Summary

  • The health secretary tells MSPs Edinburgh's Sick Children's Hospital will not be fully open until next autumn

  • Jeane Freeman says the cost of repairs to the new hospital requires and extra £16m, during her statement on the delay of the hospital

Live Reporting

Louise Wilson and Craig Hutchison

  1. Welcome to Holyrood Live!

    The Scottish Fiscal Commission onbbc

    The Scottish Fiscal Commission will give evidence on an evaluation of its forecasts

    Welcome to Holyrood Live's coverage of the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday 11 September 2019.

    Here's what we're covering today:

    9.30 am: The Finance and Constitution Committee takes evidence from the Scottish Fiscal Commission and academics on the Referendums Bill

    1.15-2.00pm: Members’ Business: Alexander Stewart – 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

    2.00 pm: Portfolio Questions: Justice/finance and constitution questions

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    NHS Lothian pulled the plug on the opening of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in July

    2.40-3.10 pm:Ministerial Statement: The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP)

    3.10-5.00 pm:Scottish Government Debate: Citizens Assembly of Scotland

    5.00 pm: Decision Time

    5:00 pm:Members’ Business: Alasdair Allan – 10th Anniversary of Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight