Summary

  • The Public Petitions Committee takes evidence on mesh implants.

  • Nicola Sturgeon is quizzed during first minister's questions

  • Labour MSP Richard Leonard leads a member's debate on the importance of workers ownership

  • SNP MSP Ruth Maguire leads a debate on flexible working, maximising talent and driving inclusive growth

  • MSPs debate the Domestic Abuse Bill before voting on its general principles at decision time

Live Reporting

Craig Hutchison and Colin Bell

  1. Background: Mesh expert voices concerns over patient safety

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    Dr Wael Agur said he believed mesh implants should only be used in exceptional circumstances

    The expert at the centre of a review group looking at the safety of mesh implants in Scotland has spoken for the first time about why he resigned.

    Dr Wael Agur told BBC Scotland he believed patient safety was being put at risk.

    He said mesh should only be used in exceptional circumstances due to the risk of "irreversible" damage.

    The Scottish government said no evidence had been deleted or hidden from the review group's report.

    Transvaginal mesh implants are medical devices used by surgeons to treat pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence in women, conditions that can commonly occur after childbirth.

    Read more here.

  2. The Public Petitions Committee begins shortly.........

    The Public Petitions Committee will begin taking evidence on PE1517 by Elaine Holmes and Olive McIIRoy on behalf of Scottish Mesh Survivors - "Hear Our Voice" campaign on polypropylene mesh medical devices.

    MSPs will take evidence from:

    • Dr Wael Agur, consultant gynaecologist and obstetrician
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    Petitioners Olive Mcllroy and Elaine Holmes

    The committee will then hear from the petitioners:

    • Elaine Holmes
    • Olive McIlroy

  3. Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live

    Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live's coverage of the Scottish Parliament on 28 September 2017.

    After general questions we’ll bring you extensive coverage of first minister’s questions.

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    Labour MSP Richard Leonard will then lead a member’s debate promoting worker ownership.

    In the afternoon session there is another member’s debate, this time with SNP MSP Ruth Maguire celebrating flexible working, maximising talent and driving inclusive growth.

    MSPs then debate the Domestic Abuse (Scotland) Bill for the first time.