News Releases:
Wednesday 13/05/2009
Additional 44,000 young people will benefit from free lunches from August.
Health Board's share £36 million to identify and help people suffering from alcohol problems.
Greenock nursery to close for seven days after three year old diagnosed as 'probable' case.
Young people to be guaranteed entitlement to a place in learning and training.
Tuesday 12/05/2009
New supermarket initiative aimed at reducing carrier bag use.
Plans to improve the protection from flooding are expected to be passed by Parliament.
STUC represtatives to deliver a pre-Cabinet presentation on the current economic downturn.
Women with low-risk pregnancies to be given more choice and control over giving birth.
Culture Secretary comments after leading the UK delegation.
New pilot project is a step towards ending the detention of children at Dungavel - Education Secretary.
Enterprise Minister comments on latest labour market statistics.
Education Secretary supports 10-year framework for European co-operation in education and training.
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
Greenock school to close for seven days after pupil diagnosed as probable case.
SMART:SCOTLAND funding supports enterprising businesses.
Thousands of new homes for rent or low cost ownership to be built this year.
Review to look at the emergency services' ability to deal with all forms of water rescue.
Monday 11/05/2009
Ministers from across the UK gathered for crucial talks on developing future food policy.
Health boards will share £30 million in funding for new medical equipment.
All agencies must consider findings of report carefully - Minister.