The constitution committee takes evidence from Scottish Secretary David Mundell on Brexit
Nicola Sturgeon faces the first FMQs of the new session
A Tory MSP leads a debate on the Michelle's Law campaign
The third and final part of the programme for government debate takes place
Image source, bbcGreen MSP Mark Ruskell
Green MSP Mark Ruskell asks the Scottish government what action it is taking to tackle overcrowding on rail services between Edinburgh and Dunblane.
Image source, bbcLabour MSP Kezia Dugdale urges the minister to act as quickly as possible, stating she has been "inundated" with communications of concern on the issue of Airbnb following the Edinburgh Fringe.
Mr Stewart says the government must act appropriately, hence the delivery group.
"We will take the views of communities, local authorities and stakeholders very very seriously."
Image source, bbcLocal Government Minister Kevin Stewart
Local Government Minister Kevin Stewart says the Scottish government is committed to working with local government to ensure they have the appropriate powers.
Licensing may or may not be part of the solution, which must be based on the best possible evidence he adds.
A delivery group is currently considering options and gather evidence, Mr Stewart tells the chamber.
We are prepared to legislate if that is what is needed, the minister concludes.
Image source, bbcEdinburgh's council leader has pledged not to take a "sledgehammer approach" to Airbnb properties.
But Adam McVey said he wanted to ensure they did not disrupt communities.
He has outlined minimum standards they would expect from a licensing regime for short term lets - if permission was granted by the Scottish government.
A licence would be required for anyone either operating a property on a commercial or professional basis - or for at least 45 days a year.
The licensing rules would ensure any owners or operators were "fit and proper" and that certain safety standards were met.
Image source, bbcGreen MSP Andy Wightman
Green MSP Andy Wightman asks what the government's response is to a recent report by the City of Edinburgh Council that requested licensing powers under the Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982 to allow local authorities to licence the use of domestic property for short-term letting.
Image source, bbcHealth Secretary Jeane Freeman
Health Secretary Jeane Freeman says the endometriosis specialist centre is expected to open in April 2019, the third in Scotland.
Mr Gibson welcomes the progress made on the issue.
He highlights one in ten women of child-bearing age have endometriosis and he asks about raising awareness of the condition.
Ms Freeman says officials are working with clinicians to provide additional information and boost awareness.
Image source, bbcSNP MSP Kenneth Gibson gets us underway
SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson asks the Scottish government what progress has been made in the last year in establishing a west of Scotland specialist unit for the treatment of endometriosis.
Image source, bbc/PA/Getty ImagesDon't stray too far as the Scottish parliament returns at 11:40am for general questions.
This will be immediately followed by the first FMQs of the session from noon - Holyrood Live will bring extensive coverage of all the action.
Image source, BBC/PAThe lunchtime members' business will see Tory MSP Liam Kerr back the Michelle's Law campaign, seeking greater rights for victims of crime.
From 2:30pm until close of play at 5pm, the third and final installment of the programme for government debate - today focusing on public services - takes place.
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Image source, bbcCommittee convener Bruce Crawford closes this week's committee and reveals Brexit Secretary Mike Russell will give evidence on the EU Withdrawal Act next week.
Image source, bbcEU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier
The EU's chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier has said he is "strongly" opposed to key parts of Theresa May's proposals for a future trade deal.
This morning the prime minister saidshe would not compromise on the UK government's Chequers plan.
But Mr Barnier said plans for a "common rulebook" for goods but not services were not in the EU's interests.
"Our own ecosystem has grown over decades," he said. "You can not play with it by picking pieces."
While he has previously expressed criticism about Mrs May's Chequers plan, sources close to Mr Barnier told the BBC he has not been this explicit before.
In response, the UK government insisted its plans were "precise and pragmatic" and would work for the UK and the EU.
The negotiations between the UK and the EU have an informal October deadline, but Mr Barnier said this could be extended to mid-November.
Image source, bbcSNP MSP Emma Harper asks the minister how many workers will be able to come to Scotland under the new post-Brexit visa scheme for non EEA residents.
Mr Mundell explains EU residents will be able to come until the end of the Brexit transition period and the new scheme allows additional workers that are non EEA residents.
Ms Harper pivots to stories of stockpiling medicines and concerns from her constituents.
She asks if this is a scaremongering story or should people be doing this.
Mr Mundell argues that some newspaper stories have amounted to scaremongering and there are contingency measures being put in place to make sure that in the event of a no deal to ensure there are enough medicines.
He says individuals do not have to stockpile medicines.
Image source, bbcSNP MSP Willie Coffey presses the minister to say he will not support a no deal Brexit
SNP MSP Willie Coffey asks if the Scottish secretary really believes "that the Chequers proposal is not a dead duck", citing the EU's chief negotiator Michel Barnier's comments on the deal.
"Chequers is still alive, it's still on the table."
Mr Barnier does make certain statements, however it is up to the 27 member states to decide on the deal Mr Mundell insists.
Mr Mundell says if there is a vote on Chequers or no-deal, he will vote for the Chequers deal.
He asks if the SNP will do the same, to which Mr Coffey replies Chequers is off the table.
Mr Coffey presses the minister, demanding he say he will not support a no deal scenario and Mr Mundell argues he will not favour such a thing.
Image source, PAThe cabinet reached an agreement in July on the UK's future relationship with the EU after Brexit.
Here are the key points from the three page deal published by the government.
Remember though, this is not a final Brexit deal. This is an agreement on the UK's preferred way forward as negotiations with the European Union about the future relationship reach a crucial stage.
Image source, Getty ImagesScotland will continue to benefit from being part of the UK even if there is a "no-deal Brexit", the prime minister's deputy has insisted.
Cabinet Office Minister David Lidington stressed that the UK remained confident of negotiating a deal with the EU before it leaves on 29 March next year.
But he said the "strength of the United Kingdom" would continue regardless.
He was speaking as Scottish Brexit Secretary Mike Russell claimed a no-deal Brexit would be a "nightmare".
The UK government has published the first 25 of its 70 "technical notices" which include advice for businesses, citizens and public bodies on what to do if the UK leaves the EU without agreement on how its future relationship with the bloc will work.
The papers include guidance for businesses who could face extra paperwork at borders and contingency plans to avoid medicine shortages, as well as a warning that Britons visiting the EU could also face extra credit card charges.
Labour MSP Neil Bibby
How likely is a no deal Brexit, asks Labour MSP Neil Bibby.
I'm not going to accept your invitation to guess because I want there to be a deal, Mr Mundell responds.
Mr Mundell insists the UK government is working to get a deal that is good for the United Kingdom and good for Scotland.
I think the Chequers proposal is the best way to achieve a deal and he calls on people to rally behind Prime Minister Theresa May on this.
Mr Bibby asks about the areas of the Scottish economy most at risk if there is no deal.
Mr Mundell says that contingency arrangements are being considered because no deal is a possibility, but he reiterates that no-deal is not being sought.
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Tory MSP Murdo Fraser raises the issue of migrant labour and says farmers are concerned about seasonal workers.
Mr Fraser asks about the new post-Brexit visa scheme.
Mr Mundell explains that the scheme will allow 2,500 places for visas to support agriculture and horticulture and he stresses it is a pilot.
Image source, PAThe UK government "must rethink devolution" as a result of Brexit, a group of MPs have recommended.
The process of leaving the EU has sparked a series of clashes between UK government ministers and their counterparts in Scotland and Wales.
Westminster's constitutional affairs committee said ministers should engage more and set out policies more clearly.
The Scottish government has also called for a "new arrangement" for devolution in light of the recent Brexit rows.