Devolution that's delivering diversity
Publication Article 18 June 2004
MSPs back anti-yob legislation
Press Review 18 June 2004
The Scottish parliament has backed plans to clamp down on anti-social behaviour in Scotland.
MSPs back anti-social behaviour action
News Article 17 June 2004
MSPs have backed plans to clamp down on anti-social behaviour in Scotland.
England and Scotland diverge on council tax
Press Review 17 June 2004
Ministers in England and Scotland have set out on different paths as they consider whether to reform the council tax system.
SNP denies being pushed back in poll
News Article 14 June 2004
The SNP has dismissed suggestions that it is in retreat after losing ground in the European election.
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Wallace issues broadband pledge
Press Review 2 June 2004
Scotland's enterprise minister, Jim Wallace, has pledged to extend "affordable" broadband internet access to all parts of Scotland by next year.
Cash boost for Scottish schools
News Article 1 June 2004
The Scottish executive has announced the expansion of its £2.2 billion school building programme.
Civil servants 'did not break rules' over Holyrood
News Article 26 May 2004
The Fraser inquiry into the Holyrood building project has heard its final submissions with counsel for the Scottish executive insisting civil servants did not break any rules.
Holyrood a 'gigantic' failure
Press Review 26 May 2004
The hugely escalated costs of the new Scottish parliament building represent a "gigantic" failure of management, the counsel for the inquiry investigating the project heard yesterday.
Executive plays down parliament costs role
News Article 25 May 2004
The Scottish executive has played down errors it made in its handling of the contract for the new parliament building.
McConnell 'must explain Holyrood role to inquiry'
News Article 24 May 2004
As the investigation into the soaring costs of the new Scottish parliament building prepares to hear closing submissions, the SNP has urged first minister Jack McConnell to explain his role.
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MSP expelled from parliament chamber
News Article 20 May 2004
Carolyn Leckie has become the first MSP to be expelled from the Scottish parliament's debating chamber.