Scottish Government

Wednesday 22/02/2012

Dining out on a design [Rural Development]

Student wins competition to design logo for the National Food and Drink conference.

Edinburgh’s Green Investment Bank [Economy]

Energy Minister meets with steering group and secures cross party support for bid.

First Minister meets STUC [First Minister]

Twice-yearly discussions with the Scottish unions to agree future projects.

Forth Valley NHS Board [Health and Community Care]

New Chair appointed.

Highland NHS Board [Health and Community Care]

New Chair appointed.

Increase in Scottish electorate [People and Society]

Number of people registered to vote in elections rises.

Local Government Financial Statistics [Statistics]

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

School curriculum progress [Education and Training]

Education Secretary talks with pupils and teachers.

Tuesday 21/02/2012

Appointment of new sheriffs [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Derek Jack Hamilton and Peter Paterson take up new roles.

Bedroom tax warning [Housing]

UK Ministers urged to ‘see sense’ and protect vulnerable people.

Call for tax regime to maximise recovery [First Minister]

More than half value of North Sea oil and gas yet to come - First Minister.

Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) [Business and Industry]

Lorne Crerar appointed Chair of HIE.

National Performance Centre for sport [Sport]

Government and Scottish FA join forces to deliver National Football Academy.

New police and fire headquarters [Law, Order and Public Safety]

Justice Secretary welcomes interim locations of Tulliallan and Perth for new services.

Monday 20/02/2012

Detect cancer early initiative [Health and Community Care]

Programme aims to save hundreds of lives a year.

Dubai Water Resources course launched [Environment]

Scottish university expands curriculum at international campus.

Electricity market reform [Economy]

Energy Minister urges UK Government to include devolved administrations in reform.

Funding for the Highlands and Islands [Economy]

European funding supports workforce and learning growth.

Glasgow Film Festival [First Minister]

First Minister hosts film investors night.

Rural communities land boost [Environment]

Scottish Land Fund launched to help rural communities buy land.