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MSPs unanimously passed a motion of condolence for the victims of the Brussels attack
Labour MSP Alex Rowley led a debate on water safety in Scotland
Nicola Sturgeon was quizzed by opposition MSPs for the final first minister's questions before dissolution
Scotland's party leaders debated a motion of thanks, the final item of business of this parliamentary session
Finance Secretary John Swinney says the government delivered fibre broadband to 85% of households six months early and the programme remains on track to meet the target of 95% by the end of 2017.
According to Digital Scotland, external:
"The Scottish government and its partners are extending high speed fibre broadband to around 95% of Scotland by the end of March 2018."
Image source, ThinkstockIn February the government struck a deal between BT-owned Openreach and the Home Builders Federation (HBF) which aims to deliver superfast broadband to all newly built homes.
BT said more than half of new homes would now be connected free of charge, with the rest co-funded by developers.
It follows criticism about a backlog of properties waiting for broadband services. The government said that it would monitor progress over the next year.
SNP MSP James Dornan asks what progress Digital Scotland has made in providing 95% superfast broadband coverage to communities by 2017.
SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson asks what the government is doing to ensure that children get the best start in life.
Infrastructure Secretary Keith Brown says there should not be large numbers of homes lying vacant and he says the government strongly urges the MOD to use vacant properties.
SNP MSP Christine Grahame says too many veterans end up in the criminal justice system and asks what can be done.
Mr Brown details support for veterans in this regard, pointing to Lanarkshire where a project helps veterans adjust to civilian life.
Scottish Veterans' Garden City Housing Association Inc (SVGCA) , externalprovides and maintains houses for disabled British ex-Service, Merchant Navy, Police and Fire Brigade personnel.
The qualifying permanent disability need not have incurred in Service and includes chronic illness.
Image source, Veterans ScotlandThe estate currently consists of 614 houses, of varying sizes and types, of which the majority are two and three bedroomed houses on two floors.
The houses are located on 74 sites throughout Scotland.
SVGCA have recently built 22 cottages to full wheelchair friendly (fully DDA compliant).
The properties are for let only.
SNP MSP Gordon MacDonald asks what assistance has been provided to veterans seeking accommodation.
SNP MSP John Mason asks government what consideration it has given to strengthening community councils.
Labour MSP Anne McTaggart asks what the government's position is on introducing a time limit for temporary accommodation.
In February 2015, the Scottish Government announced, external additional funding of £5.6 million for the People and Communities Fund in 2015-16. , external
This increased the fund from £9.4 million to £15 million in 2015-16 and will be used to help tackle poverty and inequalities in Scotland’s most disadvantaged communities.
The People and Communities Fund (PCF) supports community organisations and consists of four different programmes of funding:
SNP MSP Richard Lyle asks whether the government will provide an update on the People and Communities Fund, external and how it supports community organisations.
The Scottish government has committed to delivering least 50,000 affordable homes over the next five years. Of those, 70% are to be for social rent.
Both grants and loans will also be given to help progress development at key housing sites.
It is hoped the money will speed up the rate at which private and affordable homes are being built. The Scottish government is also looking at ways of funding more mid-market rent developments.
Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil said: "The £50m infrastructure fund will help unblock sites that are strategically important to councils and that have the potential to accelerate the delivery of thousands of new homes across the country."
SNP MSP Graeme Dey asks how many homes have been built per head of population since 2007.
Local Government Minister Marco Biagi says the Scottish government is working with CAS on funeral poverty.
Social Justice Secretary Alex Neil says those who can afford to pay for care should continue to do so while those who cannot should be helped.
Conservative MSP Mary Scanlon asks whether the government complies with its social justice policy objectives for self-funding older people in residential care to pay more than local authorities for the same care.
SNP MSP Bob Doris asks the government how it supports anti-poverty initiatives in Glasgow.
Labour MSP Drew Smith asks what policies the government has instigated to achieve a greater degree of equality between the most and least wealthy areas of the country.
Planning appeals for housing developments of more than 100 units are to be called in by Scottish ministers.
The decision is part of new measures to accelerate house building in line with a commitment to build 50,000 affordable homes over the next five years.
A £50m grant and loan fund has also been set up to help with issues such as financing, infrastructure and planning.
The move has been criticised by the body which represents local authorities, Cosla.
It would mean the Scottish government could over-rule decisions made by local councils to reject larger housing schemes.
SNP MSP Linda Fabiani asks how the government will increase affordable housing supply in East Kilbride.