for St Andrew's Day

Programme of events across the country to celebrate Scotland's National Day.

Efficient government targets

Finance Secretary says Scottish Government has made efficiency savings of £1.7 billion.

Local government boundaries

Commission seeks views on proposed boundary changes at Stepps.

Redesign of Renfrewshire elderly care

Plans to improve services for older people have been given the green light.

Scottish Solicitors’ Discipline Tribunal

Appointment of five non-lawyer members.

Showcase of superb Scottish food
Video

The BBC Good Food Show Scotland returns to Glasgow.

Timetable for new school exams

New exams qualifications for secondary pupils now to be introduced in 2014.

Thursday 30/10/2008

Attracting overseas students

Extra 51 scholarships to be awarded to US students this year to study in Scotland.

Manufacturing advice increase

Businesses to benefit from an increase in advice.

Teacher workforce planning

Improved system to ensure the right number of teachers are in the right place at the right time.

Young Scottish Muslim Awards

First Minister attends awards ceremony in Glasgow.

Wednesday 29/10/2008

Final results of the 2008 June Agricultural Census

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Grants to support job creation

Support to help companies beat the global downturn.

New powers to support and protect at risk adults

More support and protection for those at risk of harm and neglect.

Potential of offshore wind energy

Study to help ensure a consistent approach to future offshore wind development.

Support for Scottish businesses

Launch of first ever national portal for public contracting opportunites.

Tuesday 28/10/2008

Attainment in Higher Education and Destinations of Leavers 2006-07

A National Statistics Publication.

Criminal Appeal Statistics 2007-08

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Fire fatalities up 62 per cent

Annual Report 2007-08 from Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Fire Services.

Green Energy Day

Renewables go from strength to strength.

Planning shake-up

Improvements to planning system to support increased sustainable economic growth.

Record numbers registered with NHS dentists

More people registered with the NHS than at any time since records began.

Scottish Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards

Re-appointments to the Committee.

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