Convener

Hugh Henry (Renfrewshire South) (Lab)

Deputy convener

*Clare Adamson (Central Scotland) (SNP)

Committee members

Neil Findlay (Lothian) (Lab)

John Lamont (Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire) (Con)

*Joan McAlpine (South Scotland) (SNP)

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

*Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)

Committee substitutes

Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab)

Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

Alex Johnstone (North East Scotland) (Con)

The following also participated:

Mark Ballard (Barnardo's Scotland)

Neil Bibby (West Scotland) (Lab) (Committee Substitute)

Ashley Campbell (Chartered Institute of Housing)

John Dickie (Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland)

Keith Dryburgh (Citizens Advice Scotland)

Allan Gunn (Highland Council)

Jeremy Hewer (Scottish Federation of Housing Associations)

Alex Johnstone (North East Scotland) (Con) (Committee Substitute)

Maggie Kelly (One Parent Families Scotland)

Peter Kelly (The Poverty Alliance)

Alison McLaughlin (Children 1st)

Mandy Morrison (Quarriers)

Jules Oldham (Homeless Action Scotland)

Clerk to the committee

Simon Watkins