Convener

*Duncan McNeil (Greenock and Inverclyde) (Lab)

Deputy convener

*Bob Doris (Glasgow) (SNP)

Committee members

*Jim Eadie (Edinburgh Southern) (SNP)

*Richard Lyle (Central Scotland) (SNP)

*Fiona McLeod (Strathkelvin and Bearsden) (SNP)

*Nanette Milne (North East Scotland) (Con)

*Gil Paterson (Clydebank and Milngavie) (SNP)

*Dr Richard Simpson (Mid Scotland and Fife) (Lab)

*Drew Smith (Glasgow) (Lab)

The following also participated:

John Alexander (Dumfries and Galloway Council)

Professor David Bell (University of Stirling)

Ron Culley (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Andy Martin (East Dunbartonshire Council)

Dr Julie Ridley (University of Central Lancashire)

Janet Spence (Highland Health and Social Care Partnership)

Elaine Torrance (Scottish Borders Council)

David Williams (Glasgow City Council)

Clerk to the committee

Douglas Wands