Scottish Government

News Releases:

Thursday 23/05/2013

First Minister to take part in committee session [First Minister]

Salmond to appear before committee conveners on launch of programme for government.

International Climate Justice conference [Environment]

Scotland leads collaboration on climate action for world’s poorest people.

Supporting global excellence [Education and Training]

Additional £13.8 million for world leading research.

Wednesday 22/05/2013

Digital boost for SMEs [Economy]

Millions to develop business performance

FM unveils Glasgow 2014 Legacy training scheme [Economy]

One thousand training and volunteering places announced for jobless young Scots.

Frustration and anger over red meat levy [Agriculture]

Lochhead hits out as DEFRA rule out change as too “difficult”.

Infant Cremation Commission begins work [General]

Remit of group accepted as Chair calls for written submissions.

North Sea Prawns Stay Burrowed Deep [Marine and Fisheries]

Range of environmental factors limit emergence of prawns.

Pressure grows on UK Government to change course [Economy]

Swinney outlines economic opportunities of independence

Weather aid scheme agreed [Agriculture]

£6 million to be allocated to farmers hit by extreme weather.

Tuesday 21/05/2013

540,000 helped to cut energy bills [Environment]

1 in 5 households have received support

Affordable homes scheme goes from strength to strength [Housing]

House builders encouraged to sign up to next round.

Challenges facing new democracies [International]

Scotland’s External Affairs Minister addresses 13th Doha Forum in Qatar.

Funding for community organisations [Education and Training]

45 organisations awarded share of £10 million.

Scotland can more than afford to be independent [First Minister]

Paper outlines vision of thriving economy in Scotland's own hands.

Scotland’s science leads the way [Education and Training]

Science centres and festivals share £3 million.

Monday 20/05/2013

Breast cancer genetic testing [Health and Community Care]

More women to be offered test.

NHS staff alert line [Health and Community Care]

Independent phone line helps NHS staff.

Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey 2012 [Statistics]

An official statistics publication for Scotland.

WWI battlefield schools’ visit funding [Education and Training]

£1m to help all of Scotland’s secondary schools carry out educational trips.