Convener

*Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*John Wilson (Central Scotland) (Ind)

Committee members

*Cameron Buchanan (Lothian) (Con)

*Mark McDonald (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP)

*Stuart McMillan (West Scotland) (SNP)

*Anne McTaggart (Glasgow) (Lab)

*Alex Rowley (Cowdenbeath) (Lab)

Committee substitutes

Sarah Boyack (Lothian) (Lab)

Jamie McGrigor (Highlands and Islands) (Con)

Stewart Stevenson (Banffshire and Buchan Coast) (SNP)

The following also participated:

Vicki Bibby (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

Roddy Burns (Moray Council)

Hugh Dunn (City of Edinburgh Council)

Lindsay Freeland (South Lanarkshire Council)

Councillor Kevin Keenan (Convention of Scottish Local Authorities)

John Swinney (Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Constitution and Economy)

Clerk to the committee

David Cullum