Convener

*Gordon Lindhurst (Lothian) (Con)

Deputy convener

*John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP)

Committee members

*Jackie Baillie (Dumbarton) (Lab)

*Colin Beattie (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP)

Angela Constance (Almond Valley) (SNP)

*Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Dean Lockhart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con)

*Gordon MacDonald (Edinburgh Pentlands) (SNP)

Andy Wightman (Lothian) (Green)

The following also participated:

Richard Dennis (Accountant in Bankruptcy)

John Downie (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)

Rob Gowans (Citizens Advice Scotland)

Jamie Hepburn (Minister for Business, Fair Work and Skills)

Matt Lancashire (Scottish Council for Development and Industry)

Helen Martin (Scottish Trades Union Congress)

Gordon McGuinness (Skills Development Scotland)

Kirsty McHugh (Employment Related Services Association)

Victoria Morton (Scottish Government)

Clerk to the committee

Alison Walker