Scottish Government

News Releases:

Wednesday 30/09/2009

Carbon capture research [Environment]

Study will identify sites where carbon dioxide can be stored safely.

Child Protection Statistics 2008-09 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Curriculum for Excellence in nurseries [Education and Training]

Earliest learners at centre of biggest reform of Scotland’s education system for a generation.

David MacBrayne Ltd [Transport]

New member appointed to Board.

Helping Third Sector combat recession [People and Society]

Organisations can apply for support from a £1.7 million Resilience Fund.

Let me tell you a story [Arts and Culture]

International festival of storytelling set for Year of Homecoming.

Participation in Higher Education (HE) at Scottish Institutions 2007-08 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Progress since First Minsiter's China visit [Government]

Scotland is continuing to benefit from its economic partnership with China - First Minster.

Scotland's marine heritage [Environment]

Conference told that new Bill will help reveal secrets of the seas.

Scotland's role in the world [Government]

Copenhagen Summit a key illustration of Scotland's potential contribution - First Minster.

Scottish Futures Trust [Government]

Sir Angus Grossart re-appointed as Chairman.

Single Farm Payments [Agriculture]

Exchange rate confirmed.

UK agricultural plans [Agriculture]

Rural Affairs Secretary denounces plans that would cause 'devastation' among Scottish farmers.

Tuesday 29/09/2009

Cervical cancer jag [Health and Community Care]

Health chiefs take steps to reassure girls and parents over the HPV vaccine.

Chartered Teacher Standard [Education and Training]

Key leadership skills and better natural progression in first year of teaching are focus of revamped Standard.

Crofting Bill [Rural Development]

Occupancy requirement ruled out of proposed legislation following consultation.

Health Secretary comments on survey findings [Health and Community Care]

'Encouraging' that some are now making the link between lifestyle and good health.

Long-Term Monitoring of Health Inequalities [Statistics]

A Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Lowest crime rate for nearly 30 years [Law, Order and Public Safety]

This Government is working to make Scotland safer and stronger - Justice Secretary.

Progress against NHSScotland HEAT targets [Statistics]

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.