Local Government and Communities Committee

Convener

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

Deputy convener

*Elaine Smith (Central Scotland) (Lab)

Committee members

*Mairi Evans (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP)

*Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

*Graham Simpson (Central Scotland) (Con)

*Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con)

*Andy Wightman (Lothian) (Green)

The following also participated:

Caroline Dicks (Scottish Government)

John McNairney (Scottish Government)

Kevin Stewart (Minister for Local Government and Housing)

Clerk to the committee

Jane Williams