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Scottish Labour MSP Anas Sarwar asks what steps the Scottish government is taking to address workforce issues in the NHS. 

The first minister says the education agencies bring strength and benefits to education.

Ms Sturgeon says the governance review is looking at the  roles of these agencies.

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 Ms Smith says the Education Committee heard there are concerns about subject choice in S4,S5 and S6.  

The first minister says these are issues determined at school level.

She says the government will discuss any concerns with the SQA, Education Scotland and with parents.

Scottish Conservative MSP Liz Smith asks what the Scottish government's position is on the ability of the education agencies to deliver the curriculum for excellence.

Holyrood might be given new powers when the UK leaves the European Union, the Scottish secretary has suggested.

David Mundell told MPs in October that Brexit would "self-evidently" change the devolution settlement, and said powers would not be taken away from Holyrood.

The MP said leaving the EU "should be seen as an opportunity for Scotland".

SNP members pressed the Tory minister on what the effect of Brexit could be on Scotland's economy during Scottish Questions at Westminster.

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SNP MSP John Mason asks whether, in light of comments by the Secretary of State for Scotland, what commitments the Scottish government has received from the UK government regarding the devolution of further powers.

The first minister says she has received no commitments from the UK government on new powers.

She says: "We cannot allow Brexit to become a Westminster power grab."

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Labour MSP Alex Rowley asks if the first minister will use the powers of Holyrood to protect the most vulnerable.

Nicola Sturgeon says the government will use the powers of Holyrood to protect the most vulnerable.

The first minister says public services must be protected and action must be taken to protect the living standards of people.

SNP MSP Clare Haughey raises Defence Secretary Michael Fallon's comments on shipbuilding.

The first minister says she will continue to argue the case for Scottish shipbuilding.

Labour MSP Pauline McNeill raises the issue of T in the Park being cancelled.

Ms Sturgeon says Labour attacked the SNP when they tried to help T in the Park.

She says her 16-year-old nephew has given her grief over its cancellation, but it is not a termination of the festival.

SNP MSP George Adam asks how the first minister will protect Scotland from the dishonest Tory party of Ruth Davidson.

Ms Sturgeon says Ruth Davidson's position is exactly what her bosses in London tell her what her position should be.

The first minister says the budget will be set out on 15 December in response to a question from Tory MSP Graham Simpson.

She says the Scottish government has treated local government fairly.

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SNP MSP Rona Mackay says leaked cabinet letters show Theresa May's view on immigration and children's access to education.

Ms Sturgeon says children are children and they should be supported and given access to education.

The Scottish Parliament has officially taken on significant new tax powers with the formal transfer of control from Westminster.

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Orders have been passed in the House of Commons giving Holyrood control over income tax powers worth £12bn.

Control over income tax rates and thresholds is being devolved under measures agreed in the Scotland Act.

Both the UK and Scottish governments welcomed the "landmark" powers, which take effect from 2017/18.

• How is Scotland's tax system changing?

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Mr Rennie calls for support for the Brexit deal referendum the Lib Dems are proposing.

He goes on to ask what else the first minister will do with her income tax powers, as he suggests a modest penny on income tax for education.

The Scottish Lib Dem leader asks whether Ms Sturgeon will join him, or point a "bitter finger" at the Tories.

The first minister congratulates Mr Rennie on his stand-up comedy.

Ms Sturgeon says the government set out its income tax proposals in the SNP manifesto.

She says she will tell Philip Hammond this afternoon that it is not acceptable the Scottish budget will be cut by £2.9bn by the end of the parliament.

The UK Chancellor is to discuss the "challenges and opportunities" of leaving the EU with Scotland's first minister.

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Philip Hammond will meet Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh later as he makes his first visit to Scotland since last week's Autumn Statement.

It also follows the formal devolution of new income tax powers to the Scottish Parliament.

Mr Hammond will also host a business round table in Edinburgh.

The event will include representatives of the oil and gas industry, as well as financial services firms.

The Chancellor said measures outlined in the Autumn Statement would add £800m to Scotland's capital budget over the period until 2020-21.

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Scottish Lib Dem Leader Willie Rennie says Ruth Davidson is too embarrassed to raise Brexit and the single market in the chamber.

Mr Rennie asks the first minister about her meeting with the chancellor later today.

Ms Sturgeon says he agrees with the broad thrust of Willie Rennie's question.

The first minister says she thinks the UK should stay in the single market, as there is no mandate or justification for taking it out.