Convener

*Margaret Mitchell (Central Scotland) (Con)

Deputy convener

*Marlyn Glen (North East Scotland) (Lab)

Committee members

*Malcolm Chisholm (Edinburgh North and Leith) (Lab)

*Bill Kidd (Glasgow) (SNP)

*Christina McKelvie (Central Scotland) (SNP)

*Stuart McMillan (West of Scotland) (SNP)

*Hugh O’Donnell (Central Scotland) (LD)

Elaine Smith (Coatbridge and Chryston) (Lab)

Committee substitutes

Rhoda Grant (Highlands and Islands) (Lab)

Mary Scanlon (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Margaret Smith (Edinburgh West) (LD)

Bill Wilson (West of Scotland) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Stephen Abell (Press Complaints Commission)

Paul Holleran (National Union of Journalists)

Dr Jairo Lugo-Ocando (University of Stirling)

John McLellan (Johnston Press)

Dr Gina Netto (Heriot-Watt University)

Professor Greg Philo (University of Glasgow)

Clerk to the committee

David McLaren