Scottish Government

People and Society

Wednesday 10/11/2010

Voluntary sector in Scotland [People and Society]

First Minister pays tribute to 'vital contribution' charities make to Scotland.

Wednesday 03/11/2010

Housing Bill passed [People and Society]

New law will end right to buy for for new council and social housing tenants.

Sunday 31/10/2010

Scotland and Malawi [People and Society]

Support for teacher training programme in Malawi.

Wednesday 20/10/2010

Insolvency numbers down [People and Society]

Latest figures report an overall four per cent drop in personal insolvencies.

Tuesday 19/10/2010

Edinburgh housing landmark [People and Society]

Work begins on first new council houses in the capital in 30 years.

Friday 08/10/2010

Certification of Death (Scotland) Bill [People and Society]

Reforms could save bereaved families £3.6 million a year.

Public Records (Scotland) Bill [People and Society]

Moves to improve management of records in public authorities.

Tuesday 14/09/2010

Drive to insulate homes before winter [People and Society]

Plans to help households save on fuel bills.

Thursday 09/09/2010

Call for clarification on child detention [People and Society]

Hyslop calls on UK Government to end child detention.

Tuesday 07/09/2010

Older people net millions [People and Society]

Cash windfall for pensioners.

Monday 06/09/2010

First Minister's Rosh Hashanah message [People and Society]

First Minister's message to celebrate the Jewish New Year.

Tuesday 31/08/2010

Homeless figures down [People and Society]

Housing Minister welcomes progress.

Thursday 19/08/2010

Aid for Pakistan [People and Society]

Vital water supply equipment from Scotland arriving in flood-hit area.

Tuesday 29/06/2010

Protection for vulnerable groups [People and Society]

New disclosure scheme will come into effect from November 30.

Saturday 26/06/2010

Armed Forces Day [People and Society]

First Minister pays tribute to troops past and present.

Wednesday 16/06/2010

Hearing reforms clear first hurdle [People and Society]

MSPs vote Children's Hearings Bill through Stage One following debate.

Saturday 12/06/2010

Queen's Birthday Honours [People and Society]

List includes recipients of Queen's Police and Fire Service medals.

Tribute paid to WW2 heroes [People and Society]

Minister in France to commemorate 51st Highland Division.

Thursday 10/06/2010

Delivering support for post offices [People and Society]

Consultation to be launched on new Challenge Fund.

Wednesday 09/06/2010

Honouring Scotland's heroes [People and Society]

First Minister celebrates acts of courage at bravery awards.