Scottish Government News

04/06/13 11:31

Planning summit in Ayr

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The people of Scotland deserve a high performing, modern planning system that places a stronger focus on economic recovery, Planning Minister Derek Mackay said today.

04/06/13 11:12

FM visits pandas during Zoo centenary celebrations

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Equality and Rights First Minister

Volunteers’ Week visit marks recruitment of 100^th volunteer in Zoo’s 100^th year.

04/06/13 10:37

Rise in new house building starts

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Economy Housing Statistics

The total number of new homes started in the year to December 2012 increased by 2 per cent from the previous year - the first increase in a calendar year since 2006 - official statistics confirmed today.

04/06/13 10:14

Police numbers at all-time high

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Law and order Equality and Rights

Commitment for 1,000 extra officers in communities exceeded.

04/06/13 09:46

Publication of Housing statistics for Scotland

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Housing Statistics Economy

This release provides updates to information on new house building and local authority house sales up to 31 March 2013 (Q1) for social sector new build and Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP), or 31 December 2012 (Q4) for other quarterly series. An explanatory document providing background information on the statistics is also available.

04/06/13 09:45