Nicola Sturgeon is to demand Holyrood be given the power to hold a second independence referendum
Climate change, the economy and building a fairer country were the central themes of the programme for government
The programme, titled Protecting Scotland's Future, includes 14 new bills as well as a raft of non-legislative announcements
Ms Sturgeon announces £10m investment in each of the next two years to help the drug deaths taskforce.
The Scottish government will continue to seek the powers from the UK government to alter drug law, she adds.
A Good Food Nation Bill will create statutory requirements on the provision of health food, while another bill restricting food promotions will be brought forward too the first minister says.
Image source, bbcThe Royal Hospital for Sick Children was scheduled to open in July
Ms Sturgeon says there will be better mental health support for new mothers and a plan to provide 800 new mental health professionals.
She points to £100m investment in primary care and tells MSPs there will be a new body established to oversee NHS infrastructure projects, in light of the delay in opening Edinburgh's children's hospital.
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On education, the first minister announces that the attainment fund will continue until 2022 and a further £15m for additional support needs.
The first set of schools to be built under a new building scheme is to be announced soon and will include Woodmill High, the FM confirms.
Ms Sturgeon goes on to set out a raft of measures to improve support for care experienced young people, including removing the age limit of support for university and getting rid of dental care fees.
Ms Sturgeon says the Scottish National Investment Bank will provide £2bn for companies to help achieve key national missions.
The first minister tells the chamber the primary mission of the bank will be achieving the transition to net-zero economy.
It will begin investing in 2020, supported by the £15m Building Scotland Fund and a further £340m in investment to 2021. Securing the transition to net zero will be the bank's primary mission, she adds. The bank will be supported by £130m in the coming year.
A Green Growth Accelerator will be created to enhance Green City Region Deals, the first minister says.
She goes on to say that the Scottish government will bring to market a £3bn Green Investment Portfolio for climate emergency projects.
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Turning to energy, the first minister confirms an action plan on hydrogen will be published, as well as a new offshore wind policy.
Acknowledging calls for North Sea oil and gas extraction to stop, Ms Sturgeon warns doing this too soon will simply lead to more imports.
However, she confirms support for the oil and gas sector will now be conditional on actions to ensure sustainable transition.
Ms Sturgeon announces plans to brings forward a Circular Economy Bill.
Ms Sturgeon cites measures to be undertaken to help tackle climate change, including:
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Ms Sturgeon confirms a number of non-legislative steps to tackle climate change, including the publication of a finalised transport strategy and an updated climate change plan.
She announces:
Ms Sturgeon says the Scottish government will offer the choice of independence during this parliament.
The first minister says her government's proposals will build dynamic, open and innovative economy and will "help us to build a fairer society".
"While the Westminster government shuts down this government will step up."
The Programme for Government has been published, click here., external
Image source, PA MediaThe PM faces a showdown in Parliament later as MPs aim to take control of the agenda to stop a no-deal Brexit.
Ex-chancellor and Tory rebel Philip Hammond said he thought there was enough support for the bill, seeking to delay the UK's exit date, to pass.
No 10 officials warned the prime minister would push for an election on 14 October if the government lost.
Boris Johnson said he did not want an election, but progress with the EU would be "impossible" if MPs won.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the centrepiece of today's Programme for Government is to tackle to climate emergency.
But first she turns to Brexit, arguing a no-deal Brexit is "completely and utterly unacceptable" for Scotland.
Ms Sturgeon says the government will seek to minimise the impact but not everything can be mitigated.
The first minister confirms that during the passage of the Referendums (Scotland) Bill, she will seek a section 30 order from the UK government.
Image source, ANDREW COWANThe first minister will now outline her Programme for Government (PfG) for 2019/20.
There had been some speculation the PfG, entitled Protecting Scotland’s Future, will unveil 14 new Bills for the coming year – as well as a raft of non-legislative announcements. would be delayed by Nicola Sturgeon due to events around Brexit in this crucial week for Westminster.
However Ms Sturgeon will unveil 14 new bills today, as well as continuing legislation from last year.
Image source, Getty ImagesNicola Sturgeon will make the announcement as MSPs return to Holyrood
Climate change, the economy and building a fairer country are central to the Scottish government's plans for next year, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
The first minister is due to announce the programme for government as MSPs return to Holyrood on Tuesday.
Speaking ahead of the unveiling, Ms Sturgeon said the Scottish government would do "everything in its power" to prevent a no-deal Brexit.
She also said there had been a "meltdown" at Westminster.
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf expresses his sincere condolences to Allan Marshall's family.
Mr Yousaf says the Scottish Prison Service are reflecting on the recommendations from the FAI.
It will respond within eight weeks, he says, adding a working group has been set up to look into restraint.
Image source, MARSHALL FAMILYA sheriff ruled Allan Marshall's death was "entirely preventable"
The family of a man who died after being restrained by prison staff have called for action to be taken against them.
Allan Marshall suffered a cardiac arrest during a protracted struggle, leading to fatal brain damage in 2015.
A fatal accident inquiry, external ruling published this month concluded his death was "entirely preventable".
The Scottish Prison Service has offered to meet the family to discuss their concerns.
SNP MSP Rona Mackay asks what action the Scottish Prison Service has taken in response to the determination of the fatal accident inquiry into the death of Allan Marshall at HMP Edinburgh.
Education Secretary John Swinney confirms the Scottish Futures Trust is working with the councils to look at options to ensure young people can return to education.
A new Woodmill High will be constructed in the first phase of the new learning investment programme, he confirms.
Mr Rowley says this could take three or four years and wonders if something could be done in the medium term.
It is unlikely that the school infrastructure currently there can be utilised, replies Mr Swinney, but commits to engaging with Fife Council about medium-term solutions.