Convener

Christina McKelvie (Hamilton, Larkhall and Stonehouse) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Hanzala Malik (Glasgow) (Lab)

Committee members

*Clare Adamson (Central Scotland) (SNP)

*Helen Eadie (Cowdenbeath) (Lab)

*Bill Kidd (Glasgow Anniesland) (SNP)

*Jamie McGrigor (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

*Aileen McLeod (South Scotland) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Derek Banks (Coatbridge College)

Alan Boyle (West Fife Enterprise)

Alison Cairns (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)

Dr Jeff Howarth (University of the Highlands and Islands)

Graeme Hyslop (West of Scotland Colleges Partnership and Langside College)

Stewart Maxwell (West Scotland) (SNP) (Committee Substitute)

Laurie Russell (Wise Group)

Clerk to the committee

Ian Duncan