Convener

*Richard Leonard (Central Scotland) (Lab)

Deputy convener

*Sharon Dowey (South Scotland) (Con)

Committee members

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

*Willie Coffey (Kilmarnock and Irvine Valley) (SNP)

*Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con)

The following also participated:

David Belsey (Educational Institute of Scotland)

Stephen Boyle (Auditor General for Scotland)

Matt Crilly (National Union of Students Scotland)

Audrey Cumberford (College Principals Group)

Gillian Ritchie (Education Scotland)

Shona Struthers (Colleges Scotland)

Karen Watt (Scottish Funding Council)

Clerk to the committee

Lynn Russell