The Social Security Committee takes evidence on the Child Poverty (Scotland) Bill
Nicola Sturgeon is quizzed by opposition MSPs during first minister's questions
The Scottish government lead a debate on defence basing reforms and their impact on Scotland
Mr Brown says everyone in the chamber will want to see proper equipment and Glencorse caters very well for the military and their families.
The economy secretary says £60m was spent on it just over 10 years ago and, to close it, is not a good use of public money.
He says this is one decision he hopes will be reversed because it "just doesn't make sense".
Image source, ThinkstockFort George
Economy Secretary Keith Brown says closure of Fort George will devastate the local community affecting more than 700 jobs.
Tory MSP Edward Mountain raises the issue of the retention problems the Black Watch have by being based in Fort George.
Mr Brown says there are recruitment issues across the armed forces.
He says Highland Council says there will be a loss of £20m from the local economy with the closure of Fort George.
Mr Brown says the MOD proposed the closure of the Condor airfield in Arbroath.
The economy secretary says these "grim" closures are unlikely to be the last.
He says these closures stop families from laying down roots and moving children can have an adverse affect on educational attainment.
Mr Brown says he has established a working group with the local authorities that are the most affected.
The closing dates for the bases are:
Image source, PAMichael Fallon announced 56 sites, including Redford Barracks in Edinburgh, would close
Image source, bbcEconomy Secretary Keith Brown
Conservative MSP Douglas Ross asks what further assistance the Scottish government can give councils like Moray to help with the transition.
Mr Brown says the government's ability to do that has been diminished by the lack of consultation from the UK government.
He says he is cautiously optimistic about the future of Leuchars and Kinloss bases.
Image source, bbcSoldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland
Leuchars in Fife is to become the centre of Army operations in Scotland, the Ministry of Defence has said.
Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon was in Scotland for a meeting of the MoD defence board, which met in Edinburgh for the first time.
He confirmed spending of £1.7bn on HM Naval Base Clyde, the site of the UK's nuclear submarines, and the Lossiemouth fighter jet base in Moray.
The Scottish government said it was "too little, too late".
It attacked the "folly" of spending on nuclear weapons while making cuts on conventional forces.
Economy Secretary Keith Brown
Economy Secretary Keith Brown says "we have a long and proud history with the military" in Scotland.
Mr Brown says the connection between the military and community is under threat of being "drastically weakened".
The economy secretary says if implemented the most recent proposals for the defence estate are "the most brutal of all".
He says Scotland's military footprint has been diminished.
Mr Brown says the strategies intention is to have military hubs.
UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon said the defence estate was ''vital, but too vast'' and too inefficient, and that the closures would help to deliver better value for money and allow the release of land to build 55,000 houses "where they are needed most".
He added: "We have been spending billions maintaining a defence estate that doesn't meet the needs of our Armed Forces. This plan delivers an estate fit for our forces and their families.
"By putting money where it is needed, we will provide better facilities to train our Armed Forces and deliver more stability for military families."
Image source, GETTY IMAGESThe SNP's defence spokesman at Westminster, Brendan O'Hara, said Scotland's defence facilities had been "hollowed out and sold out" because of the UK government's "obsession" with nuclear weapons.
Sir Michael responded by saying that the government was investing more in Scotland, with additional personnel being stationed at RAF Lossiemouth and work on eight Royal Navy frigates to begin on the Clyde next year.
Image source, bbcDeputy First Minister John Swinney described the closures as "a huge blow" for Scotland
Deputy First Minister John Swinney described the closures as "a huge blow" for Scotland.
He said: "Our defence footprint has been worn away through successive cuts, so it is unacceptable that the UK government has announced a near 20% reduction to our defence footprint. This comes just three years after the last Army Basing Plan, billed as offering stability and certainty.
"These brutal cuts spell the near total removal of the Army from large parts of Scotland and the end of the Royal Navy's presence in Fife. It is deeply distressing to witness the announcement to close truly historic sites, such as Glencorse, home to the Army for almost 150 years, and Fort George, a garrison for almost 250 years."
Image source, ThinkstockFort George was constructed in the 18th Century
Last November we reported that eight military sites in Scotland would close in the next 16 years, cutting the defence estate by 20%, according to the UK defence secretary.
Sir Michael Fallon said major Army bases at Fort George in the Highlands, Glencorse Barracks, near Penicuik, and Redford Cavalry and Infantry Barracks in Edinburgh would shut.
Stirling's Meadowforth Barracks and three other bases will also close.
They are among 56 sites which will shut across the UK.
Naval base MoD Caledonia in Rosyth, Craigiehall Barracks in Edinburgh and Forthside Barracks in Stirling will also be shut down.
Fort George, near Ardersier, will close as an active barracks in 2032.
Economy Secretary Keith Brown uses his motion to express concern about the impact on Scotland of the military base closures announced by the Ministry of Defence as part of its Estate Optimisation Strategy.
Mr Brown says he supports local community opposition to the closures.
The economy secretary calls on the UK government to engage fully with the Scottish government, local authorities and local communities as a matter of urgency.
Here is the government motion.
Image source, Scottish ParliamentThe Scottish government will now lead a debate on defence basing reforms and their impact on Scotland.
Soldiers from the Edinburgh-based 3rd Battalion the Rifles at Redford Barracks in 2012.
MSPs will debate the future of Scotland's military bases in the 'defence basing reforms debate'.
The debate will begin at 2.30pm.
Mr Hepburn says the increase in self employment and the gig economy is concerning.
He says many workers choose to be self-employed but others are being forced into it with little or no benefits.
The employability minister says the day should be used to remember those that died in the workplace but also to ensure that there are strong health and safety standards in the workplace.
Employability Minister Jamie Hepburn
Employability Minister Jamie Hepburn says International Worker's Memorial Day is a day for reflection.
Mr Hepburn says this is an international day and every 15 seconds someone around the world is killed at work.
The employability minister says incidents mentioned in the chamber led to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
He says workers rights have been hard fought by trade unions.
Mr Hepburn says Tory MSP Alexander Stewart said worker's rights have been enshrined by Prime Minister Theresa May and that is contradicted by the Trade Union Bill.
He says any legislation which seeks to curb trade unions could see rollback of health and safety.
Green MSP Ross Greer
Green MSP Ross Greer says employment rights in this country were hard won by many movements.
Mr Greer says the Cadder pit disaster was in 1913 but the fight is far from over.
The Green MSP says the priority of the Tory government in Westminster is to pass a trade Union Bill which is draconian.
He says trade unions protect workers.
Mr Greer says "we remember the dead by the fight for the living must go on".
Image source, TUCAccording to the TUC website, external:
The purpose behind Workers' Memorial Day has always been to "remember the dead: fight for the living" and unions are asked to focus on both areas, by considering events or memorial to remember all those killed through work but at the same time ensuring that such tragedies are not repeated. That can best be done by building trade union organisation, and campaigning for stricter enforcement with higher penalties for breaches of health & safety laws.
Workers Memorial Day is commemorated throughout the world and is officially recognised by the UK Government.
In 2017 the theme for the day is Good health and safety for all workers whoever they are and will focus on inequalities in occupational health and the role unions play in narrowing the inequalities gap. The TUC will particularly want to focus on the hidden and new GIG economies, the risks faced by migrant workers and the issues of gender and class.
Below is a list of some of the events that are happening up and down the country. Some of these events will also feature a minute's silence at noon, or a suitable time. All are on 28th April unless indicated otherwise.
Image source, bbcLabour MSP Neil Findlay
Labour MSP Neil Findlay says every 15 seconds a worker dies somewhere in the world due to a work related accident or a disease.
Mr Findlay says it is a sobering tragic reality more people are killed at work than in war or global conflict.
He says health and safety has been improved hugely over the years thanks to the work of the Labour and union movement.
Mr Findlay says there must be an adherence to fair work principles and asks where that is when the Scottish government tries to forge ties with Qatar when there has been a "massacre of thousands of foreign workers" in preparation for the World Cup.
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Tory MSP Bill Bowman says "no one expects to leave for work and not return to their families."
Mr Bowman says he was previously responsible for a workforce of 400 people and safety was paramount.
The Tory MSP says he has reflected on a number of workplace incidents such as the Cheapside Street fire disaster which killed 19 firefighters.
He says these people risked their lives to protect others.
He also remember the Michael pit disaster in which miners were killed and three were never recovered.