Convener

*Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab)

Committee members

*Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green)

*Craig Hoy (South Scotland) (Con)

*John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (Ind)

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

*Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Reuben Aitken (Scottish Development International)

Sandy Begbie CBE (Scottish Financial Enterprise)

Professor Alastair Florence (University of Strathclyde)

Claire Mack (Scottish Renewables)

Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD)

Gordon McGuinness (Skills Development Scotland)

Dr Alastair McInroy (Technology Scotland)

Andy Witty (Colleges Scotland)

Clerk to the committee

Joanne McNaughton