The Football Association will interview at least one applicant from a black, Asian and minority ethnic background for future roles in the England set-up.

English football's governing body will adopt its own version of the 'Rooney Rule' implemented in the NFL in 2003.

Chief executive Martin Glenn said the move showed the "FA is for all".

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Green MSP Ross Greer asks what steps the Scottish government is taking to encourage the SFA and football clubs to follow the lead of the English FA in adopting the principles of the Rooney Rule for future coaching appointments.

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Justice will dominate this afternoon in the chamber, as it will dominate Holyrood this week as the Police Scotland, the chief constable and the SPA saga continues,

First up this afternoon, however, MSPs will quiz health and sport ministers during portfolio questions.

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The Scottish Conservatives will then begin their double-barrelled attack on the justice secretary this afternoon, beginning with accusations that Mr Matheson has not acted transparently about the chief constable’s investigation, special leave and potential return to work.

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That will be followed by a Tory debate calling for a pause of the integration of the British Transport Police into Police Scotland.

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SNP MSP Gail Ross will then lead a debate on early intervention to deal with adverse childhood experiences.

The committee agrees the following two instruments:

• The Sea Fish (Prohibited Methods of Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2017
• The Specified Crustaceans (Prohibition on Landing Sale and Carriage) (Scotland) Order 2017

And has turned to private session.

Convener Edward Mountain asks whether the budget for the Queensferry Crossing covers all the costs of the road networks surrounding it.

Keith Brown confirms it does.

Lib Dems MSP Mike Rumbles queries when the whole work will be completed.

By next September, says Transport Scotland's Michelle Rennie.

Lib Dems MSP Mike Rumbles asks about speeding on the A9.

Keith Brown says there was a timelag between figures on speeding and accidents.

He agrees to ask Transport Minister Humza Yousaf for more information.

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Mr Lyle makes an empassioned plea: "I want Bellshill back on the map coming out of the M8."

He calls for more Bellshill signage.

Mr Mountain suggests this is a constituency issue and says the cabinet secretary and his officials can write to the SNP MSP on this issue.

Green MSP John Finnie asks says he is not supportive of either of these projects but says he is supportive of the consultation co-creative process.

Mr Finnie asks will that process be used on the A96.

The minister says he is willing to look at that.

SNP MSP Gail Ross asks for a timescale on 100% of preferred route options being identified for the A9.

Transport Scotland's Alasdair Graham says there are issues around the Birnam to Dunkeld route, though he expects an option to be identified later this year.

Asked about community engagement on the A9 and A96, Keith Brown says the chunking up of sections of the routes has meant "pretty substantial" consultation is possible.

The minister highlights a suggestion from the Children's Parliament that a roundabout should be egg-shaped and have a gerbil farm in it.

Mr Finnie says the low carbon infrastructure spend has increased from 21% to 29%, which is good news.

The Green MSP asks how can that improvement be maintained with the SNP's road building plan.

The minister says the road building plan has been absolutley necessary and has been matched by the investment in rail

Mr Brown says the ambition is to have all of Scotland's cities connected by dual carriageway, if not by motorway.

The economy secretary says it was essential to make investments into the road network after many years of underinvestment.

Mr Finnie says he does not want to see the government spending £70m on a roundabout just to get people of a bridge.

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The government is planning a new high-speed rail network, from London to Birmingham and to Manchester and Leeds, known as HS2.

Ministers say it will improve the transport network and boost the economy, but there has been controversy about the exact route of the line and its effect on those living near it. Here are the key points that we know so far.

The initial plan is for a new railway line between London and the West Midlands carrying 400m-long (1,300ft) trains with as many as 1,100 seats per train.

They would operate at speeds of up to 250mph - faster than any current operating speed in Europe - and would run as often as 14 times per hour in each direction.

This would be followed by a V-shaped second phase taking services from Birmingham to Manchester and Leeds.

The Department for Transport says there will be almost 15,000 seats an hour on trains between London and the cities of Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds - treble the current capacity.

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Green MSP John Finnie focuses on high speed rail, asking about plans to develop it in Scotland.

Economy Secretary Keith Brown says the UK government is responsible for this project.

He states Scotland should benefit from HS1 and HS2, given the improved journey times south of the border.

However, he argues journey times will not improve as much unless the networks are developed in Scotland.

Capacity issues on the east and west coast mainlines are also mentioned.

Tory MSP Jamie Greene asks why former CEO of Prestwick Ron Smith left in October.

Transport Scotland's Roy Brannan says this was a decision taken by the board.

When will a new permanent CEO be appointed, asks Mr Greene.

Roy Brannan again says this is a decision for the board.

Keith Brown suggests the committee visit the airport and ask the board directly.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport set out its aim to be returned to private ownership last year.

The intention, within five years, is spelled out in the airport's strategic plan, which has now been published.

The loss-making Ayrshire airport was bought by the Scottish government three years ago for £1.

The airport says passenger numbers have bottomed out and that its losses are less than predicted - but admits its turnaround will be challenging.

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This plan was produced by the airport's executive team, following the appointment of Ron Smith as chief executive officer in May last year.

Mr Smithy left in Prestwick Airporrt in October.

The plan set out a number of key objectives, which include:

• growing all of its revenue streams to deliver a sustainable, resilient business resilient. This would include securing a licence to become a spaceport

• looking for ways to continually improve the experience of passengers and other customers

• attracting investment.