Scottish Government

General

Tuesday 24/02/2004

Criminal Procedures Amendment Bill [General]

Minister proposes that some trials allowed to take place when accused fails to attend court.

Monday 23/02/2004

On the record briefing by FM [General]

Media told of importance of week ahead for the government's programme.

Sunday 11/01/2004

First online Q&A session for FM [General]

The First Minister will be answering questions live on the Internet this Wednesday.

Friday 09/01/2004

Environment Minister to undergo surgery [General]

Ross Finnie confirms he is to take three months off following heart by-pass operation.

Wednesday 31/12/2003

First Minister's New Year message [General]

FM toasts 'new Scotland' a place that people from around the world will want to call home.

Tuesday 23/12/2003

The year in pictures [General]

The First Minister welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Edinburgh.

Monday 22/12/2003

Christmas Message [General]

Webcast by the First Minister.

The year in pictures [General]

First Minister Jack McConnell names the Ministers in his new Cabinet team following the election.

Saturday 29/11/2003

National Thanksgiving Mass [General]

First Minister at elevation of Cardinal Keith O'Brien at St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh.

Wednesday 19/11/2003

Electoral Commission report [General]

Minister welcomes publication of report into the 2003 elections.

Saturday 15/11/2003

Doors Open Days success [General]

Volunteers congratulated on work to open buildings and archaeological sites to public.

Thursday 06/11/2003

HMCIP report on Inverness prison [General]

Chief Inspector of Prisons says prison continues to cope despite overcrowding and staff shortages.

Friday 31/10/2003

Scottish poppy online donations launched [General]

Appeal’s website facility encourages Scots to pay tribute ex-Servicemen and women.

Thursday 23/10/2003

Training opportunities unveiled [General]

New projects aim to ensure future workforce has the right skills.

Tuesday 21/10/2003

TB outbreak in south Lanarkshire [General]

Cattle herd to be slaughtered to prevent further spread of disease.

Tuesday 07/10/2003

Building on success of regional forum [General]

Reform will strengthen Highlands and Islands Convention – First Minister.

Wednesday 01/10/2003

Union of the Crowns exhibition [General]

King James VI exhibition at Edinburgh Castle opened by First Minister.

Tuesday 02/09/2003

Discussions held on euro preparations [General]

First meeting of Scottish Euro Preparations Committee takes place in Edinburgh.

Tuesday 29/07/2003

New guidelines for most vulnerable children [General]

Guidelines to help those who run away from home or who are exploited through prostitution.

Pre-school places rise six per cent [General]

Minister welcomes figures showing rise in number of children attending pre-school education.