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MSPs agreed to the general principles of the Census Bill earlier this year..

The bill will allow for questions about gender identity to be included in the next census.

The next census is due in 2021, and ministers want to gather extra details about sexual orientation and identity.

MSPs are examining legislation allowing voluntary questions to be included, although there has been disagreement over what people should be asked.

Holyrood's culture committee has raised concerns that the way the bill is worded could cause "confusion".

• Read the full culture committee report here, external
• Read more here

The committee is first considering amendments to the Census (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill, external.

The marshalled list, external and groupings , externalare available.

Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop will move amendments to ensure the bill focuses on "transgender status and history and sexual orientation" rather than "gender identity and sexual orientation".

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The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee, external will take evidence from Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland.

MSPs will quiz:

• Iain Munro from Creative Scotland, external
• Isabel Davis from Screen Scotland, external

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Good morning and welcome to Holyrood Live on Thursday 2 May 2019.

The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee, external will take evidence from Creative Scotland and Screen Scotland.

After general questions we'll bring you extensive coverage of FMQs.

Labour MSP Iain Gray leads a debate marking the 25th Anniversary Commemoration of the Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda.

MSPs quiz communities and local government ministers during portfolio questions.

The Health and Care (Staffing) (Scotland) Bill will be debated for the final time.