Scottish Government

News Releases:

Monday 21/12/2009

Red meat levy [Agriculture]

Rural Affairs Secretary agrees increase for cattle, sheep and pigs payments.

Scottish Transport Statistics 2009 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Friday 18/12/2009

Animal health budgets [Agriculture]

Ministers and industry seek devolved control over animal health funding.

State Hospitals Board for Scotland [Health and Community Care]

Non-executive member appointed.

Youth funding packs a punch [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Latest round of CashBack funding for healthy diversionary activities.

Thursday 17/12/2009

Aquaculture stands strong [Marine and Fisheries]

Annual survey shows increased jobs and production per head.

Changes ahead for public information notices [Public Sector]

New ways to deliver public information and save millions of pounds.

Changes to licensing law plans [Law, Order and Public Safety]

'We've listened and acted' - Justice Secretary announces changes following concerns from charities.

Influenza A (H1N1) update [Health and Community Care]

Further death and latest GP consultation rates.

New healthcare research strategy [Health and Community Care]

Health Secretary launches 'Investing in research/Improving Health'.

Voluntary Bluetongue vaccination in 2010 [Agriculture]

Risk now low after compulsory vaccination.

Wednesday 16/12/2009

Chief Medical Officer's Annual Report [Health and Community Care]

Report highlights role of childhood in Scots' future health.

Fall in Scottish unemployment figures [Business and Industry]

Recovery plan and accelerated spending having positive effect on employment rates – Minister.

Public sector employment [Public Sector]

Latest statistics show rise in numbers of police and NHS staff.

Public sector employment in Scotland Q3 2009 [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Scottish gains at Euro fish talks [Marine and Fisheries]

Challenges remain for some sectors.

Search for the stars of education [Education and Training]

Education Secretary launches drive to find the best of Scottish education.

Steps to a Greener Christmas [Environment]

Scots urged to take simple steps to help protect the planet this festive season.

Wave power plans for Shetland [Business and Industry]

Vattenfall-Pelamis joint venture announced as Swedish firm open Scottish base.

Tuesday 15/12/2009

Cancer statistics [Health and Community Care]

Health Secretary comments on cancer incidence statistics.