Convener

*Kenneth Gibson (Cunninghame North) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*Michael Marra (North East Scotland) (Lab)

Committee members

*Ross Greer (West Scotland) (Green)

*Jamie Halcro Johnston (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

*John Mason (Glasgow Shettleston) (Ind)

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

*Michelle Thomson (Falkirk East) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Katie Allison (Scottish Government)

Jennie Barugh (Scottish Government)

Kate Forbes (Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic)

Keith McDonald (Scottish Government)

Lucy O’Carroll (Scottish Government)

Shona Robison (Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government)

Clerk to the committee

Joanne McNaughton