That's all from Holyrood Live and we will be back on Tuesday.

Today, the boss of Creative Scotland told MSPs she is "profoundly sorry" about a row over funding for arts groups.

The organisation was heavily criticised over recent funding decisions, which saw board members resign in protest.

Support to five groups was subsequently reinstated, but there were calls for the group to overhaul its processes.

Chief executive Janet Archer told Holyrood's culture committee that lessons would be learned, saying that "we can't let this happen again".

She said there would be a "root and branch review" of how funding decisions are taken.

Image source, SP

MSPs vote on the motion and amendments from the migration debate.

Tory MSP Jackson Carlaw's amendment is defeated, with 26 voting for it and 82 voting against.

The Lib Dem amendment is also defeated with only 4 MSPs voting for it and with 104 against

The government's migration motion is passed with 78 MSPs backing it and with 30 against.

There are similarities between the needs of specific sectors across the UK, the minister admits.

"But the most glaring difference is around demography."

Labour MSP Neil Findlay notes that to encourage population growth in Georgia, the head of the orthodox church personally baptises every third child.

"I don't want to give Nicola Sturgeon any ideas..."

"I don't know how to answer than question," responds Mr Allan.

He moves on....

Aspects of immigration policy must be tailored to Scotland, the minister argues.

Image source, bbc

Europe Minister Alasdair Allan says the evidence sets out clearly the positive impact of EU citizens on Scotland's economy and communities.

Mr Allan says Holyrood agreed in November that the current migration system had to change.

The minister says there was a differentiated system with the Fresh Talent scheme and says there needs to be one again.

He says the scheme showed a differentiated system is possible within the UK.

"Scotland does have different needs."

Image source, Getty Images

Europe Minister Alasdair Allan intervenes to argue that even if there was 100% employment in Scotland there would still be a need for immigration.

Jamie Halcro Johnston responds that no one is denying this, but he argues migration must be carefully controlled.

Members across the chamber value the contribution of migrants, he says.

Summing up, Mr Johnston calls for a unified UK solution.

Image source, bbc

Tory MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston says migration has shaped Scotland.

Mr Halcro Johnston welcomes the benefits of migration to Scotland it is clear that it has been used as an excuse for not studying the labour market.

Migration has been a sticking plaster for failed workforce planning, he says.

Mr Halcro Johnston says the Scottish government looks to other countries to find the skills it needs.

Labour MSP Neil Findlay says the choice is not between freedom of movement or closed borders.

It is a complex issue with many aspects to consider, he says.

There must be no deregulation and no "pulling up the drawbridge", but a fairer system administered as soon as possible, Mr Findlay argues.

We must also consider how to address our own demographic problems so we do not have to rely on the skills of EU migrants, he concludes.

Brian Taylor
BBC Scotland Political Editor

Nicola Sturgeon wants Scotland, wants the UK to remain inside the European Union. She acknowledges, however, that the UK government appears intent (they would argue, not unreasonably) upon meeting the demands of the electorate in the European referendum. For departure.

The question, in those circumstances, is how Brexit is to be implemented. Ms Sturgeon said that the Scottish government would be contributing still further to that debate by publishing a new document later this month, canvassing options.

Chief among those would be retaining membership of the single market and customs union. So far, so familiar. But Ms Sturgeon went further in the interview with me, dealing directly - and with verve - about the related topic of freedom of movement. Or immigration.

EU leaders say that freedom of trade, access to the rights of the single market, is not feasible without freedom of movement. The two are not divisible.

Ms Sturgeon acknowledges that - but does not thereby conclude that the single market should be abandoned as an objective. Rather, she wants to convince people - other politicians, voters - of the merits of freedom of movement. Starting with sceptical people in Scotland.

Image source, bbc

Labour MSP Neil Findlay says is confused by Willie Rennie saying as a member of federalist party he thought he would welcome a differentiated solution.

Mr Findlay says the reliance of inward migration may be difficult to maintain with Brexit.

He says migrants are human beings who should have their human rights respected and who should be welcomed.

Any new migration system must have dignity, respect and rights at its heart, he says.

Mr Rennie argues that it is not possible to engage in a UK-wide debate on immigration when what is being proposed is a differentiated system, which would result in Scotland only dealing with its own problems.

He suggests a UK wide approach is required.

Small schemes will not solve our demographics, he says.

The way to resolve it is to alter the minds of leaders in the Conservative party, Mr Rennie concludes.

Image source, Getty Images

A Westminster committee is to examine the effectiveness of UK immigration policy in Scotland.

The Scottish Affairs Committee has launched an inquiry into how well the current system meets the country's needs and how Brexit could affect it.

Immigration is reserved to Westminster, but Scottish ministers want powers to be devolved so a Scottish-specific policy can be developed.

UK ministers argue that this would create complications and harm business.

Read more here.

Image source, bbc

Scottish Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie says the UK government need to be more sympathetic about bringing families together through immigration.

Mr Rennie says Nigel Farage and Boris Johnson used dangerous imagery around immigration during the Brexit debate.

He says immigration is the tension at the heart of the Brexit vote that needs to be exposed.

The Scottish Lib Dem leader says he is opposed to the SNP proposals today - the principle of a different immigration policy for Scotland.

He says the demands and demographic challenges are UK wide not specific to Scotland.

Image source, get

The government should drop its target of reducing net migration to the tens of thousands, a group of MPs has said.

Failure to meet it "undermines" public trust,the Home Affairs Committee argued,, externaland instead, immigration policies should consider the UK's needs "and humanitarian obligations".

The MPs also said fears about the scale of illegal immigration have grown because of a lack of official data.

The Home Office said the public was clearly in favour of lower immigration.

Annual net migration to the UK is currently 230,000.

Read more.

Image source, bbc

SNP MSP Christina McKelvie says she is concerned about the "bickering and the bigotry" around the immigration debate.

Ms McKelvie says Scotland has required on net inward migration for population growth more than any other constituent part of the UK.

She says Scotland must have the power to set a framework that fits Scotland's needs on migration.

Image source, PA

Scotland's population will continue increasing and ageing, external, according to new projections from the National Records of Scotland.

It predicted the population would rise from 5.4 million in 2016 to 5.58 million in 2026.

The statisticians said by 2041 it would increase to 5.69 million - a rise of 5% over the 25-year period.

The projected increase is driven by migration into Scotland, both from rest of the UK and from overseas.

The NRS said net migration numbers were expected to reduce to about 14,600 more people arriving in Scotland than leaving in 2040-41.

They said number of deaths would continue to exceed the number of births every year.

Read more.

Tory MSP Graham Simpson argues we should be training Scotland's young people in new skills and making careers more attractive to meet current and future demand.

He warns that "whacking up taxes" for middle earners will not help attract people to Scotland and the impact will be felt in future years.

We should be able to find solutions to geographical and sectoral issues without establishing a differential system, Mr Simpson suggests.

The Tory MSP argues the people of Scotland do not want a differential system, suggesting the SNP is "out of tune" with the public.

Image source, bbc

Two Scottish universities are to take part in a pilot scheme which should make it easier for some foreign students to get visas or find permanent work in Britain.

Glasgow and Edinburgh are among 23 universities which will join the plan for Masters students with others joining as quickly as possible.

The pilot will streamline the process for courses of 13 months or less.

International students will apply for so-called Tier 4 visas.

Read more here.

Image source, bbc

SNP MSP Clare Haughey says Scotland and the wider UK for that matter have benefitted massively from immigration.

Ms Haughey says the Scottish government would reintroduce the post-study work visa, end the UK migration targets and end "skype families".