Scottish Government

News Releases:

Tuesday 28/10/2008

Fire fatalities up 62 per cent [Law, Order and Public Safety]

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

Green Energy Day [Sustainable Development]

Renewables go from strength to strength.

Planning shake-up [Planning]

Improvements to planning system to support increased sustainable economic growth.

Record numbers registered with NHS dentists [Health and Community Care]

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

Scottish Advisory Committee on Distinction Awards [Public Sector]

Re-appointments to the Committee.

Scottish Government and Lloyds TSB meeting [Business and Industry]

First Minister Alex Salmond met senior management from Lloyds TSB in London today.

Scottish WorldSkills ceremony [Education and Training]

Olympic champion Chris Hoy presents medals to talented young people.

Support for parents [People and Society]

Early Years Framework will support parents of Scotland's youngest children.

Monday 27/10/2008

Action to support cancer patients [Health and Community Care]

Health Secretary outlines new treatment targets and funding to support people living with cancer.

Bus firm stepping green credentials up a gear [Environment]

First Minister praises Alexander Dennis for its contribution to climate change fight.

Cash from crooks to provide sports facilities [Law, Order and Public Safety]

CashBack for Communities scheme to be used to fund sports facilities for youngsters.

Launch of Scottish Poppy Appeal [People and Society]

Opportunity to pay tribute to Scotland's veteran community - First Minister.

Scottish Police Services Authority [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New member appointed to the board of the SPSA.

Scottish Social Services Council [People and Society]

Two members reappointed.

Tackling climate change [Environment]

New bill will include international aviation and shipping emissions within targets.

Sunday 26/10/2008

Homecoming 2009 [Tourism]

£190,000 to support key events including a Highland Games in Edinburgh.

Friday 24/10/2008

Cash for school building programme [Education and Training]

£80 million to build four new low energy schools in Inverclyde.

Funding to deliver speedier community penalties [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Extra £1 million allocated to allow councils to improve delivery of Community Service Orders.

Hospitality and tourism training [Education and Training]

Task group set up review qualifications within the hospitality and tourism sectors.

Kyle windfarm proposals declined [Business and Industry]

Permission for East Ayrshire windfarm declined due to impact on aviation safety and landscape.