Consultation on the right to request time to train for employees in Scotland Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Tables and commentary on the operation of the homeless persons legislation in Scotland: 2007-08 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Consultation seeking views on whether changes should be made to the allowances and travel and subsistence expenses that can be claimed by JPs in Scotland. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Guidance to local authorities on bus planning, service information, regulation and funding issues. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

An Ayrshire mother was sentenced today to one year in jail at Ayr Sheriff Court, after pleading guilty to making false claims for tax credits.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A 38 year old man was jailed for twelve months today for illegally selling over 370 Kilos of hand rolling tobacco and evading the UK duty of £40,000 that was due on it.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

One of three summary reports written as part of the Scottish Government s outcome-focussed practice support programme delivered to Community Learning and Development Partnerships November 2007 to May 2008. It focuses... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

One of three reports written as part of the Scottish Government s outcome-focussed practice support programme delivered to Community Learning and Development Partnerships November 2007 to May 2008. It focuses on... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

This is one of three reports written as part of the Scottish Government s outcome-focussed practice support programme delivered to Community Learning and Development Partnerships ( CLDPs) from November 2007 to May... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Consultation on the appropriate rates to use when paying JPs expenses for carrying out their duties Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Changing Lives, the Report of the 21st Century Social Work Review, recommended a strengthening of the governance and leadership roles of the Chief Social Work Officer. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Changing Lives, the Report of the 21st Century Social Work Review, recommended a strengthening of the governance and leadership roles of the Chief Social Work Officer. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The New Mental Health Act: A guide to compulsory treatment orders Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Leaflet describing the Government Legal Service for Scotland and its constituent offices with information on pay and conditions and legal traineeships. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A document that summarises the proposals that will be included in the Criminal Justice and Licensing Bill (to be introduced into the Scottish Parliament in early 2009). Read more Comment (0), Email this.

pre-appeal examination result in Scottish schools - National and local authority tables Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Consultation on DNA and Fingerprint Data Read more Comment (0), Email this.

pre-appeal examination result in Scottish schools - National and local authority tables Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Consultation on DNA and Fingerprint Data Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Consultation on DNA and Fingerprint Data Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Consultation on DNA and Fingerprint Data Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Tables and graphs showing the provisional results of the 2008 June Agricultural and Horticultural census Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Tables and graphs showing the provisional results of the 2008 June Agricultural and Horticultural census Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Child Protection Statistics 2007/08 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Tables and graphs showing the provisional results of the 2008 June Agricultural and Horticultural census Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Full Inspection of Dumfries Prison Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Full Inspection of Dumfries Prison Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Full Inspection of Dumfries Prison Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Full Inspection of Dumfries Prison Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Free theatre offer to be launched early next year    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Nine million people over 60 are set to get free swimming as Culture Secretary Andy Burnham today announced that more than 80 per cent of local authorities are to join a Government scheme.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The OFT has welcomed the move by the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates this week to withdraw its rule banning so called 'mixed doubles'. The OFT had previously expressed concern to the Faculty that the rule... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The OFT has welcomed the move by the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates this week to withdraw its rule banning so called 'mixed doubles'. The OFT had previously expressed concern to the Faculty that the rule... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The OFT has welcomed the move by the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates this week to withdraw its rule banning so called 'mixed doubles'. The OFT had previously expressed concern to the Faculty that the rule... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The OFT has welcomed the move by the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates this week to withdraw its rule banning so called 'mixed doubles'. The OFT had previously expressed concern to the Faculty that the rule... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The OFT has welcomed the move by the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates this week to withdraw its rule banning so called 'mixed doubles'. The OFT had previously expressed concern to the Faculty that the rule... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The OFT has welcomed the move by the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates this week to withdraw its rule banning so called 'mixed doubles'. The OFT had previously expressed concern to the Faculty that the rule... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The OFT has welcomed the move by the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates this week to withdraw its rule banning so called 'mixed doubles'. The OFT had previously expressed concern to the Faculty that the rule... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The OFT has welcomed the move by the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates this week to withdraw its rule banning so called 'mixed doubles'. The OFT had previously expressed concern to the Faculty that the rule... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The OFT has welcomed the move by the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates this week to withdraw its rule banning so called 'mixed doubles'. The OFT had previously expressed concern to the Faculty that the rule... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The OFT has welcomed the move by the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates this week to withdraw its rule banning so called 'mixed doubles'. The OFT had previously expressed concern to the Faculty that the rule... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) continued to deliver a severe warning to motoring fraudsters at Croydon Crown Court yesterday.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) continued to deliver a severe warning to motoring fraudsters at Croydon Crown Court yesterday.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is updating part of its national award-winning campaign Arrive Alive.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) is updating part of its national award-winning campaign Arrive Alive.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Forth Coastguard are currently co-ordinating a search for two divers who were reported missing at just after 1.00 pm today.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Patient Rights Consultation document Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Report sets out the findings of an evaluation of Reading Rich programme Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Evaluate the benefits of a reading rich environment for children in residential and foster care settings in Scotland. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Evaluate the benefits of a reading rich environment for children in residential and foster care settings in Scotland. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Evaluate the benefits of a reading rich environment for children in residential and foster care settings in Scotland. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Report sets out the findings of an evaluation of Reading Rich programme Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Analysis Report: Consultation on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 - Amendment Bill 2008 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Analysis Report: Consultation on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 - Amendment Bill 2008 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Analysis Report: Consultation on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 - Amendment Bill 2008 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Analysis Report: Consultation on the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004 - Amendment Bill 2008 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Rescuers trying to save a stranded whale in the Western Isles yesterday were not able to prevent the death of the animal. At 11:30 am on Friday morning Stornoway Coastguard were asked to assist the SSPCA following... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Rescuers trying to save a stranded whale in the Western Isles yesterday were not able to prevent the death of the animal. At 11:30 am on Friday morning Stornoway Coastguard were asked to assist the SSPCA following... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Responses from organisations and individuals to the consultation Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A continuing clampdown on fraudsters by the Driving Standards Agency (DSA) saw another driving test impersonator appear at Ipswich Crown Court today. He was joined in the dock by ten bogus candidates who had paid... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Passengers on the West Coast Main Line will benefit from 106 extra Pendolino carriages following the successful conclusion of commercial negotiations between the Department for Transport, Angel Trains and Alstom... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Currently, procurement undertaken by the contracting authority known as the Postal Business of the Post Office is regulated by the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (SSI 2006/1). As part of our obligation... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The RAF is coming to Glasgow to challenge the public with a series of exciting events to highlight some of the many careers available in the service.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Over 50 of the most senior managers of companies operating in the North Sea offshore oil and gas industry were today reminded that leadership is the key to securing offshore safety. At an international summit organised... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Consultation paper on Less Favoured Area Support Scheme in Scotland [LFASS]2010-2013 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Consultation Paper. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A consultation on a number of issues relating to criminal juries in Scotland including: age limit; eligibility and excusal; exemption periods; compensation for jury service; jury size and trial without a jury. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A consultation on a proposal making use of powers contained within the Railways Act 2005 to make an order to create additional categories of closures that are eligible to be treated as Minor Modifications. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Guidance for victims of long-term offenders, short-term sex offenders and short-trem offenders with extended sentences who are considering joining the Victim Notification Scheme Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Professor Sir Barry Cunliffe has been appointed as the interim-chair of English Heritage, Culture Secretary Andy Burnham announced today.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Evaluation of the Older Learners Programme Expereience Counts. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

ONE YEAR JOB GUARANTEE - 2008/098 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Estimates of employment in the public sector in Scotland from Q1 1999 to Q2 2008. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Pre-School and Childcare Statistics 2008 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The role of the designated manager for looked after children and young people in schools was established following the publication of the Learning With Care report in 2001. Having a designated manager in educational... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A guide to implementing the nutritional requirements for food and drink in schools (Scotland)regulations 2008. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Voluntary and community sector organisations in Scotland will receive £159,000 for the next three years to help people get the right benefits and tax credits.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Draft Budget 2009-10 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Draft Budget 2009-10 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The PAN covers the masterplanning process from beginning to end: from understanding the need for masterplanning, to preparing, creating, processing and implementing a masterplan. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The broad aim of the research was to identify interventions that appeared to make the most differences in terms of both the educational experience and the educational outcomes of the looked after children and young... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Implementation of the Aldridge Review of the Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programme in Scotland: Full Report Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Seasonal Influenza review Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Gaelic translation of summary Drinking Water Quality Regulator's annual report for 2007. Summarises quality across Scotland and Highland, Western Isles, Moray and Argyll and Bute Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The annual report of the Drinking Water Quality Regulator, dealing with water quality in Scotland during 2007 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Guidance to local authorities on the assessment and support for kinship carers of Looked After Children Read more Comment (0), Email this.

At just before 1.00 this afternoon this afternoon Aberdeen Coastguard received numerous 999 calls reporting five kayakers in trouble off Portknockie on the Moray coast. Members of the public had sighted the kayakers... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Transport Minister Rosie Winterton today called on motorists, cyclists, pedestrians, highway authorities and road organisations who are keen to have a say in how our streets will look in the future, to take part... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The full report of research into Positive Behaviour in the Early Years: Perceptions of Staff, Service Providers and Parents in Managing and Promoting Positive Behaviour in Early Years and Early Primary Settings Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The full report of research into Positive Behaviour in the Early Years: Perceptions of Staff, Service Providers and Parents in Managing and Promoting Positive Behaviour in Early Years and Early Primary Settings Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Practitioners Summary of research into positive behaviour in the early years: perceptions of staff, service providers and parents in managing and promoting positive behaviour in early years and early primary settings... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Practitioners Summary of research into positive behaviour in the early years: perceptions of staff, service providers and parents in managing and promoting positive behaviour in early years and early primary settings... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

This is the executive summary of research into Positive Behaviour in the Early Years: Perceptions of Staff, Service Providers and Parents in Managing and Promoting Positive Behaviour in Early Years and Early Primary... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

This is the executive summary of research into Positive Behaviour in the Early Years: Perceptions of Staff, Service Providers and Parents in Managing and Promoting Positive Behaviour in Early Years and Early Primary... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The report reviews the evidence in relation to three aspects of the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland Scheme. These are related to the experiences of international students outwith the European Economic Area (EEA... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The study was commissioned by the Scottish Government Education Directorate. It was a qualitative research exercise which has supplemented the work being carried out by the Task Groups that are working on developing... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

qualitative research with parents, carers and children to inform the Framework. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) has announced a delay of six months to the introduction of the new practical motorcycle test, originally scheduled for September 29, 2008.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Review of SportScotland Responses Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The OFT has today reminded residential estate agents that, from October, they must be members of an approved redress scheme.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Research commissioned to further investigate the difficulties that a significant minority of Scottish SMEs that took part in the 2005 and 2006 Annual Small Business Surveys (ASBS) reported in accessing finance from... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Research commissioned to further investigate the difficulties that a significant minority of Scottish SMEs that took part in the 2005 and 2006 Annual Small Business Surveys (ASBS) reported in accessing finance from... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Provides an overview of the Scottish fishing fleet, fishermen employed and landings data Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Reports on the consultation exercise entitled 'Consultation on the Education (Additional Support for Learning)(Scotland) Act 2004 - Amendment Bill 2008 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

At a hearing today in Southampton Magistrates Court, the manager of a coaster was successfully prosecuted following a grounding on the Isle of Swona in the Pentland Firth    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

At a hearing today in Southampton Magistrates Court, the manager of a coaster was successfully prosecuted following a grounding on the Isle of Swona in the Pentland Firth    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

This report provides information about how Scotland has approached literacies learning for adults during the period 2007 / 2008 in response to the Scottish Government's adult literacy and numeracy strategy. It contains... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Secure Accommodation Statistics 2007-08 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A new qualification, the Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence), will be launched today for all professional bus and coach drivers.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A showcase of drugs and protected species work, tax issues and credits will be displayed by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) on their stand at this year's Leuchars Air Show.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has warned companies of the dangers of failing to ensure machinery is properly isolated before cleaning or maintenance is carried out following the deaths of two workers. &... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Section 306 of the Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1995 requires the Scottish Ministers, among other things, to publish information enabling people engaged in the administration of criminal justice to become aware... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Energy Policy: An Overview Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A short review of evidence to contribute to the debate on, and inform the development of, the policy on shifting the balance of care. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

report on the analysis of responses to the consultation on the use of intermediaires as a special measurei in the Scottish justice system Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Consultation on draft guidance for local authorities on the use of biometric technology in schools. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

In order to provide a picture of children s participation in culture and sport and to complement findings on adult participation from the Scottish Household Survey (SHS), the Scottish Government commissioned Ipsos... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

In order to provide a picture of children s participation in culture and sport and to complement findings on adult participation from the Scottish Household Survey (SHS), the Scottish Government commissioned Ipsos... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Local Authorities across England have one week left to take up the Government's free swimming offer.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Draft Transportation Environmental Noise Action Plan Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Draft Environmental Noise Action Plan for Edinburgh Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Draft Environmental Noise Action Plan for Edinburgh Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Draft Environmental Noise Action Plan for Glasgow Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Draft Environmental Noise Action Plan for Glasgow Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Summarises findings from a review of the performance and impacts of the Air Discount Scheme, and gives recommendations on its future. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

This research reviews the performance and impacts of the Air Discount Scheme in Scotland during its first 3 years and makes recommendations on the future of the scheme beyond March 2008. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Explores the issues of accessibility to the Mental Health Support Worker (MHSW) service in Wester Hailes in order to facilitate the development of the service to meet the needs of the community. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Explores the issues of accessibility to the Mental Health Support Worker (MHSW) service in Wester Hailes in order to facilitate the development of the service to meet the needs of the community. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

This study aimed to begin to support the development of an evidence base for mental health improvement through employment in Social Firms, by identifying potential indicators and ways of measuring mental health ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Explains how the NHS in Scotland has changed the way that hospital appointments and admissions are arranged Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Performance inspection of social work services in Clackmannanshire Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Summary of the performance inspection report on social work services in Clackmannanshire Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Commonwealth Games 2014 Legacy Consultation Responses Read more Comment (0), Email this.

This consultation provides information on proposals for schemes for classifying surface waters, including heavily modified and artificial bodies; for classifying groundwaters; and for assessing protected areas. ... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

This document provides guidance to councils and their community planning partners on how to improve outcomes for looked after children and young people and care leavers, through better fulfilling their corporate... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Operators from Dundee, Stirling, Kyle of Lochalsh and Glasgow are among those due to appear at public inquiries held by the Traffic Commissioner for Scotland in September 2008. See further details below.  &... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Scottish Government's programme for 2008/09 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The voluntary sector has a vital role to play in Scotland, with 45,000 voluntary organisations, 13,000 paid staff and up to 1.2 million volunteers.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

SAQP 2008 entries. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Consultation Documents Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force: Report on the Scottish Government's Two HAI Programmes between January 2003 and March 2008 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

The Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force: Report on the Scottish Government's Two HAI Programmes between January 2003 and March 2008 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Proposals for improving the energy performance of non-domestic buildings Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Inspectorate of Prosecution in Scotland Annual Report 2006-2008 Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A groundbreaking teaching resource to help children with autism make sense of the world around them is to be marketed internationally, following great success in the UK.    Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Delivering more consistent and transparent sentencing in Scotland - Proposals for the introduction of a new system of sentencing guidelines and a Scottish Sentencing Council to develop that system. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

An external review of Phase 2 of Partnership Action on Tobacco and Health (PATH) during the autumn of 2007 in the context of the funding it receives from the Scottish Government. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

PATH is delivering its high level outcome for its Stage 2 funding. PATH has delivered most of the short-term outcomes due by mid-2006. All elements of PATH s work should continue with central funding beyond autumn... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

Summary of key facts related to rural Scotland. Compares remote rural, accessible rural and the rest of Scotland. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

An external review of ASH Scotland in the context of the funding it receives from the Scottish Government. Read more Comment (0), Email this.

ASH Scotland s strengths include its evidence base, ability to form and lead coalitions, working in partnership, consistency, single focus, courage, clarity and accessibility of its messages, and independence from... Read more Comment (0), Email this.

A search is currently underway 35 nautical miles north east of Fraserburgh after a man overboard was reported from oil standby vessel 'Grampian Hunter' at 2355 last night (Sunday).    Read more Comment (0), Email this.