Scottish Government

Tuesday 21/05/2013

Scotland's Economy: the case for independence [Economy]

The document analyses Scotland's economy focusing on it's financial strengths,how additional levers could enhance the performance of the economy and looks at the economies of other small nations.

Monday 20/05/2013

Health Works A review of the Scottish Governments Healthy Working Lives Strategy A report on implementation May 2013 [Health and Community Care]

In 2009 the Scottish Government undertook a review of its health and work strategy and published Health Works, which outlined a range of actions for improvement. This report details the progress and outcomes of these actions three years on

Scottish Shellfish Farm Production Survey: 2012 Report [Marine and Fisheries]

This report is based on the returns of an annual survey questionnaire sent to all active authorised shellfish farming businesses in Scotland.

The Land Reform Review Group's Call for Evidence: Analysis of Responses [Research]

This report provides an analysis to the Call for Evidence by the Scottish Government’s Land Reform Review Group (LRRG). The Call for Evidence was launched on 4 October 2012 and closed on 11 January 2013.

Friday 17/05/2013

Proposed Restructure of the Commission for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland [Public Sector]

Analysis Report considering the responses to the consultation on the proposed restructure of the Commission for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland.

Reducing Reoffending Change Fund Evaluation of Year 1 - Public Social Partnership Development [Research]

This research report outlines findings of an evaluation of Public Social Partnership development funded by Year One of the Reducing Reoffending Change Fund. It focuses on how the funding was used, and what was achieved by the partnerships in the first six months of the Fund.

Reducing Reoffending Change Fund Evaluation of Year 1 - Public Social Partnership Development - Research Findings [Research]

This research fidnings summary outlines findings of an evaluation of Public Social Partnership development funded by Year One of the Reducing Reoffending Change Fund. It focuses on how the funding was used, and what was achieved by the partnerships in the first six months of the Fund.

Wednesday 15/05/2013

National Infertility Group Report January 2013 [Health and Community Care]

The report was produced by the National Infertility Group in January 2013, with recommendations on IVF criteria for all eligible couples, for the consideration of Scottish Government Ministers.

A Guide to the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 [Health and Community Care]

An easy read guide to the Social Care (Self-directed Support) (Scotland) Act 2013 that summarises the 2013 Act.

Input-Output Tables and Multipliers for Scotland 1998 to 2009 [Statistics]

Scottish Supply, Use and Analytical Input-Output Tables, 1998-2009

Consultation on Draft Glasgow Commonwealth Games (Trading and Advertising) (Scotland) Regulations 2013 [Sport]

It is a requirement of hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games that the Scottish Government meet its commitments to the Commonwealth Games Federation to regulate outdoor trading and advertising in and around Games venues.

Tuesday 14/05/2013

European Structural Funds 2014 - 2020 Programmes Consultation [Business and Industry]

This consultation invites views on the proposals for the 2014 - 2020 European Structural Fund Programmes

Consultation Responses to the review of energy standards and guidance within Scottish building regulation (Lower carbon buildings) [Building]

Building regulations set energy standards applicable to new buildings and to most building work which takes place in existing buildings. Proposals to amend section 6 of the Technical Handbooks to reduce energy demand and carbon dioxide emissions from buildings.

Sunday 12/05/2013

Testing the Young Voter Registration Form for the 2014 Referendum on Scottish Independence [Research]

This report presents the findings of the testing of the understanding and usability of a draft Young Voter Registration Form which is intended to be used to register 15-year-olds who will be 16 by the date of the referendum, to allow them to vote in the 2014 referendum on Scottish Independence.

Friday 10/05/2013

Sustainable, Responsible Banking: A strategy for Scotland [Business and Industry]

The purpose of the strategy is to set out what Scottish ministers consider to be the key principles of a sustainable, responsible and healthy banking sector.

Consultation Responses on the Draft Public Services Reform (Functions of the Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service) Order 2013 [Public Sector]

Consultation Responses on the Draft Public Services Reform (Functions of the Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service) Order 2013

Thursday 09/05/2013

Adults with Incapacity (Supervision of Welfare Guardians etc. by Local Authorities)(Scotland) Regulations 2002 : A Consultation on Proposed Changes [Law, Order and Public Safety]

To amend the regulations relating to the frequency of local authority guardianship supervision visits.

Freedom of Information: Proposals for an order revising the lifespans of certain exemptions [Government]

A consultation paper setting out proposals for revised lifespans of exemptions in the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002.

Tribunals (Scotland) Bill - Equality Impact Assessment - Results [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Equality Impact Assessment of the Tribunals (Scotland) Bill

Wednesday 08/05/2013

A Joint Consultation on a Historic Environment Strategy for Scotland and the Merger of Historic Scotland and the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) [Arts and Culture]

This consultation seeks views on the future care and management of Scotland’s historic environment. The Scottish Government is seeking views that will help shape the development of a long term Strategy for Scotland’s historic environment and inform the development of a new lead public body that will lead and support its delivery.