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Finance Secretary John Swinney gave evidence to the Finance Committee on the fiscal framework deal
During Portfolio questions, rural affairs and environment ministers were quizzed first, followed by justice ministers and law officers
The Budget Bill was debated for the final time
Labour MSP Jayne Baxter led a member’s debate entitled ‘Fairer Fife Commission Report, Fairness Matters’
Finance Committee convener Kenneth Gibson introduces Finance Secretary John Swinney.
Mr Gibson says regrettably Greg Hands has declined the invitation to attend today but will appear on 2 March.
Image source, ThinkstockThe Scottish Parliament could have control over issues such as Air Passenger Duty soon after the Holyrood elections
Claims that new powers could be devolved to Holyrood earlier than anticipated have been dismissed by Scotland's finance secretary.
John Swinney was responding to the Scottish secretary, David Mundell, who said some of the new powers could be in place shortly after May's election.
But Mr Swinney accused Mr Mundell of a "leap of imagination".
The Scottish and UK government agreed a deal on the so-called fiscal framework on Tuesday.
The Finance Committee, external will shortly take evidence from Finance Secretary John Swinney on Scotland's fiscal framework, following yesterday's historic deal.
Mr Swinney will be joined by Alistair Brown and Ken Thomson from the Scottish government.
A deal on the fiscal framework was finally reached yesterday
Chief Secretary to the Treasury Greg Hands will not be attending.
The ubiquitous John Swinney outlines details of the agreement reached before the Finance Committee from 9.30am.
The chief secretary to the Treasury Greg Hands will be notable by his absence.
In the chamber portfolio questions will see rural affairs and environment ministers quizzed first, to be followed by justice ministers and law officers.
Image source, ReutersThe rest of the afternoon will be given over to the final debate on the Budget Bill led by.......Mr Swinney.
Labour MSP Jayne Baxter will then lead a member’s debate entitled ‘Fairer Fife Commission Report, Fairness Matters’.
Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live's coverage of the Scottish Parliament on 24 February 2016.
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