The Health Committee takes evidence on Scotland's Healthcare Improvement Plan and the Transplantation Bill
The US travel ban and the Joint Ministerial Committee on Brexit are raised during topical questions
The Scottish government issue a response to the independent review of the circumstances surrounding the death of Bailey Gwynne
The Scottish government lead a debate on celebrating Scotland's year of history, heritage and archaeology
SNP MSP Graeme Dey leads this evening's member's debate on Scotland's veterans
Mr Swinney says in the case of Bailey's death all the legal requirements and processes were circumvented via internet activity.
The education secretary says the most effective way to ensure more robust controls is by UK wide action and accordingly the justice secretary has written to the Westminster government.
Mr Swinney says Aberdeen City Council has responded effectively and efficiently to the tragedy.
The education secretary says lessons must be learned from Bailey's death.
He says: "The safety of our children and young people at school is paramount."
Education Secretary John Swinney
Education Secretary John Swinney says "there can be no greater tragedy for a parent than the loss of a child."
Mr Swinney says the community and Bailey's school have been greatly affected by this loss.
He thanks those involved for their response following the tragedy.
Deputy First Minister John Swinney will give MSPs his response to a report into the death of Aberdeen schoolboy Bailey Gwynne.
Bailey, 16, was stabbed during a fight with a fellow pupil at Cults Academy.
The schoolboy's killer is serving nine years for culpable homicide.
The review, conducted by child welfare professional Andrew Lowe, made 21 recommendations last October.
The review found the pupil's death was "potentially avoidable".
Minterial statement on the Scottish government's response to the Independent Review of the circumstances surrounding the death of Bailey Gwynne.
Image source, bbcMr Russell says: "Scotland would be considerably weaker if not in the single market."
The Brexit minister says nobody is understating the difficulties in the Scottish government's proposals but the UK government's difficulties "are legion".
He says he is prepared to work exceptionally hard to get the best result for Scotland as part of the best result for the UK.
Tory MSP Adam Tomkins
Tory MSP Adam Tomkins asks if the complexities of the EEA, and membership of it, has been discussed by the Joint Ministerial Committee.
Image source, bbc/paSNP MSP Emma Harper asks when the Scottish government expects a substantive response for the Scottish government's proposals.
Mr Russell says he does regret there has not been a response yet.
The Brexit minister says there must be a meaningful process and a compromise from the Westminster government that matches the compromise of the Scottish government.
Brexit Minister Mike Russell
Brexit Minister Mike Russell says the first minister has signaled her intention for joined work of UK governments.
Mr Russell says the first minister has made clear there must be a further transfer of powers following Brexit.
He says the next few weeks will be crucial in determining the position of the UK government.
Leaders of the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have pressed for a greater role in Brexit negotiations during talks with Theresa May in Cardiff.
The Scottish and Welsh governments have produced plans that would allow them to keep full access to the single market.
Image source, ReutersThe JMC meeting was held at Cardiff City Hall
Mrs May has warned that the devolved administrations will not be given a decisive role in Brexit talks.
The Welsh government said its differences were "not irreconcilable".
But the Scottish government said ahead of the meeting that its proposals were not being taken "remotely seriously" and that a joint position with the UK government was not "anywhere close".
SNP MSP Emma Harper ask the Scottish government whether it will provide an update following the meeting of the Joint Ministerial Committee on 30 January 2017.
Image source, PASome residents reported problems with rats
Green MSP Ross Greer raises the issue of asylum seekers being placed in accommodation infested by rats, mice and insects after arriving in the UK, highlighted in a report by MPs., external.
The Home Affairs Committee called the conditions a "disgrace" and said some councils were doing far more than others to take in those in need.
One man said the presence of rats triggered flashbacks of a cell where he was tortured in his home country.
The government said it was committed to "safe, habitable" accommodation.
One contractor said "isolated examples of poor practice" were not a reliable guide to the standards most asylum seekers received.
Labour MSP Pauline McNeill asks the minister to join her in congratulating the protesters against this "racist policy".
Ms Hyslop says there needs to be vigilance because it is not yet known exactly who will be affected.
The culture secretary says those studying in this country are "of us".
SNP MSP Sandra White says she looks forward to further replies from Westminster.
Ms White asks if the minister agrees the UK government must oppose the ban.
Ms Hyslop says for an individual who goes on holiday not to be able to return home, shows the extremism of the ban.
Thousands join protest in Scottish cities at Trump's travel ban
Protests against US President Donald Trump's travel ban have been held in cities across Scotland.
The largest demonstrations were in Glasgow and Edinburgh with protestors also gathering in Aberdeen and Dundee.
In Glasgow several hundred gathered in Buchanan Street chanting: "Hope not fear, refugees are welcome here". A rally was then held in George Square
In Edinburgh, large crowds marched from the foot of the Mound to the Scottish Parliament.
Donald Trump's controversial immigration crackdown will make "no difference" to anyone with a British passport, Boris Johnson has told MPs.
The foreign secretary said he had been assured Britons born overseas or with dual passports would not be affected.
He also dismissed criticism of a planned UK state visit by Mr Trump.
Glasgow vet stranded over US flight ban 'a bit afraid'
An appeal to raise funds for a Glasgow vet caught up in the American flight ban raised more than double the amount she needed to get home, much of it just a few hours after it was launched.
Hamaseh Tayari was told she could not fly from Costa Rica via New York as she travels on an Iranian passport.
Airline officials at San Jose airport also told her that her transit visa for the US was no longer valid.
She and her boyfriend had to book £2,600 flights via Madrid and London.
Dr Tayari told BBC Radio Scotland that the cost of the flights would leave the couple without money for food, rent and bills for the next few months.
Image source, bbcExternal Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop
External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop says she is "deeply concerned" about the executive order signed on Friday by Donald Trump.
Ms Hyslop says the Scottish government is still concerned about the confusion around the travel ban.
She says the ban is "counter productive and morally wrong".
Image source, AFPProtests were organized in many US cities
US President Donald Trump's decision to halt all refugee admissions and temporarily bar people from seven Muslim-majority countries has sparked protests across the country, and drawn condemnation from the wider world.
Others see the executive order as Mr Trump making good on election promises to "make America great again".
But what is the order, dubbed the "Muslim ban" by those rallying against it, and who exactly does it affect?
Here are some key points from the full textexplained.