Convener

*Karen Adam (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Maggie Chapman (North East Scotland) (Green)

Committee members

*Pam Gosal (West Scotland) (Con)

*Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab)

*Paul McLennan (East Lothian) (SNP)

*Marie McNair (Clydebank and Milngavie) (SNP)

*Tess White (North East Scotland) (Con)

The following also participated:

Sarah Booth (Scottish Government)

Jenny Gilruth (Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills)

Lewis Hedge (Scottish Government)

Denise McKay (Scottish Government)

Joe Smith (Scottish Government)

Clerk to the committee

Euan Donald