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.
Gay couples to secure Scots adoption rights
News Article 11 April 2004
The Scottish executive is poised to overhaul the adoption system to allow gay and unmarried couples to become parents.
Calls for council tax cuts as reserves are revealed
News Article 8 April 2004
Opposition parties in Scotland have called for a cut in council taxes after it was revealed that local authorities failed to spend £800 million last year.
Scots government to relax satellite planning rules
News Article 8 April 2004
The Scottish executive could be set to relax planning rules on satellite dishes despite environmental fears.
Scots health chief warns of smoking risk
News Article 7 April 2004
Scotland's chief medical officer has called for a renewed effort to reduce the number of deaths linked to smoking.
Scottish Nationalists 'are hardest working MPs'
News Article 6 April 2004
The SNP has highlighted new figures indicating that its MPs have contributed to more parliamentary debates than members of other parties.
McConnell bangs the drum for Scotland
News Article 6 April 2004
Scotland's first minister has used US "Tartan Day" celebrations to fly the flag for inward investment north of the border.
Executive proposes family law overhaul
News Article 5 April 2004
The Scottish Executive has published its plans for reforming divorce and parental laws.
First minister mounts smoking crackdown
News Article 4 April 2004
Jack McConnell is poised to announce plans to crack down on smoking in public places.
Consultant deal costs 'higher than expected'
News Article 1 April 2004
A new deal with Scottish hospital consultants could cost double what was originally expected.
PM to meet Lockerbie families
News Article 31 March 2004
It has been confirmed that the prime minister will meet with the relatives of those killed in the Lockerbie bombings, following his visit to Libya.
Students to receive cash incentives
News Article 30 March 2004
Scottish students from low-income families will be offered cash incentives to stay in school beyond 16..
Scots urged to be alert to terror threat
News Article 29 March 2004
Scotland is not safe from terrorism and members of the public should stay alert, the justice minister has said.
Lib Dems hail Scots PR victory
News Article 26 March 2004
Charles Kennedy has sought to rouse his Scottish troops – hailing the Holyrood vote for Scottish proportional representation as a victory for his party.
