Archive 2004
On this page you can find links to news releases from 2004. They are archived as pdf files in chronological order with the most recent first.
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Archived news releases 2004
Greater clarity needed on public involvement in inspecting services
36KB December 2004
Proposals for new regulation system give greater protection to the public
32KB November 2004
Scottish Consumer Council backs smoking ban
33KB October 2004
Outline strategy offers backbone for improved consumer protection
35KB October 2004
Consumers need bigger say over their water supply
The SCC welcomes proposals to reform the regulatory framework in water and establish a water Industry Commission. However it also voices concern that the Water Customer Consultation Panels have not been included in the new framework.
35KB September 2004
Inquiry into home credit good news for low income families
The Scottish Consumer Council has welcomed an announcement from the Office of Fair Trading today (September 10) that is expected to lead to an investigation being conducted into the home credit industry
37KB September 2004
New guide to education system published as Scots children go back to school
37KB August 2004
Scots get key information to help them understand their health rights
35KB August 2004
Lord Coulsfield to head new civil justice initiative led by consumer body
35KB August 2004
Strengthening and protecting the interests of Scottish consumers
A series of measures which will help strengthen and protect the interests of Scottish consumers by ensuring that consumer organisations work effectively.
37KB July 2004
Understanding the Scottish legal system
A comprehensive guide to the Scottish legal system which provides information on everything from the criminal court system to children's hearings and employment tribunals is published this month on behalf of the Scottish Consumer Council.
36KB May 2004
Support increases in Scotland for water privatisation
Dissatisfaction among Scots at the performance of Scottish Water is leading to a fall off in support for a publicly funded water system, a poll conducted by the Scottish Consumer Council has found.
34KB March 2004
Greater Scottish control sought over BBC news
A survey carried out on behalf of the Scottish Consumer Council (SCC) has found that many Scots are unhappy with BBC News produced from London. A majority would like to see the BBC produce a Six O’clock news program from Scotland that covers Scottish, UK and international news.
38KB March 2004
Come clean on kitchen inspections, says Scottish Consumer Council
49KB February 2004
Scots need better information on council performance
34KB February 2004
Public should be given right to appeal against planning decisions, says SCC
34KB January 2004
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