Convener

*Margaret Mitchell (Central Scotland) (Con)

Deputy convener

*Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP)

Committee members

*John Finnie (Highlands and Islands) (Green)

Jenny Gilruth (Mid Fife and Glenrothes) (SNP)

James Kelly (Glasgow) (Lab)

*Liam Kerr (North East Scotland) (Con)

*Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP)

*Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD)

*Shona Robison (Dundee City East) (SNP)

Committee substitutes

Maurice Corry (West Scotland) (Con)

Mary Fee (West Scotland) (Lab)

Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP)

Andy Wightman (Lothian) (Green)

The following also participated:

Joanna Barrett (NSPCC Scotland)

Megan Farr (Office of the Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland)

Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP) (Committee Substitute)

Fiona McMullen (Advocacy, Support, Safety, Information and Services Together)

Chloe Riddell (Children 1st)

Dr Marsha Scott (Scottish Women’s Aid)

Clerk to the committee

Stephen Imrie