Tory MSP Dean Lockhart asks when the health board will be given funding to meet the targets in the area.

Ms Watt says the area is meeting its targets and the government was the first to introduce waiting times.

Labour MSP Monica Lennon says it is not just about waiting times and asks for an update on the call for a full audit in the Forth Valley. 

Ms Watt says she met with the parents and listened to their stories, most of which are historic. 

"We are seeing excellent progress," she says. 

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Mr Crawford asks what the current waiting times are in the Forth Valley area for children's mental health services. 

Mental Health Minister Maureen Watt says the latest figures for quarter four of 2016 shows 94.8% of children were seen within 18 weeks.

Ms Watt says she continues to meet with parents from the area to discuss the improvement of care.

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The Scottish government unveiled its new strategy on mental health in March, committing to spend more than £300m to tackle it in the next five years.

Mental Health Minister Maureen Watt said her ambition was for mental and physical illnesses to achieve "parity of esteem" in the way they are treated.

Ms Watt told MSPs she would work hard to tackle poverty as the "biggest driver" of poor mental health.

There are 40 actions in the Scottish government's new strategy.

SNP MSP Bruce Crawford asks what action is being taken to improve mental health services in the NHS Forth Valley area.  

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The public health minister says the council provides advice to people if there is an incident at Grangemouth.

She says that advice is: "Go in, stay in and tune in."

Ms Harris calls for review of the guidance as some children remained on playing fields.

Ms Campbell says she will continue in dialogue with the Tory MSP on this and she says there will be a debrief.

A full investigation has been launched into the cause of a gas leak at the Grangemouth petrochemical site last month.

Eight fire appliances attended the refinery and police officers were sent to the site shortly after 12:00.

Refinery owners Ineos said there were no casualties as a result of the incident.

Ineos said a leak was detected on a pipe carrying ethylene gas in its Kinneil Gas manufacturing plant which was being isolated.

Tory MSP Alison Harris asks what health guidance is given to the operators of sports and leisure facilities that are close to the Grangemouth chemical complex.

Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell says the government wants to ensure everyone has the opportunity to participate in sport and activities.

Mr Lockhart says the budget for sport has been cut significantly over the last two years.

He asks how this is going to help tackle obesity.

Ms Campbell says she recently announced an additional £2m for sports governing bodies.

The minister says there has been an increase in investment in sporting infrastructure.

She says there have been improvements in the numbers of children taking part in two hours of P.E.

Tory MSP Dean Lockhart asks what the government is doing to encourage participation in sport.

Lbour MSP Neil Findlay asks why the government won't introduce a progressive tax system.

Ms Campbell says the government are taking measures to reduce inequality and mitigate welfare reform. 

The public health minister says the Scottish government is doing what it can and that Mr Findlay is ignoring that. 

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Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell says health inequalities are linked to income inequalities.

Ms Campbell says the UK government's welfare cuts are unfair and impact on women disproportionately.

She calls for an end to the "gross unfairness" of the two child tax credit cap.

Tory MSP Miles Briggs asks what action the Scottish government is doing to address health inequalities in those with mental health issues.

The minister again points to the UK government and she says it takes a bit of brass neck for the Tories to raise the issue of health inequalities when they are the cause of some of the issue. 

The health of children in Scotland is among the worst in Europe, according to a major study published in January.

An "alarming" gap between rich and poor is risking the health of the youngest generation, the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) report warns.

It calls for bold action on smoking, obesity and child poverty.

The Scottish government said it was committed to ensuring the best start in life for children.

SNP MSP Gillian Martin asks what action the government is taking to address health inequalities.

Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell says the government has spent over £12m over the last five years to encourage healthy eating.

Conservative MSP John Scott asks about price promotions and how they can be dealt with.

Ms Campbell says the government will continue to work with Cancer UK on the issue of price promotions.

She says she backs a ban on junk food advertising up until the watershed and she says she hope the UK government will change its mind on this issue.

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Scotland may need to introduce unpopular policies as part of a bold approach to tackling the country's obesity problem, according to MSPs.

Holyrood's health committee said measures such as restricting cars in towns and increasing parking charges would be politically unpopular.

But they said the policies could also encourage people to be more active.

Almost two thirds (65%) of adults in Scotland were overweight in 2015, including 29% who were obese.

Meanwhile, 28% of children were at risk of becoming overweight, with 15% at risk of obesity.

Tory MSP John Scott asks what steps the government is taking in light of reports that 65% of adults in Scotland are either overweight or obese.