Scottish Government

News Releases:

Tuesday 01/06/2010

Child protection guidance [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Consultation to take account of online safety and child trafficking issues.

Monday 31/05/2010

Stranraer hospital inspection [Health and Community Care]

Healthcare Environment Inspectorate report.

Thursday 27/05/2010

Bathing water designations [Environment]

Two new bathing water designations bring Scotland's total to record 82.

Crackdown on violence [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Police are gearing up for a nationwide crackdown on violence in public areas.

Health treatment abroad [Health and Community Care]

New guidance outlining patients’ rights to overseas treatment.

Housing Statistics for Scotland - Quarterly Update [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Inspectorate of Prosecution report [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Inspection of Lanarkshire Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.

Military and Civilian Health Awards [Health and Community Care]

Public Health Minister launches Military and Civilian Health Awards with military medics.

NHS Board re-appointments [Health and Community Care]

Re-appointment of Board members to NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde and NHS Lothian.

Record number of affordable homes [Housing]

Figures highest since early 80s.

Wednesday 26/05/2010

Eco-Schools landmark [Education and Training]

1,000 schools have now attained 'Green Flag' eco status.

Fishing income increases [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Fishing industry statistics [Marine and Fisheries]

Figures show 12 per cent rise in value of fish landed by vessels in 2009.

NHS Education for Scotland [Government]

Two members appointed to Board.

Scotland's food and drink [Business and Industry]

Tourism Minister launches year long culinary celebration.

Supporting industry [Business and Industry]

Scottish Government and STUC issue joint communique on manufacturing.

Tuesday 25/05/2010

Abortion statistics [Health and Community Care]

Figures show decrease in the number of abortions for all age groups.

Beef labelling [Agriculture]

Industry in 'constructive talks' with Scottish Government on labelling regulations.

Delayed discharge back to zero [Health and Community Care]

Scottish patients wait no more than six weeks to be discharged from hospital.

Dental registrations [Health and Community Care]

Public Health Minister comments on latest statistics.