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Tory MSP Brian Whittle raises concerns about job losses at VG Energy at Galston.

The first minister says the employment minister will look into it.

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When someone told Adam Maxwell his wife had died, his first instinct was to phone her.

A Spanish policeman broke the news to the 27-year-old over the telephone at midday on 29 April, just as he settled down at his home in Livingston to watch a football match.

"It was actually the Rangers-Celtic game that was kicking off. I remember that vividly," he said.

"In very broken English, [the officer] asked me my name and if I was seated. He explained to me that Kirsty had died.

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Green MSP Alison Johnstone asks about Adam Maxwell, who she says has barely slept since the death of his wife Kirsty in Benidorm.

Ms Sturgeon says the thoughts of everyone in the parliament will be with Kirsty's family.

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Conservative MSP Alexander Stewart asks about flaring at the Mossmorran petrochemical plant near Cowdenbeath in Fife.

Ms Sturgeon says "SEPA are looking into it".

Ms Baillie says the Scottish Parliament must lead the way on tackling sexual harassment.

The Labour MSP says if the standard of behaviour is not good enough to be a minister, how can someone remain as an MSP?

Ms Sturgeon says Ms Baillie is obviously referring to Mark McDonald, who she says did the right thing by resigning as a minister.

She says his behaviour was about language only, not physical contact.

The first minister says women possibly will be discouraged by coming forward if they think every aspect of what they are discussing will be all over the media.

She says it is about creating the right environment for women.

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A Scottish government minister has resigned last week over previous actions which he said were considered "inappropriate".

Mark McDonald, the SNP MSP for Aberdeen Donside, said he was stepping down from his role as childcare and early years minister.

He apologised and said his attempts to be "humourous" or "friendly" may have led others to become uncomfortable.

He is one of two SNP members currently being investigated by the party over possible misconduct.

It is understood the allegations against him are not criminal in nature. The other complaint being investigated by the SNP does not relate to a parliamentarian.

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The SNP began an internal investigation into complaints about inappropriate sexual behaviour last month.

The party said in a statement that concerns were raised by two individuals and were unconnected.

Earlier Nicola Sturgeon described claims of sexual harassment at the Scottish Parliament as "unacceptable" and urged a zero tolerance approach.

Ms Sturgeon was talking to BBC Scotland after proposing cross-party talks to examine how best to tackle the issue.

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Ms Baillie asks the first minister what change she wants to see to create a safe space to raise complaints.

Ms Sturgeon says she held a meeting last week on this issue.

The first minister says John Swinney rightly said last week it was for all men to reflect on their behaviour.

She says it is unacceptable the Scottish Parliament Corporate Body has no women on it.

Holyrood's standards committee has agreed to launch an inquiry into how the parliament deals with reports of sexual harassment.

In light of recent concerns about harassment and inappropriate behaviour, the committee is to examine procedures, rules and support for victims.

MSPs will take evidence from equalities groups, legal experts and unions and look at how other parliaments operate.

Convener Clare Adamson said this was an "important and detailed bit of work".

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Scottish Labour interim leader Alex Rowley is absent again this week, so Jackie Baillie is standing in for the stand in.

Ms Bailie asks: "Will the first minister commend the bravery and courage of all those who have come forward to speak out against sexual harassment."

Ms Sturgeon says yes she does and says we should pay tribute to women coming forward.

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Ms Davidson says: "We were promised taking control rooms out of local areas would not affect performance."

The Scottish Conservative leader again cites incidents where mistakes have been made.

She asks: "Can the first minister look those families in the eye and say the government has lived up to its promise?"

Ms Sturgeon says she would love to able to say that nothing will ever go wrong, but no country could say that.

And she points out that call rooms handle 2.6 million calls a year.

She says: "These lessons will continue to be learned."

A BBC investigation last year revealed a catalogue of errors in call handling by Police Scotland.

More than 80 "near misses" have been recorded in police call centres since April.

Files show staff mishandled 999 and 101 calls involving road traffic accidents, domestic abuse, assault, self-harm, and vulnerable children and adults.

Police Scotland said these incidents accounted for only one in every 22,500 calls.

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Ms Davidson says: "The public have a right to expect better."

She asks if the first minister shares the confidence of the justice secretary in the service.

Ms Sturgeon says neither he nor she have ever brushed aside concerns about emergency call handling.

The first minister says significant work has been done to improve the emergency call handling.

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Ms Davidson details other incidents which she says showed failings in emergency call handling.

She asks if these incidents points to a system that is working well.

Ms Sturgeon says nothing detracts from the serious and unacceptability of these incidents.

The first minister points to the high volume of calls that are handled each year.

She says lesson must be learned from all these incidents raised by Ruth Davidson, but again insists that significant improvements have been made.

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The death of a woman who was murdered by her brother may have been prevented if police had responded to her 999 call properly, the police watchdog has said.

Elizabeth Bowe, 50, was strangled by Charles Gordon, 52, at her flat in St Andrews, Fife, on 17 September 2016.

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc) heard she called police for help before she was attacked.

Gordon was later jailed for life. He must serve at least 17 years in prison.

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Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson raises the case of Elizabeth Bowe, who was strangled by Charles Gordon in St Andrews last year.

The Police Investigations and Review Commission said on Wednesday that her death may have been prevented if police had responded properly to her 999 call.

Ms Davidson asks how many more times a call for help will go unheeded before the problems in the emergency control rooms are sorted out.

Ms Sturgeon says it is beyond doubt there were significant failings in the case of Ms Bowe and says lessons must be learned.

The first minister says there are significant improvements in emergency call handling.