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The Scottish government will now set out details of its concerns that the EU Withdrawal Bill represents a "power grab" over devolved competencies.

Brexit minister Mike Russell is giving a statement to MSPs on the government's opposition to the bill as it stands.

The government has published a detailed legislative consent memorandum , externalsetting out their concerns.

However the UK government insists that Holyrood will in fact see "significant" new powers devolved after Brexit.

Talks between the two governments over post-Brexit powers for Scotland ended in stalemate in August, although more are expected to be scheduled.

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The UK government's bid to extract the UK from EU law in time for Brexit has passed its first parliamentary test.

MPs backed the EU Withdrawal Bill by 326 votes to 290 despite critics warning that it represented a "power grab" by ministers.

The bill, which will end the supremacy of EU law in the UK, now moves onto its next parliamentary stage.

Ministers sought to reassure MPs by considering calls for safeguards over their use of new powers.

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The European Union (Withdrawal) Bill, known as the repeal bill, will convert EU laws into UK laws. Some of these will be in areas such as the environment and agriculture, which are normally the responsibility of the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The First Ministers of Scotland and Wales, Nicola Sturgeon and Carwyn Jones, have described the bill as a "naked power-grab" that undermines devolution. But do they have the power to block it?

The UK government says it will negotiate with the devolved governments and attempt to seek consensus. Ultimately, though, the bill could pass even without the agreement of Scotland and Wales, but not without the potential for severe political consequences.

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The Scottish and Welsh governments are to put forward amendments to the UK government's Brexit legislation.

First ministers Nicola Sturgeon and Carwyn Jones met in Edinburgh in the latest move to coordinate opposition to the EU Withdrawal Bill.

They fear the Westminster government is planning to use the bill to launch a "power grab" of devolved powers.

The two governments said they would work together on amendments "to provide a constructive way forward".

The UK government insists there are no plans for a power grab, and says Brexit will actually see more powers devolved to both nations.

The talks are the latest in a series held between senior Scottish and Welsh government figures in recent weeks as the two administrations join forces in an attempt to secure a greater say.

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Brexit Minister Mike Russell will now give a statement on the European Union Withdrawal Bill.

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf says the opening of the crossing has resulted in congestion which is typical when opening new structures.

Mr Yousaf says signs are being erected and instructions are being re-enforced by Transport Scotland on social media.

He says the speed limit will be raised from 40mph to 50mph as soon as possible.

Mr Cole-Hamilton says his constituents should not have to endure this and asks if further congestion is expected.

Mr Yousaf says there is still an element of tourist traffic as there have been a number of events.

He says the government are confident that "there is an improving picture."

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An MSP has called for the Forth Road Bridge to be reopened in a bid to ease congestion until the "tourist boom" of the Queensferry Crossing passes.

Alex Cole-Hamilton has urged Transport Scotland to temporarily allow traffic to use the old bridge.

Both ends of the new £1.35bn bridge have experienced queues stretching for miles since its opening.

Infrastructure Secretary Keith Brown said the level of interest in the crossing had been expected.

Mr Cole-Hamilton, Edinburgh West MSP, said: "With such a fantastic structure there was always going to be an addition to traffic due to tourists wanting to see the new structure.

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Lib Dem MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton asks what action the government is taking to reduce congestion on the approaches to the Queensferry Crossing.

Ms Haughey says she hopes families will take comfort in the steps being taken to establish the circumstances of what happened.

The SNP MSP asks if the Burial and Cremation Scotland Act will help stop such things happening in future.

Mr McDonald says the 2016 Burial and Cremation Act implements a legal requirement to follow regulations and keep records of burials and cremations.

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Childcare and Early Years Minister Mark Macdonald says the information that has been disclosed will be of deep concern to many individuals particularly the families affected.

The Crown Office and Police Scotland have issued a joint statement saying there is no evidence at this time any crime has been committed he says.

This will be kept under review, says the minister.

Mr Macdonald says families who have been affected are encouraged to seek support through a number of services supported by the government.

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The bodies of hundreds of children are believed to be buried in a mass grave in Lanarkshire, southern Scotland, according to an investigation by BBC News.

The children were all residents of a care home run by Catholic nuns.

At least 400 children are thought to be buried in a section of St Mary's Cemetery in Lanark.

The Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul, which ran the home, refused to comment on the findings.

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SNP MSP Clare Haughey asks what support the government will give to families of children who died at the Smyllum Park orphanage in Lanark.

This week's time for reflection will be delivered by Father Christopher Heenan, Parish Priest at St. Margaret's RC Memorial Church in Dunfermline.

We begin with portfolio questions as support for the families of the children who died at the Smyllum Park orphanage in Lanark and the Queensferry Crossing congestion are raised.

This will be followed by a series of ministerial statements beginning with Brexit Minister Mike Russell's statement on the EU Withdrawal Bill.

Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing will then give a statement on Common Agricultural Policy Payments.

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There will then be a statement on the Barclay Review delivered by Finance Secretary Derek Mackay.

Finally Justice Secretary Michael Matheson will give a statement on policing.

This means a later decision time this evening of 17:30.

SNP MSP Kate Forbes will then lead this evening's member's debate entitled 'Serve Scotland'.