Nicola Sturgeon says independence referendum is on the table but not the starting point, after the Brexit vote
The European and External Affairs Committee met
Conservative MSP Ross Thompson raises the baby ashes scandal.
The first minister pays tribute to the courage and dignity of the families involved with the inestigations.
Ms Sturgeon details the actions taken since the baby ashes scandal reports and says all the recent recommendations will be enacted.
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Image source, Demi CampbellThree boys remain in hospital - two of them in a serious condition - following a rollercoaster crash at a theme park in North Lanarkshire at the weekend.
Seven children and two 19-year-olds were injured when the Tsunami ride derailed at M&D's in Strathclyde Park, near Motherwell, at 15:37 on Sunday.
Most have since been discharged with only three boys being treated at the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.
M&D's remains closed while an investigation into the crash continues.
SNP MSP Richard Lyle raises the roller coaster accident at M and Ds.
Ms Sturgeon says: "My heart goes out to all those affected by this terrible incident."
The first minister thanks the emergency services for their usual courage and heroism.
She says the incident must be fully investigated.
Ms Dugdale calls on the first minister to publish any legal advice she seeks on Brexit.
The first minister says there was no planning for Brexit by the Conservatives.
Ms Sturgeon says she is determined to be as open and as frank as possible.
She stops short of saying she will publish all legal advice.
Mariano Rajoy and Francois Hollande appeared to rule out a separate deal for Scotland
Two EU leaders appeared to pour cold water on the prospect of Scotland negotiating any special arrangements after the Brexit vote.
Acting Spanish prime minister Mariano Rajoy said: "Spain opposes any negotiation by anyone other than the government of United Kingdom.
"I am extremely against it, the treaties are extremely against it and I believe everyone is extremely against it. If the United Kingdom leaves... Scotland leaves."
French president Francois Hollande took a similar position. "The negotiations will be conducted with the United Kingdom, not with a part of the United Kingdom," he said.
Ms Dugdale asks about the actions the first minister is taking to protect the economy of Scotland.
The first minister says there is ongoing work on this.
Ms Sturgeon says assurances must be given to those who are worried about their jobs and livelihoods.
She calls for the right of any EU citizen living in Scotland to be protected and be enforced by the UK government.
The Scottish Labour leader points out that the elected leaders of France and Spain have spoken against Scotland remaining in the EU.
The first minister says it is her job to make sure all options for Scotland are on the table.
Ms Sturgeon says that is why she is seeking to ensure Scotland is fully involved in the UK process.
She also has to ensure minds are kept open about Scotland's options in the EU and she says her trip was successful.
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale asks the first minister when she will next meet the Prime Minister.
The Scottish Conservative leader says Scotland's exports to the UK are four times more important than exports to the EU.
Ms Davidson asks why civil servants have been asked to draw up IndyRef2 legislation.
The first minister asks why the Conservatives proposed a referendum that has brought not just Scotland but the UK to the brink of an economic disaster.
She insists her starting point is not independence, to a little laughter from the chamber.
However the people of Scotland must have all of the options available to them, she says.
The first minister asks what has changed since Ruth Davidson spiritidly defended the EU at Wembley Stadium and accuses her of being timid now.
She insists she will not be timid.
Ms Davidson says the UK single market is more important.
The first minister says trade with the rest of the UK is important but says it is the Tories who have "recklessly brought this country to the brink of disaster".
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Ms Davidson asks what preparations the Scottish government is making to be involved in talks with the UK government over Brexit plans
The first minister says exhaustive and very detailed preparations are being made and "all options are on the table".
Ms Sturgeon says she must give effect to how Scotland voted which was to remain in the EU.
Image source, bbcScottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson gets us under way by asking what engagements the first minister has planned for the rest of the day.
Scottish Labour MSP Richard Leonard asks what consideration the government has given to the implications of the Trade Union Act 2016 on workers in Scotland.
Image source, PAWe will shortly bring you extensive coverage of the final first minister's questions before the Summer holidays.
Marine recreation and tourism is worth £3.7bn a year to the Scottish economy, a report published in March estimated.
The Scottish Marine Recreation and Tourism Survey, external found £1.3bn is spent on activities such as wildlife watching, sailing, kayaking, surfing and angling.
Image source, Visit ScotlandBeach activities were found to be among the most popular in the survey
A further £2.4bn is spent on general recreation and tourism such as coastal cycling, beach combing and short walks.
The survey covered 23 activities undertaken at sea or around the Scottish coastline.
General marine and coastal recreation, including beach activities, was found to be the most popular.
SNP MSP Stuart McMillan asks what measures the government is taking to facilitate the growth of marine tourism in Inverclyde.
Scottish Conservative MSP John Scott asks what recent discussions the government has had with the forestry and timber processing industry regarding new charging levels being phased in over the next five years for pollution prevention and control permits.
SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson asks what action the government is taking to ensure the sustainable future of dairy production in North East Scotland.