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:

Professor David Bell (University of Stirling)

Chris Birt (Joseph Rowntree Foundation)

Martin Booth (Glasgow City Council)

Stacey Dingwall (Federation of Small Businesses)

Keir Greenaway (GMB Scotland)

Kirsten Hogg (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)

Francesca Osowska (NatureScot)

Dr Jenny Peachey (Carnegie UK)

Richard Robinson (Audit Scotland)

João Sousa (Fraser of Allander Institute)

Shona Struthers (Colleges Scotland)

Clerk to the committee

Joanne McNaughton