The Social Security Committeetakes evidence on the two child limit in tax credits and universal credit
The first minister and opposition party leaders express condolences to the family and friends of Eilidh MacLeod, who was killed in the Manchester bomb attack
SNP MSP James Dornan leads this afternoon's member's debate on the 50th anniversary of the Lisbon Lions
MSPs debate (Contract) Third Party Rights
Ms Dugdale says Target Ovarian Cancer published its pathfinder report.
The Scottish Labour leader asks about raising awareness of the early signs of ovarian cancer among GPs.
Ms Sturgeon says there is regular work on the guidance that goes to clinicians and she undertakes to do that.
The priest said a dark cloud had come down on Barra
The parish priest on Barra has said a "dark cloud" has come down on the island after the suicide bombing in Manchester left one girl dead and another seriously injured.
Eilidh MacLeod, 14, has been confirmed among those killed in Monday's attack.
Her friend and fellow Castlebay Community School pupil, Laura MacIntyre, 15, is in hospital with serious injuries.
Roman Catholic priest Father John Paul Mackinnon said he was very upset.
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale says the peace of Barra has been shattered by the Manchester suicide bomber.
Ms Dugdale says the family of Eilidh MacLeod will be grieving and the family of Laura MacIntyre will be worrying and grieving.
She asks what support can be given to Barra.
Ms Sturgeon agrees with Ms Dugdale and says the feeling of sorrow will be more intense in such a small community.
The first minister says the government will support the local council in any way it can and a clinical psychologist will be travelling there today.
She says it is important to support the young people of Barra.
Ms Davidson says children in Scotland are still missing out on mental health services.
The Scottish Conservative leader asks about counselling services in schools.
Ms Sturgeon says: "Counselling in schools is hugely important."
The first minister says health and well being is embedded in the Curriculum for Excellence.
She adds that the review she mentioned will look at counselling in schools.
Image source, Getty ImagesThe Scottish government unveiled its strategy on mental health in March, committing to spend more than £300m to tackle it in the next five years.
Mental Health Minister Maureen Watt said her ambition was for mental and physical illnesses to achieve "parity of esteem" in the way they are treated.
Ms Watt told MSPs she would work hard to tackle poverty as the "biggest driver" of poor mental health.
There are 40 actions in the Scottish government's new strategy, including reviewing counselling and guidance services in schools
Ms Davidson praises the fabulous work done by Scouts, Boys Brigade, Guides and other organisations.
She asks if there should be more support for youth organisations.
The first minister pays tribute to all the organisations and says she is sitting next to a former member of the Boys Birgade, gesturing to Mr Swinney.
She says children across the country will be impacted by the scenes of horror on their TVs in the last few days.
Ms Sturgeon says our principle priority is to support children to be children.
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Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson raises issues around the mental health of children.
The first minister highlights measures in the recent mental health strategy.
Ms Davidson asks if the first minister shares concerns raised by SAMH about child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS).
Nicola Sturgeon says she shares the concerns and says SAMH are a key partner of the government.
The first minister adds that reduced stigma has led to more people coming forward for CAMHS.
Ms Sturgeon says the government has committed to a review of rejected child and adolescent mental health referrals.
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The family of a 14-year-old girl from Scotland have confirmed that she was one of the 22 people killed in Monday's suicide bomb attack at the Manchester Arena.
In a statement, the parents of Eilidh MacLeod said: "Words cannot express how we feel at losing our darling Eilidh."
Eilidh was one of two teenagers from Barra who were reported missing in the aftermath of the attack.
Her friend Laura MacIntyre, 15, is in hospital with serious injuries.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says members will be aware of the heartbreaking news today that 14-year-old Eilidh MacLeod was among the victims of the Manchester attack.
Ms Sturgeon says the thoughts of all in the chamber are with her family and friends, as well as with her friend Laura MacIntyre, 15, who is in hospital with serious injuries.
Ms Davidson echoes those sentiments and sends her condolences as well.
Image source, bbcWe will now bring you extensive coverage of first minister's questions, including all the social media reaction as it happens.
Image source, bbcCulture Secretary Fiona Hyslop
Mr Balfour asks if she believes there should be more than one film studio and, if so, how many.
Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop says the government is committed to a number of studio facilities and number are in development.
Image source, Pentland StudiosThe studio will be built on farrmland at Straiton
Scotland's first purpose-built film and TV studio is to be created outside Edinburgh after the Scottish government approved the plans in principle.
It is hoped the vast Pentland Studios development will help attract more feature films and high-end TV productions to the country.
The privately-funded project had been mired in a planning wrangle for the past two years.
Its backers now believe the studio can be operational by the end of next year.
The studio, which will feature six huge sound stages, will be built on about 100 acres of greenbelt land at Old Pentland Farm in the Straiton area.
The decision to approve the plan in principle overturns a previous recommendation by a Scottish government reporter, external, who said permission should be refused.
Conservative MSP Jeremy Balfour asks the Scottish government how many meetings it has had with production companies since January 2017 regarding locating a new film studio in the Lothian region.
Image source, bbcHealth Secretary Shona Robison
Ms Fee says families in Paisley and Inverclyde are unhappy by NHS changes and closures.
The Labour MSP says ultimately the final decision lies with the Scottish government and asks if Ms Robison will reverse the decisions.
Health Secretary Shona Robison says she has had productive meetings with local parents in which she said she would be happy to meet with others.
Ms Robison says the decision does lie with her and it is important that she hears all concerns.
She says Greater Glasgow and Clyde must be allowed to submit its proposals.
Labour MSP Mary Fee asks the Scottish government when it last met the chief executive of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and what issues were discussed.
Image source, bbcSocial Security Minister Jeane Freeman
Mr Macpherson calls on the UK government to reverse the benefit cap and says families are facing increased challenges and in some cases homelessness.
He asks what can be done to put pressure on the UK government to reverse the cuts.
Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman says the Scottish government will continue to press the incoming UK government to reverse the policies.
Ms Freeman says the government is looking to work directly with the newly formed local government to put pressure on the UK government to reverse policies.
'If I lose the house it is scary'
A single mother told the BBC she feared losing her home, on the day the new benefits cap was introduced last November.
Emma Bradley, who has four children, including a baby, said she could be left £76 a week short on her rent unless she finds work.
The cap - which limits the income households receive in certain benefits - has been reduced from £26,000 a year to £20,000 a year outside London.
The government says the cap is "a clear incentive to move into a job".
But the policy has been criticised by campaigners and unions.
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson asks the Scottish government what impact the UK government’s benefit cap will have on individuals and families in Scotland.