Resignation calls follow another mistaken prisoner release
News Article 18 May 2004
The Scottish justice minister has faced fresh resignation calls following the mistaken release of another prisoner.
McConnell pledges full inquiry into Glasgow blast
News Article 13 May 2004
Scotland's first minister has pledged a full inquiry into the Glasgow factory blast which left nine people dead.
Parliament costs were concealed, says Fraser
News Article 6 May 2004
Lord Fraser has accused civil servants of concealing the true costs of the new Scottish parliament building.
SNP seeks ministerial resignation over prisoner blunders
News Article 5 May 2004
The Scottish Nationalists have renewed their calls for the resignation of justice minister Cathy Jamieson following the mistaken release of another prisoner.
Ex-minister calls for smoking ban
News Article 4 May 2004
A former Scottish health minister has renewed calls for a ban on smoking in public places.
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Date set for opening of controversial parliament building
News Article 22 April 2004
A date has been set for the opening of the new Scottish parliament building.
Jamieson dismisses resignation demands
News Article 21 April 2004
Scottish justice minister Cathy Jamieson has sidestepped resignation calls following her response to the release of several high security prisoners.
Scottish unions aim to reverse membership fall
News Article 19 April 2004
Trade unionists have launched a campaign to increase membership north of the border.
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Nationalists reject Prodi's EU membership warning
News Article 15 April 2004
Following claims to the contrary by Commission president Romano Prodi, the Welsh and Scottish nationalists have insisted that national independence would not mean having to reapply for membership of the European Union.
Jamieson defends her actions over jail escape
News Article 14 April 2004
Cathy Jamieson has defended her response to a security firm accidentally releasing convicted murderer James McCormick after his appearance in court.
Apology over prisoner's escape
News Article 13 April 2004
The managing director of a security firm that mistakenly released a convicted murderer from court has apologised.
Dewar's memory sullied by new parliament's cost
Press Review 13 April 2004
Today's Guardian analyses the ever-rising costs of the new Scottish parliament building in Edinburgh.
