Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 24/10/2008

Promoting renewable energy [Business and Industry]

First Minister opens Glasgow HQ of company specialising in green energy technology.

Thursday 23/10/2008

Estimate of cereal and oilseed rape harvest 2008 [Statistics]

A National Statistics publication for Scotland.

Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards [Health and Community Care]

Scots doctor named Healthcare Reservist of the Year.

Wednesday 22/10/2008

Economy continues to grow during global downturn [Economy]

Slow growth concerning, but Scottish Government doing all it can - Finance Secretary.

GDP figures - 2nd quarter 2008 [Statistics]

A National Statistics publication for Scotland.

Pig industry projects [Agriculture]

Four new projects to provide long-term support to Scotland’s pig industry.

Preventing commercialisation of GP practices [Health and Community Care]

New proposals to prevent commercial companies from providing GP services.

Tuesday 21/10/2008

Action on firearms needed [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary repeats call for Scottish pilot licensing scheme for air weapons.

Improving health and wellbeing [Health and Community Care]

Eight test sites to show how services can work better to tackle health inequalities.

Joint statement on economy [Economy]

First Minister and Scottish Secretary agree to work together on Scotland's economy.

Recorded crime and offences using firearms, 2007-08 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Scots urged to save money by going greener [Environment]

Campaign advises people how to cut fuel bills and help save planet in process.

Monday 20/10/2008

£4 million for food industry [Business and Industry]

Funding to help businesses access new markets, boost profits and put more local produce on consumers' plates.

Access to GP surgeries [Health and Community Care]

Nationwide survey giving patients chance to give views on access to GP services.

Funding for Malawi projects [Government]

Support for education, health and economic development projects.

Health services in Shetland [Health and Community Care]

Public Health Minister chairs the annual review of NHS Shetland.

Police recruitment campaign [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary meets new police recruits in Northern and Grampian forces.

Preserving wild salmon stocks [Marine and Fisheries]

Scotland co-operates with Norway on wild salmon threat.

Sex offender management [Law, Order and Public Safety]

First annual reports on sex offender management.

UK Teaching Awards [Education and Training]

Schools Minister congratulates Scottish winners.