Convener

*Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab)

Committee members

Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green)

*Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

*John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP)

*Liz Smith (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con)

*Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Tom Arthur (Minister for Community Wealth and Public Finance)

Alan Doak (Mineral Products Association Scotland)

Scott Mackay (Scottish Government)

Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green) (Committee Substitute)

Craig Maidment (Scottish Government)

Dougie Neill (Scottish Environmental Services Association)

Jonathan Sharma (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Robert Souter (Scottish Government)

Clerk to the committee

Joanne McNaughton