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SNP MSP Tom Arthur is leading a debate on 'St Andrew’s Day 2018, Make Someone’s Day'.

Mr Arthur welcomes the launch of St Andrew’s Fair Saturday, external, which will take place on 1 December, a celebration of arts and culture,

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St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland and he is celebrated on 30 November. This is called St Andrew's Day.

St Andrew is also the patron saint of Romania, Greece, Russia, Ukraine, Poland and Barbados.

Patron saints are chosen to be special protectors or guardians over things.

Passengers were left stranded on a train carriage when it decoupled as it left a Lothian station on Monday evening.

The train's rear carriages were separated from the front carriages as it departed from Uphall station.

The incident affected the 17:20 service from Edinburgh to Helensburgh.

ScotRail sent a driver to the station to get the train moving again. The carriages have now been removed from service to investigate what went wrong.

Tory MSP Jamie Greene raises the case of a train which decoupled, leaving three carriages behind.

The first minister says this is being investigated by the Office of Rail and Road.

Green MSP Ross Greer says three in four trains are late on the Milngavie line.

Ms Sturgeon says the Donovan review is looking at particular issues on this line.

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Ms Sturgeon says Mr Smyth did not mention he 272 obligations in total, of which ScotRail has delivered 128 obligations and only 14 are overdue at present.

"Passengers are sick and tired and deserve better," hits back the Labour MSP, citing the poorest performance level on record for ScotRail.

Mr Smyth says the Scottish government has given ScotRail a free pass and asks how bad does it have to get before the Scottish government acts.

The first minister points out Network Rail are responsible for many delays and their governance is reserved to Westminster.

She insists; "We're working with ScotRail to improve performance."

Ms Sturgeon calls for Labour to back the call for the full devolution of rail services.

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Last month ScotRail's performance level was at its lowest since the franchise began.

The latest figures showed 81.8% of services arrived within five minutes of scheduled time between 16 September and 13 October.

ScotRail's moving annual average for punctuality also hit a franchise low of 87.5% - below the agreed breach level of 88.22%.

ScotRail said there had been "significant disruption" as a result of Storm Ali in September.

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Labour MSP Colin Smyth asks what the Scottish government's response is to reports that ScotRail has failed to fully deliver 29 of its franchise obligations.

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Ms Sturgeon says the government will consult on the parole system and it will be published by the end of the year.

Mr Kerr says the SNP must deliver on Michelle's Law and address temporary release.

The first minister praises the family of Michelle Stewart for their campaigning on this issue.

Temporary release is not controlled by the parole board, but the issue will be considered by the new victims' task force which will meet on 12 December, says the first minister.

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The Conservatives have backed the Michelle's Law campaign which is named after teenager Michelle Stewart, who was murdered by her ex-boyfriend in 2009.

The following year, John Wilson was given a sentence of at least 12 years for stabbing Michelle to death near her home in Drongan, Ayrshire.

But her family have been told by the SPS that Wilson has been approved for first grant of temporary release after just nine years.

Her family have been campaigning for victims and their families to be given a bigger say in how decisions such as this are made, and for there to be an explicit requirement that their views to be taken into account when parole and early release are considered.

Tory MSP Liam Kerr asks what the Scottish government's position is on reforming the rules regarding the temporary release and parole of prisoners.

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The first minister points to guidance published earlier this year which she says is an "effective ban" on the use of collars as a training aid.

Ms Sturgeon accepts some members believe this is not far enough and the government will review the guidance after 12 months.

Ms Grahame asks how effective the guidance is and whether there has been a reduction in usage.

Ms Sturgeon says the guidance was only published in October so it is too soon to comment on its effectiveness.

As part of the review, consideration will be given to if further measures are required she adds.

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The Scottish government has denied doing a "U-turn" on a promised ban of dog shock collars.

The SNP had said they planned to ban electric shock collars in January of this year, after a 20,000-signature petition was handed to the Scottish government.

Government guidance was published online last month, but seemed to stop short of a ban.

A spokesperson said the government position had "not changed".

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SNP MSP Christine Grahame asks whether the Scottish government will ban the use of dog shock collars.

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Tory MSP Rachael Hamilton highlights this weekend's Small Business Saturday but suggests the Scottish government is "punishing high streets" through its tax regime.

The first minister says her government introduced the small business bonus and argues Scotland has the best package of business rates relief of anywhere in the UK.

Labour MSP Neil Findlay raises the testing of medical implants, suggesting the system in the UK is "not fit for purpose". He calls for a register of all implants.

Ms Sturgeon says she is happy to give consideration to anything that lies within Scotland's powers, but regulation remains reserved.

She confirms the Scottish government has written to the regulator.

SNP MSP Sandra White highlights reports the MOD are paying staff less than the real living wage in Scotland.

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SNP MSP John Mason says yesterday's Red Wednesday marked support for Christians facing persecution across the world, before raising the case of Asia Bibi.

The Pakistani mother was acquitted of blasphemy last month but has been held in a secure location since her release.

Ms Sturgeon tells Mr Mason that the Scottish government has repeatedly raised concerns with the UK and Pakistan governments over the case.

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Mr Rennie says the first minister is opposed to Brexit but is potentially preparing to back it.

The Scottish Lib Dem leader adds: "This is not the time to accept any kind of new Brexit."

The first minister replies that there is a Lib Dem MP that is going to vote for Theresa May's deal, but no SNP MP will.

Ms Sturgeon insists it would be irresponsible not to look at the next best option, after remaining in the EU is excluded.