Convener

*Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Daniel Johnson (Edinburgh Southern) (Lab)

Committee members

*Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green)

*Douglas Lumsden (North East Scotland) (Con)

*John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP)

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

*Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Jonathan Broadbery (National Day Nurseries Association)

Jane Brumpton (Early Years Scotland)

Graeme McAlister (Scottish Childminding Association)

David Robertson (Scottish Borders Council)

Matthew Sweeney (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Sarah Watters (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Clerk to the committee

Joanne McNaughton