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The change is aimed at helping children under the age of 18 who have witnessed some of the most serious crimes.
Presiding officer Ken Macintosh said the flag will come down at 11pm on January 31, when the UK leaves the EU.
Derek Mackay will publish his draft spending plans on February 6, prior to the UK Budget on March 11.
Humza Yousaf said the role would oversee how biometric information is used in the criminal justice system and by police.
The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill was passed by 330 votes to 231.
Proceedings were disrupted twice by hecklers in the gallery, who were led away by police.
MSPs voted to reject the UK Bill by votes to 92 votes to 29.
Housing minister Kevin Stewart announced measures, which will provide local authorities with the ability to introduce a licensing scheme for short-term lets.
MSPs are set to debate whether to give consent to the agreement struck by Prime Minister Boris Johnson with the EU.
Scottish Tory social security spokeswoman Michelle Ballantyne has joined the contest to become her party's next leader.
Environmental change means the species is approaching ‘crisis point’, it is claimed.
The number of private sector businesses operating in the country has risen by more than a quarter since 2007.
It will recommend Holyrood does not consent to the UK Government's Withdrawal Agreement Bill.
Holyrood backed the Referendums (Scotland) Bill at its final stage by 68 votes to 54.
The First Minister has called for the Prime Minister to 'agree and negotiate' the transfer of powers to Holyrood to hold indyref2.
The rise of 1.4%, which MSPs do not vote on, is linked to public-sector rises in Scotland.
The First Minister said there is 'growing cross-party recognition' the question of a second vote should not be decided at Westminster.
A bomb squad carried out a controlled explosion on Holyrood Road in Edinburgh.
Draft legislation has been set out that aims to remove barriers currently in place.
The First Minister will invite people in Scotland to come together to back another referendum.
