Mr Tomkins speaks to his amendment saying he does not want to put a time limit on protecting the union, as he says Mr Findlay does.

The Union has endured for three centuries and it should endure for three more, he says.

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Mr Findlay says Mr Tomkins has been shown up as someone who takes his orders from the Prime Minister's office.

Long way from consensus as we come to the first vote on the Labour MSP's amendment 14A, which leads to a five minute suspension for the first division.

This amendment is unnecessary given the cross-party support for UK frameworks, argues the minister.

There is only one party seeks to separate itself from a single market, he adds.

Turning the Mr Findlay's amendment, he says it is "made in the right spirit" but will not recommend it to the chamber.

On Mr Scott's amendment, he says there is not a clear definition of the single market in goods and services and therefore he is unable to accept it.

Brexit Minister Mike Russell says he appreciates the work of all parties in improving this legislation.

Mr Russell says he hopes this Bill has changed the landscape, for example on environmental protections, employment rights and health.

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Mr Russell says he will continue to work with other parties.

The Brexit minister says Mr Tomkins's comments about him working with Mr Findlay to "unite happily as the bogies of independence is the thing of fantasy".

Mr Russell adds wryly: "I do not often fantasise about Mr Findlay."

Green MSP Patrick Harvie accuses Adam Tomkins of "stoking constitutional grudge and grievance".

The Scottish Greens will not support any of the amendments in this group, Mr Harvie confirms.

SNP MSP Bruce Crawford says the amendment from Adam Tomkins would put the Scottish government in a box and give the UK government a very wide power.

Mr Tomkins says his amendment provides for continuity soley.

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Mr Crawford says he does not normally agree with Neil Findlay, in fact he thinks he may never have agreed with Mr Findlay before, but he does on his opposition to the amendment from Mr Tomkins.

Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott explains amendment 49 encourages Scottish ministers to consider the impact of their proposals on the UK single market.

Mr Scott says it ensures the recognition of the importance of the UK single market is included on the face of the Bill.

He confirms his party supports Mr Findlay's amendment to Mr Tomkins' amendment, though urges Mr Tomkins not to move his amendment at all.

Labour MSP Neil Findlay asks what the cabinet secretary's intentions are if Clause 11 of the EU Withdrawal Bill is amended.

Mr Findlay says this EU Continuity Bill may look to some like a political game and a waste of time.

Brexit Minister Mike Russell says he will consult with other parties if that happens and says he will find areas in the Bill where agreement may be found, so that in the event this Bill does not proceed the protections can be provided.

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The Labour MSP goes on to say his amendment 14A is to address the Tory wrecking amendment, which places no time limits.

Tory MSP Adam Tomkins explains his amendment seeks to ensure new powers given to the Scottish parliament will not restrict the UK single market as it operates now.

He accuses Labour of voting against the union at stage 2 regarding his amendments referencing the Scotland Act.

Labour MSP Neil Findlay's amendment to Mr Tomkins amendment demonstrates Labour is increasingly "untrustworthy" on the union, the Tory MSP warns.

Mr Tomkins welcomes Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott's amendment in this group, which he says seeks to limit the Scottish government's "power grab".

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To follow the Stage 3 amendments you will need a stout heart, a strong constitution and the following:

The UK Withdrawal from the European Union (Legal Continuity)(Scotland) Bill as amended at Stage 2., external

• Stage 3 marshalled list of amendments, external
• Stage 3 groupings of amendments, external
• Revised supplement to the marshalled list of amendments selected for stage 3, external

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Legislation to set up a Scottish social security agency has been published.

Holyrood is taking on a range of welfare powers under the Scotland Act 2016, and is setting up a dedicated body to oversee them.

The Social Security (Scotland) Bill, external will give the Scottish government the power to deliver 11 benefits.

These include disability living allowance, personal independence payments, carer's allowances and winter fuel payments.

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Legislation to set up a Scottish social security agency passed its first hurdle at the Scottish Parliament last Decemher.

MSPs unanimously agreed the general principles of the Social Security (Scotland) Bill.

The bill lays the foundations for the delivery of a range of benefits which are being devolved to Holyrood.

Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman said the bill was a "golden opportunity" to set up a better welfare system for Scotland.

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Holyrood is to being given control over 11 benefits under the Scotland Bill and work is currently under way to set up a Scottish Social Security Agency.

It will oversee the delivery of benefits including:

• Disability Living Allowance
• Personal Independence Payments
• Carer's Allowances
• Discretionary Housing Payments
• Winter Fuel Payments
• Some universal credit powers

SNP MSP Joan McAlpine asks the Scottish government how the Scottish social security system will support people seeking to appeal decisions.

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Last November the Scottish government called on the chancellor to stop the rollout of Universal Credit to enable "fundamental flaws" to be fixed.

Finance Secretary Derek Mackay wrote to Philip Hammond asking for improvements to be made to the payments system in his autumn Budget.

He said a delay in payments had caused hardship to families across Scotland.

The UK government said the vast majority of people were paid their Universal Credit in full and on time.

The controversial measure, which is being rolled out across the UK, brings six existing benefit payments into one - but critics have claimed the six-week wait some people have for their first payment is contributing to a rise in debt, rent arrears and evictions.

• What is universal credit?
• MSPs call for halt to Universal Credit
• First use of new Scots welfare powers

SNP MSP David Torrance asks the Scottish government whether it will provide an update on the recent roll-out of universal credit and the impact that this has had on vulnerable people in Scotland.