Convener

*Hugh Henry (Renfrewshire South) (Lab)

Deputy convener

*Clare Adamson (Central Scotland) (SNP)

Committee members

*Neil Findlay (Lothian) (Lab)

*John Lamont (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con)

*Joan McAlpine (South Scotland) (SNP)

*Christina McKelvie (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (SNP)

*Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)

Committee substitutes

Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab)

Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

Alex Johnstone (North East Scotland) (Con)

The following also participated:

Simon Hodgson (Carers Scotland)

Alan McGinley (Arthritis Care)

Richard Meade (Marie Curie)

Suzanne Munday (MECOPP)

Kayleigh Thorpe (Enable Scotland)

Alan Weaver (Moray Council)

Lynn Williams (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)

Clerk to the committee

Simon Watkins