Local Government and Communities Committee

Convener

*Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Elaine Smith (Central Scotland) (Lab)

Committee members

*Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

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

*Graham Simpson (Central Scotland) (Con)

*Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con)

*Andy Wightman (Lothian) (Green)

Committee substitutes

Patrick Harvie (Glasgow) (Green)

Tom Mason (North East Scotland) (Con)

Pauline McNeill (Glasgow) (Lab)

David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Bridget Curran (Glasgow Housing Options Steering Board)

Bill Dodds (Scottish Government)

Dr Neil Hamlet (NHS Health Scotland)

Fiona King (Shelter Scotland)

David McGown (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service)

Jules Oldham (Homeless Action Scotland)

Kevin Stewart (Minister for Local Government and Housing)

Clerk to the committee

Jane Williams