The Economy Committee takes evidence on the draft budget focussing on fuel poverty
MSPs raises questions on working conditions at Amazon's Fife warehouse and the BMA's GP survey
Education Secretary John Swinney gives a ministerial statement on its Improvement Plan for Education
The government leads a debate welcoming international migrants in Scotland
SNP MSP Fulton MacGregor leads a debate entitled Walk This Way at Dunbeth Park
Image source, Scottish ParliamentThat's all from Holyrood Live's coverage of the Scottish Parliament on 13 December 2016.
We're back tomorrow morning with coverage of the last Finance Committee before the budget, hope it's not too taxing! (It will be. It's focusing on income tax powers being devolved to Scotland!)
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Paths for All members in the public gallery
That brings the walk this way debate to a close.
Public Health and Sport Minister Aileen Campbell says her part of Lanarkshire also has some great walks to take part in.
Ms Campbell says Paths for All were formed in 1996 with the late broadcaster Magnus Magnusson as the chair.
The public health minister says walking has a number of health benefits as does being out in the open air.
She says our appreciation of the seasons can be missed if we are just cooped up indoors.
Ms Campbell says Paths for All also have walking football groups, encouraging those who take part to enjoy the social aspects of the game.
She says the number of people walking for recreation in Scotland is increasing.
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Mr MacGregor uses his motion to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Paths for All,, external which is a charity that is dedicated to encouraging walking in Scotland.
The SNP MSP praises the charity's values and work supporting communities in Scotland.
Paths for All is a Scottish charity that champtions walking for everyone, everyday, everywhere, external.
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Image source, bbcScottish Greens MSP Allison Johnstone
Scottish Greens MSP Allison Johnstone says the consequences of not moving gives us all the proof that the human body is designed to move.
Ms Johnstone says we only get one body for life and we need to nourish it and move it.
She says walking helps with this and can also save you money.
SNP MSP Ruth Maguire says Paths for All do excellent work in encouraging walking.
Ms Maguire says, as well as the physical aspects, there are social benefits to it too.
Image source, bbcLabour MSP Elaine Smith
Labour MSP Elaine Smith agrees with the two previous speakers about the benefits of walking.
Ms Smith says walking and other exercise helps with a number of issues, including obesity.
She praises the students from New College Lanarkshire and Paths for All.
Scottish Conservative MSP Margaret Mitchell pays tribute to Paths for All.
Ms Mitchell also congratulates New College Lanarkshire which, she says, now provides two-thirds of further and higher education provision in Lanarkshire.
Image source, New College LanarkshireNew College Lanarkshire
Mr MacGregor congratulates the staff and students at the Coatbridge campus of New College Lanarkshire , externalon the recent unveiling of their Walk This Way walking routes at Dunbeth Park in Coatbridge.
This was supported by Paths for All.
The SNP MSP calls on the Scottish government to consider a Year of Walking to encourage people to do more walking in the interests of fitness and health.
SNP MSP Fulton MacGregor says Dunbeth Park is an area to the east of Coatbridge.
Mr MacGregor says he hopes the creation of new paths encourages people to use the park.
Image source, bbcSNP MSP Fulton Macgregor
He says to go around the park it is roughly 1km.
The SNP MSP says walking can have an impact in health both physically and mentally.
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Image source, Scottish ParliamentThe Scottish government motion as amended is agreed to with 84 for and 27 against.
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Image source, Scottish ParliamentThe Labour amendment is agreed to 84 MSPs for it and 27 against.
Image source, Scottish ParliamentThe Conservative amendment is rejected with 27 MSPs backing it and 85 against.
Image source, bbcTory amendment
Mr Allan says migrants who come to Scotland to enrich our culture and contribute to our economy have been recognised during the debate.
He says there has been so much anti-immigration rhetoric and he is glad to end the year on this positive note.
The international development minister says the government is proud of those who come to Scotland and make the country their home.
He says Scotland's population is expected to grow by 7% between 2014 and 2039.
Mr Allan says stopping immigration completely would mean it would only grow by 3%.
Image source, DECDEC Yemen Crisis Appeal
In the midst of conflict, DEC member charities are reaching millions of people across the country with lifesaving aid but much more needs to be done.
International Development and Europe Minister Alasdair Allan says the Scottish government has been pleased to assist in Yemen.
This follows an intervention from Labour MSP Pauline McNeil who wanted to put on the record the Scottish government had donated £250,00.