Scots parliament to top £300m
News Article 5 October 2002
The Scottish parliament building costs are to top £300 million, it has emerged.
SNP's plans Scottish declaration of independence
News Article 16 September 2002
The Scottish National Party has published its blueprint for a written constitution for an independent Scotland.
Minister criticised for 'English prat' slur
Press Review 3 September 2002
McConnell admits Scottish devolution disaffection
Press Review 16 August 2002
Scots disaffected with devolution admits McConnell
News Article 16 August 2002
Scotland's first minister Jack McConnell has conceded that devolution has failed to live up to the public's expectations.
Queen addresses Scottish parliament
Press Review 29 May 2002
Scottish language cost revealed
Press Review 23 May 2002
Economic strategy still on track insists first minister
News Article 9 May 2002
Scottish first minister, Jack McConnell, has denied that his executive's economic strategy has been blown off course by the resignation of former enterprise minister Wendy Alexander.
Gray promoted following Alexander walk-out
News Article 7 May 2002
Edinburgh Pentlands MSP Iain Gray has been announced as the new minister for enterprise, transport and lifelong learning.
Holyrood upsets business
Press Review 16 April 2002
Scottish parliament fights to keep MSPs
News Article 27 March 2002
One thousand days after it came into existence, the Scottish parliament has set itself on a collision course with Westminster and the act of parliament that created it.
Scottish parliament celebrates 1000 days
News Article 26 March 2002
The Scottish parliament has celebrated the first 1000 days of its existence amid claims that it is "meaningless" or represents "a job half done".
MSPs spark anger with wage rise
Press Review 22 March 2002
Costs mount for Scots parliament
Press Review 18 March 2002
SNP pledges to fight for independence
Press Review 1 March 2002