The Finance and Constitution Committee take evidence from Treasury Minister Liz Truss on the fiscal framework
Extensive coverage of first minister's questions
A lunchtime member's debate focused on paternity leave
A ministerial statement is due on paediatric services at St John’s Hospital in Livingston
MSPs debate support for veterans and the armed forces community
SNP MSP Tom Arthur asks if the first minister welcomes the best pay deal for police officers "in the last twenty years".
The first minister, unsurprisingly, agrees.
Image source, bbcLabour MSP Iain Gray points to a report on autism published this week, which found many children with autism were excluded unlawfully from school.
Ms Sturgeon agrees this is unacceptable and disgraceful.
We are taking a range of actions on direct funding for schools to put in place extra measures to support those children who need it, she adds.
Image source, bbcMr Harvie argues any government can list a few of the positive things they are doing.
The Scottish Green Party co-convener warns that urban spaces are being dominated by cars.
He points out his party were the only ones not jumping for joy at the recent discovery of more fossil fuel sources in the North Sea.
The first minister defends her government's record on climate change and highlights the fact that renewable power generation has risen by 27%.
She calls on the Greens to take some pride for living in a country that is leading the way on this issue.
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Kevin Keane
BBC Scotland's environment correspondent
Image source, Getty ImagesA lack of action in key areas of climate policy is being masked by good progress in decarbonising the power sector.
Those are the findings of a report sent to Scottish ministers.
The Committee on Climate Change said action was needed to speed-up progress in areas like agriculture.
Its assessment said the primary reason for meeting recent targets was the closure of coal-fired power stations at Longannet and Cockenzie.
The Scottish government said it welcomes the report which shows Scotland is on track to meet future targets.
Image source, bbcScottish Green Party co-convener Patrick Harvie asks why the first minister believes transport emissions are rising rather than falling.
The first minister says the Committee on Climate Change says Scotland leads the way on climate change.
The report from the committee says Scotland is on track to exceed its targets, Ms Sturgeon says.
But the first minister also accepts that more needs to be done.
Image source, bbcLabour MSP Jackie Baillie says the Scottish government is changing rules for printing contracts, which will impact the ability of small businesses to be involved.
Ms Sturgeon says she is aware of concerns raised by the industry, but adds ten of 12 suppliers to the government are Scottish printing SMEs.
We expect to issue a new invitation to tender for a new contract in Autumn, she confirms.
Image source, bbcLabour MSP Claire Baker raises information being leaked to newspapers about no criminal charges being brought over the death in custody of Sheku Bayoh.
Mr Bayoh lost consciousness after being restrained by police officers in Kirkcaldy in May 2015.
Ms Baker asks if the first minister agrees the leak is unacceptable.
The first minister deprecates the leak and says her thoughts are with the family.
Image source, bbcDr Iain Kennedy, one of the clinicians raising the concerns, said some staff have felt 'intimidated'
A group of senior clinicians at NHS Highland have spoken out about what they claim to be a culture of bullying at the health board.
The doctors said that for at least a decade there had been a "practice of suppressing criticism, which emanates from the very top of the organisation".
They said this had led to a culture of "fear and intimidation" that has had a "detrimental effect" on staff.
NHS Highland said it was aware of an accusation of a bullying culture.
Image source, bbcTory MSP Edward Mountain raises the allegations of a "culture of bullying" in NHS Highland.
"We need a full, independent inquiry into these serious allegations," he says.
The first minister points to comments from NHS Highland urging people so come forward.
She insists the welfare of NHS staff is paramount and bullying/harassment in unacceptable.
Mr Leonard says Edinburgh City Council faces cuts of £28m to services over the next year.
Today is World Tourism Day, he says, and is applauded by the SNP when he cites the cash tourism brings to Scotland.
The Scottish Labour leader asks why the government does not back the call from Mr Mcvey for a £2 per room per night tourist tax.
The first minister thanks Richard Leonard for paying warm tribute to the success of Scottish tourism.
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Image source, Getty ImagesA tourist tax is needed to prevent people being put off visiting the Highlands because they "have to go to the toilet behind a bush", MSPs heard.
Holyrood's tourism committee was told the six million annual visitors to the region are worth £1.2bn and support 20,000 jobs.
But they also put pressure on roads, parking and public toilets.
The committee heard a tax would pay for improvements and ensure tourists are not given a bad impression.
Highland Council is among a number of local authorities across Scotland that want to introduce some form of levy on tourists, such as a tax on hotel bedrooms.
Image source, bbcThe first minister insists Scotland has a booming tourist industry, in response to Mr Leonard calling for more support for tourism and local services.
The first minister accepts councils have concerns but says the government will listen to all of the arguments before coming to a final decision.
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Edinburgh City Council plans to launch a consultation on its plans to charge a tourist tax of £2 per room, per night.
It said the tax would raise an extra £11m a year, to be spent on growing tourism and managing its impact.
The council has published details of its proposals for a Transient Visitor Levy ahead of the consultation that will last until the end of the year.
Opponents have attacked the plans and claim there has been no "meaningful engagement" with the tourism industry.
The local authority is suggesting a year-round charge of either 2% or £2 per room, per night, for all types of accommodation.
Image source, bbcScottish Labour leader Richard Leonard asks why the government does not agree with Edinburgh City Council leader Adam McVey who is calling for a small tax on tourists.
Ms Sturgeon begins by saying Mr McVey is a fantastic leader, but she adds it is not currently Scottish government policy to have a tourist tax, although discussions are ongoing.
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Image source, bbcThe first minister says the Scottish government will continue to follow the advice of the JCVI.
She reiterates that those over 75 will get the new vaccine, but other groups will have access to the standard vaccine which also offers protection.