Summary

  • Humza Yousaf is quizzed by opposition party leaders and backbench MSPs

  • Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross raises the growing bill for the National Care Service plan - which the government has put on hold - saying "social care was being thrown into chaos"

  • He criticised the almost £2m which has been spent on consultants on a service which is not yet up and running

  • The first minister defended employing "technical expertise" and went on to say that there could be greater costs associated with the new approach to delivering care services in local communities

  • Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar enters into a rowdy exchange with Yousaf on the possibility of Labour winning the next general election

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  1. What can we expect at FMQs today?

    University tuition fees is a subject which is likely to feature heavily in today's session.

    Earlier this week, University of Edinburgh principal and vice-chancellor Sir Peter Mathieson said allowing wealthier families to pay was "worthy of calm consideration".

    The first minister responded by insisting he is "absolutely committed" to free university tuition for Scottish students.

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    The fallout from the English council elections and what it could mean for Scottish voting patterns at the next general election is another issue expected to be raised.

  2. Welcome

    Humza YousafPA Media

    Humza Yousaf will face questions at Holyrood from about 12:00

    Good morning and welcome to our coverage of this week's First Minister's Questions at the Scottish Parliament.

    We'll bring you all the news and analysis as Humza Yousaf faces questions from opposition leaders and backbench MSPs.

    You can also follow the debate in the chamber from about 12:00 by clicking on the play icon at the top of this page.