Local Government and Communities Committee

Convener

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

Deputy convener

*Elaine Smith (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:

Nicky Brown (City of Edinburgh Council)

Paul Brown (Legal Services Agency)

Dr Adam Burley (The Access Point)

Joe Connolly (Criminal Justice Voluntary Sector Forum)

Nicola Dickie (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Lorraine McGrath (Simon Community Scotland)

Patrick McKay (Turning Point Scotland)

Councillor Kelly Parry (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Jamie Stewart (Scottish Refugee Council)

Clerk to the committee

Jane Williams