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Scottish Labour interim leader Alex Rowley says it is three months since the horror of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

Mr Rowley raises the issues of sprinklers in high rises and asks the first minister to comment on the FBU saying it had lost 24% of fire safety inspectors.

Ms Sturgeon says it is the responsibility of the Fire and Rescue Service to ensure they have the right staff levels.

The first minister says the overall operational budget has been increased by £21.7m in this year's budget.

She says a working group was established following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

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Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson says this was talked about by the GTC in May and has not been brought through yet.

Ms Davidson says the SNP record is ten years in power leading to 4,000 fewer teachers and 40% of Scottish teachers considering retirement.

The first minister accuses Ms Davidson of "angry waffling" and "losing the plot".

Ms Sturgeon says: "This government is taking action."

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson says for years her party has been calling for teachers qualified outside of Scotland to be fast tracked so they can work here.

Ms Davidson says: "We have a crippling shortage of teachers."

She calls for fast tracking and cites a case she received via e-mail

The first minister says she also received the e-mail and says the GTC allows for teachers to take up a post and work towards attaining the minimum requiriement.

She says Ms Davidson asks why the government has not fixed the issue whereas in fact it has.

Several Scottish councils are warning they are finding it hard to recruit new science, technology and maths teachers.

A number have told BBC Scotland they have had fewer applications for teaching posts in these so-called STEM subjects than they had hoped for.

In some cases it has been impossible to fill posts and, as a result, courses or subjects have been dropped.

Scotland's largest teachers' union, the EIS, said any unfilled vacancy was a cause for concern.

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the biggest threat to teacher recruitment is the restrictions Ruth Davidson's party wants to put on people who want to come from Europe to work here.

Ms Davidson says: "That is the most pathetic excuse I have ever heard."

The Scottish Conservative leader says teacher shortages are not just those that have been reported in Perthshire and Edinburgh.

She says children are starting schools knowing there are not enough teachers to do the job.

The first minister again says she accepts teaching recruitment is a challenge across Scotland.

Ms Sturgeon says in the last six years we have been increasing the number of people going into teacher training.

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Holyrood's education committee has called for more action to tackle teacher shortages in Scottish schools.

MSPs have taken evidence from hundreds of teachers about the challenges facing the profession, amid warnings of "acute shortages" in some areas.

The committee made more than 30 recommendations, including calls for action over pay rates and a reduction in teacher workload.

The Scottish government said it would consider the report carefully.

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Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson says we learned this week that Trinity Academy in Edinburgh has asked parents to help with maths.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says there is a challenge in teacher recruitment.

Ms Sturgeon says student teacher intakes have increased for six years in a row.

Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham says wildlife crime is crime but that it often takes place in areas where there is no one about.

Ms Cunningham says the government is working with Police Scotland.

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In March we reported that an "alarming distrust" exists between organisations tackling wildlife crime, according to the Scottish Parliament's environment committee.

In a letter to the environment secretary, it said there were tensions between some groups on the Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime.

The organisation meets to discuss wildlife crime strategies.

The committee also said gaps exist in Police Scotland's understanding of the full extent of wildlife crime.

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SNP MSP Mairi Gougeon asks the Scottish government what role the police and the Crown Office have in dealing with wildlife crime.

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Health Secretary Shona Robison says this is a matter for healthboards in consultation with the community.

Ms Harper asks how the government supports NHS Dumfries and Gallery.

Ms Robison says the resource budget for that healthboard has been increased by the government.

SNP MSP Emma Harper asks what action the government is taking to assess the models of healthcare that are used in primary and community services.

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Ms McNeill says automation could help with people missing out on benefits and asks if any assessment has been done for which benefits may be suitable for automation.

Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman says automation is a bit more complex at the scale Ms McNeill refers to.

Ms Freeman says it requires significant discussion.

Labour MSP Pauline McNeill asks the Scottish government what action it is taking to further the automation of benefits to help poorer families.

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Housing Minister Kevin Stewart says planning authorities should identify certain areas and that local authorities are best placed to do this.

Mr Kidd says Drumchapel previously had a shopping and entertainment area that was "devastated" by Strathclyde Regional Council.

Mr Stewart says he is aware of the difficulties some town centres face and the government will continue to work with partners to improve this.

SNP MSP Bill Kidd asks what progress is being made in delivering town centre status for underdeveloped areas, including Drumchapel in Glasgow.

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Business Minister Paul Wheelhouse says PACE provides skills development and employability support.

Mr Griffin asks if it is still government policy to move agencies outside Edinburgh and is there anything that can be done for those who may have to relocate from HMRC.

Mr Wheelhouse says the government is looking at how growth can be supported.

He says he is aware of the impact on people and areas of Lanarkshire by HMRC relocation, particularly in East Kilbride.

Labour MSP Mark Griffin asks what action the government's Partnership Action for Continuing Employment has taken in Lanarkshire in the last year.

Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur asks what assurances the government has received that charities in the island will support plans going forward.

Ms Ewing says the government would be happy to hear views and meet with the organisations referred to.