Local Government and Communities Committee

Convener

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

Deputy convener

*Monica Lennon (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:

Keith Brown (Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work)

Marion McCormack (Scottish Government)

David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP) (Committee Substitute)

Morag Watt (Scottish Government)

Clerk to the committee

Peter McGrath