MSPs will now take part in a Scottish government-led debate on the Social Enterprise World Forum.

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Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie says there are less than two hundred days left and calls on the Scottish government to back the People's Vote.

Mr Russell replies neither he nor the government are opposed to this, but there are questions to be answered.

The Brexit secretary says the people of Scotland have already voted to remain in the EU and asks what happens if the result is the same again.

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Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has set out what he called "practical and proportionate" advice in case the UK leaves the EU with "no deal".

Ministers say a deal is the most likely outcome but the government has published 25 documents of guidance for people and businesses across a variety of areas, external to try to avoid the "short-term disruption" which it admits is possible if the two sides cannot reach a deal.

BBC correspondents have unpicked some of the key details of the newly-published papers.

Scottish Green co-convener Patrick Harvie urges the Scottish government to publish more information on the preparations for a no-deal Brexit.

Pivoting to the Continuity Bill, Mr Harvie asks if the UK government is successful in attacking the legislation, will the secretary ensure that the cross-party efforts to protect environmental regulations and democratic scrutiny will not be lost.

Mr Russell says the Scottish government will do what it can to prepare for no-deal but caveats this with the statement that no everything can be mitigated.

He hopes the Continuity Bill will be able to move to royal assent but he confirms he will loo into moving forward parts of it where possible if it is brought down in the courts.

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Labour MSP Neil Findlay says as Brexit day edges ever closer people are growing more anxious, with the UK government in disarray.

In relation to the prime minister he says: "The already sunk Chequers plan is all that is keeping her afloat."

He asks for what exact progress has been made in each sector.

Mr Russell insists the government will publish additional material when necessary and its plans.

He argues there are alternatives to no-deal or the Chequers deal, which are to stay in the EU or stay in the single market and the customs union.

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Michel Barnier has said a Brexit deal is possible within six to eight weeks.

The EU's chief negotiator said if both sides are "realistic" there could be an agreement on the terms of the UK's exit by early November.

His comments come amid unconfirmed reports a one-off summit of EU leaders could be convened in the middle of November to sign off the agreement.

The BBC's Katya Adler said Mr Barnier's tone may have changed but the substance of his arguments was still the same.

While the EU was not about to compromise its Brexit principles, our Europe editor said the bloc was aware of Mrs May's domestic political troubles and "planned to throw her as much of a lifeline as possible".

Mrs May has been warned she faces a mass Tory rebellion if she persists with her Chequers plan for future relations with the EU, with former Brexit minister Steve Baker claiming as many as 80 Tories could oppose it in a Commons vote later this year.

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Tory MSP Adam Tomkins accuses the Scottish government of frustrating the process.

He highlights the news yesterday that EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier still believes a deal can be made.

"Let's get behind Chequers," he urges.

Mr Russell accuses Mr Tomkins of trying to create a "smokescreen" for the "chaos" ahead.

The only acceptable alternative is staying in the single market and customs union, he says, insisting many in the Tory party know this.

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Mr Russell insists the government will press the UK government to ensure Scotland is not hit financially by leaving the EU.

The cabinet secretary says a no-deal will result in "chaos".

Mr Russell says he will keep parliament updated on preparations Brexit.

"A no-deal is not inevitable and a Chequers deal is not deliverable", he argues.

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The best way to go about Brexit is cooperation and coordination between the governments while respecting devolution, Mr Russell says.

Where agreement exists, the Scottish government will work to pass legislation in tandem with UK government he tells the chamber.

Where there is no agreement, we will bring forward legislation of our own he adds.

On medicine, the Brexit secretary says the health secretary and chief medical officer are taking part in UK-wide discussions regarding continued access.

We are engaged in contingency plans in case of a no deal, he says.

Mr Russell warns, however, that there are elements of a no-deal scenario which are impossible to mitigate - such as issues around customs checks, loss of expertise in Europol and recruitment problems relating to migration.

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Mr Russell says the publication of the no-deal technical notices not only showed the irresponsibility of all involved but also the damage that would be caused.

The answer is simple says Mr Russell, stay in the Single Market, but he goes on to say he is willing to compromise.

He says the UK government's preparations for an EU exit have been "haphazard, contradictory" and have increased the "uncertainty".

Mr Russell insists the Scottish government is willing to work collaboratively and warns the Scottish Parliament will have a great deal of "heavy lifting to do".

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Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab has set out what he called "practical and proportionate" advice in case the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

The guidance includes instructions for businesses who could face extra paperwork at borders and contingency plans to avoid medicine shortages.

Britons visiting the EU could also face extra credit card charges.

Ministers say a deal is the most likely outcome but that "short-term disruption" is possible without one.

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Brexit Secretary Michael Russell asserts the UK government is intending to take Scotland out of the EU without a "workable plan" despite it voting to remain.

Discussions on a framework for future relationships with the EU have stalled because the UK government is unable to move for fear of disagreements within the Conservative party, he states.

Mr Russell says the risk of exiting the EU with no agreement and no commitment to further negotiations is "very real".

He insists the choosing between no-deal and the Chequers deal is a false choice, saying the first is unacceptable and the latter is unworkable.

"We must find something better. What a mess the Tories have made of it."

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Brexit Secretary Michael Russell will now deliver a statement on 'preparations for EU exit'.

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Lib Dem MSP Mike Rumbles also raises concerns about the transport of calves to Spain and Africa.

Mr Rumbles calls for promotion of Scottish veal to be eaten here in Scotland.

The minister insists she is willing to engage with the industry to see what can be done.

Labour MSP Claudia Beamish says the only way to stop this is to ban livestock exports.

Ms Gougeon insists the issue is not as black and white as that as animals are transported for various reasons, including breeding.

She says she is very keen to meet with the dairy industry.

Tory MSP Edward Mountain says the BBC Scotland programme does not accurately reflect the high standards of welfare he has come across in his 39 years in the sector.

He asks how the Scottish government can ensure high standards are met.

Ms Gougeon points again to the monitoring project and commits to doing what she can to main high standards, even after Brexit.

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Animal welfare groups are calling for live calf exports from Scotland to be banned following a BBC investigation.

About 5,000 calves were shipped to Europe last year from Scotland yet none were exported from England.

The investigation found most calves were taken to Catalonia in Spain, at just three weeks old, to be fattened before slaughter.

Campaigners claim the long journey is harmful but the industry said the alternative was shooting them at birth.

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Green MSP Mark Ruskell says he finds it difficult to believe the minister had no knowledge of the transport of dairy calves to Africa, given the first minister had been made aware of it by letter.

Ms Gougeon replies that she asked the BBC to hand any evidence of the transport of cattle outside of the EU, but so far she has not seen any evidence of this.