Convener

*Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab)

Committee members

*Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green)

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

*John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (SNP)

*Liz Smith (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con)

*Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Sandy Begbie CBE (Scottish Financial Enterprise)

Donna Bell (Scottish Government)

Fiona Bennett (Scottish Government)

Rachel Cook (Federation of Small Businesses Scotland)

Louise Maclean (Scottish Hospitality Group)

Maree Todd (Minister for Social Care, Mental Wellbeing and Sport)

Clerk to the committee

Joanne McNaughton