Green MSP Andy Wightman , externalasks that plans the government has to ensure the long-term future of mountain weather-forecasting.    

Mr Greene says the survey paints a disturbing picture and says only 4% of respondents felt the government was doing enough.

Education Secretary John Swinney say homophobic bullying must be addressed. 

Mr Swinney adds he is meeting with the TIE group shortly.

Education Secretary John Swinney says bullying of any kind is unacceptable and must be addressed swiftly when it arises.

Mr Swinney says there is a national approach to bullying in Scotland.

He says this is currently being updated. 

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The Time for Inclusive Education, external survey can be viewed in full here., external.......

Here is a summary of the key findings: Pupils and school leavers

• 90% of LGBT respondents reported experiencin ghomophobia,bi-phobia and transphobia while at school. 64%o fLGBT respondents reported being bullied because of their gender identity or sexual orientation.   
• 86% of LGBT respondents reported that LGBT issues were never discussed or taught in a progressive manner at their school
• 4% of LGBT respondents believe that the Scottish government has done enough to tackle homophobia,bi-phobia and transphobia in schools
• 27% of LGBT respondents reported that they had attempted suicide at least once as a result of bullying 
• 13% of LGBT respondents reported that they had self-harmed once as a result of bullying

Conservative MSP Jamie Greene, external asks the Scottish government what plans it has to tackle homophobic bullying in schools in light of the recent survey by the Time for Inclusive Education group.

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MSPs will quiz ministers on homophobic bullying in schools and the long-term future of mountain weather-forecasting.  

Pastor Andrew Smith, Assemblies of God, Champion Life Church in the East End of Glasgow delivers time for reflection.

In the afternoon topical questions will focus on homophobic bullying and mountain weather forecasts.

Education Secretary John Swinney is then expected to give a statement on how Scotland's schools are governed. 

There will then be an update on the Common Agricultural Policy payments in Scotland. 

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The Scottish government will then lead a debate on its investment plans for housing. 

 After decision time Labour MSP Jackie Baillie will lead a debate calling for the retention of birthing services at the Vale of Leven and the Inverclyde Royal Hospital.

That concludes the public part of the Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee. 

SNP MSP Kate Forbes asks about what help is provided to constituency offices to reduce their emissions.

Sir Paul Grice says some of the basic equipment given to members could support video conferencing and says he will take up the question and look at what more can be done.

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SNP MSP Emma Harper also praises video conferencing and says maybe members need a demonstration of how well it looks.

The Scottish Parliament's chief executive agrees to talk to all lead committee clerks about the potential for video conferencing to be extended.

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Labour MSP David Stewart raises the issue of video conferencing.

Sir Paul says he uses it a lot personally and there may be more to do throughout the parliament.

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Sir Paul Grice says there is a well established system for committee travel.

In terms of people commuting to and from Holyrood he says it is about behaviour and it is not for him to dictate how people get to and from work.

They must be persuaded, he says, by providing excellent facilities for those who cycle, walk or run.

Sir Paul says he himself has discovered cycle paths he did not know existed. 

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Committee convener Graeme Dey asks about reislience.

Sir Paul Grice says the parliament has a resilience plan in place and exercises are run from time to time to test it.

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Sir Paul Grice says the first rule of procurement is whether it is necessary at all.

He says there is a drive to make economical choices but this is balanced in the procurement matrix.

Victoria Barby, the environmental manager for the Scottish Parliament, says the parliament is looking at adopting a more circular approach increasing hiring of equipment over purchasing.

Sir Paul Grice says projects like district heating are for future plans, but it has been on the radar for quite some time. 

Scottish Parliament chief executive Sir Paul Grice says there has been a 72% reduction in waste use at Holyrood, but he is aiming for 90%

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That concludes the first evidence session we're back with the following witnesses in five minutes: 

• Scottish Parliament chief executive Sir Paul Grice
• Scottish Parliament environmental manager Victoria Barby   

Committee on Climate Change chief executive Matthew Bell says there are two options going forward: 

• the first option recognises that targets for 2027 have new evidence
• bring forward a new climate change act, then changing targets now might be superfluous

The Committee on Climate Change praised the government for generating more electricity from renewables, but said "strong, credible policies" were needed in the transport and agriculture sectors, which are the next biggest emitters after power stations.

Schemes working to reduce emissions from transport and agriculture were "largely failing to deliver" at the moment, the report added.

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Other findings include:

• Scottish government largely implementing committee recommendations from 2015 report
• Scotland often leading UK in renewables generation capacity
• Much more work required to meet tighter targets beyond 2020
• Need for "stronger policies" in climate change plan

The committee's chairman, Conservative peer Lord Deben said the success had been achieved by Scottish ministers setting "tough" targets.

The chair of the Committee on Climate Change says we are still building houses that we will have to retrofit to meet the required standards.

Lord Deben says he takes the issue of housing standards very seriously.