Convener

*Gillian Martin (Aberdeenshire East) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Paul O’Kane (West Scotland) (Lab)

Committee members

*Stephanie Callaghan (Uddingston and Bellshill) (SNP)

*Sandesh Gulhane (Glasgow) (Con)

Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP)

*Gillian Mackay (Central Scotland) (Green)

*Carol Mochan (South Scotland) (Lab)

*David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP)

*Evelyn Tweed (Stirling) (SNP)

*Tess White (North East Scotland) (Con)

The following also participated:

Professor Sir Harry Burns (University of Strathclyde)

Dr Irena Connon

James Dornan (Glasgow Cathcart) (SNP) (Committee Substitute)

Professor Jon Glasby (University of Birmingham)

Professor Catherine Hennessy (University of Stirling)

Nick Kempe (Common Weal)

Professor Catherine Needham (University of Birmingham)

Clerk to the committee

Alex Bruce