The Equalities and Human Rights Committee takes evidence on destitution, asylum and immigration status in Scotland
Child fares on public transport and A&E waiting times are among the issues raised in general questions
Nicola Sturgeon is quizzed by opposition MSPs during first minister's questions
Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie leads this afternoon's member's debate on the future of Elmwood campus
The Scottish government delivers four ministerial statements on the mental health strategy, transvaginal mesh implants, unconventional oil and gas and the Enterprise and Skills Review
Mr Wheelhouse says the consultation has been viewed as valuable by members of the public.
The energy minister says the government are committed to providing all the results and making a recommendation on it when the consultation is over.
Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse says it is clear to all no one study can give a conclusive vieww on fracking.
Mr Wheelhouse says the reports do not recommend whether unconventional oil and gas should occur or not.
He says the consultation will last for four months ending on the 31st of May.
Mr Wheelhouse says results of the consultation on unconventional oil and gas will form a key part of the Energy Strategy.
The energy minister says the Scottish government has sought to build a comprehensive evidence base.
He says there has been gaps in the evidence base.
Mr Wheelhouse says the government and the public have had the opportunity to scrutinise published reports.
Image source, bbcCluff Natural Resources had planned to extract gas from the estimated 335 million tonnes of coal under the Firth of Forth
The Scottish government has said it "cannot support" underground coal gasification, after a new report raised environmental concerns.
Energy minister Paul Wheelhouse told MSPs that the gas extraction technique "poses numerous and serious environmental risks".
He said it would have "no place in Scotland's energy mix at this time".
Green groups welcomed the news, but the Conservatives said they were "deeply disappointed".
Mr Wheelhouse said separate reports on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, would be published after the parliamentary recess, with a consultation on that technique to follow.
Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse says it is important to consult local communities.
Mr Wheelhouse says the choices Scotland make about energy are amongst the most important decisions we face.
He says the Scottish government is determined to achieve a low carbon economy through stable transition.
The minister reiterates his previous statement under ground coal gassification should have no place in Scotland's energy mix.
Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse
Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse says the government have continually presented impartial information on unconventional oil and gas to promote debate.
Mr Wheelhouse says the government will maintain that position.
The energy minister says that the government will continue with its cautious, evidence led approach.
He says there are those who will argue for extraction or a ban without concern for the opposing point of view.
Image source, bbcRoseanna Cunningham led a debate on the environment at Holyrood
Last June the Scottish Parliament voted to support an outright ban on fracking after SNP MSPs abstained.
Labour tabled an amendment saying there "should" be a full ban as part of an environment debate headed by new cabinet secretary Roseanna Cunningham.
After SNP members abstained, the motion was passed by 32 votes to 29.
Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse said there needed to be proper research and a public consultation before a decision was taken on fracking.
Image source, Getty ImagesFracking involves using a high-pressure water mixture to penetrate rock in order to release gas
Scottish Labour said it would be "outrageous" if the SNP "ignored" the result of the vote.
The amendment is not a binding policy, but represents a defeat for the SNP, which supports a moratorium on fracking but stops short of backing a full ban.
The SNP's manifesto for the Holyrood election committed to there being no fracking in Scotland "unless it can be proven beyond doubt that there is no risk to health, communities or the environment".
Labour, the Lib Dems and the Greens favour an immediate and outright ban, while First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said she was "highly sceptical" about the technique.
Image source, PAIn January the Scottish government launched a public consultation on whether unconventional oil and gas extraction (UOG) should be allowed in the country.
A moratorium on UOG, which includes hydraulic fracking, has been in place since January 2015.
Since then, the government has been examining the evidence before deciding whether or not a full ban should be put in place.
A final decision is expected to be made later this year .
The public consultation, which has seen the creation of a dedicated website, external , follows the publication in November of six reports examining the potential economic, health and environmental impact of fracking.
Energy Minister Paul Wheelhouse will now give a ministerial statement on unconventional oil and gas.
SNP MSP Alex Neil says, as the former health secretary who set up the review, he is "disturbed and disappointed" with the way it has ended.
Mr Neil says he would welcome a formal review.
The SNP MSP says if we lose the trust of those involved in a review it will not be worth the paper it is written on.
Ms Robison says she recognises that lessons must be learned from this.
Image source, bbcHealth Secretary Shona Robison
Lib Dem MSP Mike Rumbles asks about the precautionary principle and asks how many health boards ignored the call for a suspension and how many procedures have taken place.
Health Secretary Shona Robison says because this was not a banned procedure, if a woman wanted to go ahead having had the risks explained, there was nothing to stop that if it was fully informed.
Greens MSP Alison Johnstone
Greens MSP Alison Johnstone says this has "resulted in women losing their livelihood and ruining their relationships".
Ms Johnstone says some women have been unable to pick up their children.
The Greens MSP asks what support is in place for them.
Ms Robison says all women going through this procedure must be informed of all the risks and publication must clearly outline the risks.
The health secretary says she would expect support to continue to be available to those affected.
Image source, bbcHealth Secretary Shona Robison
Health Secretary Shona Robison also pays tribute to Neil Findlay and the work he has done in pursuing this issue and the support he has given to the women affected.
Ms Robison says she is sure there will be a chance to debate this issue in future.
The time gap was due to reports being published which were incorporated into the final report, she says.
The minister says she has contacted Ms McIlroy and Ms Holmes about the missing aspect of the report.
She says the government cannot ban mesh implants that is the responsibility of the MHRA.
Labour MSP Neil Findlay
Labour MSP Neil Findlay says the mesh survivors and their families are furious at this report.
He says it is scanadalous that a few minutes have been dedicated to it and calls for a full debate.
He asks why mesh survivors have been "betrayed" and asks why mesh operations are continuing when there are safer alternatives.
He calls it a "cover up" and a "stitch up" and says this "whitewash" will not be accepted.
Image source, bbcMs Robison says she recognises Jackson Carlaw's tenacity on this issue.
The health secretary says he is in no small part why the suspension of mesh implants and the review were put in place.
She says she recognises the physical challenges of the women campaigners and says she hopes she has highlighted the achievements of the report.
Ms Robison says she is not going to pretend the campaigners are happy with the report, admitting they are not.
She says the CMO will have to be satisfied all the safeguards in the report will have to be in place before any board offers these procedures
Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw says it was his privilege to sit on the Public Petitions Committee when Ms McIlroy and Ms Holmes first gave evidence.
Mr Carlaw says it is now considered "one of the great health scandals".
The Tory MSP says the women dismissed as delusional to begin with.
Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw
He says he took pride when the then Health Secretary Alex Neil temporarily banned mesh.
He asks if there will be a suspension on mesh operations until the Health Committee can properly review the statement.
Mr Carlaw says the review has been a "whitewash".
The health minister says health boards will be fully expected to implement the conclusions set out by the Review,
Ms Robison says:
Ms Robison says it is thanks to Ms McIIroy and Ms Holmes, along with those of many of the women affected – have led to other key achievements outside of the Independent Review:
Ms Robison says the review has been challenged by the resignation of three valuable members who said evidence had been ignored, hidden or deleted.
She says the chair has confirmed all evidence has been published either in the report or on the website.
The health minister says:
"What is clear from the Report is that, in the past, there have been serious issues around mesh procedures, and members will note that it makes two very clear recommendations in relation to the circumstances they can be offered in the future:
Health Secretary Shona Robison says the difficulties and challenges in bringing this independent review is something the government needs to consider.
Ms Robison says the government have placed a great deal of importance on this.
The health secretary says she has always supported a delay to the procedure but women could press ahead with the operation is she is aware of the risk.
She says that health boards have declined to ban mesh.