Convener

*Paul Martin (Glasgow Provan) (Lab)

Deputy convener

*Mary Scanlon (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Committee members

*Colin Beattie (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP)

*Nigel Don (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP)

*Colin Keir (Edinburgh Western) (SNP)

*Stuart McMillan (West Scotland) (SNP)

*Tavish Scott (Shetland Islands) (LD)

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

*David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Angela Constance (Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning)

John Doyle (Former Principal and Chief Executive, Coatbridge College)

Caroline Gardner (Auditor General for Scotland)

John Gray (Former Board Chair, Coatbridge College)

Aileen McKechnie (Scottish Government)

Gordon Smail (Audit Scotland)

Mark Taylor (Audit Scotland)

Clerk to the committee

Anne Peat