Scottish Government

News Releases:

Friday 29/06/2012

Appointment of a new sheriff [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Mr Christopher Shead appointed.

Employers get support for graduate jobs [Education and Training]

Small firms to receive £505,000 support for taking on graduates.

Government to fly Armed Forces Day flag [Government]

Minister marks Armed Forces Day in Edinburgh.

Legionnaires’ outbreak update [Health and Community Care]

One further case confirmed.

New £20 million funding stream for third sector [Education and Training]

Support for voluntary work in the early years.

Prison statistics and population projections scotland 2011-12 [Law, Order and Public Safety]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Prisoner numbers rise as crime falls [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary responds to publication of prison population statistics.

Science points to bigger catch [Marine and Fisheries]

Advice on fish landings indicates 2013 quota increase for many stocks.

Support for rural communities to buy land [Environment]

Scottish Land Fund opens for applications.

Thursday 28/06/2012

Baden-Württemberg and Scotland share low carbon goals [Business and Industry]

Turning away from nuclear for a clean, green renewable energy future.

Benefits consultation launched [People and Society]

Consultation launched on passported benefits.

College and university changes on track [Education and Training]

Graduates in Scotland more likely to get a job or keep studying.

Council tax collection statistics 2011-12 [Government]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland

Legionnaires’ outbreak update [Health and Community Care]

No increase in cases for third day in a row.

Long leases bill passes final hurdle [Rural Development]

Scottish Parliament approves Long Leases (Scotland) Bill.

Making Scotland a world leading hydro nation [Environment]

Legislation to protect Scotland's prized asset.

Members reappointed to the Scottish Qualifications Authority [Education and Training]

Re-appointment of Susan Walsh and James Edgar as Board members of the SQA.

Planning Performance Statistics Q4 January-March 2012 and annual [Planning]

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland

Renewable energy output at record levels [Business and Industry]

Figures for first quarter 2012 show a 45.5 per cent increase on same period in 2011.

Salmond backs call for ban on illegal arms trade [First Minister]

First Minister to push UN for international support.