Convener

*Clare Adamson (Motherwell and Wishaw) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Johann Lamont (Glasgow) (Lab)

Committee members

*Dr Alasdair Allan (Na h-Eileanan an Iar) (SNP)

*Mary Fee (West Scotland) (Lab)

*Jenny Gilruth (Mid Fife and Glenrothes) (SNP)

*Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green)

*Gordon MacDonald (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP)

*Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP)

*Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con)

*Tavish Scott (Shetland Islands) (LD)

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

The following also participated:

Alan Armstrong (Education Scotland)

Sharon Kelly (Skills Development Scotland)

Joan Mackay (Education Scotland)

James Russell (Skills Development Scotland)

Clerk to the committee

Roz Thomson