Convener

*Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP)

Committee members

*Gavin Brown (Lothian) (Con)

*Mark McDonald (North East Scotland) (SNP)

*Michael McMahon (Uddingston and Bellshill) (Lab)

*Elaine Murray (Dumfriesshire) (Lab)

*Paul Wheelhouse (South Scotland) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Peter Kelly (Poverty Alliance)

Colin Mair (Improvement Service)

Dr James McCormick (Joseph Rowntree Foundation)

Euan Page (Equality and Human Rights Commission)

Laurie Russell (Wise Group)

Clerk to the committee

Jim Johnston