Crofters' Commission apologypublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott raises the issue of "turmoil in the Crofters' Commission".
The first minister says there has been an apology from the Crofters Commission.
Summary
Nicola Sturgeon is quizzed by opposition MSPs during first minister's questions
Scottish Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur leads this afternoon's members' debate entitled 'Island Health Boards'
Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse says there underground coal gasification has "no place in Scotland's energy mix at this time"
The Scottish government lead a debate on the draft BBC Charter
Crofters' Commission apologypublished at 12:26 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
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End of twitter post 2First minister calls for living wage powerspublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Mr Rennie raises the issue of Amazon paying "poverty wages".
Ms Sturgeon says companies should do the right thing and calls for the powers to set the living wage.
First minister says Tories are heading for a hard Brexitpublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
SNP MSP Clare Haughey calls on the Tories to have a Brexit plan.
Ms Sturgeon says the lack of detail is shocking, but it looks like the Tories are going for a hard brexit.
Background: Amber Rudd says 'don't call me a racist' amid foreign workers rowpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
UK government Home Secretary Amber Rudd has defended plans to make firms do more to employ British people, saying "don't call me a racist" for talking about immigration.
Image caption, UK government Home Secretary Amber Rudd
Under her proposals, firms could be forced to disclose what percentage of their workforce is non-British as a way to encourage them to hire more locals.
Ms Rudd said she wanted to "flush out" companies abusing existing rules and "nudge them into better behaviour".
Business has attacked the idea while one Tory MP called it "divisive".
Rennie: 'What guarantees on EU citizen rights can be given?'published at 12:22 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Scottish Lib Dem Leader Willie Rennie says foreign workers are our neighbours and our friends.
Mr Rennie asks what the first minister can do to ensure respect is given to EU citizens during the negotiations.
Ms Sturgeon says people from any country are welcome in Scotland and this is their home and she wants them to stay.
The first minister says unfortunately she does not have the power to guarantee the right of EU citizens to stay in Scotland.
Ms Sturgeon says she will "call on the UK government to stop using EU citizens as bargaining chips and give them the right to stay in Scotland".
Dunoon to Gourock Ferrry campaignpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Labour MSP David Stewart raises the issue of campaigning for a Dunoon to Gourock Ferry.
Ms Sturgeon welcomes the campaigners in the public gallery and says there is now a live procurement exercise.
Postpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
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End of twitter postBus journeys questionpublished at 12:16 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Labour MSP Neil Bibby says bus journeys are down and calls for bus regulation.
Ms Sturgeon says bus companies should consult closely with communities before changes are made.
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End of twitter postHSBC job loss fearspublished at 12:15 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
SNP MSP Bruce Crawford raises the issue of HSBC job loss fears.
Ms Sturgeons says she is aware of the situation at HSBC and details what the government is doing and will do if there are redundancies.
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End of twitter postDugdale says train passengers are getting a 'shocking service'published at 12:14 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Ms Dugdale says the first minister should just get on a train to see how overcrowded they are.
She says rail fares have risen four times faster than earnings and commuters are getting a "shocking service".
Ms Sturgeon says she understands the concerns of the travelling public and accuses Labour of carping from the sidelines.
Scottish Labour leader says Abellio contract is not working for the publicpublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Ms Dugdale raises the issue of the Abellio contract.
The first minister says Abellio must meet the expectations of the travelling public.
The Scottish Labour leader says she doubts commuters would agree the Abellio contract is world class.
Ms Dugdale asks if the first minister agrees the contract is not working or the public.
Postpublished at 12:12 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
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End of twitter postHIV Scotlandpublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Scottish Labour Leader Kezia Dugdale asks the First Minister when she will next meet HIV Scotland.
Ms Sturgeon says officials of the Scottish government have regular meetings with HIV Scotland.
Scottish Tory leader says need to go beyond complaining about Brexit resultpublished at 12:11 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
The Scottish Conservative leader says the parliament faces a choice: to look for practical solutions or simply complain about the results.
The first minister says Ms Davidson wants control of immigration to stay in the hands of xenophobes and the SNP want it to be devolved to Holyrood.
Sturgeon says UCG is very, very different technology from frackingpublished at 12:08 British Summer Time 6 October 2016
Ms Davidson asks what action the first minister is taking to expand Scotland's trade footprint around the world.
The first minister says UCG is very, very different technology from fracking.
She says in terms of Scotland's international presence, the Scottish Conservatives have been repeatedly critical.
Ms Sturgeon details the announcement of new investment hubs to ensure Scotland is not reliant on Boris Johnson to represent Scotland overseas.