February 2007
Wednesday 28/02/2007
Minister welcomes agreement by UK retailers to reduce impact of carrier bags by a quarter by end of 2008.
Report notes that end of 'slopping out' has improved conditions for prisoners and staff.
Independent research finds that care policy has made a 'real difference' for many older people throughout Scotland.
Consultation begins on measures to deal with the threat to Scotland's native wildlife.
Announcement made ahead of Stage 3 debate of the Prostitution (Public Places)(Scotland) Bill.
Scottish farmers now produce enough to meet 70 per cent of the demand for organic food, according to report.
Tuesday 27/02/2007
New £10.7 million defences will reduce flood risk to more than 170 homes and businesses.
Jack McConnell speaks at a reception for Oxfam in the Scottish Parliament.
A National Statistics Publication.
A National Statistics publication.
Figures show that 18-week maximum wait guarantee has been met one year early.
New action plan aims to cut the amount of waste by a quarter of a million tonnes by 2010.
A National Statistics publication.
New £500,000 fund to support the music stars of tomorrow.
At a weekend ceremony in Glasgow 140 teachers receive the Scottish Qualification for Headship.
Monday 26/02/2007
Start of two weeks of events to raise public awareness.
Re-appointment of member.
First Minister opens new FDI operations centre in Glasgow.
Publication of Evaluation of the High Court Reforms Arising from the Criminal Procedure (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 2004.
Multi-million pounds investment will safeguard hundreds of jobs in Prestwick.
New vetting and barring system will reduce form-filling for volunteers whilst strengthening child protection.
Latest phase of football banning orders awareness campaign launched.
Plans for pilot project to target drug misusing young male offenders and those with other underlying problems.
Minister cuts the first sod at the site of the new Inverclyde Academy in Greenock.
Friday 23/02/2007
More Scots likely to report antisocial behaviour to authorities, according to new research.