12.31

White asks what is being done to create a Scotland wide legacy for the games.

The FM says that £10m was announced last week to ensure a good legacy, and that facilities will be made available to the public both before and after the games

12.30

Sandra White (SNP) asks about preparations for the Commonwealth Games – the FM says they are on time and on budget

12.29

Drew Smith (Lab) asks when the Scottish Government will announce its position on equal marriage.

Salmond says that it cannot be published until after the local election

12.28

Salmond says that changes to tax credits and welfare by the UK Government are an argument for independence

12.25

Rennie notes that the FM hasn’t answered the question – he asks it again.

Salmond says that this isn’t raising the debate to the desired standard – he expects that standard on all sides. The consultation process is underway and should be allowed to take its course. Politicians should try to rise to the challenge they set other people