Ms Sturgeon says the Children and Young People (Information Sharing) (Scotland) Bill provides clarity and a binding code of practice.

Ms Davidson says the problem is even those in favour of the scheme are warning about how it is going to be done.

She asks if the scheme looks like a success.

Ms Sturgeon says stakeholders can put forward their points of view and the government will give them proper consideration.

She says: "Changes are regularly made to Bills."

The first minister says the scheme has as its central purpose the protection of vulnerable children.

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Lawyers have raised concerns about the Scottish government's plans to bring its named person scheme into operation.

Ministers want to appoint a named person, usually a teacher or health visitor, to be responsible for ensuring the welfare of every child.

The plans were held up when the Supreme Court ruled that information sharing sections did not comply with the law.

Changes to legislation are being considered, but the Faculty of Advocates say they need improvement.

Read more here.

In June we reported that the Scottish government had published changes to its controversial named person scheme.

The scheme will appoint a named person, usually a teacher or health visitor, who will be responsible for ensuring the welfare of every child.

It had been due to come into force last August, but the Supreme Court ruled that sections covering information sharing did not comply with the law.

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The changes published on Tuesday, external aim to overcome those concerns.

They will ensure that public bodies can only share information about children if is likely to "promote, support or safeguard the wellbeing" of the child.

Public bodies will also be required to consider whether sharing the information would be compatible with data protection, human rights and confidentiality laws.

Only then will they be given the power to share the information.

• What is the named person scheme?

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Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson says the parliament has been warned that when teachers become Named Persons they will need to have lawyers on speed dial.

Ms Sturgeon says she still has confidence in the Named Person scheme.

She says the Supreme Court said the scheme was "unquestionably benign and legitimate".

Ms Davidson says it is clear that some of those having to implement the scheme do not share the confidence of the government.

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We'll now bring you extensive coverage of first minister's questions.

Education Secretary John Swinney says the government recognise the important of these schools.

SNP MSP Joan McAlpine asks what the government's position is on the importance of rural schools.

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Housing Minister Kevin Stewart says the government expects to deliver 4,000 affordable homes in the city of Edinburgh.

Mr Macpherson says the city will require an increase in social housing grants as it increases its population.

Mr Stewart says there has been a 55% increase in housing resource so that the city can meet its needs.

SNP MSP Ben Macpherson asks what action the government is taking to increase social housing in Edinburgh.

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf says there are no plans to introduce a European-style ticketing system at the moment.

SNP MSP Stuart McMillan asks what consideration the government has given to implementing a European-style ticketing model for rail travel.

Tory MSP Maurice Golden asks if an increased charge on disposable coffee cups may help the government meet its goals.

Mr Wheelhouse says the government seek to encourage people to reuse cups and will look into measures.

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Mr Mason says he bought an item of clothing on the Royal Mile and he was not charged for the bag.

Business Minister Paul Wheelhouse says enforcement is a matter for local authorities.

SNP MSP John Mason asks what estimate the government has made of the proportion of retailers adhering to single use carrier bag legislation.

Labour MSP Daniel Johnstone asks if the minister will meet to the Edinburgh Access Panel and asks if the minister will "make himself accessible to talk about accessibility".

Mr Yousaf says he will attend meetings but the station is the responsibility of Network rail.

"Safety must be the priority for passengers," he says.

SNP MSP Christine Grahame raises difficulties for disabled travellers on the Borders railway.

Mr Yousaf says 26 of the fleet of 40 158s have already been upgraded to meet the requirements for disabled travellers.

Mr Briggs says there is increasing anger amongst blind and disabled people over plans for a taxi rank being scrapped.

Transport Minister Humza Yousaf says this issue is of "paramount importance" but that Network Rail is responsible for the station.

Mr Yousaf says the taxi rank is not going ahead because of urgent remedial work being carried out by City of Edinburgh Council on the North Street Bridge.

Tory MSP Miles Briggs asks what action the government is taking to improve access at Waverley station for disabled, blind and visually-impaired people.