Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 24/04/2009

Insolvencies in fourth quarter of 2008-09 [Business and Industry]

Figures collated by the Accountant in Bankruptcy.

Supporting business [Public Sector]

Scottish Government paying invoices quicker to help companies.

Way forward for secure care estate [People and Society]

The Scottish Government and COSLA joint response to report into secure care estate.

Thursday 23/04/2009

Haven for veterans [People and Society]

Scotland leading the way in helping ex-service men and women rebuild their lives.

Helping social entrepreneurs [Business and Industry]

First awards from new fund to help social enterprises get off the ground.

High speed rail network [Transport]

Any expansion of UK rail network must include Scotland - Minister.

Radon map published [Health and Community Care]

Map shows areas with the highest levels of the naturally-occurring radioactive gas.

Scotland's seal population [Environment]

Findings of new study unveiled.

Shark Action Plan [Environment]

Fisheries Secretary welcomes European plan for the conservation and management of sharks.

Taking the lead in chronic pain [Health and Community Care]

Senior doctor appointed in charge of improving services across the country.

Wednesday 22/04/2009

Appointment of sheriffs [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Appointment of all-Scotland floating sheriffs based in Dundee and Kirkcaldy.

Employment figures [Business and Industry]

Enterprise Minister comments on latest labour market statistics.

EU fisheries reforms [Marine and Fisheries]

Fisheries Secretary calls for a 'distinctly Scottish approach' to fisheries management.

Farm Incomes in Scotland 2007-08 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Finance Secretary responds to Budget statement [Economy]

UK Budget cuts will be 'deeply damaging' for Scotland - John Swinney.

GDP for Scotland - quarter 4, 2008 [Statistics]

A National Statistics publication for Scotland.

Help for those facing redundancy [Business and Industry]

£1.4 million to support those faced with losing their jobs.

HMP Edinburgh report [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Latest report from Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Prisons.

National Galleries of Scotland [Arts and Culture]

Reappointment to Board of Trustees.

Oriental tour for Scottish Ballet [Arts and Culture]

National dance company will take two productions to China in May.