Scottish Parliament returns from summer break
The Scottish Parliament returns from its summer break on Tuesday. First Minister Alex Salmond will announce the Government's legislative programme, including plans for a vote on Scottish independence.
The issue of same sex marriage and alcohol pricing is also expected to feature in his speech.
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