Ms Sturgeon replies the finalised plan will be published in October and cites an additional £20m to help bring drug death numbers down.

Mr Burnett asks when the government will tackle this issue proactively rather than in response to bad headlines.

The first minister insists the government is being proactive and recognises this is a health emergency.

She reiterates calls on the UK government to put in place safe drug consumption facilities for Glasgow.

SNP MSP Shona Robison asks if the UK government is showing the spirit of working together on this issue.

Ms Sturgeon deeply regrets the UK government's refusal to change its mind about the safe consumption room and on its refusal to participate in the drug summit announced.

Tory MSP Alexander Burnett asks when an action plan for delivery of residential services for drug and alcohol rehabilitation across the country will be provided, in line with its Drug and Alcohol Strategy.

Scotland's first drugs strategy for a decade, published last November, focuses on treating the issue as a public health concern rather than a criminal justice issue.

Public Health Minister Joe FitzPatrick said he had combined the strategy for drug and alcohol misuse, external because they had many solutions in common.

He said those with drug and drink problems often carried the burden of poverty, trauma and inequality.

The minister said support not stigmatisation was needed.

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The first minister says funeral support payments will be provided from next Monday, with 40% more people able to access it compared to its predecessor scheme.

Mr Lyle welcomes this and asks if the Scottish government will be limited in what it can achieve when the majority of powers are still held at Westminster.

"Richard Lyle is absolutely correct," says Ms Sturgeon.

She adds that it is common sense, looking at the experience of our delivery of benefits so far, that the sooner we have the entirety of welfare decisions with this parliament, the better for all of us.

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Scotland's social security department is preparing to take control of a benefit which helps families pay funeral expenses.

The new fund, which will make payments to low income families who have suffered a bereavement, will go live on 16 September.

It replaces the Department for Work and Pensions' funeral expense payment, external.

The Scottish government says up to 2,000 more applicants will be eligible for the Scottish benefit.

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Green MSP John Finnie says the Court of Session ruled that the prime minister acted unlawfully and asks the first minister how she will defend the Scottish judiciary against unwarranted attacks.

The first minister says key people in the Tory party questioning the independence of the Scottish judiciary were "absolutely disgraceful and shocking".

She says she was glad to see Jackson Carlaw and his colleagues at Westminster disagree with Tories down south.

The first minister warns it is deeply dangerous for politicians of any party to attack the independence of the judiciary.

Labour MSP Anas Sarwar highlights possible strike action being taken by Diageo staff, suggesting this business can "well afford" to give its workers a fair pay rise.

Ms Sturgeon echoes the member's call for Diageo to get back around the table with trade unions.

SNP MSP Jenny Gilruth asks how prorogation is impacting Brexit preparation plans.

It is vital parliament is there to scrutinise and hold the UK government to account which would help the Scottish government's own planning, Ms Sturgeon replies.

She also questions why Westminster is still suspended given the court ruling.

SNP MSP Maureen Watt asks if Scotland can be at the forefront of the campaign to replace sharp pointed knives with rounded ones.

Ms Sturgeon agrees that it can and cites success in tackling knife crime.

Tory MSP Michelle Ballantyne raises the issue of grandparent's rights to have access to their grandchildren and asks why the presumption was not included in the Children (Scotland) Bill.

The first minister says she will get her minister to write to Ms Ballantyne and points out the bill is at its early stage so Ms Ballantyne should bring any relevant evidence forward.

Mr Rennie says this is impacting real people's lives right now. He goes on to highlight the case of a constituent who takes medication which can only be prescribed 28 days at a time.

Her prescription is due at the end of October and she is concerned about access, he says.

He suggests the prescription should be made two weeks early to ensure no break.

Ms Sturgeon agrees to look into the specific case, adding there are a range of mitigation plans in place.

The Yellowhammer document is very clear about the restrictions of stockpiling, she adds.

Scottish Lib Dem Leader Willie Rennie asks if any of the details from the Yellowhammer paper published this morning are new to the Scottish government and if so what new measures is it undertaking.

Ministers have published details of their Yellowhammer contingency plan, external for a no-deal, after MPs voted to force its release.

Ms Sturgeon says the publication "lays bare the horrors of a no-deal Brexit" and it is shocking it has taken so long to publish.

The only difference is in the title changing from base scenario to worst case scenario, the first minister adds.

She says the Scottish government is planning mitigation on the basis of Yellowhammer.

There will be a statement about that as soon as possible, she adds.

Tory MSP Liam Kerr raises the planned closure of Kiko Milano in Aberdeen, attributing this to business rates.

The first minister says the business rates regime has been reviewed recently and changes made.

We have one of the most competitive business rates regimes in the UK, she insists.

Labour MSP Jackie Baillie welcomes today's announcement on Orkambi, the cystic fibrosis drug.

She asks about arrangements in place with health boards to ensure rapid receipt of medicine.

The first minister says the government will work with boards to ensure today's decision feeds down quickly.

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Two "life-changing" cystic fibrosis drugs are to be made available to about 400 patients in Scotland.

It comes a month after the medications were rejected for use by the NHS north of the border.

Orkambi and Symkevi help improve lung health, but cost about £100,000 per patient, per year.

Now Scottish ministers have struck a five year deal with pharmaceutical company Vertex, securing a "confidential discount" on the drugs.

Green MSP Andy Wightman also congratulates Paul Grice and then asks about the planned school climate strike next week and Edinburgh City Council has refused access to streets.

He expresses concerns some young people may be locked up.

Ms Sturgeon says Issues round roads are for the council and issues around arrests are for the police.

The first minister welcomes the fact that young people are very passionate about campaigning against climate change.

She wishes all the young campaigners well for next Friday.

SNP MSP John Mason says Glasgow City Council has made the right decision to prohibit marches this weekend, with which Ms Sturgeon agrees.

It is vital the rights of law-abiding citizens be prioritised, she adds.

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Five marches planned for this weekend have been banned by Glasgow City Council after an emergency meeting.

It follows violent sectarian disturbances at similar events over the past two weekends.

Four Loyalist parades and an Irish Republican march planned for Saturday and Sunday will not be allowed to go ahead due to the threat of trouble.

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Tory MSP Alexander Stewart asks if the first minister will join with him to welcome the boost to the Scottish economy from the award of contracts to Babcock.

Ms Sturgeon says she does welcome this and says the benefit to the whole Scottish supply chain will be realised.

The race to design and build a new generation of Royal Navy frigates has been won by engineering firm Babcock.

It has been named preferred bidder for the £1.25bn contract for five Type 31 warships.

The deal secures hundreds of jobs at Rosyth in Fife, where the ships will be assembled, with construction work expected to be spread between yards across the UK.

Mr Leonard says this children's hospital was way over its timetable by the contractor.

He calls for a full public inquiry into the failure of this government.

Ms Sturgeon shares the anger that patients and staff feel about the unacceptable situation at the Sick Kid's in Edinburgh.

She says the job now is to ensure the work is done to create a safe environment for the patients who will use it.