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:

David Eiser (University of Stirling)

Roz Hampson (Maternity Action)

John McAllion (Scottish Pensioners Forum)

Professor Nicola McEwen (University of Edinburgh)

Professor Paul Spicker

Fraser Sutherland (Citizens Advice Scotland)

Nicola Sutherland (Perth and Kinross Council)

Professor Alan Trench

Mark Willis (Child Poverty Action Group in Scotland)

Derek Young (Age Scotland)

Clerk to the committee

Simon Watkins