This week's First Minister's Questions draws to a close.

If you're just joining us here are the key lines that emerged today:

• Douglas Ross began by asking about the closure of Scotland's only oil refinery at Grangemouth
• The first minister agreed this was a "profoundly serious issue" and highlighted the support being given by the Scottish and UK governments
• The Scottish Tory leader then turns to the SNP's decision to emulate the UK government in cutting of the winter fuel payment to some pensioners and asks how many deaths will result
• Swinney said he "deeply regrets" the cutting of the payment but he points out the Scottish budget had been cut by £160m
• Scottish Labour leader Jackie Baillie returned to the issue of the closure of Grangemouth, arguing that the Labour UK government was ready to support the workforce
• Swinney again highlighted the measures being taken by both Scottish and UK governments at this "extremely worrying time"
• The issue of the future of Grangemouth dominated today's FMQs, as Scottish Green Party co-leader Patrick Harvie also raised it, asking for details of a just transition he said were missing from the SNP's Green Industrial Strategy
• The first minister defended the strategy, insisting it would encourage investment in renewables
• Finally Falkirk East MSP Michelle Thomson sought a meeting with Swinney to discuss a potential buyer for the refinery which the first minister agreed to.

That's all from the live page team today. The editor was Catherine Lyst. The writers were Craig Hutchison and Ashleigh Keenan-Bryce.

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Conservative MSP Brian Whittle probes the first minister on the proposal of the 2026 Commonwealth Games taking place in Scotland.

He says this follows the announcement that Australia would no longer hold the 2026 Commonwealth Games but would provide £100m towards the funding of the event taking place in Scotland.

This, alongside ticket sales would mean the event would be "fully funded without any Scottish government intervention," Whittle adds.

He asks the first minister if he agrees bringing the event back to Scotland would give an opportunity to highlight Scotland and sporting excellence to the Scottish public.

The first minister says he has "fond memories" of the 2014 Commonwealth Games but it is important for all stakeholders involved in discussing this issue to recognise the proposal being brought forward not to be a replication of the 2014 event, but a "significantly reduced" proposition.

Swinney adds that there are also issues around preparation time for the games - with 2014 taking seven years to prepare for - with just two years to go until the 2026 games alongside "significant" pressures on the public purse.

The first minister says there are discussions currently underway with Commonwealth Games Scotland who the Scottish government will continue to engage with "in good faith".

Michelle Thomson tells the chamber: "I've been working with a third party who hopes to purchase the refinery in its entirety."

The Falkirk East MSP asks for a meeting with the first minister on Grangemouth to discuss a potential buyer.

The first minister replies that he's very happy to do so: "I'm very happy to explore all possibilities," he says.

In Scotland, hospices provide care and support to 21,000 children and adults a year. This figure is projected to increase by 20% by 2040.

On average, two thirds of hospice income is raised through fundraising.

Charity Hospices UK says Scottish hospices are facing an "unprecedented" collective deficit of £16m in 2023/4 due to increased costs around staffing and a lack of statutory funding.

Staffing costs account for over 70% of the budget as hospices struggle to match increasing NHS pay increases in order to attract and retain staff with no additional funding.

In August, NHS staff were offered a 5.5% pay increase, projected to cost the hospice sector in the UK around £66 million in an already "precarious financial situation, external".

Scottish government statutory funding is allocated and distributed through local Health and Social Care Partnerships, leading to a variation in the levels of funding received and creating a "postcode lottery" in palliative care, says the charity.

Scottish Labour MSP Carol Mochan asks the first minister what action the Scottish government is taking in response to reported rising hospice costs, including ensuring employees have pay parity with NHS staff.

The first minister says independent hospices are highly valued and provide "vital support" to people and families as well as supporting other health and social care teams providing palliative care.

Swinney says he understands the pressure hospices are facing and the Scottish government strives to support independent hospices, where possible.

He adds that the minister for public health will meet next week with charity Hospice UK and the chairperson of the Scottish Hospice Leadership group to discuss support options.

Scottish Conservative MSP Rachael Hamilton asks the first minister for his response following reports on Police Scotland's policy on gender self-identification for individuals charged with or convicted of serious sexual assaults.

The first minister says the Scottish government is clear that violence against women and girls is "abhorrent".

He says: "It is only through fundamental societal change that women can be protected."

Swinney says the Scottish government does not interfere with operational matters relating to Police Scotland, who report to the Scottish Police Authority and not to ministers.

No barracking from Labour over Grangemouthpublished at 12:50 British Summer Time 12 September

12:50 BST 12 September

Philip Sim
BBC Scotland political correspondent

Jackie Baillie found herself not just speaking for Anas Sarwar, but also the UK government.

And John Swinney pitched his answers as sending a message to Sir Keir Starmer’s administration, like Ms Baillie was acting as some kind of ambassador.

The talks over the future of Grangemouth have actually been a bright point in the relationship between the two administrations, with both sides pointing to them as evidence of an improved atmosphere.

A clash between Ms Baillie and Mr Swinney would usually be a fairly explosive one, but the relatively consensual words between the two befits the seriousness of the topic.

Mr Swinney even nodded to there having been dialogue with the prior Tory government, crediting them for taking it seriously too.

There are certainly disagreements between the governments – Mr Swinney mentioned the Acorn carbon capture project, while Ms Baillie scoffed at his new green industrial strategy – but the temperature had come down; there was none of the barracking which characterised the exchanges with Douglas Ross.

The government must be "truly honest about its climate action", says Patrick Harvie.

The Scottish Green co-leader argues it has published a report with literally no new policy in it.

The first minister says there has been formidable progress on the decarbonisation of electricity.

He adds that his government is absolutely committed to the journey it has to take on climate.

John Swinney replies that the green industrial strategy, external will encourage investment in renewables.

The first minister adds that it will meet the needs of the workforce at Grangemouth and will provide new opportunities for transition.

Patrick Harvie from the Scottish Greens agrees that thoughts should be with the Grangemouth workforce.

The Scottish Greens co-leader argues yesterday's "so-called Green industrial strategy contained nothing new" about achieving a just transition.

He asks why the strategy looks like it was written by oil and gas lobbyists.

The first minister says there is "plenty of action on green energy and opportunity" in Scotland "under the watch of the Scottish government".

He acknowledges "we need to step up the pace", leading to the publishing of the Green Industrial Strategy.

Swinney adds this could be helped if the Scottish government had "access or control over the £150m war-chest that apparently the Secretary of State for Scotland has at his disposal".

He adds: "I'm all for working together but lets make sure we've got the resources here...which allows us to invest in the economy."

Jackie Baillie says the UK government has not only been “listening carefully” but has been acting in the interests of the people of Scotland.

She says the measures delivered mark the UK government's promise to the people of Scotland in the general election.

Baillie asks the first minister if he agrees that in order to deliver good jobs, energy security and investment for Scotland, “we need to step up action here as well”.

The first minister says he “has to be fair” and acknowledges there was “a lot of dialogue” regarding this issue with the previous Conservative government.

He says this issue has been taken seriously by the UK government “whatever colour” and it has been taken very seriously by the Scottish government.

Swinney says he agrees the basis of co-operation is welcome but the Scottish government “would like the United Kingdom government to move faster” on the authorisation of the Acorn carbon capture and storage project, “a subject of deep concern to me", he says.

The first minister says promises made to him directly from the previous UK government have not been fulfilled regarding the scheme and he feels “deeply let down”.

He adds: “It’s a point I have made to the prime minister, that an early authorisation of the Acorn capture and storage project would be a significant boost to the efforts to find new opportunities on the Grangemouth site and I do hope the United Kingdom government is listening carefully to the words I’m saying to parliament today.”

Jackie Baillie says the £100m fund announced today will drive growth in Grangemouth and support workers, as well as investing in new energy projects and a new technology centre to support the use of low carbon technologies.

“All of this has been pulled together in the first nine weeks of a Labour government,” she says

“And it gives the hope of a strong, industrial energy future at Grangemouth.”

Baillie says she welcomes the efforts by both governments and asks the first minister if he agrees this shows how the people of Scotland benefit from the Labour government's approach to collaboration rather than conflict.

The first minister says engagement with the UK government has continued since the general election and measures agreed between both governments to support the Grangemouth workers have been announced.

Swinney says he will continue to concentrate and focus on meeting the needs of the workforce at an “extremely worrying time for them”.

Standing in for Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, Dame Jackie Baillie poses questions to the first minister.

She begins by echoing Douglas Ross' remarks on the closure of the Grangemouth refinery.

She says the UK Labour government is ready to “support the workforce” and secure a viable long-term future for the site.

Baillie asks the first minister if he will continue working with the UK government in the interest of the Grangemouth workers and Scotland’s energy security.

Leaders clash over winter fuel paymentspublished at 12:34 British Summer Time 12 September

12:34 BST 12 September

Philip Sim
BBC Scotland political correspondent

Douglas Ross obviously decided it was not the day to open with a political knockabout, hours after it was confirmed that the Grangemouth refinery would close next year.

However, he pivoted back to political attacks in his second question, and the knockabout was a fairly spectacular one.

A decision on winter fuel payments taken by the UK government and ultimately mirrored by the Scottish government is a ripe target for the Tories, who find themselves in opposition in both parliaments.

It also centres in on a key demographic for the Conservatives, who pride themselves on “standing up for pensioners”.

There is a circular blame-game around this policy – the SNP blame Labour for cutting the budget, who blame the previous Tory administration for spending all the money, who blame both parties currently calling the shots.

So this exchange enabled a sort of political multi-tasking, with Mr Ross having a go at both Labour and the SNP, while Mr Swinney hit back at both Labour and the Tories.

Labour were left sitting to one side as everyone else criticised their decisions – but that is the consequence of taking government, and having a relevant role. All things considered, it’s probably better than being ignored.

Swinney says within this financial year the Scottish budget is being cut by £160m at the same time as deals are being made on pay for public sector workers.

The first minister accuses Tory backbencher Craig Hoy of behaving badly in the chamber.

He adds: "The Conservative's have no lessons to teach us."

Ross says he is standing up for Scotland's pensioners and again asks how many people will die due to the SNP's policy.

The Scottish Tory leader points out that Scotland is colder than the rest of the UK so the winter fuel payment is an even more important issue here.

"Why is keeping pensioners warm this winter not a priority?," he asks.

John Swinney hits back accusing Douglas Ross of "plumbing the depths" with his question.

The first minister explains his government is already mitigating a series of decisions taken by the Tories, for example the so-called "bedroom tax".

He argues that if he had followed Tory tax and spending plans he would be cutting the budget by £2bn.

The first minister insists he will take no lessons from Douglas Ross as he "desperately clutches for straws in his last weeks in office".