Action to reduce operation cancellationspublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton wonders what action the Scottish government is taking to reduce the number of cancelled NHS operations.
Summary
The Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee take evidence from NHS Scotland's chief exec on NHS Tayside's finances
The first minister is quizzed during FMQs
Scottish Secretary David Mundell discusses article 50 negotiations with the Europe Committee
The Scottish government leads a debate on energy efficiency
Action to reduce operation cancellationspublished at 12:38 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Background: Is your postman delivering drugs?published at 12:37 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Newsbeat reported in January 2017 that large amounts of illegal drugs are being delivered unknowingly by UK postal workers with few checks.
For several months we have been investigating drugs in the post bought on the dark web.
We heard that "millions of pounds of drugs are bought online every day" via the hidden layer of the internet where dealers can sell drugs anonymously.
Royal Mail said it does not knowingly carry any illegal items in its network.
Labour MSP raises issue of illegal drugs sent legally in parcelspublished at 12:37 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Image source, bbcLabour MSP Jenny Marra claims that legal parcels are being delivered containing illegal drugs.
Ms Marra asks what the first minister can do about this problem.
Ms Sturgeon agrees this is an important issue and says a letter detailing the powers available will be sent to Ms Marra.
First minister points out the regulation of parcel delivery prices is reservedpublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Image source, bbcMs Sturgeon says she appreciates the work undertaken by Richard Lochhead on this issue, as well as the work by CAS.
The first minister points out the regulation of parcel delivery prices is a UK matter.
Mr Lochhead tells MSPs he continues to be inundated with complaints about parcel charges.
The SNP MSP adds that this is not just a rural issue.
The first minister agrees that excessive delivery charges must end.
Background: 'Misleading' delivery claims bannedpublished at 12:35 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Image source, Getty ImagesA decision by the advertising watchdog has banned firms from making "misleading" claims over delivery charges.
The Advertising Standards Agency has issued an enforcement notice preventing claims of free UK delivery if it does not apply across the country.
It follows complaints that rural areas face a "postcode lottery" in additional delivery fees.
Campaigners calling for fairer charges across the UK have welcomed the move.
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Image source, bbcSNP MSP Richard Lochhead seeks an update on progress towards tackling excessive parcel delivery surcharges affecting parts of Scotland.
How will BT job cuts impact Scotland?published at 12:33 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Image source, bbcSNP MSP Kenneth Gibson asks about the implications of BT's announcement that it will be cutting office jobs.
The first minister says there has been no information from BT on how it will effect Scottish operations.
She recognises this will be a concerning time for the firm's employees and confirms the Scottish government has been in contact to offer assistance.
Background: Junior doctors' job offers withdrawn after blunderpublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Image source, Getty ImagesUp to 1,500 junior doctors offered posts as registrars have had their job offers withdrawn, following a mistake in the recruitment process.
Doctors say they have been left stressed and in limbo, and potentially out of pocket over plans to move home.
The Royal College of Physicians, which oversees recruitment, apologised for the "human error" and is working over the weekend to restart the process.
Doctors' union, the British Medical Association, said it was "appalled".
Doctor job offers being withdrawn raised by Lib Dem MSPpublished at 12:32 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Image source, bbcLib Dem MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton says a young doctor contacted him about a post as a consultant she had been awarded, only to have it withdrawn.
A total of 100 doctors in Scotland have faced this issue, he adds and calls for compensation.
The first minister points out this was a UK wide issue, however she commits to look into it.
Labour MSP returns to Perjeta issuepublished at 12:30 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Image source, bbcLabour MSP Anas Sarwar returns to the issue of breast cancer drug Perjeta.
He asks why an interim period has not been implemented while negotiations between the SMC and drug company are ongoing.
The first minister accepts some drugs can be made available earlier in exceptional cases.
She reiterates the Montgomery review recommendations are being implemented on an ongoing basis.
Background: The Scottish island that buried America's deadpublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Glenn Campbell
BBC Scotland Political CorrespondentMedia caption, How the tragedy of World War One came to Islay's shores
It is the whisky-making Scottish island, world famous for its peaty single malts and warm hospitality.
But the isle of Islay, in the Inner Hebrides, is now being recognised for an almost forgotten example of huge courage and humanity.
A hundred years ago, Islay was on the frontline in the battle at sea during World War One.
The island coped with mass casualties from two major troopship disasters just eight months apart.
100 year anniversary of Islay US ship sinkings markedpublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Tory MSP Maurice Corry says 100 years ago the people of Islay saw two US ships sunk with the loss of many American lives.
The first minister states she was very sorry not to be on Islay for a commemorative ceremony last week due to a funeral of a family friend.
Background: Nicola Sturgeon urged by former chief aide to focus on stopping Brexit, the Telegraph reportspublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Image source, AFPAccording to the Sunday Telegraph: "Nicola Sturgeon is under pressure to shelve her independence dream and focus on getting a second EU referendum after her former right-hand man said stopping Brexit should be her top priority.
"Noel Dolan, her chief fixer in the Scottish Government for nearly a decade and one of Ms Sturgeon’s closest allies, argued the SNP should focus on “the main event – Brexit and not on the consequences.
"The Liberal Democrats, who had led demands for another EU vote, seized on his intervention and argued the Nationalists need to stop dodging the issue."
First minister reiterates SNP not a block to a second Brexit referendumpublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Image source, bbcMs Sturgeon asks Mr Rennie for guarantees that another Scottish remain vote would not be ignored.
Mr Rennie ignores this and asks why, if the first minister is sympathetic to a second referendum, she does she not openly back it.
He highlights comments from several current and former SNP figures who have said they would support calls for a second referendum on Brexit.
Ms Sturgeon welcomes the "warm words of praise" for so many SNP colleagues and she reminds Mr Renniw that all these "great thinkers" also support independence.
The first minister reiterates that the SNP is not a block to a second referendum on Brexit.
Background: Cable urges SNP to back campaign for new Brexit votepublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Image source, Liberal Democrat leader Vince CableDuring the Lib Dem conference last month, UK party leader Vince Cable has urged the SNP to back his campaign for a new referendum on Brexit.
Mr Cable's party wants the public to be given a vote on the final exit deal negotiated between the UK and the EU.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has previously said such a vote could become "very hard to resist", but has stopped short of fully endorsing it.
Mr Cable told conference delegates in Aviemore that time is running out for the campaign to stop Brexit.
He said SNP votes could prove crucial to making a second EU referendum actually happen.
Will the first minister back a second Brexit referendum?published at 12:24 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Image source, bbcScottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie asks about Brexit, citing Boris Johnson saying the PM's plan for a customs union is "crazy".
Mr Rennie asks if it is right to back a second referendum on the EU.
Ms Sturgeon replies that it is not the SNP that would block this, but it is Labour and the Tories that Mr Rennie must convince.
The first minister points out Scotland voted to remain and adds that has been completely ignored by the UK government.
Borders bus servicespublished at 12:23 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Image source, bbcSNP MSP Christine Grahame expresses concern about Scottish Borders Council cutting funding for bus services in the area.
Ms Sturgeon says this is a matter for the council but says the transport minister can discuss the problems further.
Tory MSP says cocaine can be delivered more quickly than pizza in Glasgowpublished at 12:22 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Scottish Conservative MSP Adam Tomkins asks for reaction to reports that cocaine can be delivered more quickly than pizza in Glasgow.
Ms Sturgeon reiterates her concern about drug abuse and calls for a safe consumption facility in Glasgow.
Background: Drug users in Scotland 'consume most cocaine' in one sessionpublished at 12:20 British Summer Time 10 May 2018
Image source, Getty ImagesDrug users in Scotland consume the most cocaine in a single session, according to a worldwide survey of drug-taking habits.
The 2018 Global Drug Survey looked at the recreational drug use of 130,000 people across 44 countries.
In Scotland the amount of the drug consumed per session was more than double the global average.
Researchers, who quizzed 15,000 cocaine users, said thedrug can be delivered "more quickly than a pizza" in Glasgow, external.