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Significant spending on prisons has improved conditions but not alleviated overcrowding
Posted: 8 May 2008
Almost £300 million has been spent over the past six years on improving conditions in Scotland’s prisons but the number of places has stayed the same.
Aberdeen City Council: Property sales investigation
Posted: 1 May 2008
The Controller of Audit has produced this report under section 102(1) of the Local Government (Scotland) Act. The Accounts Commission considered the report at its meeting on 30 April.
Sport participation falls as planning for the Commonwealth Games begins
Posted: 29 April 2008
Fewer people are regularly taking part in sport and many facilities need improvement. Hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games provides a good opportunity to promote sport in Scotland.