Monthly listing for - February 2012

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Wednesday 29/02/2012

British-Irish council [First Minister]

A model of constructive working between governments with common interests.

Children’s social work statistics [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Funding will help Scots tackle debt

Grants programme to help those Scots with legal and financial issues.

Inspirational welcome to Scotland [Arts and Culture]

New poster and digital campaign in the Year of Creative Scotland.

Landmark school for the future [First Minister]

First building in £1.25 billion programme opens doors to primary pupils.

New route into workforce for young Scots [Education and Training]

Technical and professional apprenticeships will be introduced this year.

Offensive Behaviour Bill comes into force [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New religious hatred legislation to tackle sectarianism.

Population projections [People and Society]

Population of Scotland is projected to rise, but not at an even rate across the country.

Support with heating bills [Housing]

Key meeting sees £2 million for home insulation and boiler scrappage announced.

Tucking into a taste sensation in Perth [Agriculture]

Food conference marketplace opens its doors to local residents.

Tuesday 28/02/2012

Boost for science learning [Education and Training]

Minister announces funding for science teaching in response to report.

Delayed discharge figures at record low [Health and Community Care]

Health Secretary comments on new delayed discharge statistics.

Food experts grilled [Agriculture]

It’s question time at Scotland’s National Food and Drink Conference.

Fund to help business develop green technologies [Business and Industry]

£3.4 million European grant will help create 270 low carbon jobs.

Government investing in long-term recovery [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Ageing cohort of drugs users as misuse falls among young people.

Patient treatment target met [Health and Community Care]

Waiting times success as patients treated faster than ever.

PiP silicon gel breast implants [Health and Community Care]

NHSScotland activity data.

ScottishPower jobs [First Minister]

First Minister welcomes announcement of recruitment drive by Scottish Power.

Monday 27/02/2012

New treatment for diabetic kids [Health and Community Care]

£1 million increase in insulin pumps set to improve lives.

Sunday 26/02/2012

Crime pays £1 million for kids [Law, Order and Public Safety]

New CashBack funding brings total youth work programme to £7.5 million.

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