Convener

*Joan McAlpine (South Scotland) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Claire Baker (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab)

Committee members

*Annabelle Ewing (Cowdenbeath) (SNP)

*Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

*Jamie Greene (West Scotland) (Con)

*Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green)

*Stuart McMillan (Greenock and Inverclyde) (SNP)

Tavish Scott (Shetland Islands) (LD)

*Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con)

The following also participated:

Councillor Jenny Laing (Aberdeen City Council)

Councillor Bill Lobban (Highland Council)

Councillor Gail Macgregor (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Councillor Adam McVey (City of Edinburgh Council)

Clerk to the committee

Stephen Herbert