Convener

Margaret Mitchell (Central Scotland) (Con)

Deputy convener

*Rona Mackay (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP)

Committee members

*Mairi Evans (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP)

*Mary Fee (West Scotland) (Lab)

*John Finnie (Highlands and Islands) (Green)

*Fulton MacGregor (Coatbridge and Chryston) (SNP)

*Ben Macpherson (Edinburgh Northern and Leith) (SNP)

*Liam McArthur (Orkney Islands) (LD)

*Oliver Mundell (Dumfriesshire) (Con)

*Douglas Ross (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

*Stewart Stevenson (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Annabelle Ewing (Minister for Community Safety and Legal Affairs)

Alasdair Hay (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service)

Derek Jackson (Unison Scotland)

Chris McGlone (Fire Brigades Union)

Alexander Stewart (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Con) (Committee Substitute)

Pat Watters (Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Board)

Clerk to the committee

Peter McGrath