Convener

*Margaret McCulloch (Central Scotland) (Lab)

Deputy convener

*Marco Biagi (Edinburgh Central) (SNP)

Committee members

*Christian Allard (North East Scotland) (SNP)

John Finnie (Highlands and Islands) (Ind)

*Alex Johnstone (North East Scotland) (Con)

*John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP)

*Siobhan McMahon (Central Scotland) (Lab)

The following also participated:

Aileen Campbell (Minister for Children and Young People)

Dr Gary Clapton (University of Edinburgh)

Erica Clarkson (Scottish Government)

Karen Love (West Lothian Council)

Inez Murray (National Day Nurseries Association)

Fiona Robertson (South Lanarkshire Council)

Donny Scott (City of Edinburgh Council)

Simon Stockwell (Scottish Government)

Clerk to the committee

Douglas Thornton