SNP MSP George Adam calls for Ofcom to be involved to keep radio local in Scotland.

Ms Sturgeon agrees about the importance of local radio.

Tory MSP Maurice Corry says an armed forces veteran collapsed with a stroke and was left waiting.

Mr Sturgeon agrees that the wait was unacceptable but praises the ambulance service.

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A bill proposing to lower the speed limit in built-up areas of Scotland to 20mph has been published at Holyrood.

The legislation drawn up by Green MSP Mark Ruskell has won the backing of SNP, Labour and Lib Dem members.

It proposes making 20mph the standard speed limit for urban areas, although councils could still designate 30mph areas in consultation with communities.

The bill will now go before committees for scrutiny. If passed by parliament, it could become law by the end of 2019.

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Ms Johnstone says the government has made "brave and important" public health decisions before.

They have been successful because they are delivered at a national level and the health of children cannot depend on which part of the country they live in, she says.

The Green MSP urges the FM to back the 20mph limit bill.

"I absolutely commit to listening carefully to these arguments," the first minister replies.

She highlights the importance of striking the balance between local empowerment and national policy.

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Scottish Green Party co-leader of the parliamentary group Alison Johnstone says young people are twice as likely to be injured on roads.

Ms Johnstone points out that too many communities are not benefiting from an urban 20mph limit.

The first minister welcomes Alison Johnstone to FMQs, which is met by a round of applause in the chamber.

Ms Sturgeon shares the concern about the statistics and encourages local authorities to consider a 20mph limit where they think it is appropriate.

Labour MSP Alex Rowley raises the issue of BiFab losing out on contracts to Scotland for the building of multi-billion pound offshore wind farms.

BiFab is believed to have lost out on an order for offshore platforms to yards in Belgium, Spain and the UAE.

The company has two mothballed fabrication yards in Fife.

Unite and the GMB say the failure to place any of the order for 100 steel jackets in Scotland is a "scandal".

The first minister explains a transition commission has been replaced and points out BiFab would not even exist without the Scottish government having intervened.

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Lib Dem MSP Tavish Scott says air traffic controllers operating in the Highlands and Islands plan to strike next month, which could impact flights for hospital appointments.

The first minister says it is disappointing to hear about the planned strike, noting HIAL has increased pay for all staff. I would encourage the union and HIAL to continue working together, she adds.

SNP MSP Bob Doris says the job losses following Gemini Rail Service's depot closure in Springburn is a huge blow.

Ms Sturgeon says the was "extremely disappointed" by the letter yesterday confirming the closure but she says work is going forward to re-purpose the site for the future.

SNP MSP Angus Macdonald raises the issue of the closure of the Grangemouth Haulage Firm Duncan Adams.

The first minister expresses her concern about the job losses and says PACE will get involved

Tory MSP Jeremy Balfour asks if the first minister agrees no decision should be made by Edinburgh City Council to extend the tram project until the inquiry publishes it's report.

Ms Sturgeon says that is for the council and she says she supports localism.

Mr Leonard says £40bn of foreign exchange reserves would be required for a new currency to be established.

This is not about the best interests of the people of Scotland, it is about the best interests of the SNP, he says.

The first minister says if Scotland was independent now, it would not be facing being taken out of the EU in three weeks.

She says Scottish Labour will "never recover in Scotland" until the party stands up for Scotland and against Tory rule.

Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard says an independent Scotland will keep the pound because it is in everyone's interest, according to Nicola Sturgeon in 2013.

What has changed?, he asks.

Ms Sturgeon says Richard Leonard's strategy is a recipe for failure according to Gary Smith of the GMB.

Mr Leonard says the SNP plan to use the pound without a central bank, is the SNP's very own no-deal exit.

The first minister insists the position of Labour and the Tories on these questions is utterly ridiculous.

Ms Sturgeon points out people across Scotland are worried right now about Brexit and calls on people to have another chance to reject it.

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Feeling a little lost on Brexit? Never really got your head around it in the first place? Let us walk you through it.

Brexit is short for "British exit" - and is the word people use to talk about the United Kingdom's decision to leave the EU (European Union).

A public vote (or referendum) was held on Thursday 23 June 2016 when voters were asked just one question - whether the UK should leave or remain in the European Union.

The Leave side won by 52% to 48% - 17.4m votes to 16.1m - but the exit didn't happen straight away. It's due to take place on 29 March 2019.

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Mr Carlaw says the SNP is preparing to launch a new currency which will throw Scotland's economy into chaos and says it is planning an illegal independence referendum.

"Just rule it out and let Scotland move on," he says.

Ms Sturgeon says Jackson Carlaw actually had the good grace to laugh at himself.

"My obsession right now is saving Scotland from the disaster of a Tory Brexit," she says.

The first minister goes on to say she will be chairing a meeting of the Scottish government's resilience committee this afternoon, to ensure medical and food supplies continue post-Brexit.

Mr Carlaw says the problem is this first minister just doesn't listen.

There is no majority support for indyref2, he argues.

The Scottish Conservative leader warns against an "untried, unknown, as yet unnamed currency".

Mr Carlaw adds that Ms Sturgeon's deputy is planning for another indyref 2 regardless of whether it is legal.

The first minister points out the SNP have won two elections and a second independence referendum was endorsed by this parliament.

Mr Carlaw says the FM previously said Scotland didn't want to be in a separate currency.

The only people that want to take away Scotland's pound is the SNP, he insists.

The Tory deputy leader asks if mortgage payments will go up or down with an "untried" currency.

Ms Sturgeon says it would be for parliament to decide whether to change currency and until then Scotland would continue using the pound.

The only way to find out what people really want is to allow them to choose, she argues.

Scottish Conservative deputy leader Jackson Carlaw begins: "Scotland doesn't want to be in a separate currency, does the first minister agree?"

The first minister replies Scotland should be able to choose it's own currency, that's why she wants independence.

Ms Sturgeon pivots to another constitutional question, Brexit, and demands that the prime minister takes a no-deal off the table.