Economy Secretary Keith Brown gives evidence to the Education and Skills Committee on plans for Scotland’s enterprise and skills agencies
Communities, social security and equalities ministers are in the hot seats for portfolio questions
The Scottish government will lead a debate on sea fisheries and the end of year negotiations
SNP MSP George Adam leads this evening's members' debate on Paisley for City of Culture 2021
That's all for Holyrood Live for Wednesday 7 December 2016, the day MSPs paid tribute to their late colleague Alex Johnstone, who has died aged 55.
Image source, bbcAlex Johnstone was a list MSP for North East Scotland from the first session of the Scottish Parliament
We'll be back tomorrow morning with the Europe and External Affairs Committee at 9am.
Have a good night.
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Image source, bbcConservative MSP Alex Johnstone
Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh: “Alex and I both came into the Parliament at its inception, in 1999.
"From an early stage, all of us detected the ready wit and sense of fun, but also the shrewd political judgement that made him both popular and highly regarded across the political spectrum.
“He was a dedicated parliamentarian, and an intensely loyal man, remaining in his Kincardineshire birthplace throughout his life, close to his farming roots and absolutely committed to making a positive difference. To lose a colleague at any age is sad indeed, but to lose one so young is deeply upsetting.
“His loss will be felt keenly at Holyrood and beyond.”
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That concludes the Paisley 2021 debate.
Image source, Ian RutherfordThe bid for City of Culture 2021 was launched at Paisley Abbey
The minister says Paisley has much to be proud of and it deserves a future which is every bid as important as its past.
Ms Hyslop concludes by thanking George Adam in bringing the debate to parliament and says putting the bid together is a "great achievement."
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Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop says there is a lot of support across the chamber for Paisley to become UK City of Culture in 2021.
The minister says she is mindful other Scottish cities have expressed an interest or may soon do so.
Perth launched its bid in August.
She says the bid hopes to transform Paisley and promote further job growth.
The minister says the Paisley 2021 bid is doing a tremendous job.
SNP MSP Stuart McMillan
SNP MSP Stuart McMillan says, being from Greenock, there is a well-known rivalry between the football teams of St Mirren and Greenock Morton.
He says he and George Adam enjoy "a laugh about this" and he is especially pleased at the moment with Morton being well ahead in the Scottish Championship.
He says he has always found Paisley people to be friendly and warm and he supports the bid.
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SNP MSP Tom Arthur
SNP MSP Tom Arthur says, being from Barrhead, Paisley has played a major part of his life and he has memories of visiting as a child.
He says the bid for the City of Culture would put a town which is well known around the globe "firmly back on the map."
Image source, iStockWhisper it in the garden lobby, but Perth is also hoping to be the UK's 2021 City of Culture. But - successful or not - will the bid give this picturesque Scottish city "a kick up the backside"?
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Labour MSP Neil Bibby pays tribute to bid director Jean Cameron for her efforts on behalf of Paisley.
Labour MSP Neil Bibby
Mr Bibby says as someone who was born and bred in Paisley he is proud to speak on behalf of the bid.
The Labour MSP says if the bid is successful it could be real catalyst for change.
He says it would bring a huge economic boost for the town with estimates of up to £50m being generated.
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