MSPs take evidence on intergovernmental relations post-Brexit
Ministers are quizzed during a split general questions
Opposition MSPs quiz Nicola Sturgeon during first minister's questions
Scottish Conservative MSP Margaret Mitchell leads this lunchtime's member's debate entitled 'The Standing Safe Campaign'
The government leads a debate on reforming local taxation
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop leads a debate on securing Scotland's position as the perfect stage for events
The Scottish government motion on local tax as amended by the Conservative is agreed to with 63 MSPs voting for it and with 63 against.
As the vote is tied, say Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh, casts against the motion in line with his predecessors.
The Scottish Greens amendment is not agreed to with six MSPs backing it and with 121 against.
Image source, Scottish ParliamentThe Scottish Labour amendment is not agreed to with 34 backing it and 93 against.
Image source, Scottish ParliamentThe Scottish Conservative amendment is agreed with 64 MSPs backing it and 63 against.
Image source, Scottish ParliamentThe Scottish government has ordered an independent review of undercover policing in Scotland.
Justice Secretary Michael Matheson has directed Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland to investigate the actions of undercover officers.
A review is ongoing in England and Wales, but the UK government has refused to extend it to Scotland, leaving Mr Matheson "disappointed".
Justice Minister Michael Matheson wants a strategic review of undercover policing in Scotland
Victims of police spying had called for a Scottish inquiry to be set up.
Holyrood's parties had been united in calling for an extension to the Pitchford Inquiry, which was set up in England and Wales to investigate allegations of misconduct by undercover officers.
There are allegations that undercover Metropolitan Police officers had fathered children and caused miscarriages of justice, with claims of this activity extending to Scotland.
Labour MSP Neil Findlay says there should be a full public inquiry into undercover policing and what has been announced by the justice secretary is not a public inquiry.
Mr Findlay asks if the presiding officer can ensure Michael Matheson comes and gives a statement to the chamber,
He says these are clearly questions that need to be put to the government and he asks the government to take cognisance of the questions.
Connectivity Secretary Fergus Ewing says the majority of homes in Grangemouth receive broadband from commercial companies and the government will press these companies.
Mr Ewing says the government is committed to ensuring 100% of premises have superfast broadband by 2021.
Scottish Conservative MSP Alison Harris asks what the government's position is on the reported views of businesses regarding slow broadband speeds in the Grangemouth area.
Transport Secretary Humza Yousaf
Transport Secretary Humza Yousaf says there is certainly improvements to be made and a plan is in place.
Mr Yousaf says the railways are not in chaos and improvements will be made.
Scottish Labour MSP Neil Bibby asks what action the government is taking to improve performance on Scotland's railways.
We now return to finish general questions from earlier today.
Public Health Minister Aileen Campbell says this has been a lively debate.
Ms Campbell says there is a wider societal and economic benefit to events.
Image source, bbcEdinburgh and the fringe festival
Ms Campbell says the programme for government sets out the substantial funding going towards events.
She says hosting the Solheim Cup will promote Scotland and the game for young girls.
Ms Campbell announces he SFA intends to bid to host the women's European football championships for the under 17 and under 19s
Image source, bbcScotland celebrated reaching Women's the Euro 2017 finals by an impressive win away to group winners Iceland.
Conservative MSP Alexander Stewart congratulates Team GB for their performances in the Rio Olympics and Paralympics.
Scotland really is the perfect stage for events says Mr Stewart.
He says T in the Park is the jewel in the crown for Perthshire and Kinrosshire.
Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald says it has been useful to focus on Scotland's events strategy.
Mr Mcadonald says money invested well in events will bring in far more from visitors.
Image source, SNS GroupThe Ryder Cup
He says next year is the year of history, heritage and archaeology.
The Labour MSP says there needs to be good infrastructure to allow people to attend events.
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Labour MSP Lewis Macdonald says he welcomes this debate.
Mr Macdonald says local council facing funding cuts have to support events and he points the Accounts Commission saying councils have had 11% cuts.
He says Labour will continue to make the case for local government to have the power over local finances.
Mr Macdonald says a tourism tax would work in some parts of the country.
Pressure is mounting on Muirfield Golf Club to reverse its decision not to allow women members.
A vote at the East Lothian club failed to rally a two-thirds majority of members behind allowing women to join.
East Lothian Labour MSP Iain Gray lodged a motion at the Scottish Parliament in May calling for the club to "consider the decision again".
Image source, GettyMuirfield has been banned from hosting The Open as a result of the decision
David Cameron, Nicola Sturgeon and golf professionals, including Rory McIlroy, have also criticised the move.
Despite 64% of members voting to allow women, this fell short of the required two-thirds majority to change club rules.
The club was barred from hosting the Open Championship as a result.
Ms Hamilton says a speech on event could not have failed to mention golf.
The Conservative MSP says in 2020 Scotland is honoured to host the women's open and she hopes it is given to Muirfield for obvious reason.
She highlights the economic benefits of golf events.
The Tory MSP says the government must promote events outside Edinburgh and Glasgow and infrastructure investment must create the best environment for events.
Conservative MSP Rachael Hamilton speaks to Murdo Fraser's amendment.
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