Here's the motion for the debate...............published at 13:02 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
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Here's the motion for the debate...............published at 13:02 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, Scottish ParliamentSustainable and renewable transportation debate is next...............published at 13:01 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, Chris James/EspritTory MSP Jamie Greene will now lead a member's debate on delivering sustainable and renewable transportation fro Scotland.
FM offers to meet with school pupils about climate changepublished at 12:48 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, bbcThe first minister says the threat of climate change can seem overwhelming but we should be optimistic about Scotland's progress so far and the protests last week.
She offers to meet with young people to discuss the issue further.
The Committee on Climate Change will publish its next advice on 2 May, at which point we can decide whether a net zero emissions target is possible the first minister adds.
Mr Greer calls for the majority of oil and gas reserves in the North Sea to stay there, un-burnt.
Ms Sturgeon highlights the importance of achieving a just transition and says Scotland is leading the way.
Background: Schoolchildren protest over climate changepublished at 12:47 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Media caption, Climate march schoolchildren: 'We need change and we need it now'
Pupils from around the UK went "on strike" on Friday as part of a global campaign for action on climate change.
Students around the country walked out of schools to call on the government to declare a climate emergency and take active steps to tackle the problem.
Organisers Youth Strike 4 Climate said protests took place in more than 60 towns and cities, with an estimated 15,000 taking part.
They carried placards, some reading: "There is no planet B."
Youth Strike 4 Climatepublished at 12:47 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, bbcGreen MSP Ross Greer asks about the Scottish government's response is to the Youth Strike 4 Climate.
Background: Scottish energy consumers 'paying over the odds'published at 12:46 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, Getty ImagesSwitching energy supplier could save each household in Scotland £150 annually, according to Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS).
It has published research indicating big variations in switching rates across the country.
CAS energy policy manager Emma Grant McColm said many people were "paying over the odds".
In East Renfrewshire, 22.4% of households moved to a new energy supplier last year.
In contrast, only 9.9% of consumers in Shetland appear to have taken advantage of better deals.
Sturgeon expresses disappointment energy market does not help most vulnerablepublished at 12:46 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, bbcMs Sturgeon expresses her disappointment that the energy market does not help the most vulnerable.
The first minister cites the forthcoming Fuel Poverty Bill and tells the chamber the government has written to the big six providers to ask them to help the most vulnerable.
Labour MSP Pauline McNeill raises the issue of the energy watchdog Ofgem cap that she says will lead to higher bills.
The cap is controlled by the UK government, replies Ms Sturgeon, but she pledges to try and persuade the companies to help vulnerable customers.
Energy consumerspublished at 12:44 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Labour MSP Pauline McNeill queries plans to help vulnerable energy consumers.
'It's no good blaming Network Rail'published at 12:44 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, bbcLib Dem MSP Mike Rumbles says: "First minister, it's no good blaming Network Rail."
He says half of Network Rail's problems are due to weather.
Mr Rumbles says ScotRail's performance is well below where it should be and the public have lost confidence in Abellio, which operates the franchise.
The contract should be ended at its first break point, he argues.
Ms Sturgeon says let's hold ScotRail to account when it is their failures to blame, and hold Network Rail to account when it is their failures.
She calls for Network Rail to be devolved so the Scottish Parliament can hold it to account.
Tory MSP accuses first minister of 'moving the goalposts' for ScotRailpublished at 12:42 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, bbcMs Sturgeon says the government puts the interests of passenger first and says the targets for satisfaction have been altered to take account of recent disruption.
ScotRail's contractual satisfaction targets have been reduced by the government, says Mr Greene.
The Tory MSP reminds the first minister she has said ScotRail's performance is unacceptable and accuses her of moving the goalposts.
Ms Sturgeon points out ScotRail is one of very few rail franchises in the UK that actually requires satisfaction targets to be met.
Factors down to Network Rail are not ScotRail's fault, argues Ms Sturgeon and she adds ScotRail has to provide a remedial plan.
In response to a query from SNP MSP Richard Lyle, she reiterates the problems Network Rail has faced and she calls again for it to be devolved.
Background: ScotRail ordered to improve performance by governmentpublished at 12:38 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, PAScotRail has been ordered to come up with a remedial plan after failing to meeting passenger satisfaction targets.
The order came after the Scottish government said it would be "extremely difficult" for ScotRail to reach its 88.5% satisfaction target this year.
ScotRail is already dealing with another improvement order following a surge in train cancellations.
But the train operator has seen a slight improvement in overall performance in recent months.
ScotRail satisfaction targetspublished at 12:38 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, bbcTory MSP Jamie Greene seeks a response to reports that alterations have been made to ScotRail’s satisfaction targets over the last two years.
Background: Sturgeon visits US and Canada for talks on trade linkspublished at 12:38 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image caption, Scotland's first minister delivered a speech at Georgetown University, Washington
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon visited the US and Canada in the week prior to February recess.
The trip was planned as part of a bid to build stronger trade links between Scotland and North America.
It came as figures show the US is still Scotland's top export country. It is estimated £5.5bn worth of exports were made in 2017.
Canada is in the top 20 export destinations, and was worth £580m in the same period.
'I make no apology, I will continue to do everything I can to promote Scotland abroad'published at 12:37 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, bbcThe first minister replies that in the face of Brexit it has never been more important to show Scotland is outward looking and open for business.
Ms Sturgeon describes how she opened new hubs in Canada and France and details her itinerary.
She stresses the importance of first ministers promoting Scotland abroad.
"I make no apology, I will continue to do everything I can to promote Scotland abroad."
Trips to US, Canada and Francepublished at 12:36 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson asks about the first minister's recent trips to Canada, the US and France.
Background: Police release details of car used in Springburn shootingpublished at 12:36 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Detectives are appealing for information about a car they believe was used in a shooting in the Springburn area of Glasgow on Saturday.
The red Audi Quattro was later found burned-out in the visitor centre car park at Muirshiel Country Park, Lochwinnoch, the day after the attack.
Officers have confirmed the registration of the car they believe to be involved is MJ14 ZFM.
The man, 29, who was shot is in serious but stable condition in hospital.
Tidal energy prize relaunch and shooting in Springburn queriespublished at 12:36 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, bbcLib Dem MSP Liam McArthur raises the issue of the latest version of the Saltire prize for marine energy.
Ms Sturgeon replies the reason the prize has been recast is to make sure it reflects tidal energy developments.
Image source, bbcTory MSP Annie Wells says that another shooting took place in Glasgow on Saturday, this time in the Springburn area, and asks how gun crime can be reduced.
Gun crime is a real priority for Police Scotland, says Ms Sturgeon.
Background: Minority workers 'chronically under-represented' in Scotland’s public sectorpublished at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
From Holyrood magazine: Black and minority ethnic (BAME) workers make up less than two per cent of the civil service in Scotland, according to new research by Labour MSP Anas Sarwar and the Scottish Parliament Information Centre.
Speaking at the BAME into Leadership conference today, run by Holyrood’s parent company Dods, Sarwar will warn that with non-white people making up around four per cent of the Scottish population, minority workers are “chronically under-represented” in Scotland’s public sector.
The research found there are just 10 ethnic minority civil servants at the most senior level, while the percentage of non-white employees is below one per cent in 21 local authority areas, with the proportion falling to 0.1 per cent in some instances.
Bedroom tax and BAME representation in public sector raisedpublished at 12:33 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, bbcSNP MSP Keith Brown raises comments made by Tory MSP Michelle Ballantyne that the bedroom tax does not exist. Ms Sturgeon says it was an "appalling" comment.
Image source, bbcLabour MSP Anas Sarwar points to the under-representation of BAME people in the civil service, calling for a regular audit of the public sector and the Rooney rule to be implemented. The first minister says she agrees with the sentiment behind the question and says she will consider the specific requests further.
The average time for FAIs to begin is decreasing says Sturgeonpublished at 12:28 Greenwich Mean Time 21 February 2019
Image source, bbcMr Rennie asks: "How can any lessons be learnt when it takes years to get the answers?"
Mistakes are about to be made again at Bilston Glen, as police staff morale is at rock bottom due to changes in allowances, he predicts.
"Can the first minister step in to prevent these damaging changes?"
The first minister says the changes are still being discussed.
The average time for FAIs to begin is decreasing, she insists.