Mr Swinney adds that the proper financial support has been given to councils for the council tax freeze.

Deputy first minster John Swinney says the Scottish government set up a commission on tax reform, which is due to report in the autumn.

A commission looking at the future of local taxation in Scotland is calling for evidence.

The group, set up by the Scottish government, is examining possible alternatives to the council tax.

The tax raises around £2bn a year but most council cash comes from the Scottish government.

There is also a short online questionnaire on the Commission on Local Tax Reform's website.

The commission is co-chaired by the local government minister Marco Biagi and the president of council body COSLA, councillor David O'Neill.

It is expected to report by the autumn, in advance of next May's Scottish election.

The council tax typically raises about 20p of every pound each of Scotland's 32 councils spend. It was introduced in 1993 to replace the community charge or "poll tax".

Labour MSP Jayne Baxter asks what planning and modelling the Scottish government has carried out regarding the future of the taxation system for local government.

Labour MSP Iain Gray asks what the Scottish government is doing to support East Lothian Council's efforts to promote the area as a tourist destination

Conservative MSP Gavin Brown asks when the Scottish government willl plan to publish the next Oil and Gas Analytical Bulletin

Mr Swinney says when the fiscal changes the chancellor made in the budget have been fully analysed the bulletin will be published.

Energy minister Fergus Ewing says interconnectors would provide "huge" benefits to the islands.

He adds they would bring both jobs and investment and says that without the expansion of the renewable sector it could make it "impossible" for the UK to meet its targets on climate change.

SNP MSP Mike MacKenzie asks twhat socioeconomic benefits would arise from providing interconnectors to the islands.

SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson asks the Scottish government what steps it is taking to boost the economy of North Ayrshire.

Mr MacAskill asks if the Scottish government will modify the position on prisoner voting.

Mr Swinney says there are no such plans.

SNP MSP Kenny MacAskill asks the Scottish Government what plans it has to meet the UK government to discuss proposed constitutional changes.

SNP MSP Chic Brodie asks when the government last met the Office for Budget Responsibility.

Labour MSP Jackie Baillie highlights the benefit of the Barnett formula for Scotland and asks if full fiscal autonomy, not matter what he calls it, would end the use of the Barnett formula.

Mr Swinney says with full fiscal responsibility comes the economic levers which will allow the government to generate more income.

Deputy first minister, John Swinney says the Scottish government continues to make the case but the transition and agreement for the framework to implement it will take "a number of years".

Murdo Fraser also asked why the governemnt has changed the name of "full fiscal autonomy" to which Mr Swinney says he believes the people of Scotland should be in control of their own affairs and added that it makes little difference what the name is.

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said David Cameron has to go beyond the Smith Commission proposals, giving Scotland greater fiscal autonomy.

"Our manifesto set out very clearly that we would want to move to full fiscal responsibility. Clearly that will take a number of years to implement," she told Andrew Marr.

"What we will argue for is priority devolution of powers over business taxes, employment, the minimum wage, welfare...

"David Cameron did not give me any indication that he wanted to move beyond the current Smith commission proposals. I think he has to and that clearly is one of the things we are going to have to discuss."

Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser asks if full fiscal autonomy remains the Scottish government's policy.

First though MSPs will quiz ministers on finance and constitutional issues during portfolio questions.

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Here is a list of the questions we expect to be asked:

1. Conservative MSP Murdo Fraser: Does full fiscal autonomy remains the Scottish government's policy?

2. SNP MSP Chic Brodie: When did the Scottish government last meet the Office for Budget Responsibility?

3 SNP MSP. Kenny MacAskill: What plans does the Scottish government have to meet the UK Government to discuss proposed constitutional changes?

4. SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson: What steps are being taken to boost the economy of North Ayrshire?

5. SNP MSP Joan McAlpine: [Not Lodged]

6. SNP MSP Mike MacKenzie: What socioeconomic benefits would arise from providing interconnectors to the islands?

7. Conservative MSP Gavin Brown: When does the Scottish government plan to publish the next Oil and Gas Analytical Bulletin?

8. Labour MSP Iain Gray: What is the Scottish government doing to support East Lothian Council's efforts to promote the area as a tourist destination?

9. Labour MSP Jayne Baxter: What planning and modelling has been carried out regarding the future of the taxation system for local government?

10. SNP MSP Bill Kidd: Will the Scottish government provide an update on its proposals for a widening of the powers suggested by the Smith Commission?

11. Conservative MSP Annabel Goldie: Does the Scottish government have a timescale for the procurement of evidence and engagement in civic consultation in relation to the further powers it is seeking in addition to the Smith Commission proposals?

12. Labour MSP Ken Macintosh: What is the Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Economy's position is on reclassifying Scottish Futures Trust debt as public borrowing and how much he expects the total to be?

13. SNP MSP Colin Keir: What issues does the Scottish government need to address in light of the devolution of additional tax-raising powers?

14. Labour MSP Sarah Boyack: What discussions have been had with stakeholders regarding boosting the economy of Edinburgh and the south east of Scotland?

15. SNP MSP Stuart McMillan: What is the Scottish government doing to assist the economy in the west of Scotland?

16. Labour MSP Claire Baker: How it the Scottish government supporting the economy of Levenmouth in Fife?

17. SNP MSP Christian Allard: What is being done to ensure that North East Scotland has a diverse economy?

18. Lib Dem MSP Liam McArthur: What discussions has the Scottish government had with Highlands and Islands Enterprise regarding whether Wave Energy Scotland should be located in Orkney?

19. Labour MSP Claudia Beamish: How will the Scottish government ensure that the low-carbon economic strategy will not marginalise challenged communities, both urban and rural, and low income households?

20. Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald: In light of the National Grid contract with Peterhead Power Station finishing in 2017, what is the Scottish governments forecast is for electricity generation from fossil fuel sources by 2020?

Welcome back to BBC Scotland's Democracy Live coverage of Holyrood on 27 May 2015.

From 2.40pm MSPs will debate the Assisted Suicide Bill in the chamber.

The proposed new law was first put forward five years ago by the late independent MSP Margo MacDonald.

A Holyrood committee says the legislation is flawed.

Following Ms Macdonald's death last year, the Green MSP Patrick Harvie will take forward today her second attempt at gaining support for the law change.

Parliament is likely to turn it down once more.

We'll be back at 2pm with portfolio questions, then the rest of the afternoon will be dominated by the MSPs debating the Assisted Suicide (Scotland) Bill, external.

The committee moves into private session.