The Finance Committee takes evidence from OBR chairman Robert Chote and Finance Secretary Derek Mackay on the draft budget.
Portfolio questions features justice ministers and will then focus on the culture, tourism and external affairs brief.
The Scottish government leads a debate on Scotland’s International Development Strategy
Tory MSP Liz Smith leads a debate on the STEP physical literacy programme
Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw thanks the government for the Scotland's Place in Europe paper but asks if it is disappointed that it has been dismissed by certain European capitals.
Ms Hyslop says it hasn't been dismissed by European capitals and "it is undiplomatic" to put words in other European government's mouths.
Image source, bbcCulture Secretary Fiona Hyslop and SNP MSP Ben Mapherson
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop says the first minister spoke to the prime minister when it was published.
Mr Macpherson says there is importance for clarity on the EU nationals in the country and their ability to stay in Scotland.
Ms Hyslop says she agrees and it is essential that this is done sooner rather than later.
"It is important people aren't used as pawns," she says.
Nicola Sturgeon has suggested a soft Brexit would see the prospect of Scottish independence removed - in the short term.
Nicola Sturgeon says she could put aside indyref2 for a soft Brexit
Speaking on the BBC's Good Morning Scotland programme, the first minister said she believed Scotland's "direction of travel" was towards independence.
But she said this could be "put aside" in the short term as she seeks "consensus and compromise" over Brexit.
Opposition parties want Ms Sturgeon to rule out a second referendum.
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson asks whether the government will provide an update on any communication it has had with the UK Government regarding the publication of Scotland’s Place in Europe .
Image source, bbcCulture Secretary Fiona Hyslop and Tory MSP Douglas Ross
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop says the latest government figures show an increase in tourism and a boost for employment in the Highlands and Islands.
Scotland ranked as second best country to visit
Scotland has come second in the Rough Guides list of the best countries in the world to visit in 2017.
India took the top spot, with Canada third, followed by Uganda and Bolivia.
Rough Guides Travel Editor Greg Dickinson told BBC Good Morning Scotland the North Coast 500 and Skye's foodie scene were among the reasons for Scotland's high ranking.
Tourism leads an upbeat new assessment of the Scottish economy, with strong signs of recent growth and expectations of a positive start to 2017.
The Royal Bank of Scotland Business Monitor shows transport and communications also performing well.
Image source, AFP / GettyThe tourism sector appears to be confident about the future
About 400 firms across a range of sectors in the Scottish economy were questioned.
The findings contradict other recent survey evidence suggesting confidence being hit by Brexit uncertainty.
The RBS survey was carried out by the Fraser of Allander Institute at Strathclyde University, and balances those firms with positive results against those reporting negatively.
Scottish Conservative MSP Douglas Ross asks what recent assessment the government has made of the tourism sector in the Highlands and Islands.
Image source, bbcSNP MSP George Adam and Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop
Ms Hyslop says the cultural strategy being prepared will identify other opportunities for towns and cities.
The culture secretary says she strongly believes the power of culture can help to regenerate towns and cities.
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SNP MSP George Adam asks how the government is promoting culture in towns and cities.
Image source, bbcCulture and Tourism Secretary Fiona Hyslop and Tory MSP Edward Mountain
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop says the government considers superfast broadband very important to tourism in the Highland and Islands.
Ms Hyslop says that is why it is investing £400m in it.
Mr Mountain asks if the government will confirm the likely roll out dates.
Mr Hyslop says there has been publicity on it, but for the last 5% of businesses not already covered, it is important to plan it carefully.
In August Audit Scotland said more than 85% of households in Scotland have access to fibre broadband, but reaching the remaining rural areas would be a challenge.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe report said getting fibre to rural areas would require more complicated and expensive engineering solutions
The public spending watchdig said it expected this figure to rise to 95% by December 2017 if BT continued to meet its targets.
However, extending coverage to rural areas will require "more complicated and costly engineering solutions".
The Scottish government also has "much to do" to achieve a world class digital infrastructure by 2020, auditors said.
Scottish Conservative MSP Edward Mountain asks how important the government considers superfast broadband is to tourism in the Highlands.
Mr Matheson says results of the consultation have been published online.
The justice secretary says the Scottish government has stated why it sees the merger as the best way forward.
Mr Bibby says there is opposition to the merger and, given the level of this, he asks what confidence the public can have in the idea.
Mr Matheson says it is not a new idea and was set out in the government's White Paper.
He says it is important to set a structure to ensure proper accountability.
Image source, bbcritish Transport Police are responsible for policing all of the UK's rail network
A police watchdog will inspect British Transport Police (BTP) ahead of a proposed transfer of its Scottish operation to Police Scotland.
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary in Scotland (HMICS) will conduct the joint inspection with its counterpart in England and Wales.
From February, officers will analyse BTP's efficiency, legitimacy and leadership of the service.
They will also examine strategic issues caused by the proposed transfer.
BTP's inspection was commissioned by the parliamentary secretary of state at the Department for Transport (DfT) under the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003.
Mr Matheson decided in 2015 that Police Scotland should take over railway policing when the function is devolved.
The plans were criticised by rail unions who said skills and expertise in dealing with the specialist policing needs on the railways would be lost if the move went ahead.
Scottish Labour MSP Neil Bibby asks what response the government has received to its consultation on the integration of the British Transport Police in Scotland into Police Scotland.
Tory MSP Gordon Lindhurst asks how confidence in the police can be maintained going forward.
Mr Matheson says in relation to this particular inquiry the chief inspector will conduct a full inquiry.
The justice secretary says the information gathered will be sensitive and should be dealt with appropriately.
He says there are strong regulations in place and these can be strengthened.
Image source, bbcLabour MSP Neil Findlay and Justice Secretary Michael Matheson
Justice Secretary Michael Matheson says individuals may seek redress via tribunal.
Mr Matheson says they can also seek redress via the courts.
He says HMICS will conduct a review of undercover policing in Scotland.
Mr Findlay asks why victims will not be given an inquiry.
Mr Matheson says he has considered the issue carefully and he regrets the fact that the UK government have declined to extend their own inquiry.
Scottish Labour MSP Neil Findlay asks what action the government is taking to ensure that victims in Scotland of unethical undercover policing have access to justice.