Opposition leaders and backbenchers quiz the Nicola Sturgeon during FMQs
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Image source, bbcLabour MSP Pauline McNeill raises reports that many pregnant women and homeless children are being housed by local authorities in substandard temporary accommodation.
Image source, bbcScottish Green MSP John Finnie thanks the first minister for being aware of the clamour for action on this issue and highlights the clamour for opioid replacement treatment.
The first minister agrees to look at this issue.
Ms Sturgeon explains prescribing decisions are for clinicians but adds nothing should be off the agenda here.
Image source, bbcWe must recognise there are limitations to public health outcomes when it comes to the Misuse of Drugs Act, the first minister replies.
The reasons for drug deaths are complex and no one method with tackle the issue, she adds.
Mr Briggs says families are “frustrated” that it has taken the Scottish government “so long to wake up” to the issue.
Experts and charities agree it is time we focus on helping people end, not just manage, their additions, he insists.
Ms Sturgeon says she regularly speaks to people impacted by drug use and these conversations underline the complexity.
We are prepared to look not just at traditional actions but new approaches as well, including the possibility of drug consumption facilities, the first minister says.
Image source, Getty ImagesMinisters are to assemble a taskforce to tackle the rising number of drug deaths in Scotland.
Public health minister Joe FitzPatrick said "radical steps" were needed to address the "emergency".
There were 934 drug-related deaths registered in 2017, up 66 on the previous year, with the death rate more than double the UK average.
The minister said an expert group would examine the factors behind the deaths and advise on action.
Image source, bbcTory MSP Miles Briggs asks for details of the scope and remit of the Scottish government's new task force to tackle drug deaths.
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Image source, bbcTory MSP Margaret Mitchell welcomes the Domestic Abuse Scotland Act coming into force, but warns that the Management of Offenders Bill will make it possible for domestic abuse offenders to be released early.
The first minister explains the government will work with organisations such as Scottish Women's Aid to make sure the needs of those who suffer abuse are at the heart of everything it does.
Image source, bbcMs Sturgeon says the Domestic Abuse Scotland Act 2018 came into effect on Monday, making psychological abuse a crime.
The first minister points to additional training for police officers and an awareness campaign about psychological abuse.
She says the public awareness campaign around coercive and controlling behaviour will let people know it is a crime and domestic abuse.
Image source, Laura DodsworthA new law has come into force that makes psychological domestic abuse and controlling behaviour a crime.
It will be supported by a Scottish government awareness campaign aimed at improving public understanding of the wide-ranging nature of the problem.
The Scottish Parliament passed the Domestic Abuse Act in February last year.
Police Scotland said officers have been given extra training in preparation for the change in law.
SNP MSP Rona Mackay asks how the new Domestic Abuse Act will help reduce violence against women.
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Image source, bbcMr Rennie agrees with Ms Sturgeon and says Remainers are concerned a deal may be done behind closed doors without referring back to the people.
The Scottish Lib Dem leader says he was able to charm the first minister to back a 'people's Vote'
"I would encourage Willie Rennie to keep up with the charm," replies Ms Sturgeon.
She pledges to try to charm Mr Rennie into backing indyref2.
The single market customs union compromise backed by SNP MPs is not her preferred option, saying she still backs the 'People's Vote'.
Corbyn: May meeting 'useful but inconclusive'
Talks between Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn to break the Brexit deadlock have been called "constructive".
The two leaders met on Wednesday afternoon and agreed a "programme of work" to try to find a way forward to put to MPs for a vote.
It is understood that each party has appointed a negotiating team, which are meeting tonight before a full day of discussions on Thursday.
A spokesman for No 10 said both sides were "showing flexibility".
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie says he shares the FM’s anxiety over a “hasty” Brexit agreement between Mrs May and Mr Corbyn.
It could be unpicked by Boris Johnson if he takes over from Theresa May later this year, he says.
He also asks about a so-called People's Vote.
Ms Stugeon echoes concerns that the legally binding withdrawal agreement could be passed without the need for a legally binding deal which could be overturned by a future prime minister.
I think it is absolutely vital that we do not see a "least worst compromise" cooked up between Corbyn and May, she says.
The first minister calls for another referendum to take place so the people can have a say on whatever deal is struck.
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Image source, bbcLabour MSP James Kelly says workers at Centrica call centre in Glasgow are deeply concerned at proposed job cuts.
The Glasgow call centre has been earmarked for closure, a trade union has warned.
Job losses are expected to fall within the 4,000 staff cuts Centrica - the company that runs British Gas and Scottish Gas - announced 14 months ago.
The first minister share Mr Kelly's concerns and outlines Scottish government actions to prevent job losses.
Image source, bbcSNP MSP Christine Grahame returns to failures on the Border's Railway, overcrowding and its impact on people's health.
Ms Sturgeon replies that cancellations today are as a consequence of a train failure this morning and pledges to reinforce the need for ScotRail to improve to it's boss Alex Hynes
Image source, bbcTory MSP Tom Mason raises the issue of teacher absences in Aberdeen.
The first minister points to the recent pay deal and recruitment and retention efforts.
Image source, Getty ImagesA health watchdog has criticised NHS Tayside after breast cancer patients were given lower doses of chemotherapy than patients elsewhere in Scotland.
A Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) report also found Tayside patients were not told their treatment was different.
NHS Tayside said dosages were lowered in an attempt to reduce side-effects, and that the risks to the 304 patients involved were very small.
It will now bring treatment into line with the rest of the country.