Sturgeon admits 'work to be done' on university access

Summary

PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR TEXT COVERAGE OF THE SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ON 9 JUNE 2016
MSPs quiz ministers during general questions
Nicola Sturgeon answers questions on university access, NHS staffing and Sports Direct during first minister's questions
The Treaty of Perth is debated with a contribution in Norwegian from the minister
MSPs agree an amended motion from the debate on disability benefits backing increasing disability benefits at least in line with inflation

Live Reporting

Craig Hutchison and Colin Bell

Background: 'Historic' £504m North East deals agreed'published at 11:45 BST 9 June 2016
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The expansion of Aberdeen harbour is planned as part of the joint initiative by the Scottish and UK governments
The north east of Scotland has been allocated £504m of funding over the next 10 years to improve infrastructure and attract jobs.
A £250m "City Deal" for Aberdeen will see the UK and Scottish governments jointly invest in the area.
Separately, the Scottish government has promised £254m for key infrastructure projects in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
These include better rail links and improvements to the A90 junction at Laurencekirk.
Aberdeen City Region Dealpublished at 11:43 BST 9 June 2016
Scottish Conservative Ross Thomson asks whether the £245 million infrastructure investment that the government announced in January 2016 will be included as part of the Aberdeen City Region Deal governance structure.
Minister says there will be a strategic look at the road infrastructure of the North Eastpublished at 11:43 BST 9 June 2016
Mr Chapman calls for the dualling of the A90 to Peterhead.
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Transport Minister Humza Yousaf
Transport Minister Humza Yousaf details the investment in improving the transport infrastructure in North Abredeenshire.
Mr Yousaf says as part of the Aberdeen City Deal there will be a strategic look at improving the road infrastructure in the North East.
General questions begins....transport infrastructure in north Aberdeenshirepublished at 11:40 BST 9 June 2016
Scottish Conservative MSP Peter Chapman asks the Scottish government what investment plans it has for transport infrastructure in north Aberdeenshire.
General questions begins shortlypublished at 11:37 BST 9 June 2016
General questions will begin shortly and will include questions on public transport in rural areas, fracking and additional support for learning.
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Public transport, additional support for learning and the moratorium on fracking will feature in today's general questions
Questions, questions, questionspublished at 11:36 BST 9 June 2016
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Welcome to Holyrood Livepublished at 15:12 BST 6 June 2016
Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live's coverage of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 9 June 2016.
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Nicola Sturgeon will face questions from opposition party leaders from 12pm
The highlight of today will be first minister's questions which begins at 12pm.
This afternoon the Scottish government will lead a debate entitled "Dignity, Fairness and Respect and Disability Benefits".
General questions will get us underway at 11.40am.