That's all from Holyrood Live on Tuesday 11 December 2018.

Another referendum on Brexit would be the "clearest and best way to move forward", Scotland's Brexit Secretary Mike Russell has said.

It follows the European Court of Justice ruling on Monday that the UK could revoke article 50 unilaterally.

Mr Russell also called for Prime Minister Theresa May to "get out of the way".

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Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop says the role of the ultrasound has changed from confirmation of pregnancy to a complex diagnostic tool with improves outcomes.

She also highlights its uses beyond pregnancy.

It is right that we celebrate the heritage of the ultrasound she says, and notes the first commercial scanner can be found in the National Museum of Scotland.

The ultrasound has become an "indispensable" tool and Scotland should be proud of it, the minister concludes.

Going for an ultrasound is a common and routine part of most women's pregnancy.

The scans can examine mother and baby's health, as well as detecting any abnormalities early on in pregnancy.

However, it is little known that the idea, and indeed the machine, were both pioneered and built in Glasgow.

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SNP MSP Angela Constance welcomes Prof Dugald Cameron to the chamber, as well as the families of Tom Brown and Prof Ian Donald.

These men were behind the creation of the ultrasound scanner.

Working in a fledgling NHS, these men realised women were often left with undiagnosed gynecological problems, Ms Constance tells the chamber.

She urges Scottish museums to do more the "shine a light" on the invention of the ultrasound, as not many people know of its origins.

The SNP MSP concludes by describing ultrasound as a "gift to humanity".

SNP MSP Angela Constance is leading a debate to mark the 60th anniversary of the ultrasound scanner, which was invested in Scotland.

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The Tory amendment is defeated by 83 votes to 26, with one abstention.

The Labour amendment is passed, receiving the support of 84 while 26 voted against.

The Green amendment is also agreed, with 62 votes for, 31 against and 17 abstentions.

The Lib Dem amendment is agreed unanimously.

And finally, the Scottish government's motion as amended is passed with 67 votes for, 26 votes against and 17 abstentions.

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The rural economy secretary says at the EU-Norway talks, the UK government was willing to swap Scottish blue whiting for exchange of Arctic cod.

The minister says there was a very serious choke issue with North Sea hake, but some progress has been made.

"We face a very difficult year," says Mr Ewing, adding there is very challenging scientific evidence that must be respected.

The minister say: "We are committed to sustainable fishing."

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Tory MSP Donald Cameron says we must not allow our fishing industry to remain shackled to the CFP.

Mr Cameron argues that Theresa May's deal delivers for fishermen.

He point out the CFP has not been a success for Scotland's fishing industry and the possibilities for the industry post-Brexit are endless.

The SNP seem hellbent on keeping the fishermen in the CFP, he insists.

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant says damage to the fishing industry will be damage to fragile economies, noting that many areas depend upon the sector.

The Brexit deal on the table at the moment is the wrong deal for fishermen she argues.

During the transition period, it is the EU that rules and if we do not have an arrangement of the EU we will be subject to import levies she says.

Ms Grant concludes that sustainability should be at the heart of the fishing talks this month.

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Green MSP Mark Ruskell asks if this is the last of the debates Holyrood will have in December and ponders what will happen next year.

Mr Ruskell explains the dynamics now are very different ahead of the fisheries talks and more soft power will need to be found, which is difficult when ministers won't be around the table.

He suggests next year the debate should be had when the science comes out.

The Green MSP says some stocks need to be reduced, according to the science.

Mr Ruskell warns that it will be harder to exercise soft power when the UK is out of the CFP.

He reiterates his call for the adoption of vessel monitoring.

Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott says the Scottish Green amendment should have mentioned all vessels, rather than just the Scottish fleet.

On Labour's amendment, he also highlights quota leasing is already managed by the local authority on Shetland.

Mr Scott highlights there is no legally binding text on the Brexit agreement with the EU in fishing, but only in the political declaration.

He confirms his party will also not be supporting the Tory amendment.

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The UK government has insisted its Brexit agreement will protect the fishing industry despite claims it is preparing to "sell out" fishermen.

The government's draft agreement on post-Brexit relations says the UK will be an "independent coastal nation".

The Scottish Fishermen's Federation gave the document a cautious welcome when it was published on Thursday.

But First Minister Nicola Sturgeon predicted the industry would be used as a "bargaining chip" in the future.

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Nicola Sturgeon has warned of broken promises over fishing as EU leaders agreed to Theresa May's Brexit deal.

A document published by the remaining 27 EU countries made clear they hoped to negotiate access to UK waters based on existing rights.

Ms Sturgeon said that could not be squared with promises made to the UK fishing industry.

Theresa May has said her deal would take the UK out of the controversial Common Fisheries Policy (CFP).

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Scotland business & economy editor

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Brexit brings "a sea of opportunity" - so says the Scottish Fishermen's Federation, as it pushes for a clean break from Europe's Common Fisheries Policy, and wants to grab quota (fish landing rights) from foreign skippers.

But it's turning out to be more complicated than that.

That sea of opportunity is looking choppy. The deal struck by Theresa May carries the expectation that EU countries will negotiate access to UK waters, in exchange for UK access to EU markets. Nevertheless, the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (SFF) is on board for the PM's deal.

But how representative is it? I've been finding out more about the prominent role fisheries is playing in the Brexit debate.

Read more here.

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The Lib Dem MSP warns cod will become a choke species.

Mr Scott pivots to fisheries science and calls for independent peer review group to construct long term plans like Norway does.

He says he would beef up the Marine Scotland observer programme on boats.

The Lib Dem MSP calls for this to continue through the "chaos of Brexit".

Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott says the fishing sector on the islands have had a strong 2018 and "there is a degree of financial confidence".

What can we do to continue to benefit the local island economy, he asks.

He answers that the Scottish government should take in the needs of the seafood industry ahead of the tendering of the shipping contract between Lerwick and Aberdeen in 2019.

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Mr Ruskell says it would cost £5m for a new onshore monitoring scheme.

A full fleet REM screen would provide better data, he says.

According to a WWF report, external, Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) with closed circuit television cameras (CCTV) should be a key component of a well monitored fishery and the charity supports the case for REM being made a condition for fishing in UK waters.

The Green MSP insists this would help with the issue of choke species.