We must listen to the families, replies the Scottish Labour leader.

Families have said they have no respect for or trust in the health board to deliver recommendations made in the report, he says.

Now is the time to repay their courage and "give real teeth" to Healthcare Improvement Scotland, the Mental Welfare Commission and fatal accident inquiries to make recommendations enforceable, he says.

He also calls for the Tayside health board to be put on level five special measures.

Ms Sturgeon says she is open to suggestions about strengthening the powers of the bodies mentioned but she suggests they do have "teeth".

The government will continue to be closely involved in this issue with direct oversight, she adds.

The first minister also confirms the mental health minister will make a statement after recess.

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Mr Leonard says he asks for a guarantee that all 51 recommendations from Dr Strang will be implemented, as he spoke to Gillian Murray this morning and she told him it is terrifying these are only recommendations.

David Ramsay, 50, took his own life in 2016 just days after twice being sent home from the Carseview centre at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee. He was the uncle of Gillian Murray.

The Scottish Labour leader says NHS Tayside have repeatedly ignored official recommendations given to them.

Mr Leonard says the board has not taken into account the comments from Dr Strang yet.

The first minister replies the health secretary will make a statement on this after the recess.

She expects NHS Tayside to implement the recommendations and to have in place a full plan to do so by the end of this month.

Mr Leonard turns from Derek Mackay to yesterday's report on NHS Tayside's mental health services.

Time and time again NHS Tayside ignored the concerns of families and were "defensive and dismissive", he says.

Will the first minister apologise to the families?, he asks, and calls for a guarantee all 51 recommendations will be implemented in full.

The first minister offers apologies to any patients or families who have been in any way let down by the National Health Service.

She confirms the recommendations have been accepted in full, adding NHS Tayside must set out its plan to deliver changes by the end of the month.

Scottish Labour leader Richard Leonard says Derek Mackay this morning described his behaviour as foolish.

"Derek Mackay’s actions towards a schoolboy are beyond foolish, they are an abuse of power," Mr Leonard says. "They are nothing short of predatory, so this is serious."

He welcomes Mr Mackay's suspension from the SNP but calls for his resignation from parliament.

Mr Carlaw reads out the NSPCC definition on grooming, external.

The Scottish Conservative leader says the full content of the text exchanges are available online.

"How difficult is it not to reconcile his conduct with really the very worst connotation?," he asks.

Ms Sturgeon says she is in no way minimising the seriousness of this issue and reiterates that Mr Mackay is no longer a member of her government, her party or her parliamentary group.

The first minister says no-one should doubt the seriousness with which she takes this matter.

Mr Carlaw highlights comments from the first minister in the past about how the internet can be an unsafe environment for young people.

He says parliament has previously taken issues of exploitation seriously.

Can the reputation of this parliament be maintained if Mr Mackay remains an MSP?, he asks.

Ms Sturgeon says no matter how upset and shocked all of us are, there is also a need for due process.

This is why he has been suspended pending investigation, she says.

Mr Carlaw says many parents will be concerned about what assurances the first minister has received that this is the only example of behaviour like this from Derek Mackay.

The Scottish Conservative interim leader says the victim is a 16-year-old boy and he has heard no mention of his welfare.

He asks what contact will the first minister's office have with the victim or his family.

"I am not aware of any further allegations or any conduct of a similar nature," Ms Sturgeon replies.

She insists she does not condone in any way, shape of form conduct of this nature.

Ms Sturgeon says she is not aware of the details of the victim or the family but she says she would be happy to meet them if they wish.

Scottish Tory interim leader Jackson Carlaw says he had intended to ask about others issues.

Instead he asks: "What does the first minister believe Mr Mackay's behaviour does to the reputation of this government, this parliament and Scottish politics generally?"

Ms Sturgeon says the conduct is unacceptable and she does not wish to minimise this.

Mr Mackay's conducts fell far short of what is expected of a minister, she reiterates.

She confirms she has read the full transcript of the messages to the boy, leading to his suspension from the SNP.

It is not just reasonable but important to allow further consideration to take place regarding the next move, she adds.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon confirms she has accepted the resignation of Derek Mackay.

Ms Sturgeon says Mr Mackay has apologised unreservedly for his conduct and recognised it is unacceptable.

She says he has been suspended from the SNP and the parliamentary group pending investigation.

The budget will be delivered by Public Finance Minister Kate Forbes, the first minister tells the chamber.

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Scotland's finance secretary has quit hours before delivering his budget amid reports that he messaged a 16-year-old boy on social media.

The Scottish Sun said that Derek Mackay contacted the boy, external over a six-month period, and told him that he was "cute".

Mr Mackay said he had "behaved foolishly" and took full responsibility for his actions.

He also apologised "unreservedly" to the boy and his family.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said she had accepted Mr Mackay's resignation, adding: "Derek has made a significant contribution to government, however he recognises that his behaviour has failed to meet the standards required."

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Nicola Sturgeon is expected to say a few words about the resignation of Derek Mackay before first minister's questions.

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Labour MSP Elaine Smith raises a point of order on reports that the first minister will be afforded some time at the start of FMQs to say a few words about Mr Mackay's resignation.

Opposition party leaders must use their normal FMQs allocation should they wish to comment on the matter, she says.

It surely can't be right party leaders have to use their time to scrutinise the first minister, she argues, calling for extra time to be given to party leaders.

Presiding Officer Ken MacIntosh says FMQs is not for party leaders to make statements but they can pursue the issue with their questions if they choose to.

He suggests the member brings a proposal to the parliament's business bureau if a statement is sought.

Douglas Fraser
Scotland business & economy editor

It's a budget, but not as we know it. Kate Forbes, a late replacement for Derek Mackay, will get to her feet on Thursday afternoon, with a lot of pencilling, and the hope of ink next month.

The finance minister doesn't know what size the Holyrood block grant will be for the start of April. And while forecasting income tax always requires a bit of guesswork, this time will involve more peering into the cloudy crystal ball than usual.

Why? Brexit, of course. And the change of leadership in Downing Street.

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• There are significant gaps in the information available to the Scottish government as it sets out his draft budget for the financial year starting in April.

• The choreography of Westminster and Holyrood budgets has become ever more complex, with devolved taxation powers and the need for growth and revenue forecasts.

• However, the spending taps are back on at Westminster, easing the pressure of recent years.

• A deal will have to be struck with at least one other party to get the budget passed at Holyrood - and there's an election looming.

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Derek Mackay has resigned as Scottish finance secretary with immediate effect, on the day he was set to deliver his budget speech. His sudden exit - prompted by allegations he messaged a 16-year-old-boy on social media - cuts short a meteoric rise through Scottish politics.

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Raised in Renfrewshire, Derek Mackay attended Renfrew High School and the University of Paisley.

He studied shipping management, but always had his eye on a career in politics - he joined the SNP at 16, and served as national convener of the party's youth wing.

He was elected to his local Renfrewshire Council in 1999 at the age of 21 - the youngest male councillor in the country at the time. He went on to lead the council between 2007 and 2011.

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