The Scottish Government

Friday 04/07/2008

Fire and Rescue Advisory Unit

New Head appointed.

Fuel help for fishing

Three year action plan to help the Scottish fleet adjust to high fuel prices.

Review of concessionary bus fares

Proposals include extending the scheme to include injured forces veterans.

Thursday 03/07/2008

Funding for rent desposit schemes

Help for homeless people to access and sustain private tenancies.

Joint statement on NHS principles

Four UK Health Ministers reaffirm commitment to core values of the health service.

New coal contract

Scotland's largest ever supply contract agreed between ScottishPower and Scottish Coal.

New heart and lung centre

Official opening of new West of Scotland medical facilty by HM the Queen.

Report on legalised police cells

Chief Inspector of Prisons highlights concerns about the condition of police cells.

Views sought on national parks

Questionnaire seeking opinions on the work of Scotland's National Park Authorities.

Wednesday 02/07/2008

Combating rogue property managers

New accreditation scheme to help 'weed out the cowboys' in property management.

Crackdown on human trafficking

Operation Pentameter results in 35 suspects being arrested in Scotland.

Manufactured Exports for first quarter 2008

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.