Eleanor Scott, Green MSP for Highlands and Islands, described the inquiry as a valuable opportunity.
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Labour MSP Elaine Smith and Conservative MSP John Scott were elected as Holyrood's deputy presiding officers.
The Aberdeenshire West MSP said many people with a disability found assistance dogs of "immeasurable value".
The isles MSP hosted a meeting with hauliers and other islands companies earlier this month.
Green MSP Patrick Harvie's amendment was defeated, with two MSPs backing it and 120 against.
Scottish Labour MSP Elaine Murray said benefit reforms were necessary, "but not these ones".
The expo board's chairwoman, SNP MSP Jean Urquhart, said the housing market was experiencing difficult times.
Seventy-one MSPs backed the amendment, with one MSP against it and there were 46 abstentions.
Andy Kerr, who became finance minister, became the MSP in 1999 with a majority of 6, 500.
Another former MSP, Mike Rumbles, said he appreciated the party must make compromises in government.
Labour MSP Rhoda Grant highlighted the need for further examination of building standards and insulation.
Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser said areas such as blanket peat bog should be protected from development.
Labour education spokesman Ken Macintosh MSP said some of the recommendations would "drastically" change teacher duties.
However, South of Scotland Tory MSP Phil Gallie voiced other concerns about the trial.
In the election of that year, Ms Sturgeon became an MSP for the Glasgow region.
Russell is a prominent MSP, a senior SNP strategist and the former party chief executive.
Back in the conference hall, SNP MSP Humza Yousaf was out to encourage Plaid's delegates.
Western Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has asked for more information on Scottish Fuels' offer.
Labour MSP Dr Richard Simpson said early diagnosis could lead to more targeted therapy.
Conservative MSP Nanette Milne said GEGS was "at the cutting edge" of epilepsy diagnosis.
Scottish Labour MSP Jackie Baillie said NHS Lothian had to address "fundamental weaknesses and management failings".
The blind MSP for Aberdeenshire West also wants a proper appeals process for applicants refused badges on eligibility grounds.
Scottish Conservative leader Annabel Goldie MSP accused the prime minister of "ineptitude and insensitivity".
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The former Western Isles MSP said he understood five people were interviewed for the post.
Mr Johnstone, Tory MSP for North East Scotland, told BBC Sunday Politics that tight regulation was needed.
Western Isles SNP MSP Alasdair Allan said he was aware of discussions between CalMac and the unions.
Green MSP Patrick Harvie said the Scottish government had a "confused and unclear position on this issue".
Lib Dem justice spokeswoman Alison McInnes MSP urged local SNP MSPs to show support for local courts.
The Mid Fife and Glenrothes MSP won the five-year job in a ballot of Holyrood's 129 members.
At the time it was called "a total waste of money" by the Labour MSP Lord Foulkes.
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