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Employability Minister Jamie Hepburn says the government is committed to reducing the employment gap between disabled and non-disabled people.

Mr Hepburn outlines some of the programmes to help disabled people into employment.

He says the Scottish government will take a "very different approach" to employment programmes than the UK government. 

The Scottish government aims to halve the employment gap for disabled people as part of an action plan to boost disability support.

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The Fairer Scotland for Disabled People, external plan includes 93 actions aimed at aiding independent living, protecting rights and improving working lives.

Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman said 1m disabled people contribute to Scotland's communities.

Disability groups welcomed the plan as a "positive direction of travel".

SNP MSP Willie Coffey asks what actions the government is taking to remove the barriers to employment for disabled people.

Scottish Labour MSP Daniel Johnson asks what discussions the government has had with the Scottish Futures Trust regarding school rebuilding in Edinburgh.

Ms Hamilton says Alex Salmond has said a constitutional crisis would be a good thing for Scotland.

The Tory MSP says the SNP is linking Brexit with Indyref2 and Alex Neil has admitted voting for Brexit.

Mr Mackay says only the Tories are obsessed with the independence referendum but now with the two Alexes.

Scottish Conservative MSP Rachael Hamilton asks what action the government is taking to ensure that there is constitutional stability.

Labour MSP Neil Findlay calls for an inquiry into  NPD financing of our public services.

Mr Mackay says the new model is better in terms of profit capping.

He says the government has been transparent about NPD.

Mr Macpherson asks about the VAT Police Scotland has to pay, while the rest of the UK does not have to.

Mr Mackay says the chancellor said he will consider the matter and the Scottish finance secretary says only Police Scotland have to pay VAT which is unfair.

Tory MSP Murdo Fraser asks if the Scottish government were not warned in advance.

Mr Mackay says government escapes for VAT do not apply in Scotland.

SNP MSP Ben Macpherson asks what was discussed at the recent meeting between the finance secretary and the chancellor.  

SNP MSP Kenneth Gibson asks what impact its forthcoming budget will have on Ayrshire.  

Mr Mackay says he's looking foward to the budget tomorrow and so are we, so join us here at Holyrood Live at 14:30. 

We'll bring you extensive coverage, as well as all the social media reaction as it happens. 

Finance Secretary Derek Mackay says the SCC supports grants that will help exports.

Mr Mackay says SCC's work will compliment the work of SDI.

Scottish Labour MSP Jackie Baillie calls for investment in Europe to be matched across the world.

Fair point, says the finance secretary, who goes on to say all opportunities will be looked at.

Scottish business leaders wrote to the finance secretary calling for an increase in tax rates for big firms to be reversed.

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Thirteen organisations, including the Scottish Chambers of Commerce and CBI Scotland, signed up to the letter.

They said cutting rates back to be in line with those in force in England would "level the playing field".

An ongoing Scottish government review of business rates is expected to be completed by summer 2017.

SNP MSP Gillian Martin asks what was discussed at the last meeting between the finance secretary and the Scottish Chambers of Commerce.  

Finance Secretary Derek Mackay says his budget will support all of Scotland's regions.

Mr Lochhead says there is a need for a renewed regional policy post-Brexit.

The SNP MSP calls for a Moray City Deal.

Mr Mackay says that was a comprehensive bid for the budget tomorrow (Extensive coverage at Holyrood Live!).

He says he is happy to look at city deals with Moray Council.

SNP MSP Richard Lochhead asks how the government's budget will take account of promoting regional policy.