Economy Secretary Keith Brown gives evidence on the draft Scottish budget 2017-18
MSPs pay tribute to the late Conservative MSP Alex Johnstone
In topical questions the issues of transvaginal mesh implants and Lands and Buildings Transaction Tax will be raised
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon gives a statement on Scotland’s place in Europe
The government lead a debate on improving the care experience for looked after children
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale leads this evening's member’s debate entitled 'tackling mesothelioma in Scotland'
Mr MacDonald says if the Greens motion had been tabled the government would have accepted it and he would be happy to work with them on some of the issues it raised.
He says there is clearly good will in chamber in relation to the review.
The childcare and early years minister says as well as the efforts to review the system MSPs need to work hard in their communities.
Image source, bbcChildcare and Early Years Minister Mark McDonald
Childcare and Early Years Minister Mark McDonald says this has been a consensual debate and says the SNP will back the Conservative amendment at decision time.
Mr McDonald says the Audit Scotland report on social work in Scotland shows there has been an increases in social care funding.
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Scottish Conservative MSP Liz Smith congratulates the government on bringing forward the review.
Ms Smith says she warmly welcomes the fact that the minister is trying to move things along quickly.
Scottish Conservative MSP Liz Smith
The Tory MSP says the determination to do things now is very important.
She says it is time to take action as measures haven't been introduced quickly enough in the past ten years..
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Scottish Labour MSP Daniel Johnson says consensus is important because we are talking about future generations and therefore the future of our country.
Scottish Labour MSP Daniel Johnson
Mr Johnson says it cannot be tolerated that a child that has been in care is more likely to end up in prison than university.
The Labour MSP says emotional aspects, attachments and bonds are important.
He says "we need to look at how we enable and empower people" in care.
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Scottish Lib Dem MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton
Scottish Lib Dem MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton says he wants to give "full throated support to the government motion" and he says he worked with Aberlour.
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Scottish Green MSP Alison Johnstone
Scottish Green MSP Alison Johnstone says there must be adequate funding for carers.
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Image source, Who Cares? ScotlandWho Cares? Scotland are to receive £254,500
Up-2-Us Ltd, external £66,000
Who Cares? Scotland, external £254,500
Funding from the 2017-18 Children, Young People and Families Early Intervention and Adult Learning and Empowering Communities Fund will see the following 14 organisations being supported directly in the area of Looked After Children.
For ease of viewing we'll do the beneficiaries in groups of four:
SNP MSP Fulton MacGregor says he has worked with looked after children and he has seen the full affects that being in care can have on a child.
SNP MSP Fulton MacGregor
Mr MacGregor says "every child deserves to be loved" and he is delighted the government are conducting a full review.
The SNP MSP says it is right that the voices of those affected will be heard.