Convener

*Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP)

Committee members

*Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab)

*Richard Baker (North East Scotland) (Lab)

*Gavin Brown (Lothian) (Con)

*Mark McDonald (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP)

*Jean Urquhart (Highlands and Islands) (Ind)

Committee substitutes

Jackson Carlaw (West Scotland) (Con)

Bob Doris (Glasgow) (SNP)

Dr Richard Simpson (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab)

The following also participated:

Garry Coutts (University of the Highlands and Islands)

Laura Duffy (Scottish Government)

Claire McDermott (Scottish Government)

Professor Anton Muscatelli (University of Glasgow)

Alastair Sim (Universities Scotland)

Kerry Twyman (Scottish Government)

Craig White (Scottish Government)

Stephen White (Scottish Government)

Clerk to the committee

James Johnston