Hunting ban plans criticised by MSPs
News Article 11 July 2001
An attempt to ban hunting in Scotland has been set back by a committee of MSPs which has refused to back the bill.
Scottish executive launches new drive to combat cancer
News Article 4 July 2001
A new drive to cut cancer rates in Scotland was announced by the Scottish executive on Tuesday.
Scots set to see Westminster numbers cut
News Article 29 June 2001
The number of Scottish MPs could be reduced by as many as 15 as the full effect of devolution is felt at Westminster, it has been revealed.
Nationalists join forces
Press Review 28 June 2001
Swinney reshuffles SNP team
News Article 27 June 2001
John Swinney has shaken-up the SNP's frontbench team in the Scottish parliament.
Devolved nationalists join forces
News Article 27 June 2001
The devolved nationalist parties are set to join in a parliamentary merger creating the House of Commons third largest opposition grouping.
Devolution fails to make a difference say Scots
News Article 25 June 2001
Just one in 10 Scots believe that devolution has made a difference to their lives, a new survey has revealed.
Scots lose faith in devolution
Press Review 25 June 2001
MSPs lift cash curb on new parliament
Press Review 22 June 2001
Scottish parliament costs cause anger among MSPs
News Article 21 June 2001
Following an angry debate on Thursday, MSPs voted to lift the spending cap on the cost of the controversial new Scottish parliament building.
MSPs to debate new parliament building
News Article 21 June 2001
The building of a new home for the Scottish parliament is set to cause more anguish for MSPs as they debate the project this afternoon.
Ahern looks to changing relationship with Britain
News Article 20 June 2001
The Good Friday Agreement is leading to the development of new relationships between Dublin, London and the nations of the UK, Irish prime minister Bertie Ahern told the Scottish parliament
Holyrood project chief quits
Press Review 20 June 2001
The problem with Oaths
News Article 13 June 2001
As the new parliament meets for the election of the Speaker and the swearing-in of MPs ahead of the State Opening on June 20, the wording of the oath of
Cost of Scottish parliament overruns by £100m
Press Review 10 May 2001
