Summary

  • MSPs take evidence on petitions relating to parental consent for mental health drugs and prescribed drug dependence

  • Ministers answer general questions from MSPs

  • Party leaders quiz the first minister at FMQs

  • Tory MSP leads a debate on 100 Years of Women in the British Armed Forces

  • MSPs debate tackling social isolation and loneliness

Live Reporting

Craig Hutchison and Louise Wilson

  1. Welcome to Holyrood Live

    Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live's coverage of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 18 January 2018.

    MSPs will shortlytake evidence on petitions relating to parental consent for mental health drugs and prescribed drug dependence.

    After general questions the likely highlight of the week will be the political jousting during first minister's questions.

    We'll bring you extensive coverage, including social media reaction as it happens, from noon.

    First minister's questionsPA/Scottish Parliament

    This will be followed by Tory MSP Maurice Corry leading a debate on 100 Years of Women in the British Armed Forces.

    The day will end with a government-led debate on tackling social isolation and loneliness.