The External Relations Committee takes evidence on the Scottish budget
Scottish government ministers are quizzed during general questions
Nicola Sturgeon and Ruth Davidson clash over the budget at first minister's questions about what the Chancellor's budget means for Scotland
SNP MSP Ivan McKee leads a debate entitled: 'The Day of the Imprisoned Writer, 15 November'
MSPs debate building regulations and fire safety in Scotland, following the Grenfell Tower tragedy
Image source, PAFirst minister's questions kicks off at 12pm, with the budget expected to dominate
Image source, bbcLast month we reported that fire stations are to be closed and firefighter numbers cut, according to documents seen by the BBC.
Papers circulated to senior Scottish Fire and Recue Service management said the current model could not last beyond the end of the financial year.
The Fire Brigades Union Scotland told the BBC that dozens of fire engines were already unusable because there were not enough crews to take them out.
In response, Scotland's fire chief said the service needed to be "transformed".
Labour MSP Neil Findlay asks how the government will ensure there are no fire station closures during the current parliamentary session.
Mr Findlay says he has been talking to the FBU who are protesting outside.
Image source, bbcHealth Secretary Shona Robison says: "We should recognise the global significance of the ruling.
"Once again Scotland is leading the way and we should all be proud."
Conservative MSPS Jackson Carlaw asks will the government consider raising the minimum price from the suggested price of 50p.
Ms Robison confirms they will be consulting on this, but that the modelling has been based on the 50p price and the government feels they should continue with that price.
Image source, PAThe policy is largely aimed at cheap, high-strength alcohol in supermarkets and off-licences
Scotland will introduce minimum pricing for alcohol on 1 May next year, the Scottish government has announced.
The move will raise the cost of the strongest, cheapest alcohol by setting a minimum price per unit.
Health Secretary Shona Robison told MSPs that she expected the price to be set at 50p-per-unit, but this will be subject to a consultation.
She said the measure was needed to tackle the "devastation" caused by cheap, high-strength alcohol.
The 50p-per-unit minimum would raise the price of the cheapest bottle of red wine (9.4 units of alcohol) to £4.69, while a four-pack of 500ml cans of 4% lager (8 units) would cost at least £4 and a 70cl bottle of whisky (28 units of alcohol) could not be sold for less than £14.
Normal strength cider (5% ABV) would cost at least £2.50 a litre but a super-strength version (7.5% ABV) would have to cost a minimum of £3.75 for a litre.
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Image source, bbcEnvironment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham
Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham says: "We are taking the recommendation of research to create a robust strategy on puppy farming.
"Initial discussions have already taken place, and the Scottish government will continue to be involved in these."
When asked what additional recommendations would the government give, Ms Cunningham says: "We should work to inform the public the risks of buying puppies.
"We will work to reduce financial gain to this reprehensible trade."
Image source, bbcNearly 90 dogs and puppies have been seized during a raid at what animal welfare officers believe to be Scotland's largest puppy farm.
Scottish SPCA officers executed a warrant at East Mains of Ardlogie farm near Fyvie, Aberdeenshire, on Tuesday.
Puppies that vets said could be as young as five days old, and of various breeds, were taken to a centre in Glasgow amid concern for their welfare.
A number of other animals, including rabbits and ferrets, were also seized.
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External Affairs Secretary Fiona Hyslop says: ""We are deeply concerned to learn after the detention.
"We have contacted foreign office. We will continue to liaise with the foreign office."
Labour MSPJackie Baillie says Jagtar Singh Johal "continues to be mistreated".
Ms Hyslop says: "We are very aware of the seriousness of the case.
She confirms a UK government minister will meet with his local MP and his family.
Image source, bbcJagtar Singh Johal is now back in police custody
Extreme action will be taken if claims that a Scottish Sikh arrested in India has been tortured by police are true, a Foreign Office minister has said.
Rory Stewart was questioned in the Commons about the case of Jagtar Singh Johal from Dumbarton in West Dunbartonshire.
He was detained in Jalandhar in the state of Punjab on 4 November.
His lawyer claims he has been subjected to "physical torture", including being given electric shocks.
Mr Johal has not been formally charged with any crime.
His family say he was in India on holiday having married there in October.
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Historic Environment Scotland have finished giving their evidence and the committee will now move into private session.
Convener Joan McAlpine mentions that Historic Environment Scotland is now an accredited living wage employer, and asks how this affects their budget.
Alex Paterson replies: "We just have to do (it), is the bottom line."
"Will it affect our budget - marginally, but we build that in, it's part of our ongoing budgeting.
"That's just what our organisation has to be."