Conservative MSP Maurice Golden begins his maiden speech with his resume and its relation to the circular economy.

Mr Golden pays tribute to his predecessor Annabel Goldie and cracks a gag about Golden, Goldie and Golden Eagles which I'm afraid soars above my head.

The warm chuckle it elicits and his subsequent reference to one of the masters of the photo-op makes me realise this must be a campaign moment.  

Circular economy economic system where resources are used for as long as possible, a win for the environment a win for consumers and a win for businesses.

SNP MSP Bruce Crawford says the opportunity must be grasped to build as much consensus in the parliament as is possible.

Alliances must be built within parliament and outside, he says.

Mr Crawford says he believes all MSPs share the ambition to make Scotland the best country in the world.

The convener of the SNP Group says this simply will not happen if education continues to be a "bickering ground". 

Mr Rennie says, on education, that: "We must not been deluded about what we have."

He says Scotland has a just average education system now.

The Scottish Lib Dem leader says without resources education cannot be turned around.

Mr Rennie says mental health services have diminished under the SNP.

The Scottish Lib Dem leader says so many people wait to long for treatment, as the proportion of spending on mental health has reduced.

He says more than a minister is needed, the funds for the mental health services are needed.

Mr Rennie calls for bold and ambitious options from the SNP and not timidity.

They must also recognise they don't have a majority, he insists.

Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie gets to his feet and begins by accusing Mr Harvie of wanting to close down the oil and gas industry.

Mr Rennie then accuses Ms Sturgeon of timidity and of double and treble counting of money in her speeches.

Mr Harvie says there is a need for bolder action on tackling climate change and he welcomes the first minister's acknowledgement of that fact.

He calls for a sustainable transport policy and a more innovative economy. 

Patrick Harvie says the opposition to the named person scheme has been "disgraceful".

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Mr Harvie says there is support for proper post-legislative scrutiny for the legislation.

The Scottish Green Party co-convener says the Greens look forward to playing a constructive role in the efforts to persuade the country of the merits of independence.  

Mr Harvie says the case for standardised testing in schools has not been made and his party will continue to challenge it.

Mr Harvie calls for the abolition of the council tax and a renewal of local democracy across Scotland.

Mr Harvie says he loves the baby box proposal and wishes his party had put it in its manifesto.

The Scottish Green Party co-convener hopes this will not have a commercial sponsor and gets a nod of agreement from Ms Strurgeon. 

Scottish Green Party co-convener Patrick Harvie says the SNP will need to convince and compromise.

Mr Harvie welcomes the wider comments on a new social security system, with respect at its heart.

He says this parliament must protect people from the UK's damaging approach to welfare.

Ms Dugdale calls for colleges being put back to where they belong at the centre of the education system.