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Mental health campaigners called for an urgent review into why so many young people in Scotland are being turned down for specialist treatment last June.

More than 7,000 children and adolescents had their mental health referrals rejected in 2016.

The Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) described the figure as "astonishing".

The Scottish government has already said it will commission a review into rejected referrals.

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Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard says thousands of children and young people are referred for mental health treatment, yet thousands are turned away.

Mr Leonard says the government promised an audit of these rejected referrals, but says it is nowhere to be seen.

Ms Sturgeon says: "The audit is well under way" and will be published by 30 June.

A Scottish Conservative MSP has quit his front bench role after lobbying councillors over a planning application he had a financial interest in.

Peter Chapman said he had been "foolish" not to flag up the fact he owned shares in a farming co-operative when he backed its expansion bid.

He said he did not stand to gain financially but had "failed to maintain high standards of transparency".

Leader Ruth Davidson said Mr Chapman's decision was a "mark of integrity".

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The first minister says there has been a scandal in Scottish politics this week, referring to the resignation of Peter Chapman as Scottish Conservative rural affairs spokesperson.

This leads to quite the brouhaha in the chamber.

The first minister says she may have hit a raw nerve.

Ms Sturgeon returns to the subject of education and reiterates hear argument that more young people are leaving school with more qualifications.

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Ms Davidson says there are just two schools in the poorest parts of Scotland where pupils can choose between 12 or more Advanced Highers.

Pointing to research, she says the S1 to S3 curriculum is in "significant disarray", pupils are having to choose only six subjects in S4 and the poorest are being hit hardest.

The Scottish Tory leader claims this is curtailing the choice of young people in Scotland.

She calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the issue.

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Ms Davidson quotes education expert Keir Bloomer warning about the issue five years ago.

She asks how bad things have to get before the SNP owns up to its own mistakes on education.

The Scottish Conservative leader asks for the figure for subject choices in the poorest areas.

Ms Sturgeon says she does not have the number to hand but will provide it.

The first minister argues that higher results are improving in the most deprived communities.

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Last July, we reported teacher shortages may be limiting the range of subjects available to pupils in schools, according to the Scottish Conservatives.

The party claimed that some schools offer a wider choice of Highers than others nearby.

It said the disparity is often at its widest in the areas where there are also teacher shortages.

The largest teachers' union, the EIS, said the reasons for large disparities required further investigation.

The Scottish government said Curriculum for Excellence "gives schools flexibility to offer different approaches to subject choices to meet the needs of pupils".

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Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson begins by raising restrictions on subject choices in secondary schools.

Ms Davidson says subject choice is narrowing and argues this is a broken promise.

She asks what the first minister says to parents on this issue.

Ms Sturgeon hits back saying exam results for pupils leaving schools are impoving.

She tells the chamber: "We want pupils in our schools to have the widest choice possible."

Tory MSP Adam Tomkins asks about action to address the impact of adverse childhood experiences on the attainment gap.

Legal Affairs Minister Annabelle Ewing highlights a recently launched consultation on reviewing the Children (Scotland) Act 1985.

The child's best interest must be the key in any decision on residence, she says.

SNP MSP Ruth Maguire inquries about steps to ensure that children are able to give their views in a way that works best for them in cases of court-ordered contact.

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Legal Affairs and Community Safety Minister Annabelle Ewing says the Scottish government has not been advised about an proposed visit by the President.

There is no law in Scotland stopping people protesting in a peaceful manner, she adds.

Mr Harvie suggests many people in Scotland will want to express a "revulsion at the racism, the misogyny, the climate denial and the litany of lies that President Trump is responsible for".

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Will all aspects of policing be facilitating and not restricting protests, he asks.

He also urges the SNP to take part in these protests.

Ms Ewing says it is "well documented" that the Scottish government disagrees with many decisions taken by President Trump's administration.

On policing, she says this is an operational matter but Police Scotland has confirmed arrangements are in place to maintain the public's right to protest peacefully.

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Donald Trump is expected to visit Scotland on his trip to the UK this summer, BBC Scotland understands.

The full itinerary for the US president's visit has not yet been finalised.

But BBC Scotland correspondent Glenn Campbell said the current plan included a Scottish leg to his tour.

Mr Trump, whose mother was born on the Isle of Lewis, owns golf resorts in Aberdeenshire and at Turnberry in Ayrshire.

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Green MSP Patrick Harvie asks about potential restrictions on the right to protest should President Trump visit Scotland.

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Health Secretary Shona Robison says leaving Euratom is an "unwelcome consequence" of Brexit and adds the Scottish government is concerned about its impact on healthcare.

We are engaged in discussions with the UK government on Euratom and supply of medical isotopes, she confirms.

Mr Stewart urges the cabinet secretary to instruct the Care Inspectorate to carry out a risk assessment for cancer patients for all health boards.

Ms Robison agrees to keep the member updated on risk assessmetns and secure supply.

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The government has been defeated twice in the House of Lords over its plans for nuclear co-operation after Brexit.

Peers voted by 265 to 194 to insist the UK should not withdraw from the European nuclear agreement, Euratom, until a replacement deal is in place.

They also backed a plan requiring the UK to report to Parliament regularly on its future arrangements with Euratom.

Euratom, an association which is legally separate from the EU but governed by the EU's institutions, covers issues such as the transport of radioactive materials, including those used in medical treatments, or in nuclear power stations.

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Labour MSP David Stewart queries assessments made of the anticipated security of supply of medical isotopes following the UK's withdrawal from Euratom.