Convener

*Christine Grahame (Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Elaine Murray (Dumfriesshire) (Lab)

Committee members

*Christian Allard (North East Scotland) (SNP)

*Roderick Campbell (North East Fife) (SNP)

*John Finnie (Highlands and Islands) (Ind)

*Alison McInnes (North East Scotland) (LD)

*Margaret Mitchell (Central Scotland) (Con)

*John Pentland (Motherwell and Wishaw) (Lab)

*Sandra White (Glasgow Kelvin) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Laura Blane (Thompsons Solicitors)

Phyllis Craig MBE (Clydeside Action on Asbestos)

Rt Hon Lord Gill (Lord President of the Court of Session)

Eric McQueen (Scottish Court Service)

Sheriff Principal James Taylor

Clerk to the committee

Irene Fleming