scotland A feed from The Government Says. en-gb Copyright The Government Says 2004-2005 rss@thegovernmentsays.com rss@thegovernmentsays.com Government news daily 1 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/15104808 Interest (Scotland) Bill: Consultation Responses http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=367627&NewsAreaID=2 A 30-year-old Aberdeen man has been sentenced to 13 months in jail at Aberdeen Sheriff Court today, for serious tax credit fraud totalling £79,718. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/01103303 Grampian Area Inspection Report http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=367428&NewsAreaID=2 French-born fashion designer Nicole Farhi was today presented with an honorary CBE (Commander of the British Empire) by Culture Secretary Andy Burnham in recognition of her services to the fashion industry. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/12134122 The West Edinburgh Planning Framework 2008 provides a detailed basis for future investment in the area. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/12134157 WEPF 2008 Background Report. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/08160456 This guidance supports local authorities and schools, and managers of grant-aided schools, in working with partner agencies to meet the duty to ensure that all schools are health promoting, as set out in the Schools... http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/12104756 List of Respondees. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/09105454 This report is the result of an inspection into the issue of Serious Fraud in Scotland by HMICS. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/06084423 The final report of the remote and rural steering group http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/07093541 A patient friendly guide to the final report of the remote and rural steering group: 'Delivering for Remote and Rural Healthcare' http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/12104655 List of Respondees. http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=367274&NewsAreaID=2 Two fourteen year old girls have been rescued after falling down a cliff at Muchalls, South of Aberdeen. One of the girls has sustained back injuries and has been airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=367254&NewsAreaID=2 A speedboat was left high and dry on Loch Lomond Golf Course yesterday after it hit the rocks and beached in a bunker. http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=367123&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has today issued a safety alert aimed at homeowners, tenants, landlords and heating professionals following five incidents in the last five years where redundant solid fuel ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=367100&NewsAreaID=2 The Highways Agency is gearing up for a possibly huge cross-border invasion by Scottish football fans, together with a significant influx of supporters arriving at Manchester Airport next week. http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=367078&NewsAreaID=2 The Highways Agency is gearing up for a possibly huge cross-border invasion by Scottish football fans, together with a significant influx of supporters arriving at Manchester Airport next week. http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=367053&NewsAreaID=2 First Bus Edinburgh Limited and Midland Bluebird Limited have lodged an appeal against the decision by the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland to fine the companies £57,500 and £74,250 respectively... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=367028&NewsAreaID=2 At half past seven this morning Clyde Coastguard received a call from fishing vessel 'Oceania' reporting that they had run aground just outside of Troon Harbour with five persons on board. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/08112958 To assist the Scottish Broadcasting Commission in their investigations of the role for broadcasting in Scotland's cultural life and broadcast journalism in Scotland, TNS System Three was commissioned to conduct ... http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/08112827 To assist the Scottish Broadcasting Commission in their investigations fo the role for broadcasting in Scotland's cultural life and broadcast journalism in Scotland. TNS System Three was commissioned to conduct... http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/30160102 evaluation of the Professional Development Programme (PDP) for the Educational Psychologists in Scotland http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/30160142 assessment of the effectiveness and value for money of the PDP and options for improvement within the current level of funding. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/08135938 Consultation Paper for the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 - Amendment Bill 2008 http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=366903&NewsAreaID=2 Coach Hire Company Browns of Edinburgh has been put out of business and its owner banned from holding a public service vehicle operator licence for four years, following a Public Inquiry. http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=366898&NewsAreaID=2 Meat processing firm, Grampian Country Pork Halls Ltd of Aberdeen have been granted permission to increase the number of trailers they have based at their Broxburn operating centre. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/orkneywhs Management Plan for the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site 2008-13 - Consultative Draft http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=366870&NewsAreaID=2 Everyone working in the offshore oil industry has a part to play in driving up safety standards in the sector further, delegates at a major conference were told today. http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=366848&NewsAreaID=2 At quarter to three this afternoon Clyde Coastguard received a report via Liverpool Coastguard that a motorist had sighted a man in difficulties in Loch Ryan in Dumfries and Galloway. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/07115514 The Scottish Government's refreshed China Plan sets out the Government's aims and aspirations for engagement with China. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/07135155 Support for Nursing and Midwifery Students in Scotland 2008/09 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/06144819 The new policy strengthens the Scottish Government's commitment to Malawi and recognises the importance of this relationship, cemented by a Co-operation Agreement between our two countries. The policy sets out ... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=366782&NewsAreaID=2 Dr Paul Stollard has now taken up post as the new Director for the Health and Safety Executive in Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/17143215 Principles and Standards of Citizen Leadership and What is Citizen Leadership publication http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/29142402 Newsletter from the Changing Lives Team http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=366689&NewsAreaID=2 New proposals to reform the way people learn to drive and how they are tested have today been announced by Transport Secretary Ruth Kelly. http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=366638&NewsAreaID=2 Operators from Melrose, Glasgow, Stirling and Perth are among those due to appear at public inquiries held by the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland in May 2008. See further details below. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/02115134 This good practice guide includes details of what agencies must undertake and what they should undertake, in order to ensure that the child or young person receives the most appropriate support to meet their needs... http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=366620&NewsAreaID=2 The Government has taken a substantial step forward in providing 106 new carriages for the West Coast Main Line. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/Aberdeenshire Link to Aberdeenshire Council's dedicated website for the inquiry into the proposed golf development at the Menie Estate http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/Building-standards-0-3-4 Review of standards and guidance in Sections 0, 3 & 4 of the Technical Handbooks giving guidance on ways to comply with the building regulations. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/building-standards-5 Review of standards and guidance in Section 5 - Noise - of the Technical Handbooks giving guidance on ways to comply with the building regulations http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/02142043 Circular informing of a change to the structure of throughcare breach reports http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/Building-standards-2 Review of standards and guidance in Section 2 - Fire - of the Technical Handbooks giving guidance on ways to comply with the building regulations. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/06091510 Presents costs of alcohol use and misuse based on a "Cost of Illness" approach. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/25104624 Health Clearance for Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV for new Healthcare Workers with direct clinical contact with patients. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/Uk-Programme-Fisheries-Fu Proposals to request views on the European Fisheries Fund Programme for Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/01153935 Draft Quality Standards for Adult Hearing Rehabilitation Services http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/08154231 Guidance on safe burning of heather http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/01102733 andemic Influenza Guidance on preparing mental health services in Scotland http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/29100519 This consultation seeks views on proposals to improve the way school closures are handled and ensure the decision to close a rural school is one of last resort. Our objective is to establish a system that is coherent... http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/01095759 Summarises the findings of two surveys of candidates who stood for election to local government at the elections in 2007. One was carried out with councillors, the other with unsuccessful candidates. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/25131457 This consultation seeks views on proposals to improve the way school closures are handled and ensure the decision to close a rural school is one of last resort. Our objective is to establish a system that is coherent... http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/05/01095851 Reports the findings of a survey of candidates who were unsuccessful at the local government elections in 2007. Findings from a survey of successful candidates (councillors) also drawn in as appropriate. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/29142805 This report is the result of a thematic inspection by HMICS on the productivity of police officers. http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=366307&NewsAreaID=2 The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) welcomed the Member's Debate due to take place today in the Scottish Parliament to recognise the importance of International Workers' Memorial Day. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/30094145 Standards that Offender programme designers/developers must meet to achieve accreditation status http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/30085000 Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000: Consultation on Draft Regulations - Consultation Responses - Summary of responses and actual responses http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/29162115 Farm Incomes in Scotland 2006/07. Latest financial results from the Farm Accounts Survey (FAS). http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/16112631 Information pack for women and men (over 16) who have been raped or sexually assaulted http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/30093619 Consultation on Model Scheme of Establishment of Community Councils and Code of Conduct for Community Councillors http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/25155209 Evaluate the benefits of a ‘reading rich‘ environment for children in residential and foster care settings in Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/24091618 This document contains Statutory Guidance to SEPA on the UK Strategy for Radioactive Discharges. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/25155246 report sets out the findings of an evaluation of Reading Rich programme http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/e22153523 The Scottish Historic Environment Policy on Battlefields invites views on Scottish Ministers' policies for Historic Battlefields http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/29101007 Annual census of independent schools in Scotland. The results relate to September 2007. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/25153806 Affordable Housing Securing Planning Consent Bulletin 2005-2007 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/25114918 Statistics relating to fires in Scotland. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/24084456 Scottish Government statement following the consultation on the recommendations in the Coulsfield Report on disclosure of evidence in criminal proceedings in Scotland http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=366085&NewsAreaID=2 The Tall Ship, Glenlee at Glasgow Harbour today gave its backing to the Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) Shattered Lives campaign. The campaign was launched to raise awareness of the devastating consequences ... http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/03/27073542 Analysis and responses of consultation http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/25105036 Independent Review of Free Personal and Nursing Care in Scotland http://www.gnn.gov.uk//Content/Detail.asp?ReleaseID=366044&NewsAreaID=2 At half past five this evening Aberdeen MRCC (Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre) was informed of a 61 year old man that had fallen down a gully, 8miles inland near Randolph's Leap on the River Findhorn, Morayshire... http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/24112436 Participation Statement update. http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2008/04/24091943 Complements PAN 49 on local planning and replaces earlier advice on structure planning issued in 1992.