Ms Hyslop says private sector development will lead the extension of film studio facilities in Cumbernauld. 

SNP MSP Richard Lyle says the proposals for Cumbernauld are welcome and have dissipated his anger.

Ms Hyslop says the government is not just resting on one proposal. 

She says "Outlander has been very successful" and has been filmed at Wardpark Industrial Estate in Cumbernauld. 

Ms Hyslop says the Pentland studio proposal has been recalled by Scottish ministers and she cannot say anything about it.

Mr Fraser says it is welcome news the new project will be delivered and he asks if there is state aid clearance.

David Smith from Scottish Enterprise says he is comfortable a package of support will be available.

Ms Hyslop says the planning process will be starting within North Lanarkshire Council. 

Committee convener Murdo Fraser says the minister is constrained in what she can say about the Pentland development.

The Conservative MSP says there is a lot of frustration out there at the lack of a film studio.

Mr Fraser says there are pretty damning comments about the delay.

Ms Hyslop says she has announced today that there will be additional studio space created, subject to planning permission being given by North Lanarkshire. 

She says the government is reliant on a private sector led proposal.

Plans for a film and television complex on the southern outskirts of Edinburgh were submitted last May.

Developers PSL Land said they hoped the 86 acre site at Straiton would host a world-class production facility, film academy with student residence, visitor attraction and hotel. 

The plans also include eight sound stages up to 70ft tall. 

It is estimated the £135m development will create 600 jobs and open in 2017.

Ms Hyslop references plans in Cumbernauld and for a film and television complex on the outskirts in Edinburgh.

Creative Scotland's director of film says she believes a national film studio will happen, despite criticism from key figures in the industry about lengthy delays. 

Natalie Usher told BBC Radio Scotland the delays were due to the complications of working with the private sector. 

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The plan being considered is for a studio in Cumbernauld, close to the site used by the TV series Outlander. 

Talks on the project are ongoing. 

Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop says Scotland needs a permanent studio facility and she is committed to do all that she can to make one happen.

Ms Hyslop says the government is not procuring a film studio.

She says the government must be state aid compliant.

The minister says "Wardpark Studios Ltd are putting in their application for an extension at Cumbernauld shortly".

Ms Hyslop says Wardpark Studio Ltd are the developer that the government's film studio group have been negotiating with.

In its report the Economy, Energy and Tourism (EET) Committee made the following recommendations for the film industry:

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• Scottish Enterprise and the Scottish government urged to reach a decision on the current private sector proposal for the development of a film and TV studio as soon as possible
• Necessary infrastructure to be put in place to maximise the economic, cultural and heritage benefits for the indigenous film industry of a studio once developed 
• Provide direction to Scottish Enterprise and Creative Scotland and to review their performance annually against a specific performance indicator 
• A film industry leadership group be established to facilitate engagement with the film industry and to enable the public bodies to understand better and respond to the industry's needs

Economy Committee convener Murdo Fraser introduces the following witnesses.....

• Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop
• Laura Turney from the Scottish government  
• John McNairney from the Scottish government
• David Smith from Scottish Enterprise

The Scottish producer of the multi-Oscar-winning film Mad Max: Fury Road has said it is a "disgrace" more progress has not been made on a national film studio for Scotland. 

Iain Smith said Scotland's film industry was "under-performing" in comparison to other parts of the UK.

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A plan is being considered for a studio in Cumbernauld, close to the site used by the TV series Outlander. 

Proposals have also been submitted for a complex at Straiton in Midlothian.

The Economy Committee will take evidence on the impact of the creative industries from:

Giving evidence today will be: 

• Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop
• Laura Turney from the Scottish government  
• John McNairney from the Scottish government
• David Smith from Scottish Enterprise 

The Economy Committee takes evidence on the economic impact of the creative industries from the culture secretary and from Scottish Enterprise.

Culture, Europe and external affairs ministers are in the hot seats first in portfolio questions, to be followed by infrastructure, investment and cities ministers.

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Despite the emergency cash announced by the Scottish government for farmers and crofters, the Scottish Conservatives will still focus on the delayed CAP payments and demand an inquiry into the failed IT system for payment delivery.

Decision time will be followed by a member’s debate highlighting the 30th anniversary of Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal, external.

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Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live's coverage of the Scottish Parliament for 9 March 2016. 

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