Convener

*Johann Lamont (Glasgow) (Lab)

Deputy convener

*Angus MacDonald (Falkirk East) (SNP)

Committee members

*Rachael Hamilton (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con)

*Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP)

Brian Whittle (South Scotland) (Con)

Committee substitutes

Graeme Dey (Angus South) (SNP)

Alex Rowley (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab)

The following also participated:

Finlay Carson (Galloway and West Dumfries) (Con)

Maurice Corry (West Scotland) (Con) (Committee Substitute)

Gillian Gunn (Scottish Government)

Emma Harper (South Scotland) (SNP)

Professor Jason Leitch (Scottish Government)

Alison Preuss (Scottish Home Education Forum)

Mark Ruskell (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Green)

Lesley Scott (Tymes Trust)

Richard Shearer (Scottish Government)

Clerk to the committee

Sarah Robertson