Convener

*Edward Mountain (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Deputy convener

*Michael Matheson (Falkirk West) (SNP)

Committee members

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

*Monica Lennon (Central Scotland) (Lab)

*Douglas Lumsden (North East Scotland) (Con)

*Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green)

*Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab) (Committee Substitute)

Dr Shivali Fifield (Environmental Rights Centre for Scotland)

Professor Valerie Fogleman (Cardiff University and Stevens & Bolton LLP)

Jonnie Hall (NFU Scotland)

Elspeth Macdonald (Scottish Fishermen’s Federation)

Catherine McWilliam (Institute of Directors Scotland)

Sue Miller (Stop Ecocide International)

Professor Simon Parsons (Scottish Water)

Jamie Whittle (Law Society of Scotland)

Clerk to the committee

Peter McGrath