Convener

*Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*John Wilson (Central Scotland) (Ind)

Committee members

*Cameron Buchanan (Lothian) (Con)

*Mark McDonald (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP)

*Stuart McMillan (West Scotland) (SNP)

*Anne McTaggart (Glasgow) (Lab)

*Alex Rowley (Cowdenbeath) (Lab)

Committee substitutes

Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab)

Jamie McGrigor (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Stewart Stevenson (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Dr Amanda Fox (Scottish Government)

Derek Mackay (Minister for Local Government and Planning)

Alasdair McKinlay (Scottish Government)

Jean Waddie (Scottish Government)

Clerk to the committee

David Cullum