Convener

*Margaret Mitchell (Central Scotland) (Con)

Deputy convener

*Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP)

Committee members

*Mairi Evans (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP)

*Mary Fee (West Scotland) (Lab)

*John Finnie (Highlands and Islands) (Green)

*Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP)

*Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP)

*Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD)

*Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con)

*Douglas Ross (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

*Stewart Stevenson (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Angela Cullen (Audit Scotland)

Gordon Dalyell (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers)

Caroline Gardner (Auditor General for Scotland)

Patrick McGuire (Thompsons Solicitors)

Mark Roberts (Audit Scotland)

Clerk to the committee

Peter McGrath