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February 2009

Friday 27/02/2009

£1.4 million for food industry

Cash to support Scotland's food and drink sectors.

Carbon effective buildings

Scottish buildings are to be among the most carbon effective in Europe.

Help for fuel poor

Low income families across Scotland to benefit from new energy assistance scheme.

New curriculum to be 'rigorously assessed'

Education Secretary speaks at annual headteachers' conference.

Scottish Local Authorities Remuneration Committee

Re-appointment of the convener and all six members.

Thursday 26/02/2009

Further action to reduce smoking

Scotland to ban cigarette vending machines and displays.

Getting youngsters hooked on science

New campaign shows young people science can be rewarding to study.

Grants for third sector organisations

Investment Fund support for Scottish social enterprises.

Improving Scotland's skills base

Fifty new apprenticeships for the creative industries in 2009-10.

NHS Education for Scotland

Two new non-executive members appointed to the Board.

Wednesday 25/02/2009

Bluetongue vaccination deadline

Two limited extensions to the April 30 deadline for compulsory vaccination of cattle and sheep against bluetongue.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig

Reappointment of members to Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

Bòrd na Gàidhlig chair appointed

Chair appointed to the national development agency for Gaelic, Bòrd na Gàidhlig.

Economy Summit

£500 million budget cut would cost over 8,000 jobs - First Minister.

Funding for fish sector

Fifty projects to benefit from latest European Fisheries Fund allocations totalling more than £5.8 million.

Stubbing out illegal cigarettes

New partnership scheme to tackle underage and illegal cigarette sales.

Tuesday 24/02/2009

Alcohol discharges hit new high

Alcohol-related discharges from Scottish hospitals jump 20 per cent in five years.

Care Homes Scotland 2008

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Class size targets

Education Secretary comments on pupils in Scotland statistics.

Fiscal Autonomy

Finance Secretary sets out case for full fiscal autonomy as part of National Conversation.

Homecoming for Burns manuscript

Unique piece of Burns history to have its very own Homecoming.

Housing statistics - 2008 update

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Pupils in Scotland 2008

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Safeguarding fishing communities

Interim report sets out how a Scottish quota and licensing system could be implemented.

Scotland gets active
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Review concludes support is in place to encourage physical activity.

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