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 Strengthening links with Qatar Scotland's External Affairs Minister visits Middle East. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Qatar19052013 Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280242 International NHS Chair appointment Chair appointed to NHS National Services Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/NHS-chair-appointment Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280371 Health and Community Care Bowling an organ donor drive Cricket team urges South Asian communities to join NHS Register. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/organ-donation17052013 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280368 Health and Community Care Fresh help for house buyers Investment of £120 million for shared equity scheme. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Shared-equity-17052013 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280377 Housing Appointment of a new sheriff Floating sheriff for Tayside, Dundee and Central http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/sheriff17052013 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280132 Law, Order and Public Safety Saving lives in South Asia £3.8 million for Scots projects tackling extreme poverty in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/South-Asia17052013 Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280379 International College merger a success Clear educational benefits from creating Scotland’s largest college. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/College-merger-a-success16052013 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280185 Education and Training Commonwealth Games trading regulations Regulations to ensure safety and integrity of the Games. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/streettrading16052013 Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280187 Business and Industry Revised nitrates regulations take effect Scottish farmers urged to comply with the new programme. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/nitrateregulations15052013 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280130 Agriculture Input-Output Tables for Scotland 1998-2009 Scotland’s Chief Statistician today released the Input-Output Tables for Scotland 1998-2009. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Figures-for-input-output-tables-15052013 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280151 Statistics Europe's first electricity grid research centre First Minister opens multi-million pound Power networks Demonstration centre. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/europes-first-electricity-grid-research-centre1505 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280145 First Minister New CFP takes big step forward‬ Brussels deal delivers workable measures in key areas http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/CFP15052013 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280121 Marine and Fisheries NHS IVF services to be fairer and faster Expert Group recommendations for equity across Scotland accepted. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/IVFservices15052013 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280141 Health and Community Care Sustainable Aquaculture and Fisheries Aquaculture and Fisheries Bill Passes through Scottish Parliament http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/AquaBill15052013 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280179 Marine and Fisheries Record employment rise for Scotland First Minister warns of Scotland’s recovery being blown off course by UK Government’s austerity and obsession with Europe. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Employment-15-05-13 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280126 First Minister Help for new entrants Cash support offered to new entrants in agricultural sector. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Newentrants15052013 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280135 Agriculture Food for thought £1 million to provide more food education for Scottish pupils. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/foodforthought15052013 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280144 Business and Industry New lease of life given to empty property in Fife Homes Again project helps restore properties for affordable rent. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Housing-project-15052013 Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280167 Housing Economic boost for Skye New jobs and business space http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/skye-boost Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280082 Regeneration New ambulance staff New Ambulance Technicians are set to start work across Scotland following a £6.8 million investment. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/ambulancestaff14052013 Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280081 Health and Community Care A Healthy Start New arrangements for the distribution of Healthy Start vitamins. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/healthyvitamins13052013 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280041 Health and Community Care Sanctions a step closer Europe agrees sanctions on herring and will look further at mackerel. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Fishsanctions13052013 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280073 Marine and Fisheries Deputy First Minister opens Scotland community-shareholder wind farm £15.6 million, four-turbine Neilston Community Wind Farm today opened today. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/windfarm13052013 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280072 Economy Community Payback creating path out of crime Justice Secretary visits Rotary Trail. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Community-Payback-creating-path-out-of-crime130520 Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280039 Law, Order and Public Safety Young voter registration Form for the registration of young voters unveiled. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/referendum12052013 Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279999 General Praise for nurses on Nurses Day Patient opinion is positive for nurses. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/praisefornurses12052013 Sun, 12 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280027 Health and Community Care More money available for students Improvements to SAAS following independent review. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/More-money-available-for-students10052013 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279983 Education and Training Decrofting legislation introduced to parliament Amendment to Crofting Act. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/decroftinglegislation10052013 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279959 Agriculture Famous Scots' records revealed in new exhibition National Records or Scotland unveil the legacy of working Scots. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/scots-at-work10052013 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279992 Arts and Culture Improving Diabetes Care Additional £3 million to support people with diabetes. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Diabetes-care10052013 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279993 Health and Community Care Energy Skills Scotland announced with double funding £6.5 million training boost for oil and gas, renewables and other energy industries http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/energy10052013 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/280018 Economy Support for strong banking sector in Scotland Swinney publishes Banking Strategy. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/banking-strategy10052013 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279998 Economy Green light for LED plan More than £500 million of Scottish projects already under consideration. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/energy-efficiency09052013 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279902 Environment Medals for arctic convoys Veterans Minister attends official awards ceremony http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/arctic-convoys Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279888 General Tribunal reform Legislation to create a new structure for tribunals in Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Tribunal-reform09052013 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279882 Law, Order and Public Safety Scotland maintains highest youth employment 29,000 fewer young people out of work compared to last year. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/youth-employment09052013 Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279904 Education and Training Recognition for Stornoway Black Pudding European protected status for iconic Scottish product. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/stornowayblackpudding08052013 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279865 Agriculture Local area labour markets in Scotland Statistics from the annual population survey 2012 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/labour-market-stats Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279791 Economy French company creates 400 new Scottish jobs First Minister welcomes new Webhelp TSC jobs in Glasgow, Larbert and Kilmarnock. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/french-company-creates-400-new-scottish-jobs080520 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279799 First Minister Queen's speech FitzPatrick says UK Government ‘failing to deliver for Scotland’. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/queens-speech08052013 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279867 Government Early Years support confirmed Childcare partnerships to share £1.65 million funding. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Early-Years-support-confirmed08052013 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279866 Education and Training First-ever strategy for historic environment Historic environment defines Scotland’s place in the world. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/historic-environment08052013 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279840 Arts and Culture Bed planning tool New resource to help meet challenge of ageing population. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Bed-planning-tool08052013 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279841 Health and Community Care Quality Meat Scotland Board appointments. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/qualitymeatscotland08052013 Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279793 Agriculture Major development for offshore wind sector £6.04 million for new test centre http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/wind-sector-development Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279706 Environment Not far? Leave the car Active Travel campaign calls on Scots to reduce short car journeys. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Activetravel07052013 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279651 Environment Promoting healthy food Extra £302,000 to help shops display more healthy options. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/promotinghealthyfood07052013 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279652 Health and Community Care Scottish Natural Heritage Board Appointments. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Scottish-Natural-Heritage07052013 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279683 Environment Glasa hydro scheme Salmond welcomes go-ahead for new SSE hydro-electric energy project and hails Tom Johnston's legacy. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Salmond-hails-Glasa-hydro-scheme08052013 Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279718 First Minister Scotland makes waves in South Korea MoU to develop marine technology industry. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/marine-energyu06052013 Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279630 Marine and Fisheries Hand washing stops spread of bugs Norovirus and flu rates could reduce with better hand hygiene. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/hand-hygiene05052013 Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279591 Health and Community Care Oil supply chain sales reach record levels Oil and gas international sales increase by further 8.4 per cent. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/oil-supply Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279628 Environment 500 days to the referendum Sturgeon outlines positive case for independence http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/500-days05052013 Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279625 Government New medicines 70 patients benefiting from £21 million fund. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/drugsfund Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279627 Bid to unlock pension fund cash Housing industry to target institutional investors http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/pension-funds Sun, 05 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279629 Housing New medicines review published Scottish Government to consult on recommendations. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/review0305 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279590 Health and Community Care Minimum Pricing Health Secretary welcomes Court of Session ruling on the minimum unit pricing of alcohol. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/minpricing03052013 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279589 Health and Community Care NHS board appointments Members appointed to NHS boards http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/NHS-board-appointments03052013 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279598 Health and Community Care Scotland shares expertise with South Africa Marine Energy Delegation benefit from Scottish Excellence. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/marine-energy03052013 Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279624 Marine and Fisheries Scottish Qualifications Authority New appointment and reappointments to the board. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/New-Appointment-and-Reappointments-to-the-board-of Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279570 Education and Training Families to benefit from more childcare Legislation to ease nursery bills will save parents around £85 million a year. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Families-to-benefit-from-more-childcare02052013 Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279554 Education and Training Social, Democratic and Economic case for independence External Affairs Secretary says social bonds with UK will remain strong. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/social-bonds02052013 Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279586 People and Society Half a million pounds for Holocaust educational fund First Minister announces continued funding of £510,000 for a Holocaust education project. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Holocaust-education02052013 Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279581 Education and Training Commission Chair Appointed Independent Commission on cremation and disposal of ashes. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/lordbonomy02052013 Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279573 Health and Community Care NHS National Services Scotland Member appointed to NHS National Services Scotland Board. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/NHS-NSS01052013 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279531 Health and Community Care New tenant pack to improve private rented sector Landlords have legal duty to provide pack. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Private-rent-01052013 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279528 Housing Support for grow your own projects Changes aimed at encouraging more people to get back to nature. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/growyourown01052013 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279474 People and Society Retail sales index for Scotland for the 1st quarter of 2013 Quarterly sales index. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Sales-index-01052013 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279511 Statistics Rise in Scottish retail sales Encouraging increase in volume and value of sales. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Sales-01052013 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279512 Economy Young people ready for work New qualification to offer 16 to 19 year olds first step on the career ladder. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/Young-people-ready-for-work01052013 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279506 Education and Training Rural support – have your say Consultation launched to consider future of SRDP. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/ruralsupport01052013 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279519 Agriculture £6 million aid package Scottish Government offers aid for farmers affected by extreme weather. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/aidpackage01052013 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279522 Agriculture Book Week Scotland - The Sequel Scotland to host a second national celebration of reading. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/05/BWS-2013 Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279524 Arts and Culture Proposed planning revamp New vision for Scotland’s future development. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/Planning-systems-30042013 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279435 Planning NHS Fife appointment Chair appointed to Fife NHS Board. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/NHS-Fife-appointment Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279460 Health and Community Care Remploy workers deserve clarity Enterprise Minister calls for UK Government to provide details http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/clarity-remploy Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279461 People and Society Millions to boost disadvantaged communities New fund for regeneration http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/new-fund-announced Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279402 Regeneration New vaccine to beat rotavirus Babies to be protected against vomiting and diarrhoea bug. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/rotavirus30042013 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279425 Health and Community Care Cancer will affect two in five people Rise in cancer rates but increase in survival. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/cancer-incidencen30042013 Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279424 Health and Community Care Bull-ish about the future Modernised bull stud is a model farm. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/Bullstud29042013 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:36:31 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279205 Agriculture Public vote launched for new Forth bridge Shortlist of five revealed by independent panel http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/forth-bridge-vote Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279203 Transport Children’s hospital passport Scheme helps kids combat fear of hospitals. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/childrens-hospital-passport29042013 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279113 Health and Community Care Measures to improve fine enforcement Court staff to be given new powers to crack down on fine dodgers. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/Measures-to-improve-fine-enforcement29042013 Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279268 Law, Order and Public Safety Tobacco bans come into force End of open display and vending machine sales. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/tobacco-bans28042013 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279185 Health and Community Care Bee research before pesticide ban starts Rural Affairs Secretary calls for two year evidence gathering programme on neonicotinoids. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/pesticide28042013 Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279193 Environment Community renewables powering ahead 40 per cent of 2020 target already achieved. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/renewables28april Sun, 28 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279197 Economy New 500 Capgemini jobs 'immense for Inverness' First Minister welcomes doubling of French firm's Highland workforce. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/new-500-capgemini-jobs26042013 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279056 First Minister GP pay increase General practitioners in Scotland to receive an increase in salary. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/GP-pay26042013 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279084 Health and Community Care Help for honey bees Aid on the cards for weather-hit bee farmers. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/honey-bees26042013 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279112 Environment New monitoring group for prisons Prison visiting committees replaced. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/New-monitoring-group-for-prisons-26042013 Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279085 Law, Order and Public Safety Press regulation in Scotland Statement following cross-party talks http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/Press25042013 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279051 Arts and Culture New Appointment to Land Reform Group Replacement appointed as former vice-chair steps aside. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/land-reform25042013 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279031 Rural Development Measles vaccination programme Parents urged to get children vaccinated. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/measles-25032013 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278937 Health and Community Care Raasay consultation begins Options for future of island's sporting assets. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/Raasay-rights25042013 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278973 Environment £15million to build foundations for deep-water wind power New funding announced http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/deep-water-wind-power Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/279049 3D visualisation set to revolutionise medical and dental training Students will be able to master anatomy, and give injections virtually using pioneering technology. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/3D24042013 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278919 Health and Community Care Scottish Survey of Literacy and Numeracy 2012 An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/Statistical-News-Release24042013 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278832 Education and Training Scottish insolvencies for fourth quarter 2012-13 Latest statistics from Accountant in Bankruptcy. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/insolvency-stats Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278830 People and Society Responsible marketing of food and drink New standard to cut sale of foods high in fat, salt and sugar. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/responsiblefoodmarketing24042013 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278888 Health and Community Care High reading and writing levels for pupils First national literacy survey shows more than 90 per cent at expected level. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/04/High-reading-and-writing-levels-for-pupils24042013 Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.scotland.gov.uk/ID3/278834 Education and Training