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:

Sandra Black (Renfrewshire Council)

Rosemary Brotchie (Shelter Scotland)

Sue Bruce (City of Edinburgh Council)

John Dickie (Child Poverty Action Group)

Keith Dryburgh (Citizens Advice Scotland)

Bill Gray (Community Food and Health Scotland)

Dawson Lamont (Highland Council)

Elma Murray (North Ayrshire Council)

Dermot O’Neill (Scottish League of Credit Unions)

Francis Stuart (Oxfam Scotland)

Clerk to the committee

David Cullum