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August 2007

Monday 03/09/2007

Climate change forecasting

Online resource aims to help organisations think about effects of climate change.

Friday 31/08/2007

Expert group on road safety

Members announced.

Risk Management Authority

Re-appointment of convener.

Scottish Food Fortnight

Secretary announces year of activity to promote Scottish produce.

Scottish Social Services Council

Apoointment of convener and members.

Student Summit at Holyrood

Education Secretary in discussion with student leaders.

Thursday 30/08/2007

Crackdown on wildlife crime

New penalties being considered include the removal of firearms licences and a cut in farm subsidies.

Drug-related deaths

A National Statistics Publication.

Independent Review of Free Personal Care

Appointment of members.

Liquor licensing

A National Statistics Publication.

Opening up Scotland to international students

Funding for a further round of projects that will help international students to stay on to live and work in Scotland.

Review of free personal care

Five members appointed to work with Lord Sutherland.

Scotland leads on fisheries conservation

Scotland is the first country in Europe to implement a new voluntary scheme to conserve North Sea cod stocks.

Wednesday 29/08/2007

Tackling Scotland's 'bevvy' culture

Effective enforcement key to tackling Scotland's alcohol problems, Secretary tells police seminar.

Care Commission

Appointment of five new non-executive members.

Funding for environmental projects

£2 million to help communities affected by pollution improve their environment.

Future of Crichton Campus

Education Secretary tells local campaigners future of Dumfries campus is 'bright and sustainable'.

Housing Supply Task Force

First meeting of body which aims to remove obstacles to meeting housing demand.

Support for social enterprises

Businesses that help disadvantaged groups invited to bid for additional financial support.

Tuesday 28/08/2007

Affordable homes in the Borders

Minister announces £3 million investment for more affordable housing developments.

Discipline in schools

Evaluation report finds promotion of positive behaviour can 'make a real difference'.

NHS waiting times figures published

Minister says health boards on track to meet new 16 week target for heart patients.

Scottish Prisons Complaints Commission

Annual report examining concerns of prisoners in Scotland.

Monday 27/08/2007

Decision on health board HQs

Headquarter functions of three Special Health Boards to remain in Edinburgh.

Learning Teaching Scotland

Four new Board members appointed.

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