Scottish Government News Online: Latest http://www.scotland.gov.uk/rss/news/latest.xml Most recent news releases from the Scottish Government. (c)2013, Crown Copyright 15 en-gb NEWSWEBSITE@scotland.gsi.gov.uk NEWSWEBSITE@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Scotland leads the way on public service reform Two years on from the Christie Commission Swinney outlines Scotland’s progress. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/PSR19062013 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/282109 People and Society Scottish bid to halt species loss 2020 target to safeguard Scotland’s biodiversity. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/Biodiversity16062013 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/282095 Environment Flipping fantastic recycling Scots encouraged to recycle at home and away during Recycle Week. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/recycleweek19062013 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/282101 Environment £20 million drive for business innovation and growth First Minister announces funding programme to support growth across Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/20-million-drive-for-business-innovation-and-growt Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/282091 First Minister Music in schools More instruments for pupils across Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/music18062013 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281980 Education and Training Swinney welcomes ‘vital investment’ in food sector Decision clears way for 2 Sisters purchase of VION. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/vion18062013 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/282084 Economy Scottish pensioners offered greater certainty Scottish state pensions to be triple locked. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/pensions18062013 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/282078 Economy Impact of ‘bedroom tax’ must be assessed Soar in emergency funding applications. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/welfare18062013 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/282083 Economy Recorded crime in Scotland, 2012-13 Publication of Recorded Crime in Scotland, 2012-13. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/recorded-crime-in-scotland18062013 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281968 Law, Order and Public Safety Cancer awareness sessions in schools £70,000 for education programme http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/tct1 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281999 Health and Community Care Recorded crime at 39-year low Crime in Scotland continues to fall as clear up rate reaches all-time high. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/recorded-crime-at-39-year-low18062013 Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281969 Law, Order and Public Safety Piper Alpha anniversary commemorations Government to contribute £100,000 to memorial garden fund in Aberdeen. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/piper-alpha-anniversary-commemorations17062013 Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281914 First Minister Joint study shows Scotland is outperforming UK Employment statistics gives insight into employment trends. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/STUCSGjointstudy16062013 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281852 Economy What’s in a name? Scottish food producers urged to consider applying for European protected status. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/foodprotection16062013 Sun, 16 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281856 Business and Industry The Queen's Birthday Honours 103 Honours recipients in Scotland http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/honours15072012 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281857 People and Society Launch of Allotment Site Design Guide Guidance on designing an allotment published http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/Allotmentguide14062013 Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281851 Rural Development Fun on Father's Day PlayTalkRead buses heading for Hamilton with Dads Rock in tow. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/fathers14062013 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281855 Education and Training First Minister opens £75m Murray Royal Hospital in Perth New facility providing first-class facilities for both patients and staff. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/fm-opens-75m-murray-royal-hospital-in-perth1406201 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281826 First Minister Community buy-out on cards at Cape Wrath First Minister welcomes approval of community interest application. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/community-buy-out-on-cards-at-cape-wrath14062013 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281816 First Minister Wind farm development in the Highlands Planning decisions announced for two proposed wind farms. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/windfarm-development14062013 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281814 Planning More jobs for probationary teachers Survey shows sharp rise in new teachers in full-time permanent contracts. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/teacher-numbers14062013 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281817 Education and Training No tolerance of hate crimes: statistics show fall in offences. A decrease in overall racist and religiously aggravated offending and the first annual statistics on the Offensive Behaviour Act were published today. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/hatecrime14062013 Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281818 Child poverty set to increase Full impact of UK Government welfare reforms yet to take effect http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/child-pov-stats Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281689 People and Society Learning Disabilities Strategy Improving the health of people with learning disabilities. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/learningdisabilities13062013 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281691 Health and Community Care Educational benefit central to rural school decisions Scottish Government sets out way forward on rural schools. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/rural-schools13062013 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281738 Education and Training Lobbying Transparency Scottish Government to bring forward legislation. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/lobbying-transparency13062013 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281781 Government Tax Forum Considers Management Options Finance Secretary chaired the second Tax Consultation Forum today. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/TCF13062013 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281815 Economy First Minister welcomes new jobs for Glasgow First Minister welcomes Aquira announcement of up to 200 new jobs. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/fm-welcomes-new-jobs-for-glasgow13062013 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281719 First Minister Millions allocated to help heat homes Funding will continue to drive down fuel poverty. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/HEEPSfunding13062013 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281696 Poverty and income inequality in Scotland: 2011/12 A National Statistics Publication for Scotland http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/poverty-statistics Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281688 Statistics Making a splash Extended investment in children’s swimming programme. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/topupfunding13062013 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281690 Health and Community Care Revised statistics on planning performance in Scotland: 2012/13 Revision to planning performance statistics, 2012/2013 quarters 1 and 2. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/statistics-13062013 Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281693 Statistics Tenanted Agricultural Land in Scotland 2012 An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/tenant-farm12062013 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281583 Statistics £88 million to create 10,000 new youth jobs Salmond details fund to support youth employment and small business growth. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/employment12062013 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281551 Economy Caring for our Carers New programme aims to reach more carers. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/carers12062013 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281611 Health and Community Care Independence gains for rural Scotland Lochhead outlines vision of what Scottish independence could mean for rural Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/rural-independence Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281579 Agriculture Public sector employment in Scotland statistics for first quarter of 2013 Scotland’s Chief Statistician today published statistics on Public Sector Employment in Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/public-sector-employment-statistics-12062013 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281585 Statistics Coal freight charges welcomed Energy Minister welcomes ORR freight charges welcomed. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/ORR12062013 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281649 Economy Highest employment rate in Scotland since 2009 Scottish unemployment falls for seven monthly release. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/LMS12062013 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281526 Statistics Economic Report on Scottish Agriculture A National Statistics Publication for Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/ERSA12062013 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281584 Statistics Online planning service saving millions ePlanning portal performing above target. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/online-planning-12062013 Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281650 Planning School Sports Awards Scheme to recognise school innovation in sport and physical education. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/schoolsportawards11062013 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281521 Education and Training Expert Working Group on Welfare publishes first report Deputy First Minister welcomes welfare recommendations http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/first-report Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281504 People and Society £3 million for state-of-the-art sports facilities CashBack and sportscotland funding for new shared-use pitches. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/Cash-Back11062013 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281501 Sport Funding for projects to tackle sectarianism Community groups share in £3 million. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/sectarianfund100613 Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281401 Law, Order and Public Safety A&E consultant boost £3 million for extra staff. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/consultantboost Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281402 Health and Community Care Unnecessary teacher paperwork to end Key bodies will work together to ensure teachers can focus on attainment. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/teacher-workload08062013 Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281730 Planning consent refused for major wind farm Impact of proposed development would be too high. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/Dunbeath07062013 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281352 Planning A million acres in community ownership by 2020 First Minister sets target as proposals made to improve right-to-buy system. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/landreform07062013 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281397 First Minister FOI scrutiny extended Order laid in Scottish Parliament http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/foi-scrutiny Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281364 Government Scottish Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2011 An official statistics publication for Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/greenhousegasemissions07062013 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281328 Statistics National pay system for colleges National pay bargaining to be included in Post 16 Bill. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/college-pay07062013 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281271 Education and Training Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland David Strang appointed as HMCIP. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/inspector07062013 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281299 General Scotland leads Europe on climate change stats Record emissions reduction shows Scotland on track for 2020 target. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/climatechangestats07062013 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281350 Environment Record number of Scottish entrepreneurs Swinney welcomes further good news for Scottish economy http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/entrepreneurs06062013 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281255 Business and Industry Honey, honey First Scottish honey bee health report published. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/honeybees06062013 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281259 Environment FM serves tea with Western General volunteers First Minister thanks Royal Voluntary Service team during Volunteers’ Week. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/FM-serves-tea-with-Western-General-volunteers Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281261 First Minister New chief executive of Creative Scotland Culture Secretary comments on appointment. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/Creative-Scotland-CEO06062013 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281254 Arts and Culture Inspectors to tackle needless bureaucracy Curriculum for Excellence must be about pupil benefit. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/school-inspectors06062013 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281260 Education and Training Communities to benefit from social housing reforms Social landlords to be given greater flexibility at a local level http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/socialhousingreformJune022013 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281262 Housing Scotland and UK are distinctly different Culture and heritage will flourish in an independent Scotland says Culture Secretary. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/Culture-Heritage05062013 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281200 Arts and Culture Equality in sport Work to end homophobia in sport continues. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/homophobiainsport05062013 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281173 Sport Ernst & Young Attractiveness Survey New report praises Scotland's 'sparkling' investment performance. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/investment05062013 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281156 Economy Teaching children about diabetes Education programme to reach more schools. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/diabetesliveforit05062013 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281158 Health and Community Care FM visits pandas during Zoo centenary celebrations Volunteers’ Week visit marks recruitment of 100th volunteer in Zoo’s 100th year. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/Zoo04062013 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281106 First Minister New support for those unintentionally homeless Local authorities to give housing support duty to homeless households. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/Housing-04062013 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281121 Housing Publication of housing statistics for Scotland Updated housing statistics have been released today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/National-Statistics-News-Release04062013 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281102 General Dignity at work £200,000 for anti-bullying projects in NHS Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/dignityatwork Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281096 Health and Community Care Police officer quarterly strength statistics Statistical News Release An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/POLICE-OFFICER-QUARTERLY-STRENGTH-STATISTICS-04062 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281099 Law, Order and Public Safety Science sets sail from Glasgow Floating Laboratory inaugural launch of Glasgow Science Festival. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/Science-festival Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281108 Education and Training Health board boundaries Shift will help ensure more care can be provided at home. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/boundaries Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281117 Health and Community Care Police numbers at all-time high Commitment for 1,000 extra officers in communities exceeded. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/Police-numbers-at-all-time-high04062013 Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281101 Law, Order and Public Safety Diaspora Tapestry panels unveiled Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop unveils panels from Sweden and Italy at 3Harbours Festival in Prestonpans http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/culture03062013 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281090 Arts and Culture Grangemouth biomass station approved Plant will generate enough power for around 130,000 homes. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/grangemouth-consent03062013 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281049 Planning Caring for Scots with dementia Second national strategy launched to improve dementia services. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/dementia306 Mon, 03 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281051 Health and Community Care More support needed for Scottish soldiers Veterans Minister demands action in light of on-going uncertainty for troops and families http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/Soldiers-support Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281010 People and Society Tackling child sexual exploitation New scheme announced to identify children at risk. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/Child-protection-pilot Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281009 Education and Training Visitors to enjoy Scottish landscapes £0.5 million for roadside viewpoints http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/tourism02062013 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281005 Tourism Smoking in pregnancy Pregnant women to be offered carbon monoxide testing. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/06/smokinginpregnancy02062013 Sun, 02 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280941 Health and Community Care Action plan setting out support to reduce energy bills Sustainable heating plan to support growth district heating. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/district-heating-action-plan-31052013 Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281003 Business and Industry Once in a lifetime Jam entrepreneur awarded Scottish Government’s first ever food and drink outstanding achievement award. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/excellenceawards31052013 Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281046 Business and Industry MoD must award Clyde contract Brown calls for urgent clarity on Type 26 Combat Ships. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/MoD-combat-ship Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281000 Transport Higher standards for private rented housing New strategy launched http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/private-housing Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280834 Housing Work to start on Inverness College Sturgeon hails ‘landmark’ building for the Highlands. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/university30052013 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280867 Economy Scottish Water New Board members appointed at Scottish water. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Infrastructure-30052013 Thu, 30 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280922 Business and Industry Bill to improve care for ageing population More care to be provided at home. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Integration29052013 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280822 Health and Community Care Firearm certificate statistics, Scotland, 2012 A National statistics publication for Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Statistical-News-Release29052013 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280819 Law, Order and Public Safety Improving pain services Residential service to be created in Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/pain-services29052013 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280844 Health and Community Care FM opens new global pipeline welding centre in Clydebank New centre supporting skilled employment developing pipeline technologies for oil and gas. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/FM-subsea-opening29052013 Wed, 29 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280825 First Minister Waiting times stats 92,000 patients benefit from treatment time guarantee. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/waitingtimes28052013 Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280741 Health and Community Care Impact of Commonwealth Games on east end Views from local residents inform assessment of Commonwealth Games legacy. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/gowell28052013 Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280747 Regeneration NHS board appointments Members appointed to NHS boards http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/NHS-board-appointments28052013 Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280776 Health and Community Care A&E waiting times Task force to oversee delivery of £50m improvement plan. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/AEwaitingtimes28052013 Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280742 Health and Community Care Quarter of cancers detected early Detect Cancer Early plans to increase early detection. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/detectcancerearly28052013 Tue, 28 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280748 Health and Community Care Seeds of growth for organic farming Action plan updated to encourage organic production. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/organicfarming23052013 Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280669 People and Society National Museums Scotland Board Culture Secretary appoints four new members. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/NMS27052013 Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280658 Arts and Culture Helping young people towards employment 70 per cent on activity agreements in positive destinations. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/activity-agreements27052013 Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280668 Education and Training Digital wards Emergency care shake up gathers pace. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/digital-wards27052013 Mon, 27 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280645 Health and Community Care Further support for Scottish marine energy Ewing announces new approach to support wave energy in Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/MRCF23052013 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/281056 Planning More efficient and effective management Firth of Forth transport Scottish Parliament passes Bill for new operating company http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/230513 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280671 Transport