Convener

*Stephen Kerr (Central Scotland) (Con)

Deputy convener

*Kaukab Stewart (Glasgow Kelvin) (SNP)

Committee members

Stephanie Callaghan (Uddingston and Bellshill) (SNP)

*Graeme Dey (Angus South) (SNP)

*Bob Doris (Glasgow Maryhill and Springburn) (SNP)

*Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green)

*Ruth Maguire (Cunninghame South) (SNP)

*Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab)

Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con)

*Willie Rennie (North East Fife) (LD)

The following also participated:

Jonathan Broadbery (National Day Nurseries Association)

Jane Brumpton (Early Years Scotland)

Hannah Graham (Scottish Government)

Adam Hall (Improvement Service)

Clare Haughey (Minister for Children and Young People)

Graeme McAlister (Scottish Childminding Association)

Tom McNamara (Scottish Government)

Claire Montgomery (Scottish Government)

Matthew Sweeney (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Clerk to the committee

Stephen Herbert