Summary

  • Nicola Sturgeon faces questions from opposition leaders and backbench

  • Carlaw and Sturgeon clash over education and the recent Pisa statistics

  • Leonard raises resignation of Susan Deacon from the SPA; FM insists progress is being made

  • FM agrees to consider request from Harvie for Mossmorran to remain closed over Christmas

  • Rennie and Sturgeon disagree on whether policing is in crisis

  • Backbench MSPs ask about the disability employment gap, an increase in cancer diagnoses and ScotRail fares

Live Reporting

Louise Wilson and Craig Hutchison

  1. Welcome to Holyrood Live!

    Welcome to Holyrood Live's coverage of the Scottish Parliament on Thursday 5 December 2019.

    9am: The Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee will take evidence on theFreedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 shortly.

    11:40 am: General Questions

    12 pm: First Minister's Questions: extensive coverage from noon

    12.45 pm: Members’ Business:Claire Baker – SCAN Art in Action Campaign

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    Join us for the debate focusing on disability sport this afternoon

    2:30 pm: Portfolio Questions: Finance, economy and fair Work ministers this time

    2.50-5 pm: Scottish Government Debate: Disability Sport and Participation