Convener

*Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*John Wilson (Central Scotland) (SNP)

Committee members

*Cameron Buchanan (Lothian) (Con)

*Mark McDonald (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP)

Stuart McMillan (West Scotland) (SNP)

*Anne McTaggart (Glasgow) (Lab)

*Alex Rowley (Cowdenbeath) (Lab)

The following also participated:

Derek Mackay (Minister for Local Government and Planning)

Claire Menzies-Smith (Scottish Parliament)

Neil Ross (Scottish Parliament)

Stewart Stevenson (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP) (Committee Substitute)

David Stewart (Highlands and Islands) (Lab)

Clerk to the committee

David Cullum