Scottish Government

Aberdeen and North-East

Tuesday 28/05/2002

Queen addresses Scottish Parliament [Government]

Reaffirmation of trust, faith and confidence after three years of Parliament.

Monday 27/05/2002

Tourism review of visitor satisfaction [Tourism]

Minister launches industry-wide consultation on Area Tourist Board network.

Thursday 23/05/2002

New wave of cancer investment [Health and Community Care]

Another £10 million is added to the fight against Scotland's killer disease.

Monday 29/04/2002

Rural health projects win share of over £1m [Rural Development]

48 winning bids in 2nd round of allocations from Remote and Rural Areas Resource Initiative (RARARI)

Tuesday 16/04/2002

Grampian Police inspection report [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Force performance "impressive" in utilisation of Best Value practices.

Thursday 04/04/2002

Dublin-Aberdeen route inaugurated [Business and Industry]

Ministerial greeting for passengers arriving on first flight from Ireland.

Thursday 28/03/2002

Lord Advocate comments on trial [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Re-start of murder trial due to simple human error.

Wednesday 27/03/2002

Non-sector catch limits [Marine and Fisheries]

Catch limits for April 2002 in North Sea (Area IV), West Scotland (Area VI) and Area VII.

Tuesday 26/03/2002

Less Favoured Areas payments begin [People and Society]

Executive authorise £34 million in payments under agricultural support scheme.

Monday 25/03/2002

End of muirburn season [Agriculture]

Farmers reminded time for controlled burning of heath ends soon.

Friday 22/03/2002

Emergency nurses to speed up A&E service [Health and Community Care]

New emergency nurse practitioners take on aspects of doctors' responsibilities.

Wednesday 20/03/2002

Innovation fund trebles in three years [Business and Industry]

Another £6 million backs spin-off companies turning ideas into commercial ventures.

Tuesday 19/03/2002

North Sea Conference [Environment]

Minister to attend North Sea Conference held in Bergen, Norway on 20-21 March.

Transport investment for Aberdeen [Transport]

A £1.1 million funding package aims to build infrastructure and cut congestion.

Monday 18/03/2002

Transport plans spelled out [Transport]

Series of nine regional leaflets detailing transport improvements and vision for future.

Thursday 14/03/2002

Executive approves three GM sites [Agriculture]

Go ahead given for genetically modified oilseed rape in Aberdeenshire and Fife.

Friday 08/03/2002

Battle against the super-bugs [Health and Community Care]

Rowett Institute project aims to find if antibiotic resistance transferable in bacteria.

Thursday 07/03/2002

Cash windfall for old fridges and freezers [Environment]

Local authorities to share £1.69 million to ensure efficient disposal of ozone.

Wednesday 06/03/2002

The pieces being put in place [Health and Community Care]

First progress report on how £100 million Health Improvement Fund is being used.

Wednesday 27/02/2002

Welcome for Aberdeen-Dublin route [Transport]

Ryanair start daily flights between North East and the Irish capital.