Welcome to the Scottish Parliament

Wednesday's business in the Chamber

Business begins at 1:30pm and includes:

• a Ministerial Statement on protecting Scotland’s interests: response to the outcome of the meaningful vote in Westminster
• a Labour Party debate: Scotland's future economy
• Members' Business from Gail Ross MSP: Highland youth survey

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Scottish Budget: MSPs scrutinise tax plans

On Wednesday morning the Finance and Constitution Committee will take evidence on the Scottish Government's draft Budget 2019-20.  Witnesses include:

• Derek Mackay, Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work
• Aidan Grisewood, Head of Tax Division, Scottish Government

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Watch live from 9:30am

Scottish Budget: ferry services in spotlight

On Wednesday morning the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee will hold sessions on the Scottish Government's Budget 2019-20, including support for ferry services.  Witnesses include:

• Fergus Ewing, Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy
• Michael Matheson, Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Infrastructure and Connectivity

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Scottish Budget: focus on education funding

On Wednesday morning the Education and Skills Committee will take evidence on the Draft Budget 2019-20.

John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills; Aileen McKechnie, Director of Advance Learning and Science; and Andrew Bruce, Deputy Director, Learning Directorate, Scottish Government will give evidence.

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Watch live from 10am