Convener

*Paul Martin (Glasgow Provan) (Lab)

Deputy convener

*Mary Scanlon (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Committee members

*Colin Beattie (Midlothian North and Musselburgh) (SNP)

*Nigel Don (Angus North and Mearns) (SNP)

*Colin Keir (Edinburgh Western) (SNP)

*Stuart McMillan (West Scotland) (SNP)

*Tavish Scott (Shetland Islands) (LD)

*Drew Smith (Glasgow) (Lab)

*David Torrance (Kirkcaldy) (SNP)

The following also participated:

David Belsey (Educational Institute of Scotland)

Audrey Cumberford (West College Scotland)

Mike Devenney (University of the Highlands and Islands Further Education Regional Board)

Dr Michael Foxley (University of the Highlands and Islands Further Education Regional Board)

Ali Jarvis (Glasgow Colleges Regional Board)

Paul Little (City of Glasgow College)

Keith McKellar (West College Scotland Regional Board)

Margaret Munckton (Perth College University of the Highlands and Islands)

Clerk to the committee

Jane Williams