Convener

*Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*John Wilson (Central Scotland) (SNP)

Committee members

*Cameron Buchanan (Lothian) (Con)

*Mark McDonald (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP)

*Stuart McMillan (West Scotland) (SNP)

*Anne McTaggart (Glasgow) (Lab)

*Alex Rowley (Cowdenbeath) (Lab)

The following also participated:

Ian Cooke (Development Trusts Association Scotland)

Stuart Hashagen (Scottish Community Development Centre Community Health Exchange)

Sandra Holmes (Highlands and Islands Enterprise)

Rachael McCormack (Highlands and Islands Enterprise)

Assistant Chief Constable Mike McCormick (Police Scotland)

Andy Milne (SURF)

Eric Samuel (Big Lottery Fund)

Martin Sime (Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations)

Clerk to the committee

David Cullum