The Finance and Constitution Committee take evidence on the EU Withdrawal Act from Brexit Secretary Mike Russell
Environment, climate change, land reform and rural economy ministers face portfolio questions
The Scottish government delivers a statement on transvaginal mesh, following calls for an inquiry after the death of a woman was linked to controversial mesh implants
MSPs debate the suicide prevention action plan
Scottish Green co-convener leads a debate on social enterprise and child poverty
Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham makes assurances that the Scottish government takes the protection of marine environments very seriously.
Mr Finnie says dredging will seriously damage eco-systems and urges the government put a stop to it.
Ms Cunningham says she is well aware of the strong views on this, which will be taken into account by Marine Scotland.
Image source, Getty ImagesIt has been proposed that the harvested seaweed would be processed in Mallaig
A company has proposed harvesting tonnes of wild kelp in commercial operations on Scotland's west coast.
Ayr-based Marine Biopolymers Ltd would extract natural polymers from the seaweed for uses in foods and pharmaceuticals.
It has published a scoping report, externalas part of its work towards applying for one or more five-year licences.
Under the plan, the amount harvested would rise over the years from about 1,300 to 30,000 tonnes wet weight.
Green MSP John Finnie asks what the Scottish government's response is to environmental protection concerns regarding proposals to mechanically harvest kelp by dredging.
Natural Environment Minister Mairi Gougeon highlights almost 20,000 people responded to the consultation and the analysis was published before the recess.
Ms Gougeon says she will announce the government response to the consultation soon.
Mr Smyth says parliament believed it had voted for a proper ban on fox hunting and calls for the loopholes to be closed.
Ms Gougeon says if anyone has evidence of illegal hunts she urges them to contact the police.
She asks for time to consider the issue before making any recommendations.
Image source, bbcChris Packham, Ricky Gervais, Bill Oddie and Peter Egan support total ban on fox hunting
In February celebrities joined the call for a total ban on fox hunting in Scotland.
Comedian Ricky Gervais, television presenter and naturalist Chris Packham, conservationist Bill Oddie and actor Peter Egan all want to see exemptions on the practice outlawed.
Labour MSP Colin Smyth asks ask by what date it will respond to the results of its consultation on improving the protection of wild mammals.
Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham highlights the EU REACH programme, which provides a formal process for identifying substances of concern.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) holds the UK-wide competence for assessing chemicals, she adds.
Mr Gray says substitute chemicals of concern can still be used despite mechanisms in play, such as stain-resistant coatings on school uniforms.
He asks how environmental concerns cannot be bypassed using substitutes.
The cabinet secretary says SEPA would provide details to HSE of any new chemicals of concern.
There is not sufficient global research or understanding on the specific chemical highlights by the member, she adds.
Labour MSP Iain Gray asks the Scottish government how it monitors and shares data on chemicals of environmental concern, particularly chemicals that are closely related to those that are already restricted.
Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham says Scotland was the first country in the UK to commit to a deposit return scheme and she insists good progress is being madee.
Ms Cunningham highlights the consultation ongoing on the issue, external and calls on people to engage with this if they have not already.
It closes on 25 September.
Image source, bbcEnvironment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham
Tory MSP Miles Golden asks how how many jobs will be lost from kerb side pick ups, as a result of the scheme.
The minister says she hopes there will be net increase of jobs rather than a net loss.
Labour MSP James Kelly calls for public information campaign to explain how a deposit return scheme and the minister says this will be essential.
Image source, Getty ImagesSimilar bottle return schemes have been successful across Europe
People in Scotland are being encouraged by Zero Waste Scotland to have their say on plans for a deposit-return scheme for drinks containers.
A series of events will be held this summer aimed at gathering public opinion on the proposals.
A study into how such a scheme would work has been commissioned by the Scottish government.
The initiative would see customers pay a small surcharge which is refunded when the bottle is returned to a shop.
SNP MSP Clare Adamson asks the Scottish government whether it will provide an update on the establishment of a deposit return scheme.
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Natural Environment Minister Mairi Gougeon
Natural Environment Minister Mairi Gougeon says the project is "absolutely fantastic" and the information provided has been vital for local partnerships.
She will be meeting with scheme reps on Friday, she adds.
Image source, SCRAPBOOK/UKCAPPilots have flown over large swathes of the Scottish coastline to photograph litter on beaches and shores
A map identifying litter hotspots along Scotland's coastline has been launched.
Aerial photographs of plastics and rubbish washed up and blown up on to beaches has beenposted online, external.
The aim is to help organisations and volunteers involved in clean-up work better target their efforts - particularly in remote areas where litter often remains "hidden".
Those behind the project hope it will become an "invaluable tool" in the fight against marine litter.
Image source, The SCRAPbook projectMap reveals 'scourge' of coastal litter problem in Scotland
SNP MSP Jenny Gilruth asks the government whether it will provide an update on the Scottish Coastal Rubbish Aerial Photography project.
Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham
Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham says the local authority and partners play the lead role.
These must take forward efforts to improve the environment, she states.
Mr Kelly urges South Lanarkshire to be designated a low emission zone, given air quality issues.
Ms Cunningham says the Scottish government will look into where else to designate after the rollout of the first LEZs in four cities.
Labour MSP James Kelly asks the Scottish government what initiatives it plans to improve the environment in South Lanarkshire.
Image source, AFPClimate change could cause more extremes of weather
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Image source, bbcThe mesh implants are used to ease incontinence and to support organs
Portfolio questions will focus on the environment, climate change, land reform and the economy, today starting at the earlier time of 1:30pm.
This is to allow time for a statement on transvaginal mesh from 2:10pm.
Image source, Getty ImagesMSPs will debate the new Suicide Prevention Action Pllan
The afternoon's debate will be on the recently published, but somewhat delayed, suicide prevention plan.
Scottish Green Party co-convener Patrick Harvie will then congratulate ApparelXchange, a social enterprise working to tackle child poverty, in his member’s debate.
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